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

Josepha Madigan: Officials of the National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department have not raised any such issues.

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

Josepha Madigan: My Department received one item of correspondence in relation to the impact of seagulls in the St. Stephen's Green/Grafton Street area in Dublin for the period question.

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

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 974 and 975 together. My Department has no record of providing any such advice nor indeed of any such consultation. Deliberations at local authority meetings are not within the ambit of my Department, nor does my Department provide legal advice to Local Authorities.

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

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 976 and 977 together. There were 30 successful prosecution cases taken by my Department under the Wildlife Acts, which incorporate relevant provisions in the Heritage Act 2018, for the period 2016 to date.  A yearly breakdown is a follows: - In 2016, 9 successful prosecutions - In 2017, 8 successful prosecutions - In 2018, 11 successful...

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

Josepha Madigan: As the Deputy will be aware, in addition to their statutory responsibilities, both my Department and those bodies under its aegis are subject to normal Civil and Public Service Governance practices and procedures across all areas of operations including Corporate Governance, Finance,  Human Resources, Procurement etc. and are also subject to audit by the Office of the...

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

Josepha Madigan: I am briefed on a regular basis by senior officials in relation to climate action initiatives in my Department and on biodiversity initiatives with a climate action impact. I have published for consultation two draft climate adaptation plans - one on built heritage, and one on natural heritage and  I intend to complete these plans on time for final publication by the end of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Public Parks Access (6 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The location referred to by the Deputy consists of stately home and its curtilage which are protected under the Kerry County Council Development Plan (Ref 74-2) and any alteration to the structure of the house or any material change affecting the curtilage would require planning permission. The current small gravel courtyard to which the Deputy refers is in keeping with the design and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rural Development Programme Funding (6 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: My Department has met frequently with the organisation referred to, along with other such organisations, and I am fully aware of their proposals. The matter is receiving close attention and will be discussed in the normal Estimates process and considered in the context of existing commitments, the overall resources available to the Government and the demands on those resources.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ministerial Advisers Data (6 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: Since my appointment as Minister on the 30 November 2017, and as provided for by the Public Service Management Act 1997, I have appointed two special advisers. The details requested by the Deputy are set out in the following table. Special Adviser Salary John Keogh €98,082 - 4th point - Principal Officer Standard scale Cian Connaughton €94,487- 3rd point - Principal...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Capital Expenditure Programme (6 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The 2019 capital allocation for my Department is €73.8 million. In addition, a sum of €0.7 million is available by means of capital carryover from 2018. Details of provisional capital expenditure as of 31 August 2019 are detailed by subhead in the following table and show that total capital expenditure for my Department up to that date amounts to €35.9 million,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Built Heritage Investment Scheme (6 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: In the interests of the preservation, conservation, management and presentation of the built and archaeological heritage, my Department occasionally seeks to acquire certain heritage properties and monuments as resources and opportunities permit. From time to time such properties may come onto the open market, may be bequeathed to the State or may be offered to it free of cost. In addition,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (6 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: My Department has provided the requested figures in the following table. The Deputy should note that pending the outcome of an upcoming ICT/business needs analysis exercise which will result in a new ICT strategy, the estimates going forward may change. Expenditure Year 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Total licensing renewal € 439.967 632,532 370,529 577,151 379,426 489,730...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Animal Welfare (6 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: My Department is responsible for the implementation of the European Communities (Licensing and Inspection of Zoos) Regulations 2003 which transpose Directive 1999/22/EC of 29 March 2019 of the Council of the European Union relating to the keeping of wild animals in zoos. These Regulations provide for a zoo inspection regime on foot of which licences may be issued to particular zoos and are...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Consultancy Contracts Data (6 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: As the Deputy is aware, my Department was already subject to existing Data Protection regulatory provisions prior to the coming into effect of the GDPR in May 2018.A Data Protection Officer (DPO) was appointed in 2018, in line with the requirements of Article 37 of the GDPR. Included in this role was responsibility for the oversight of arrangements for transition to the new regulatory...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Customer Charters (6 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: As I advised the House in response to Parliamentary Question number 1435 of 26th March last , my Department received two complaints in relation to the Department's operations during 2017 while a further three such complaints were received during 2018. I am advised that in each case, the matters raised were addressed and brought to a conclusion.  My Department has received four...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Insurance Industry (6 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I am aware that insurance of thatched buildings has been an issue for some time and appreciate the heritage value of such properties. My Department has no role, however, in relation to such insurance. The provision of insurance cover and the price at which it is offered is ultimately a commercial matter for insurance companies based on their assessment of the risks the underwriter...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (6 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I am aware of the 1,500th anniversary of the birth of St. Colmcille in December 2020. My officials have had some initial discussions with Foras na Gaeilge regarding how the anniversary might be marked. As yet, I have not received an approach from Donegal County Council on the matter, but I would of course be open to a discussion between my Department and the Council to help ensure that...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Conservation (6 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: My Department submitted Ireland’s 3rdassessment on the status of EU-protected habitats and species to the European Commission in April 2019. A summary report has just been published which provides an overview of the assessment methodologies and the main findings of the assessments (see www.npws.ie/sites/default/files/publications/pdf/NPWS_2019_V ol1_Summary_Article17.pdf. These very...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Internships (6 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I am informed that my Department does not currently facilitate unpaid internships. I am further informed that, following consultation with the Workplace Relations Commission earlier this year, my Department can no longer facilitate short term unpaid work experience placements of third level students. My Department facilitates a small number of second level transition year students every...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cyber Security Protocols (6 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: My Department’s ICT unit has dedicated, professionally trained ICT security staff who are responsible for the management and oversight of ICT security systems which mitigate the risks of cybersecurity breaches. The Department maintains a security breach register where any breaches are analysed by the ICT security team and also escalated to supporting ICT security vendors where required.