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Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (3 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 341 and 343 together. Under the 1992 Habitats Directive, Ireland agreed to protect various natural habitats which are of international importance, including by designating areas as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs). Once designated, Ireland is obliged to monitor, protect and, where necessary, restore those habitats and species which are under threat. 55...

Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (3 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am informed by Waterways Ireland that dredging recently took place on the stretch of the Grand Canal from Portobello to Baggot Street. Prior to the commencement of this work, this stretch was dried out, after first removing and relocating fish stocks. Inland Fisheries Ireland is contracted to stock the canals with fish on behalf of Waterways Ireland. It is proposed to re-stock this area...

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (3 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: With effect from 1 May 2011, responsibility for heritage functions, including those under the National Monuments Act to which the question relates, were transferred to my Department. A further order will be made shortly renaming my Department as the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.

Written Answers — Arts Council: Arts Council (3 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Section 24(2) of the Arts Act, 2003 precludes interference by the Minister in Arts Council funding decisions.

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (3 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department does not have a grant scheme for recording artists and it is not aware of any such scheme which was previously available.

Written Answers — Programmes for Government: Programmes for Government (3 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, heritage functions vested in the Minister with responsibility for Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government and functions relating to the Gaeltacht, Irish language and Waterways Ireland vested in the Minister with responsibility for the Department of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs transferred to my Department on 1 May 2011. My Department...

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (3 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am advised that on 15 April 2011, the High Court made an order placing The Lighthouse Cinema in involuntary liquidation and a liquidator was appointed. On 27 April, Neil Hughes of Hughes Blake was appointed Receiver and Manager by Bord Scannán na hÉireann and The Arts Council with the agreement of my Department. Following appropriate examination and analysis of the emerging situation,...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (3 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I set out below the details of all appointments that I may make directly to the boards of the State bodies under the aegis of my Department: Name of Body Number of Appointments made directly by Minister Arts Council 13 Irish Film Board 7 National Museum of Ireland 12 Marsh's Library 2 Irish Museum of Modern Art 15 National Concert Hall 15 National Gallery of Ireland 10 National...

Written Answers — Compulsory Purchase Orders: Compulsory Purchase Orders (4 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am informed by Waterways Ireland that a claim for compensation in the case referred to by the Deputy was received in March 2007. Negotiations have been held between Waterways Ireland and the individual's representatives regarding this matter. I am advised that, on receipt of an itemised claim, Waterways Ireland will deal with the matter expeditiously.

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (4 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Details of payments made to the Institute for International and European Affairs since 2002, when my Department was established as the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism, are provided in the attached table. My Department was a corporate member of the Institute for International and European Affairs up to the end of January 2008. As part of an effort to reduce administrative costs,...

Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (10 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I understand that the Designated Areas Appeals Advisory Board is in the process of scheduling the appeal hearing in relation to the second case referred to by the Deputy in the "details supplied". A decision will be made by my Department shortly on the appeal in the first case referred to, which is at the informal stage of the process.

Written Answers — Appointments to State Bodies: Appointments to State Bodies (10 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: There are 139 raised bogs designated for protection within Special Areas of Conservation or Natural Heritage Areas. The Deputy will appreciate it would not be possible to include representation from interested parties on each of these bogs within the Peatlands Council. I have endeavoured to ensure national representation for turf cutters through the participation of the Irish Farmers...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (10 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Under the Wildlife Acts, it is against the law to release any species of wild animal, including wild birds, with the intention of establishing a new wild population, unless under a licence. In addition, the planting or growing in a wild state of any species of flora is prohibited without a licence. However, the spread of invasive species continues to be threat to biodiversity. As well as...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (10 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Issues in relation to the operation of the planning system are a matter for the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government.

Written Answers — Commemorative Events: Commemorative Events (10 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The National Famine Commemoration Committee was appointed for a second term of office in February of this year and has a broad role in terms of serving, on behalf of the Government, to generate ideas and to make recommendations regarding appropriate arrangements for the annual commemoration of the Great Famine and related events. While the National Famine Commemoration is normally held in...

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (10 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: In May 2010, the voluntary bog purchase scheme was closed to new applicants. However, there are a number of applications still on-hand. In general, priority under the scheme is being given to applications pertaining to those 31 raised bog Special Areas of Conservation where turf cutting has already ended. The site in question is not within a Special Area of Conservation and it is not...

Written Answers — Expenditure Reviews: Expenditure Reviews (10 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: While my Department is not required to produce specific assessments, reviews or reports of the nature referred to by the Deputy under the terms of the EU/IMF Programme of Financial Support, I can confirm that it will be engaging in the Comprehensive Review of Expenditure to be carried out under the aegis of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. This will involve the review of...

Cultural Tourism (11 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am acutely conscious of the value of the arts, culture and creative sectors to the tourism industry and of their overall potential as important contributors to sustainable economic recovery. Arising from the considerable level of investment and support provided by the State through Departments and their relevant agencies to the arts and culture areas, significant social, cultural and...

Cultural Tourism (11 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The jobs initiative is very important in this area. Pay related social insurance and value added tax are major issues in paying staff at cultural and tourism attractions. I am convinced that the changes in PRSI and VAT will encourage more people to take on staff in cultural institutions and cultural attractions throughout the country. I can see the jobs initiative having a direct effect on...

Cinema Closure (11 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The background of the State's involvement with the Light House Cinema goes back to February 2006, when the then Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism approved a capital grant of €1 million towards the development of the Light House Cinema in Smithfield, Dublin. Construction began on the project in March 2007 and it was officially opened in May 2008. The grant was provided for the fit-out...