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Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (12 Jul 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I refer the Deputy to my replies on 24th May and 2nd June 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 — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (12 Jul 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Appointments to the Arts Council are still under consideration. I hope to be in position to make announcements on this issue in the near future.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (13 Jul 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department has two staff specifically assigned to monitor EU policy developments and one of these is based in Brussels.

Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (14 Jul 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. Having completed a number of the necessary stages of the normal procurement procedure, this project has now gone to tender and it is hoped that it will commence very shortly. These works follow on from considerable work undertaken over recent years on the...

Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (14 Jul 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. Having completed a number of the necessary stages of the normal procurement procedure, this project has now gone to tender and it is hoped that it will commence very shortly. These works follow on from considerable work undertaken over recent years on the...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (14 Jul 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 180, 184 and 186 together. My Department was established on 2 June 2011 and, therefore, the Deputy will appreciate that the information sought by him can only be provided from this date. I am advised the companies referred to are not employed by my Department and that no payments were made to them since the establishment of my Department.

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (14 Jul 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The then Minister's intention to designate Coolrain Bog in County Laois as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) was originally notified in December 2002. Landowners were notified directly at that time and, in addition, the proposal to designate the site was advertised in the Leinster Express on 21 December 2002 and displayed in public access points throughout the County. Protective mechanisms...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (14 Jul 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I assume that the Deputy is referring to appointments made by me to state bodies funded from my Department's Vote Group since I took up office. Details of these appointments are reflected in the following table. Board Name Date of Appointment National Gallery of Ireland Fred Krehbiel 7th June 2011 National Concert Hall Dearbhla Collins 11th July 2011 John McGrane 11th July 2011 Laurie...

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (14 Jul 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I understand that this matter is one for the Minister for Education and skills. A reply will issue from him today to an identical question from the Deputy.

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (14 Jul 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department was established on 2 June 2011 and, therefore, the Deputy will appreciate that the information sought by him can only be provided from that date. I am advised that a payment of €5,445 was made since the establishment of my Department to Zoetrope PR for the provision of press and communications services in respect of Culture Ireland's Imagine Ireland initiative in the...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (14 Jul 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department was established on 2 June 2011 and, therefore, the Deputy will appreciate that the information sought by him can only be provided from that date. I am advised that no funding of the nature referred to by the Deputy was provided by my Department since 2 June.

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (19 Jul 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The three lists of bog sites in County Galway, as set out below, provide details of sites which have been designated for the protection of raised bog habitat. SAC 1997-1999: Raised Bog - no further turf-cutting permitted Site Code Special Area of Conservation - Site Name 000231 Barroughter Bog 000248 Cloonmoylan Bog 000285 Kilsallagh Bog 000296 Lisnageeragh Bog and Ballinstack Turlough...

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (19 Jul 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Primary responsibility for the promotion of the arts at all levels throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council which, under the Arts Act, is independent in its funding decisions. In 2011, the Arts Council has received an allocation of over €65 million. At local level the Council works through the network of Local Authority arts officers. The group in question should direct its...

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (19 Jul 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Primary responsibility for the promotion of the arts at all levels throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council which, under the Arts Act, is independent in its funding decisions. In 2011, the Arts Council has received an allocation of over €65 million. At local level the Council works through the network of Local Authority Arts' Officers. The group in question should direct...

Written Answers — Coastal Protection: Coastal Protection (19 Jul 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 305 and 306 together. The costs of restoration works are being met by the landowners whose actions resulted in damage to the site. In addition, a significant penalty was imposed on the individuals concerned under their Single Farm Payment. The restoration works are subject to regular inspection by officials from my Department who are also in regular contact...

Written Answers — Semi-State Bodies: Semi-State Bodies (19 Jul 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I note the Deputy's request for details of savings that would accrue if the maximum salary available to those employed in semi-State bodies was capped at €100,000. I trust the Deputy will appreciate that it is not possible to provide the quantitative information requested to this hypothetical question.

Departmental Functions (20 Jul 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: This coming from the greatest bluffer ever to enter the House.

Departmental Functions (20 Jul 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: He would make an excellent president.

Departmental Functions (20 Jul 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am talking about the Irish EU Presidency in 2013.

Written Answers — Art Collections: Art Collections (20 Jul 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: 1There has been a considerable engagement by my Department with a number of Irish financial institutions in relation to their art collections. Allied Irish Banks Plc, which has collected a considerable collection of art, is actively engaged with my Department to review its lending policy and to explore other means by which the public might have greater access to the collection. My...