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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hare Coursing Data (8 Oct 2019)

Josepha Madigan: My Department issued licences under the Wildlife Acts in August 2018 to the Irish Coursing Club (ICC) on behalf of its affiliated clubs to capture and tag hares for the 2018/19 hare coursing season for parkland meetings. While there is no requirement to submit a pre-coursing report to my Department, the licences issued to the ICC provide for the submission by the ICC of a number of reports...

Financial Resolutions 2019 - Financial Resolution No. 9: General (Resumed) (9 Oct 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I am pleased to commend this budget to the House. It has been framed at a uniquely challenging time for our nation, and the Government has been prudent in ensuring that we have the necessary resources at our disposal to meet these challenges while also preserving the longer-term sustainability of the public finances. We are continuing to make progress on the commitment to double funding to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (9 Oct 2019)

Josepha Madigan: Details of expenditure by my Department are published in the Annual Appropriation Account and subject to audit by the Comptroller & Auditor General. The 2018 Appropriation Account for the Department is available at www.chg.gov.ie/app/uploads/2019/10/dchg-appropriation-accoun t-2018.pdf. The incidental expenses incurred by my Department from 1 January 2018 to 1 January 2019 were...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Greenways Provision (10 Oct 2019)

Josepha Madigan: Waterways Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is working closely with Local Authorities and The National Transport Authority along the route of the Royal and Grand canals to advance development of the canal towpaths into long distance Greenways for walking and cycling. In June 2019, The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport awarded  Kildare County Council €1.7m...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Payments (10 Oct 2019)

Josepha Madigan: An application for compensation under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme was received by my Department from the individual referred to in the Deputy’s Question. With respect to 36 raised bog natural heritage area 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: Legislative Measures (10 Oct 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 282 and 283 together. I would refer the Deputy to replies given to the House in relation to previous question put down in relation to these matters: Dáil Questions No. 3006 of 23rd July 2019 and No. 285 6thDecember 2018. Six Acts brought forward by my Department have been signed into law since 2011, details of which are set out in the table...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Archaeological Sites (10 Oct 2019)

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

Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Official Languages Act 2003 (Public Bodies) Regulations 2019: Motion (15 Oct 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:Official Languages Act 2003 (Public Bodies) Regulations 2019,copies of which were laid in draft form before Dáil Éireann on 18th September, 2019."

Parent’s Leave and Benefit Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Financial Resolution (15 Oct 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I move:THAT section 126 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (No. 39 of 1997) be amended in the manner and to the extent specified in the Act giving effect to this Resolution to provide for amounts to be paid on foot of parent’s benefit under the Social Welfare Acts to be deemed to be profits or gains arising or accruing from an employment and to be emoluments to which Chapter 4 of Part...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (15 Oct 2019)

Josepha Madigan: As far as I am aware, my Department has not been formally approached by the organisation in question and consequently have no funding relationship in place.  My Department remains open to communication from all cultural bodies.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways Development (15 Oct 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The redevelopment of Maynooth Harbour is part of a larger proposed re-development of the Maynooth Harbour area by Kildare County Council. Waterways Ireland is aware of plans being advanced by Kildare County Council and has met with Council officials in this regard. The plans  incorporate improvements to the Harbour area that is within the control of Waterways Ireland.  The...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hare Coursing Regulation (15 Oct 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I made the decision in August to suspend the licences issued to the organisation in question on behalf of its affiliated clubs to capture and tag hares for the 2019/20 hare coursing season until a clearer understanding of the extent, spread and implications of the RHD2 virus emerges.    Together with my colleague the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Data (15 Oct 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the tables at the link.  The grades marked with an asterisk (*) include Professional and Technical equivalents.  The Deputy should note that staff turnover is also impacted by changes such as promotions and transfers as well as retirements.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Applications (15 Oct 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...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Concert Hall (15 Oct 2019)

Josepha Madigan: Following the publication of the report by RTÉ that it commissioned from independent consultants Helen Boaden and Mediatique on the RTÉ Orchestras entitled RTÉ Orchestras Ensuring a Sustainable Future, the Government agreed in principle that the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra (RTÉ NSO) should come within the remit of the National Concert Hall (NCH). The Government...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Capital Expenditure Programme (15 Oct 2019)

Josepha Madigan: In July of this year, I announced the completion of a review of the Percent for Art scheme.  The outcome of this review led to changes to the scheme’s bands and limits which will make significantly increased funding available to the creative community.  The new limits and bands will apply from 1st January 2020 and details may be seen on my Department’s website at...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ealaín na Gaeltachta (15 Oct 2019)

Josepha Madigan: Níl aon phleananna ann faoi láthair na socruithe maoinithe i ndáil le Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann a athrú.  Mar aitheantas ar an tábhacht a bhaineann le gach réimse de na healaíona traidisiúnta, leanfaidh mo Roinnse de na bealaí is fearr chun an earnáil seo a neartú, a chaomhnú agus a fhorbairt ar fud na...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (15 Oct 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 658 and 659 together. I would like to thank all the members of the Moore Street Advisory Group (MSAG) for their invaluable commitment and contribution over the last two and a half years that has culminated in the production of their Securing History 2 report which I have read with great interest. Some of the key recommendations in the report include:...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (15 Oct 2019)

Josepha Madigan: There are currently no plans to change the funding arrangements with respect to Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann.  In the recognition of the importance of all forms of the traditional arts, my Department will continue to explore with all stakeholders how best to strengthen, preserve and develop this sector across the island of Ireland and beyond.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Compensation Schemes (15 Oct 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The total list of Activities Requiring Consent (ARCs) is provided in the table.  The ARCs listed for a Natura 2000 site are determined by the habitats/species that a site is selected for e.g. ARC 23 is only listed in SPA sites selected for the conservation of Corncrake.  Therefore the numbers of ARCS for each site will vary considerably. ARC-01 Reclamation, including infilling....