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Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (17 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I assure the Deputy that, as in previous years, Muckross Gardens continue to be managed and maintained to the highest possible standards, as evidenced by the many positive comments from visitors to the gardens and also the favourable mention of the gardens in a magazine, The Irish Garden, last year. As with all gardens, climatic conditions can have a marked bearing on the appearance of...

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (17 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Ireland has a significant proportion of its raised and blanket bogs designated for protection within Special Areas of Conservation or Natural Heritage Areas. I have no plans to add to the overall area of bog designated for protection.

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (17 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I have no plans to review the criteria used for designating Natural Heritage Areas, which are set out in the Wildlife Acts, or for designating Special Areas of Conservation, which are provided for in the EU Habitats Directive, as transposed into Irish Law through the European Communities (Natural Habitats) Regulations.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (17 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The details requested by the Deputy in respect of the period from 2007 to date in 2011 are set out in the following table: Agency 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 (to date) Irish Film Board €5,429 €5,636 €5,556 €5,656 €5,636 Arts Council €1,653 €1,872 €1,872 €1,713 €1,872 National Gallery of Ireland €5,509 €5,730 €5,272 €5,310 €5,042 Irish Museum of Modern Art...

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (17 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Deputy will be aware that Waterways Ireland falls within the ambit of my Department. I have been advised by that body that it is not involved in the Rivers and Waterways Tourism Initiative referred to by the Deputy. The Deputy may wish to pursue the matter with my colleague, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, who has overall responsibility for tourism affairs.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (17 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department has four credit cards issued to officials for use in the course of their business. These cards are issued to the Private Secretary to the Minister, the Assistant Secretary in my Department's Arts Division, my Department's Accountant and the Chief Executive Officer of Culture Ireland. Cards are issued in individual cases following an examination of the business need arising....

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (18 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Deputy will be aware that in line with the Government's drive to restore the public finances and reduce the budget deficit, all Departments have been asked to achieve a progressive reduction in staff numbers and payroll costs by implementing Employment Control Frameworks. In this regard, the Department of Finance now sets the numbers of temporary staff, referred to by the Deputy in the...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (18 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I have endeavoured to ensure representation on the Peatlands Council for domestic peat cutters through the participation of the Irish Farmers Association, the Turf Cutters and Contractors Association and Irish Rural Link. The input of peat cutters will play an important role in the work of the Council. It is open to them to make an input into the deliberations of the Council through the...

Written Answers — Bog Purchase Scheme: Bog Purchase Scheme (19 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The voluntary bog purchase scheme was closed to new applicants in May 2010. The processing of those applications on hand has been slower than anticipated due to capacity constraints in undertaking the conveyancing work involved. The voluntary bog purchase scheme does not provide for the payment of interest due to delays. The vendor will be contacted as progress is made in advancing the...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (19 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Between 2008 and 2010, St. Finbarre's Cathedral in Cork received €104,000 in funding for conservation works under the Civic Structures Conservation Grants Scheme, which is administered by my Department. In addition, the Heritage Council, which is funded by my Department, provided funding of €310,500 for the cathedral under the Significant Places of Public Worship Grants Scheme between...

Written Answers — Film Industry Development: Film Industry Development (19 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department had previously been aware of this project. Contact had been made with the Irish Film Board in relation to it. It should be noted that the Irish Film Board is statutorily independent in carrying out its functions. The question of who it meets is entirely a matter for the board.

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (24 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I have written to the Bank of Ireland seeking to engage with it in relation to the future of the historic College Green building. A follow-up meeting is arranged.

Written Answers — Voluntary Bog Purchase Scheme: Voluntary Bog Purchase Scheme (24 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department has no record of having received an application under the voluntary bog purchase scheme from the individual referred to in the Deputy's Question. Should the Deputy wish to supply additional details to me, however, I will have the matter examined further by my Department.

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (24 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Primary responsibility for the promotion of the arts at all levels throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council. The Council is funded by my Department and is independent in its day to day operations, including funding decisions. The total allocation to the Arts Council for 2011 is €65.16m. In the context of the 2012 Estimates I will endeavour to maximise continuing Government...

Written Answers — National Commemorative Events: National Commemorative Events (24 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: While the National Famine Commemoration is normally held in mid-May of each year, this year's will take place at a later date in 2011. The National Famine Commemoration Committee, which I chair, will meet very shortly with a view to finalising the date and venue for the 2011 event. I envisage that I will be in a position to announce details of the 2011 Commemoration subsequent to that meeting.

Progress on the 20 Year Strategy for the Irish Language: Statements (26 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Fáiltím roimh an deis tús a chur leis an bplé sa Teach inniu ar an Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge. Ar dtús, ba mhaith liom a rá go bhfuil an-áthas orm a bheith ceaptha mar Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta. Cé nach bhfuil mé líofa sa Ghaeilge, tá spéis ar leith agam sa teanga agus táim ag obair go dlúth leis an Aire Stáit i mo Roinn, Dinny McGinley. Mar is eol...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (26 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, there are three agencies under the remit of my Department with specific roles in the promotion of the Irish language. Údarás na Gaeltachta is responsible for the economic, social and cultural development of the Gaeltacht. Further details are available at www.udaras.ie. Foras na Gaeilge, one of the two agencies comprising the North/South Language Implementation...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (26 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I can confirm that, as Minister, I have made no new commitments on payments of the nature referred to by the Deputy but my Department is honouring the commitments made by the previous Government.

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (26 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Since 2004 the centre referred to by the Deputy has received in excess of €1m in capital funding towards the development of an arts and cultural centre. The Government's policy on the arts is to promote and strengthen the arts in all its forms, increase access to and participation in the arts, and make the arts an integral and valued part of our national life. I am continuing to work...

Written Answers — Bog Purchase Scheme: Bog Purchase Scheme (31 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: In May 2010, the voluntary bog purchase scheme was closed to new applicants. Processing of applications on hand has been slower than anticipated due to capacity constraints in undertaking the conveyancy work involved. The Government recently announced a number of decisions regarding the future management of peatlands in Ireland and, in particular, the protection of bogs designated as...