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Heritage Sites (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The review is being carried out by my Department. There was an initial promise to the effect that the operation of the trust would be reviewed following a five-year period. The original idea was that this would be a major initiative and that there would be a great deal of money available to the trust to allow it to take on other large-scale projects similar to the one at Fota House....

Heritage Sites (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I do not have that information with me but I can certainly supply it for the Deputy. When I went to Fota I did not ask the people if they were from there but they seemed very enthusiastic. I can find out the information quite easily and if people are based locally, it is easier to manage or work in a facility. I am sure there is a major local input, although members of the trust may not...

Film Industry Development (18 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, lies with the Irish Film Board which is funded through my Department and has been allocated € 18.4 million in 2011 to carry out its functions. Under section 481 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997, tax relief is allowed for investments in certain...

Film Industry Development (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I took the Creative Capital report, Building Ireland's Audiovisual Traded Economy, to the Cabinet and as a result an implementation group was put in place across Departments. It held its first meeting last week. The report is important, as it contains a large number of recommendations that could help to achieve the objective of doubling the number employed in the audiovisual industry to...

Film Industry Development (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: It is chaired by Mr. James Morris from the Irish Film Board and is cross-departmental. It is a Government group comprising representatives from the various agencies and Departments involved in implementing the recommendations of the report.

Film Industry Development (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Initially it was an inter-agency group chaired by Mr. James Morris and it was very effective during the term of office of the previous Government. It is a good report and my job is to implement its recommendations. Those involved are all well known and reputable individuals. They held their first meeting last week and according to the reports I have heard, it was very positive. I am very...

Written Answers — Ministerial Meetings: Ministerial Meetings (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Since my appointment as Minister, I have met with my counterpart, Ms Carál Ní Chuilín, MLA, Minister for Culture, Arts and Leisure, on a number of occasions, both formally and informally. The Deputy will, of course, be aware that my Department and the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure co-fund and co-sponsor two North-South Implementation bodies. These are Waterways Ireland and An...

Written Answers — State Collections: State Collections (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Deputy will appreciate that the management of exhibitions and exhibition material is an operational matter for which the individual institutions have responsibility and this is reflected, in particular, in the legislative basis under which the national institutions such as the National Museum, National Gallery and National Library operate. I am, however, arranging to have the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Arts Policy: Arts Policy (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Government policy on the Arts is set out in the Programme for Government and aims to promote and strengthen the arts in all its forms, increase access to and participation in the arts, and make the arts an integral and valued part of our national life. Responsibility for the promotion of the arts at all levels throughout the country is primarily devolved to the Arts Council. The Arts Council...

Written Answers — Arts Policy: Arts Policy (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 55, 62 and 292 together. The arts and culture sectors continue to offer vital opportunities for the provision of important cultural, social and employment benefits to communities throughout the country. As the Deputies will appreciate, the nature of employment within the arts sector encompasses a very wide range of activities. Its scope can include those...

Written Answers — Arts Policy: Arts Policy (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Deputy will appreciate that I have no statutory responsibility in relation to mental health, which is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Health. However, the Deputy may find the www.artsandhealth.ie website of interest. This website is funded by the Arts Council, which is statutorily independent in its funding decisions.

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 58 and 301 together. I can assure the Deputy that there are no proposals to remove the protection of the National Monuments Acts from any category of monument. My Department's National Monuments Service is reviewing the policy for including monuments in the Record of Monuments and Places (RMP) because the current RMP, drawn up more than 10 years ago, is not...

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (18 Oct 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 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 €65.16m. My Department has no statutory responsibility for the ongoing funding of independent arts...

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: As I mentioned in replies to previous Parliamentary Questions, I have met the chair and chief executive of NAMA in relation to the potential use of NAMA buildings for cultural purposes. As the Deputy and the House will, however, appreciate, NAMA is required to deal with a range of sensitive financial matters in carrying out its functions and is restricted in regard to the information it may...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 61 and 294 together. Further to Ireland's obligations under EU law to protect rare and threatened natural habitats, it is clear that further turf-cutting and conservation of Ireland's 53 raised bog Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) is incompatible. Earlier this year, the Government announced a compensation package for those affected by the cessation of turf...

Written Answers — Museum Projects: Museum Projects (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I refer the Deputy to my previous replies on this matter on 24 May, 2 June and 14 September 2011. I have met the Chair and Chief Executive of Bank of Ireland and had a constructive engagement on the issues. That engagement will continue.

Written Answers — Arts Policy: Arts Policy (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Since assuming the role of Minister for the Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, I have had discussions with the Minister for Education and Skills to explore ways to improve participation in the arts within the education system. Arising from these discussions, senior officials from my Department and the Department of Education and skills are now examining a number of initiatives to address arts...

Written Answers — Irish Museum of Modern Art: Irish Museum of Modern Art (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The primary purpose of the works at the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) is to upgrade to modern standards the fire, safety and security systems in the premises. The work will be carried out in different phases over the course of 2012 and will consist of external works in the grounds to install new security infrastructure, the provision of a new security room within the building, rewiring...

Written Answers — Wildlife Protection: Wildlife Protection (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2010 prohibited activities that formerly were carried out under licence by the organisation concerned. It is not, therefore, possible to issue a licence as referred to in the Deputy's Question.

Written Answers — Fógairt Reachtaíochta: Fógairt Reachtaíochta (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Ar 31 Bealtaine 2011, thóg an Rialtas na cinntí seo a leanas maidir le struchtúr agus feidhmeanna Údarás na Gaeltachta: - go mairfidh an status quo maidir le feidhmeanna reatha Údarás na Gaeltachta go ginearálta, a chuid feidhmeanna fiontraíochta san áireamh, faoi réir: (a) foráil reachtúil a dhéanamh chun cumhacht a thabhairt don Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta...