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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Ireland (7 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 437 and 438 together. As I stated in my reply to Question No. 440 from the Deputy on 31 January 2017, Waterways Ireland continues to work closely with boat owners using the canals, canal users, land owners and representative groups. Contact is on-going between Waterways Ireland and the canal users groups, and local communities who support the efforts of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (7 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 439, 440 and 444 together. My role, as Minister, with regard to the protection and management of our architectural heritage, is set out in the provisions of relevant legislation, as are the roles of local authorities and the responsibilities of owners as regards heritage assets. Part IV of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, provides...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (7 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Funding for the arts at all levels is primarily a matter for the Arts Council. In this regard, I secured significant additional funding for the Arts Council in Budget 2017. The increase in the Arts Council's allocation in 2017 is €5 million, or 8%, and will assist the Council greatly in implementing its 10-year strategy Making Great Art Work (2016-2025). In addition, the Taoiseach and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: EU Funding (7 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Creative Europe 2014 - 2020 is the European Union’s funding programme to support the audiovisual, cultural and creative sectors. It consists of MEDIA and CULTURE sub-programmes as well as a Cross-sectoral strand. The Creative Europe - Culture sub-programme has granted over €13 million in project funding to projects with Irish partners in its first three years. The majority of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Census of Population Data (7 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Current legislative provisions, as contained in the Statistics Act 1993, require that census data must be withheld for 100 years. Accordingly, it is not possible at this time to release 1926 Census returns before the statutory period has elapsed in 2026. If the records were to be released before the expiry of 100 years, a major change in legislation and policy would be required to allow for...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Ireland (8 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: One of my main priorities since taking Ministerial office has been the restoration of the Ulster Canal. I secured Government approval to restore a 2.5 km stretch of the Ulster Canal from the Shannon-Erne Waterway to the International Scout Centre at Castle Saunderson, Co Cavan on 24thFebruary 2015. The project, which comprises three work phases, is being undertaken by Waterways Ireland....

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Leader Programmes Funding (8 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The total amount of funding available for Ireland’s LEADER Programme 2014-2020 is €250 million. €220 million of this funding has been allocated to the 28 LEADER sub-regional areas in Ireland and will be delivered through the LEADER Local Action Groups (LAGs) selected in each area. The remaining €30 million will be managed at a national level for targeted...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Protection (9 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Section 40 of the Wildlife Acts 1976, as amended, prohibits the cutting, grubbing, burning or destruction of vegetation, with certain strict exemptions, from 1 March to 31 August. Following a review of Section 40, which involved, inter alia, consideration of submissions from interested parties, I announced proposals in December 2015 to introduce legislation to allow for managed hedge...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Freedom of Information (9 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I am advised that there were no Freedom of Information requests received by my Department during the period in question in respect of which the Chief State Solicitor's Office incurred expenses. My Department has not incurred any fees for counsel or other legal costs in respect of Freedom of Information requests during the period in question.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Leader Programmes Funding (21 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Funding under the LEADER Programme is targeted at innovative approaches to addressing the needs of rural areas as identified in the Local Development Strategies prepared for each sub-regional area. The funding can be provided under a broad range of themes, including enterprise development and social inclusion. It is important, however, to ensure that the available funding is targeted at...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Animal Welfare (21 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: My Department is responsible for implementing the European Communities (Licensing and Inspection of Zoos) Regulations 2003, relating to the keeping of wild animals in zoos. The National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department is responsible for the inspection and licensing of zoos and appoints suitable persons as inspectors for the purposes of these Regulations. The most recent...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (21 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: My role, as Minister, with regard to the protection and management of our architectural heritage, is set out in the provisions of relevant legislation, as are the role of local authorities and the responsibilities of owners as regards heritage assets. Part IV of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, provides for the protection of architectural heritage. The Act gives primary...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service (21 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The current 2016/17 coursing season finished at the end of February. It is intended to publish the various reports for the 2016/17 season compiled by the National Parks and Wildlife Service staff of my Department and the Irish Coursing Club on the NPWS website. There will be some 200 separate reports - including NPWS ranger reports, ICC Reports, ICC Veterinary Reports - ranging over 70...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Ireland Remit (21 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The Heritage Bill 2016 includes provisions to amend the Canals Act 1986. The amendments to the Canals Act 1986 are primarily enabling provisions to allow for the making of bye-laws to regulate boating on the canals and to manage the use of the canals. The 1988 Canal Bye-Laws have been in force for almost 30 years and need to be revised to reflect changes in the use of the canals over the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Museum (21 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The matter to which the Deputy refers is a day-to-day matter for the National Museum. I understand that the National Museum of Ireland is working on plans for the anniversary of the discovery of the Ardagh Chalice in September 2018. The Museum has indicated that it will not be possible to display the chalice elsewhere as a consequence. However, I understand that the Museum has been in contact...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Payments (21 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The individual referred to in the Deputy’s Question applied to sell her interest in land in a raised bog natural heritage area under the voluntary bog purchase scheme, administered by my Department. The 2014 Review of Raised Bog Natural Heritage Area Network concluded that Ireland could more effectively achieve conservation of threatened raised bog habitat through focused...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rural Development Policy (21 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: On 23 January, I launched Realising our Rural Potential, the Government's Action Plan for Rural Development. The Plan contains over 270 actions to be delivered by a range of Government Departments, State agencies and other bodies to support the economic and social development of rural Ireland. The Plan was developed following an extensive consultation process with stakeholders to identify...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Promotion (21 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 652, 655 and 657 together. Funding for the arts at all levels is primarily a matter for the Arts Council. I secured significant additional funding for the Arts Council in Budget 2017. The increase in the Arts Council's allocation in 2017 is €5 million, or 8%, and will assist the Council greatly in implementing its 10-year strategy Making Great Art...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Heritage Plan (21 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 653, 654, 658 and 667 together. My role, as Minister, with regard to the protection and management of our architectural heritage, is set out in the provisions of relevant legislation, as are the roles of local authorities and the responsibilities of owners as regards heritage assets. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage is a State...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (21 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The LEADER Programme provides a wide range of supports to local community groups for a broad range of activities. Under the 2007 – 2013 LEADER Programme in excess of €150,000 was provided in LEADER grant aid for community based festivals in County Sligo while over €282,000 was provided in County Leitrim. Creative Europe 2014 - 2020 is the European Union’s funding...