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Written Answers — National Gallery: National Gallery (29 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I understand from the National Gallery of Ireland that it has no property on lease for the storage of artworks.

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (29 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I understand that Wicklow County Council is the registered owner of this monument, which is included in the Register of Historic Monuments and the Record of Monuments and Places under the National Monuments Acts. As owner, the Council is responsible for its upkeep and maintenance. If the Council, or indeed any other body acting with the Council's agreement, wish to undertake any works at...

Written Answers — Seirbhísí Iompair: Seirbhísí Iompair (29 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Bhí cruinniú idir oifigigh mo Roinnse agus ionadaithe ó na hOileáin Árann maidir le seirbhísí iompair ar 19 Bealtaine 2011. Is iad bainisteoirí na gcomharchumann ar Oileáin Árann atá ar an gCoiste Monatóireachta. Bhí na bainisteoirí i láthair ag an gcruinniú seo seachas i gcás Inis Meáin. Mar is eol don Teachta, níl aon chomharchumann ag feidhmiú ar Inis Meáin i...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (29 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The inter-departmental committee to examine the implementation of the Creative Capital: Building Ireland's Audiovisual Creative Economy report has been established. The membership of the committee comprises representatives from my Department (which will chair the committee), as well as the Departments of Finance, Public Expenditure & Reform, Education & Skills, Communications, Energy &...

Written Answers — State Boards: State Boards (29 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will appreciate, it is only possible to provide details in respect of appointments to Board positions to State Agencies that are funded from my Department's Vote Group. In relation to the Deputy's specific query, one such case arises in relation to my Department. Ms. Éimear O'Connor is a member of the Board of the Arts Council for which she receives an annual fee of €5,985....

Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (4 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: 1The grazing package that regulates sheep grazing in the Owenduff-Nephinbeg Complex SPA – jointly administered by the National Parks and Wildlife Service in my Department and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food – has been in place for the past five years, and is scheduled to terminate on the 31st October 2011. Relevant lands contained in Ballycroy National Park are included...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (4 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: At the outset, I should explain that matters concerning Áis – an Irish language book distribution service – are matters in the first instance for Foras na Gaeilge. Foras na Gaeilge is an agency of the North/South Language Body, An Foras Teanga, which is jointly funded by my Department and by the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure in Northern Ireland and is answerable to the North...

Written Answers — Pensions Provisions: Pensions Provisions (4 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 381 and 383 together. As the Deputy will be aware, the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht was established on 2nd June 2011. Accordingly, I am able to provide the information requested only in respect of the former Department of Tourism, Culture and Sport and the non-commercial bodies under the aegis of that Department. Applying the parameters set...

Written Answers — Pensions Provisions: Pensions Provisions (4 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I understand that the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform is providing the data on numbers of retired civil servants in the ranges of pension, as sought by the Deputy. For completeness, relevant details in respect of bodies funded from my Department's Vote Group are set out in table below. Amounts Paid Number of pensioners Up to and including €30,000 per year 191 Between...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (4 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: It is not possible to provide the information requested by the Deputy in the time-frame permitted for this Parliamentary Question. I will ensure that the information is sent directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (4 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The details requested by the Deputy in respect of my constituency office are set out in the table below, and reflect costs accrued in respect of staff for the period specified by the Deputy. No of staff (WTE) Staff cost10/3/2011 – 18/6/2011 Permanent staff 2 €22,679 Unestablished staff 2 € 4,979 Total 4 €27,658 No of staff (WTE) Staff cost10/3/2011 – 18/6/2011 Permanent...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (4 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I refer the Deputy to my replies to recent Parliamentary Questions on this matter (Parliamentary Question No.163 on 22 September 2011 and Parliamentary Question No.126 on 28 September 2011). By way of background, I should explain that Foras na Gaeilge currently provides core funding to 19 Irish language organisations, including Cumann na bhFiann. Foras na Gaeilge is an agency of the...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (4 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Primary responsibility for the support and promotion of film-making in Ireland, in respect of both the indigenous sector and inward productions, is a matter for the Irish Film Board (IFB). This agency is funded through my Department and is independent in its day-to-day operations. The whole area of development of the Irish audiovisual industry (including the gaming sector) was examined...

Written Answers — Wildlife Protection: Wildlife Protection (4 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department has responsibility for regulating the use of traps, snares and nets for catching wildlife. This is done in accordance with the provisions of the Wildlife Acts 1976 to 2010 and the Wildlife Act 1976 (Approved Traps, Snares and Nets) Regulations 2003. The use of Larsen Traps complies with the provisions of these regulations and is acceptable when carried out with due care.

Written Answers — Wildlife Conservation: Wildlife Conservation (5 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Wild mink are not protected species under the Wildlife Acts 1976 to 2010 and thus they can be controlled by landowners and their agents. 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 the...

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (5 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Dublin Contemporary 2011 (DC2011) is the largest contemporary visual art event of its kind and scale ever held in Ireland. Its mission is to create a dynamic experience of contemporary visual art within the specific cultural context of Dublin, that resonates both locally and globally. Ireland has a unique cultural brand that is globally recognised and Dublin needs to be reinforced as an...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (5 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Corncrake Grant Scheme is available in any part of the country, once the presence of a corncrake on the land has been confirmed. Landowners receive a grant/payment if they agree to delay mowing of meadows, carry out corncrake-friendly mowing (i.e. cutting starts in the centre of the field and proceeds outwards, to maximise the chances of young corncrakes moving out of danger to the...

Written Answers — National Gallery: National Gallery (5 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am advised that the National Gallery of Ireland does not hold any property on lease.

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (5 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department has responsibility for regulating the use of traps, snares and nets for catching wildlife. This is done in accordance with the provisions of the Wildlife Acts 1976 to 2010 and the Wildlife Act 1976 (Approved Traps, Snares and Nets) Regulations 2003. The use of Larsen Traps complies with the provisions of these regulations and is acceptable when carried out with due care.

Written Answers — Wildlife Conservation: Wildlife Conservation (6 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I understand that a licence will be issued to the person concerned in the next week.