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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Recruitment (9 Jul 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I am advised that, based on current pay levels, the estimated cost of recruiting an additional 30 full-time District Conservation Officers and an addition 30 full-time Wildlife Inspectors would be €2,393,391 per annum.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Council Funding (9 Jul 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I was pleased to announce increased funding of €6.588m for the Heritage Council in 2019, compared to €6.377m in 2018, an increase of 3.3%. The funding to be provided to the Heritage Council in 2020 will be decided in the context of the annual estimates cycle, which is currently underway, having regard to available finance and competing demands. The cost of increasing the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Climate Change Policy (9 Jul 2019)

Josepha Madigan: My Department has ceased the purchase and use of single-use plastics in accordance with the Government Decision announced by Minister Bruton in January. The introduction of these measures under the Government's plan for the reduction of single-use plastics, the prevention of waste and green public procurement was advised to those bodies and agencies and bodies under the aegis of my...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hen Harriers Threat Response Plan (9 Jul 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The draft Hen Harrier Threat Response Plan is nearing completion and is currently being refined and updated as necessary in consultation with Departmental stakeholders. The Departments will meet with the Consultative Committee for the Threat Response Plan as soon as practical, and the plan will then go to public consultation. Any afforestation proposals in Special...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Boat Permits (10 Jul 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The historical agreement referred to was between the parties whose names are included on the document. My Department is not (and was not) party to this document and it has no status with regard to the Department’s governance of the lakes. This has been repeatedly communicated to the person referred to in details supplied. As outlined in my previous response, the individual in...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Shareholdings (10 Jul 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I am advised that neither I, as Minister, nor my Department are designated owners of shares in any entities as described by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Contracts Data (10 Jul 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I am advised that my Department and those agencies under its remit are engaged in a number of contracts for the provision of security services as listed in the following tables. When engaging security services my Department is committed to public procurement procedures and value for money. A number of contracts such as those awarded for keyholding duties are subject to annual review, and a...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cyber Security Protocols (11 Jul 2019)

Josepha Madigan: My Department views ICT security as being of central importance in ensuring the security and integrity of systems, files and data. Working with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), an operational arm of the Department of Communication, Climate Action and Environment, my Department ensures that we are aware of the latest threats and necessary actions are taken to offset risks to the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service (11 Jul 2019)

Josepha Madigan: Ticks are widespread throughout the countryside and in areas of rough vegetation and forestry. They are not confined only to National Parks or Nature Reserves. The issue of warning notices is a matter for the HSE/Local authorities to consider. Any such signs would need to be countrywide as opposed to specifically located in particular National Parks or Nature Reserves.  The...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service (11 Jul 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I would first like to thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. Significant environmental damage is caused by wildfire and, more specifically, illegal burning. This issue has become more acute in recent years, as evidenced by the recent spate of fires in various parts of the country, including earlier this year at Torc Mountain in Killarney National Park, Co. Kerry.  Wild...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Living Wage (11 Jul 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I am informed that the annualised cost of implementing a wage of €12.30 per hour for all employees employed directly by my Department or in agencies under the remit of my Department is estimated to be in the order of €600,000.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Data (11 Jul 2019)

Josepha Madigan: As the Deputy will appreciate, and my Department and those bodies under its aegis are responsible for a broad range of activities. While some of these activities may be subject to charge none would constitute an income stream of the type instanced by the Deputy. Details of income and expenditure by my Department and those bodies under its aegis are set out in the Annual Report and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Project Ireland 2040 (11 Jul 2019)

Josepha Madigan: My Department has been allocated nearly €1.2 billion in capital expenditure over the course of the National Development Plan, 2018-2027, as part of Project Ireland 2040. My Department has developed a detailed sectoral investment plan, Investing in our Culture, Language and Heritage, which sets the high-level, strategic capital priorities for the Department from 2018 to 2027.  The...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Capital Expenditure Programme (11 Jul 2019)

Josepha Madigan: My Department has been allocated nearly €1.2 billion in capital expenditure over the course of the National Development Plan, 2018-2027, as part of Project Ireland 2040. To direct this investment, my Department has developed a detailed sectoral investment plan, Investing in our Culture, Language and Heritage, which sets the high-level, strategic capital priorities for the Department...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Capital Expenditure Programme (11 Jul 2019)

Josepha Madigan: My Department will invest some €1.2 million in capital expenditure as part of Project Ireland 2040 -  the National Development Plan.  To direct this investment, my Department has developed a detailed sectoral investment plan, Investing in our Culture, Language and Heritage, which sets the high-level, strategic capital investment priorities for the Department from...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (11 Jul 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The position of my Department with regard to estate referenced in details supplied remains unchanged. As has been stated in my previous responses, the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht has no direct role in the sale process of the estate in question as it is a commercial matter between the owners of the property and any parties interested in the purchase.  While the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Capital Expenditure Programme (11 Jul 2019)

Josepha Madigan: My Department has been allocated nearly €1.2 billion in capital expenditure under Project Ireland 2040 -  National Development Plan, 2018-2027. To delivery on this investment, my Department has developed a detailed sectoral investment plan, Investing in our Culture, Language and Heritage, which sets the high-level, strategic capital investment priorities for the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Capital Expenditure Programme (11 Jul 2019)

Josepha Madigan: As previously advised to the House in response to Dáil Question No. 283 of 14thFebruary last the information requested by the Deputy in relation to the capital projects valued in excess of €10m completed by my Department since its establishment in 2011 is set out in the following table. Project Initial Contract Value Final Cost Phase 3 of the Master Development Plan of the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (11 Jul 2019)

Josepha Madigan: My role, as Minister, with regard to the protection and management of our built heritage is set out in the provisions of relevant legislation, including the Planning Acts and the National Monuments Acts, as are the role of local authorities and the responsibilities of owners. Part IV of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, gives primary responsibility to planning authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Protection (11 Jul 2019)

Josepha Madigan: My Department has a role in relation to the conservation of habitats and species which is achieved in part through the designation of Special Areas of Conservation, Special Protection Areas and Natural Heritage Areas under European and national legislation.  My Department works with farmers, other landowners and users, and national and local authorities, to achieve the...