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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service (17 Jan 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The fox is one of the most common and widely distributed mammals in Ireland and, while I have responsibilities under the Wildlife Acts relating to the conservation and management of populations of certain wild animals, I have no regulatory role in relation to foxes, as they are not a protected species under those Acts. Foxes are widespread across Ireland and, like all wild animals,...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Protected Disclosures Data (17 Jan 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I am advised that no protected disclosures have been made to my Department or bodies under the aegis of my Department since the introduction of the relevant legislation in 2014 .

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (17 Jan 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Details of the annual funding allocation to my Department at subhead level are published in the annual Revised Estimates Volume. Through these subheads, my Department administers and delivers a wide range of programmes and measures, descriptions of which are available on my Department’s website at Expenditure under these programme areas is recorded and accounted for on a national...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (17 Jan 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The Government appreciates the importance of the cultural and creative industries to Ireland, including the music industry. Under the Arts Act 2003, primary responsibility for the promotion and support of the arts, including music, throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council. I am pleased that I secured significant additional funding for the Arts Council in Budget 2017 amounting...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (17 Jan 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Work is continuing on finalising the 2016 expenditure figures for my Department and adjustments continue to be made in relation to individual financial transactions to ensure that expenditure is accounted for in accordance with Government accounting policies, principles and procedures. As in previous years, this annual process will take a number of weeks to complete. In the meantime, I...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Road Projects Status (17 Jan 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 774 and 775 together. In relation to the method statements for the Bunakill to Maam Cross section of the N59 upgrade, my Department has not yet received these method statements. The Department understands that Galway County Council is in the process of procuring engineers to prepare these statements. It is further understood that these engineers should...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (17 Jan 2017)

Heather Humphreys: My Department administers and delivers a wide range of programmes and measures, descriptions of which are available on its website at . The main funding announcement in relation to projects funded by my Department is made in the context of the publication of the annual Revised Estimates Volume. This contains details of the annual funding allocation to my Department at subhead level, as well...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Baint Móna (17 Jan 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Sa Straitéis Náisiúnta Tailte Móna tá sé leagtha síos go bhfuil dualgas ar Éirinn, faoin Treoir ón AE maidir le Gnáthóga, córas bainistíochta a cheapadh agus a chur i bhfeidhm a chinnteoidh go leanfar ar aghaidh le baint móna ar Limistéir faoi Chaomhnú Speisialta ar bhratphortaigh ar bhealach nach gcuirfidh...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme (17 Jan 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The site referred to in the Deputy’s Question is a candidate raised bog special area of conservation nominated for designation in 2002. The cessation of turf cutting on this site came into effect on 1 January 2012. A long-term compensation scheme was introduced in 2011 to compensate active turf cutters for their loss arising from the cessation of turf cutting on raised bog special...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Records (17 Jan 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The costs of off-site storage and archiving of files and records for my Department for the last three years are set out below. At all times, value for money is a critical consideration in the context of off-site storage. Year Cost 2014 € 12,487 2015 €10,757 2016 € 1 4,724

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Data (17 Jan 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs was established on 9thJune 2016 with responsibility for all functions that previously came within the remit of the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, which was itself established on 2ndJune 2011, as well as certain functions transferred from the former Departments of the Environment, Community and Local...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Museum Projects (17 Jan 2017)

Heather Humphreys: There are no formal proposals before my Department in relation to the return on loan, or on a permanent basis, of the Mace of Athy.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hare Coursing (17 Jan 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I have asked my officials to furnish the Deputy with the relevant reports for coursing meetings held during the 2015/16 season compiled by National Parks and Wildlife Service officials of my Department and the Irish Coursing Club. Similar reports for the 2016/17 coursing season will be made available as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (17 Jan 2017)

Heather Humphreys: My role, as Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, with regard to the protection and management of our architectural heritage, is set out in the provisions of relevant legislation, as are the role of local authorities and the responsibilities of owners as regards heritage assets. There are a number of ways in which my Department acts in respect of supporting...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (17 Jan 2017)

Heather Humphreys: My role, as Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, with regard to the protection and management of our architectural heritage, is set out in the provisions of relevant legislation, as are the role of local authorities and the responsibilities of owners as regards heritage assets. In 2016 financial support was provided by my Department through a number of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (17 Jan 2017)

Heather Humphreys: My Department is currently considering a proposal submitted by the organising committee in relation to this specific commemorative event. More broadly, consideration is also being given to how the 150thAnniversary of the 1867 Fenian Rising might be appropriately marked at home and internationally. My Department will consult with the Expert Advisory Group on Commemorations in this regard.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (17 Jan 2017)

Heather Humphreys: My Department’s Culture Ireland programme promotes Irish arts worldwide by creating and supporting opportunities for professional Irish artists and companies to present and promote their work at strategic international festivals and venues. To be eligible for funding, a proposal must involve the presentation of the work of Irish artists to a wide public audience through performance or...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (17 Jan 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 790 and 792 together. The term of the National Famine Commemoration Committee, which was due to expire at end-2016, has been extended for a further year. The arrangements for the 2017 National Famine Commemoration are still under consideration by the Committee. Details of the arrangements for the commemoration in 2017 will be announced following the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Council (17 Jan 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The roll out of a pilot programme for town centre health checks is primarily a matter for the Heritage Council. In this regard, it is a matter for the Heritage Council to decide how its funding should be allocated across the range of research, education and conservation programmes it supports in 2017 and future years, having regard to competing priorities for limited resources. However, my...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Issues (18 Jan 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I have been informed that Waterways Ireland technical staff recently visited the location in question to assess the situation referred to by the Deputy and to determine the options available to try to make the location referred to by the Deputy less attractive to such activities. Waterways Ireland is currently assessing these options and, subject to available funding, hope to be in a...