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Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (31 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am informed by Waterways Ireland that all of the works on the proposed public jetty at Leitrim village have not yet been completed by the developer to the satisfaction of Waterways Ireland. I understand that this has been the case for some time and there has been ongoing correspondence between the legal representatives for Waterways Ireland and the developer in an attempt to move matters...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (31 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Priority Question No. 30 of 11 May 2011 in which I stated to the House that I hope shortly to publish a review of the Irish audio visual production content sector in Ireland which includes interactive media games and digital graphics industry.

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (31 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am currently in the process of appointing Mr Seán Mac Cárthaigh as one of my special advisers. Mr. Mac Cárthaigh's principal role will be to co-ordinate the implementation of the elements of the Programme for Government relevant to this Department and to provide advice to me in relation to my Arts, Culture, Heritage and Gaeltacht responsibilities. I propose to appoint a second adviser...

European Council Meetings (1 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The greatest spinner ever.

Written Answers — Wildlife Conservation: Wildlife Conservation (1 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Mink found in the wild in Ireland are descended from animals that escaped from fur farms. They have been breeding in the countryside since the 1950s and are now found throughout much of the country. A report published by my Department in 2009 estimated that the potential population of wild mink in the State was between 20,500 and 33,500 individuals. The report identified ground nesting...

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (1 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Programme for Government contains a commitment that "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 has recently been in contact with NAMA to arrange a meeting to discuss this commitment. Accordingly, until such time as that meeting takes...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (2 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I refer the Deputy to my reply on 24th May 2011 on this matter. I have met the Chair and Chief Executive of Bank of Ireland and we had a constructive engagement on the issues. That engagement will continue.

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (2 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: A Government decision of the 5th of April 2011 established a long-term compensation package for turf-cutters in sites where turf cutting is no longer possible for reasons of environmental protection. The scheme, which applies immediately to turf-cutters on 31 raised bog Special Areas of Conservation, will deliver payments of €1,000 per annum for a maximum of 15 years. As an alternative to...

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (2 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: This site was adopted by the European Commission on the 7th December, 2004 and notified through publication in the Official Journal of the European Union on the 29th December, 2004.

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (2 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Raised bogs in Ireland contain rare and threatened natural habitats that are protected under National and European law. A small number of raised bogs are on sites that are designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) or National Heritage Areas (NHAs). Raised bogs have almost vanished due to land reclamation, drainage and turf extraction. These sites are among the best examples of the...

Written Answers — Art Collections: Art Collections (2 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: AIB has always had an active policy of lending pieces, on request, to galleries across Ireland for exhibitions. In the last two years, AIB has stepped up this lending programme with the objective of bringing the collection to a wider audience and supporting the arts in the communities. In addition it has encouraged and supported the educational element of these exhibitions. AIB is actively...

Written Answers — Pesticide Products: Pesticide Products (8 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am advised that responsibility relating to the implementation of the regulatory system for pesticides and for approving the uses of individual pesticide products rests with the Pesticide Control Service of the Department of Agriculture, Marine and Food. It is my Department's understanding that the chemical referred to by the Deputy is notified for use as a rodenticide only, therefore...

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (9 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 123 and 124 together. I refer to the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 29 of 11 May 2011.

Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (9 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 125, 127 and 128 together. The published Revised Estimates for the Public Service 2011 show that the subheads referred to by the Deputy, which are now included in the Vote of the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, are part-funded by the National Lottery. However, as the Deputy will be aware, the allocation of the proceeds of the National Lottery...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (9 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Programme for Government pledges support for the 20-Year Strategy on the Irish Language 2010-2030 and for the delivery of its achievable goals and targets. It must be acknowledged that the implementation of the Strategy can only be achieved within the resources available, given the economic pressures facing the country at present. A number of steps have been taken to progress the...

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (9 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Funding for the course referred to in this question is a matter for the consideration of the Arts Council. Under the Arts Acts 2003, the Arts Council is statutorily independent of the Minister in its funding decisions and in its processes and Section 24(2) of the Arts Act 2003 precludes interference by the Minister in Arts Council funding decisions. In addition, as a condition of the grant...

Written Answers — National Museum: National Museum (15 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I wish to advise the Deputy that the Director and Head of Collections at the National Museum of Ireland have met with representatives of the owners of the collection, Dublin Tourism, to express the Museum's interest in acquiring the collection of models and other railway memorabilia. I understand that the National Museum's expression of interest is one of a number being considered by Dublin...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (15 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I assume to Deputy is referring to the internal audit arrangements that are in place in my Department. In this regard, I can confirm that my Department has an Internal Audit Unit, which is staffed by 3 members of staff of the Department. In regard to audit matters generally, I should point out that I have no official responsibility to the Dáil in relation to this matter. Under Article 33 of...

Written Answers — National Library: National Library (15 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 346 and 355 together. I have no statutory responsibility for this matter, which is for the Board of the National Library of Ireland.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (15 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The works referred to by the Deputy are included in the programme of capital works planned for Killarney National Park this year.