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

Josepha Madigan: My Department takes data security and disaster recovery extremely seriously. As well as deploying leading enterprise solutions, my Department has disaster recovery and business continuity plans and disaster recovery sites in operation. These plans are regularly updated in line with changes to infrastructure, file storage locations, etc.

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

Josepha Madigan: The Deputy may be aware that a disease fatal to rabbits and hares, but of no risk to humans, has been confirmed in the wild in Ireland for the first time. Rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD) was first reported in domestic (farmed) rabbits in China in 1984 killing millions of animals within one year of its discovery. By 1986 this viral disease had been found in continental Europe and has since...

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

Josepha Madigan: On April 17th, I held a symposium to investigate the possibility of creative nightlife and cultural activity after hours as an alternative and complementary option to Ireland's existing rich night time experience. My Department has been working with key partners to develop an approach to support a sustainable and forward looking infrastructure to facilitate the development of after hours...

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

Josepha Madigan: I am acutely aware of the issue regarding the provision of affordable art spaces, particularly as a result of the changing property market. Theatre has always been central to the arts in Ireland. Ireland is highly regarded for its theatre and has earned a reputation for excellence in theatre art as demonstrated through international awards for Irish companies, dramatists, directors,...

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

Josepha Madigan: Officials in my Department have informed me that the file in question will be considered for release this year as part of the annual release of files by the Department of the Taoiseach under the National Archives Act. Release of the file will be carefully considered by the Certifying Officer in the Department of the Taoiseach before the end of this year as part of the process of the annual...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Seirbhísí agus Tacaíochtaí Gaeilge (6 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: Tá sé curtha in iúl dom go bhfuil 71 ball den fhoireann i mo Roinn ábalta seirbhís chur ar fáil trí Ghaeilge. Tá mo Roinn tiomanta seirbhís ar ardchaighdeán a chur ar fáil trí Ghaeilge agus/nó go dátheangach do chustaiméirí na Roinne. Tacaíonn an Roinn le baill foirne atá ag iarraidh a gcuid scileanna...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service Expenditure (17 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: My Department has met frequently with farmers' organisations and I am fully aware of their proposals with respect to Budget 2020. 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: National Parks and Wildlife Service (17 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The Farm Plan Scheme, administered by my Department's National Parks and Wildlife Service, is an important instrument that allows for proactive engagement with farmers in designated sites, to trial and deliver bespoke measures that support biodiversity. Plans delivered through the Scheme have been used to inform the development of national Agri-Environment Schemes under the Rural Development...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Payments (17 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: An application for compensation under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme has been received by my Department from the individual referred to in the Deputy’s question. With respect to 53 raised bog special areas of conservation sites, the qualifying criteria for the scheme are that: - The applicant must have had a legal interest (ownership or a turbary right (right to cut...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Data (17 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme was established in 2011 for active turf cutters arising from the cessation of turf cutting on 53 raised bog special areas of conservation. This scheme is comprised of a payment of €1,500 per annum, index-linked, for 15 years, or relocation, where feasible, to a non-designated bog, together with a once-off incentive payment of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: EU Regulations (17 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) was developed under the UN Convention on Migratory Species. Ireland signed up to the Agreement in 2003. The agreement includes a commitment that “Parties shall endeavour to phase out the use of lead shot for hunting in wetlands as soon as possible in accordance with self-imposed and published...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Data (17 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The grades in which males and females are employed in my Department and the Agencies under the remit of my Department are available at the following link: ">Grades and Gender in Dept and Agencies

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Agriculture Scheme Penalties (17 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: My Department cooperates with the Department in question in an advisory capacity in relation to various payment schemes operated by it, and to measures to assist with conservation and preservation of the habitats and species. In 2016, my Department submitted a cross compliance report to that Department in relation to works carried out on the lands referred to in the question. Questions...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (17 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: My functions as Minister with regard to the protection of our architectural heritage are set out in the Planning and Development Acts, as are the responsibilities of local authorities and owners. Part IV of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, gives primary responsibility to planning authorities to identify and protect the architectural heritage by including particular...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Built Heritage Investment Scheme Funding (17 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: My Department operates heritage grant schemes to assist in the conservation of protected structures. These schemes are the Built Heritage Investment Scheme and the Historic Structures Fund, they are administered through the local authorities and details are available on my Department’s website and on the website of individual local authorities. As these schemes are for protected built...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Oireachtas Joint Committee Recommendations (17 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The National Peatlands Strategy 2015 sets out a cross-governmental approach to managing issues that relate to peatlands, including compliance with EU environmental law, climate change, forestry, flood control, energy, nature conservation, planning, and agriculture. It contains a comprehensive set of actions for implementation by various bodies. The Peatland Strategy Implementation Group...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Oireachtas Joint Committee Reports (18 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 228 and 229 together. In July 2018, the Joint Oireachtas Committee published a Report on Development and Working Conditions in the Irish Film Industry. One of the Recommendations of the Report involved calls for the Irish Film Board - now Screen Ireland - to constitute its Film Forum with an independent Chair, in order to allow all stakeholders within the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Oireachtas Joint Committee Reports (18 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The Report of the Joint Committee was launched on 12 July 2018, just a few weeks after the Government published its Audiovisual Action Plan on 27 June 2018.  The Report made 11 Specific Conclusions and Recommendations, many of which complement the actions set out in the Audiovisual Action Plan. In May of this year, the Dáil debated a motion regarding the Report wherein I set out the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Departmental Funding (19 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I thank the Deputy for her good wishes for Galway 2020. Last night's launch was a great success. I am sure it is a taste of things to come. The overall spending allocations for my Department for 2020 will be announced as part of budget Estimates 2020, which is due to be published on Tuesday, 8 October. As budgetary negotiations are ongoing I am not in a position to comment in detail on...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Departmental Funding (19 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The Deputy referred to a 6% increase in current expenditure but it was actually 7%, from €248.659 million to €265.159 million. The Deputy also mentioned a 39% increase in capital expenditure but it was actually a 36% increase. It went from €54.3 million to €73.8 million. There was a significant increase there. The gross Vote allocation for 2019 was just under...