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Written Answers — Archaeological Heritage: Archaeological Heritage (20 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I envisage that the website of the National Monuments Service of my Department (www.archaeology.ie) will, in future, be the primary portal for the dissemination of information on archaeological monuments. Summary descriptions of approximately 50% of the records for County Kildare will be available online by the end of this month, with the remainder to follow over the next 18 months. This...

Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (20 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Connemara National Park was established in 1980, combining land from a number of sources including Kylemore Abbey, Coillte Teoranta and a number of private landowners. The Park is managed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of my Department. The main remit of the National Parks and Wildlife Service is the conservation of our natural heritage and the Park provides a valuable...

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (20 Sep 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 statutorily funded by my Department and is independent in its day to day operations, including funding decisions. The allocation to the Arts Council for 2011 is €65.127m. My Department has no statutory responsibility for ongoing funding of independent...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (20 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Deputy will find the information requested in the accompanying table. Bodies under the Aegis of the Dept. of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Does the Body have a Board? - Yes/No Is the Board Membership determined by the D/AHG? - Yes/No When is the Board Membership due for Renewal? An Foras Teanga Yes The North South Ministerial Council appoints the members – nominations are made on...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (20 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department was established on 2 June 2011 and brings together functions from the former Department of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Department of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs and the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government. Since its establishment, my Department has spent €357 on translation costs associated with the production of...

Written Answers — Environmental Protection: Environmental Protection (21 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Pan-European Common Bird Monitoring Scheme has compiled population figures for common and widespread bird species across Europe between 1980 and 2009. Amongst those species covered, farmland birds were considered the most threatened group and it is asserted that overall numbers are at an all-time low, down by 48% since 1980. However a review of the substantial amount of data available...

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (21 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department is currently engaged in a roll out of Special Protection Areas (SPAs) nationwide. An adverse Judgement delivered by the European Court of Justice against Ireland in December 2007 for failure to comply with the requirements of the Birds Directive means Ireland must deliver on this programme of work in order to meet the requirements of the Judgement and to remedy perceived...

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (21 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2011 has yet to be published. I intend to seek Government approval to publish the Bill and introduce it in the Oireachtas as soon as possible.

Seanad: Arts Plan: Statements (21 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am delighted to be present and I would like to acknowledge Senator Mac Conghail's work in organising this debate. I served in the House for four years in the 1980s and I always found it a creative place. It is where I learned about politics and legislation and I had the opportunity to introduce a number of initiatives. I would also like to acknowledge Senator Mac Conghail's work in...

Seanad: Arts Plan: Statements (21 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: As much as I need to reply to everybody.

Seanad: Arts Plan: Statements (21 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: We are here until 2.15 p.m.

Seanad: Arts Plan: Statements (21 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I thank all the speakers. Their contributions, although short, were very much to the point. They asked pertinent questions and I will try to answer them in so far as I can. I have been a great admirer of Senator Ó Murchú for some time. Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann has been one of the great cultural movements. It and the GAA have been all-embracing movements and their contributions to...

Seanad: Arts Plan: Statements (21 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Absolutely. I am sure the Senator would have done very well with the Dublin football team if he ran for the Presidency. He would have been out there leading them.

Seanad: Arts Plan: Statements (21 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: As you know, my goodwill is with you, sir.

Seanad: Arts Plan: Statements (21 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Certainly. I was at Croke Park last Sunday and I felt the atmosphere, even if the result was not what we Kerry people would have liked. However, as we say in Kerry, when we lose it is good for the game and when we win, it is good for Kerry. Last Sunday's match was very good for the game. I was impressed with the number of young people I saw taking pride in the Dublin jersey. The city was...

Seanad: Arts Plan: Statements (21 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Senator Mac Conghail emphasised the aspect of education. Engagement between the Department and the Department of Education and Skills has taken place and will continue. At present, two high-ranking officials, assistant secretaries in each Department, who have worked with each other in the past, are engaging with each other. The engagement started with my adviser and the advisers of the...

Seanad: Arts Plan: Statements (21 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I understand from my experience of teaching how if a school places an emphasis on certain subjects generally they prevail. This can be guided by the principal. However, I must state that just yesterday, I met a delegation from the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals, and I will address its conference this year. It has a direct connection with 700 schools in the country...

Seanad: Arts Plan: Statements (21 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: They are committed. We cannot live in your perfect world either.

Seanad: Arts Plan: Statements (21 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I would love to be in that zone but unfortunately it is not the reality. However, when these people request a meeting and four of them travel to meet a Minister irrespective of who is Minister, one must acknowledge and appreciate it. If they are very positive and recognise that resources are stretched at present but are still prepared to try to do something, then one must accommodate it and...

Seanad: Arts Plan: Statements (21 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: He has started very well. Senator Marie Louise O'Donnell and I have known each other for a very long time and we have very good mutual friends in the United States and elsewhere. She asked for what I would like to be remembered. I would like to be remembered as a friend of the arts and that is all. If, after four years, I can come out as someone who has tried his best, listened to people...