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Cinema Closure (11 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The agreement made with the operator and owner was that in year one, from May 2008, the rent was set at nil; in year two, from May 2009, it was set at €100,000; in year three, from May 2010, it was set at €200,000; in year four, from May 2011, it was set at €400,000; and in year five, from May 2012, it was set at €500,000. The owner entered into an agreement with the operator...

Cinema Closure (11 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: That will happen as soon as possible. The Deputy may be aware that I met Deputy Costello, who first raised the issue, and Deputy Donohoe just last week with a deputation of some of the interested parties. A discussion is ongoing and every effort is being made by all parties to try to resolve the issue.

Commemorative Events (11 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, the arrangements for national commemorative programmes are co-ordinated by the Department of the Taoiseach. Reflecting the strong interest of the Government, the Taoiseach wrote on 3 May seeking nominations from party leaders with a view to re-establishment of the all-party Oireachtas consultation group on centenary commemorations. As Minister responsible for...

Commemorative Events (11 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: As I pointed out to the Deputy, the decision was made on this issue by a previous Minister and by An Bord Pleanála. However, in the context of the 1916 commemoration and the consultative committee I am setting up, this will obviously be discussed. I have been contacted by a number of interested groups, which I hope to meet in the next few months. If anything can be done to answer the...

Commemorative Events (11 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I have no problem with that. If I have no other engagement, I would be delighted to join the Deputy.

Tax Code (11 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Primary responsibility for the support and promotion of film making in Ireland, in respect of the indigenous sector and inward productions, is a matter for the Irish Film Board. This agency is funded through my Department and is independent in its day-to-day operations. My Department's operational role in supporting the film sector relates to the administration of elements of section 481 of...

Tax Code (11 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I will certainly consider it and will suggest it to the Minister for Finance. I will publish a report shortly on the creative industry and although it will not deal directly with this issue it will obviously bring much attention to the entire sector. Section 481 has been very successful and has been replicated throughout the world. When we won major blockbusters to this country such as...

Arts for Young People (11 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I take this opportunity to congratulate this group of ten secondary school students from Kilkenny on winning this Most Promising Young Artists award. This project, curated I understand by County Sligo based arts practice, the Kids' Own publishing partnership, emerged a winner from 13 other European entries, as part of the Tallinn Capital of Culture programme in Estonia. This award...

Arts for Young People (11 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I thank Deputy McGrath who obviously has an interest in this area. The Arts Council has a number of schemes and initiatives which I shall mention in brief, namely, the children's laureate or laureate na n-óg, the artists in schools schemes which is administered by the Arts Council and local authorities, the writers in schools schemes, administered by Poetry Ireland, the artists in work...

NAMA Portfolio (11 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 32 and 36 together. The programme for Government contains the following commitment: "We will seek to capture some public good from NAMA by identifying buildings that have no commercial potential and which might be suitable as local facilities for art and culture". My Department recently wrote to NAMA requesting a meeting to discuss this commitment....

NAMA Portfolio (11 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: When I was on the benches opposite, where Deputy Troy is now, I mentioned a few signature buildings in this city that might be suitable for this purpose so I hope to pursue what I spoke about now that I am in my present position. If the taxpayer were to see buildings that had been in NAMA being used for cultural purposes, by young people in particular, that would be a very welcome development.

NAMA Portfolio (11 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Basically, we hope to have discussions with NAMA as soon as possible and we have written to it requesting it. I contacted NAMA directly in two cases in which buildings related to the arts were involved which are housing arts projects at present. NAMA seemed to be sympathetic. It was appointed by the House to get a return for the taxpayer. However, one must consider social capital as well....

NAMA Portfolio (11 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: One must balance the financial return with the cultural and social capital that could materialise as a country if we acquired these buildings. This balance must be struck. I agree with the Deputy that we should keep an open mind on acquiring some of these buildings. However, we should acquire them for the right reason because any benefit to the country may be in the future rather than the...

NAMA Portfolio (11 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: It is appropriate for the Deputy to ask the question because I have been asking the same question myself recently. This is the next mechanism NAMA should put in place. It has acquired property and has gone through all the legal and logistical challenges up to now. Next, the conditions and procedures to encourage the type of project that could attract community involvement should be put in...

Heritage Sites (11 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The ring fort of Grianán of Aileach is a national monument in State ownership. The site is managed on a day-to-day basis by the Office of Public Works. My Department provides funding under the built heritage capital programme to the OPW to assist in the conservation and presentation of historic properties and national monuments in State care. It should be noted that there has been a...

Heritage Sites (11 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I assure the Deputy when I go to Donegal I will visit the site. As a former history teacher, I have referred to the site in the past. I thank the Deputy for reminding me and ensuring that I recall the importance of the site. However, this is a site where something has happened and where the OPW is doing something. A guide and proper literature are now available and it is more of a...

Heritage Sites (11 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I agree with the Deputy that in this country we do transition and translation well, but we do not do transmission. We have spent a lot of money to develop cultural facilities, but often people do not know about them. Transmission is vitally important. With modern technology, including Facebook, iPhone apps and other means of communication, we can tell people about our attractions in an...

Heritage Sites (11 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: True, but Deputy Sandra McLellan is from a different constituency. I was in St. Fin Barre's Cathedral recently and appeal to the Cork Deputies to take an interest in this remarkable building. It is a national treasure that needs attention, as it is taking in rainwater. The organ which is unique needs to be repaired.

Heritage Sites (11 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I would like all Cork Deputies to take an interest in the restoration of St. Fin Barre's Cathedral and I will not be found wanting because I am very impressed by the building. It will take some action to rectify it.

Cultural Institutions (11 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: While my Department provides funding for the national cultural institutions, the board of each institution is responsible for all operational matters relating to the institution, including opening hours. I do not have a statutory function in day-to-day operational matters. All of the institutions will be required to carry out a formal review of their opening hours in accordance with the...