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Written Answers — Heritage Sites: Heritage Sites (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The application referred to by the Deputy is being examined in my Department and a decision will be made as quickly as possible.

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

Jimmy Deenihan: The curlew is red-listed as a globally threatened species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature since 2007. A recent survey published by BirdWatch Ireland indicated that, based on the results of a survey to find breeding curlews in counties Donegal and Mayo, the current number of breeding pairs in the State may have fallen to less than 200. However, there is a large influx of...

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

Jimmy Deenihan: The Arts Council established Aosdána in 1981 to honour those artists whose work has made an outstanding contribution to the arts in Ireland and to encourage and assist members in devoting their energies fully to their art. Membership of the organisation, which is by peer nomination and election, is limited to 250 living artists, who have produced a distinguished body of work. Members of the...

Written Answers — Croke Park Agreement: Croke Park Agreement (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Public Service Agreement 2010-2014, detailed Implementation Plans have been developed across each sector of the public service to underpin the change and reform process envisaged by the Agreement. The Implementation Plans were first developed in October 2010 and subsequently revised in January 2011. I should say that since the establishment of my...

Written Answers — Marine Archaeological Heritage: Marine Archaeological Heritage (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The presence of the shipwreck referred to by the Deputy was notified to my Department in 2010 by a local dive team. Following preliminary investigation, my Department concluded that the surviving structure and the finds retrieved from the site pointed to the likelihood of the wreck being of Spanish origin dating from the sixteenth century. This also coincided with existing records of at...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am advised that the saving to the Exchequer if all existing public service pension payments to former employees of State Agencies under the aegis of my Department were capped at €35,000 per year would be in the order of €792,000 per annum.

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

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy is aware, Dublin Contemporary 2011 (DC2011) is the largest contemporary visual art event of its kind and scale ever held in Ireland. The DC2011 project showcases excellence in Irish and international contemporary art, affording Ireland with a position as a core essential viewing platform in the arts calendar alongside the major contemporary art platforms internationally....

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

Jimmy Deenihan: There is no general scheme of financial support for the erection of memorials. In the context of the decade of centenaries, and in consultation with other Departments and agencies, I will consider an appropriate reflection of World War I in the commemorative programme.

Written Answers — Heritage Sites: Heritage Sites (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 289, 290 and 296 together. Under the provisions of Part IV (Architectural Heritage) of the Planning and Development Act 2000, each planning authority is required to include in its development plan a Record of Protected Structures. The making of an addition to, or deletion from, a Record of Protected Structures is a reserved function of the planning...

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

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 291, 293, 298 and 299 together. The Government's policy on the arts is to promote and strengthen the arts in all its forms, to increase access to and participation in the arts, and to make the arts an integral and valued part of our national life. I am continuing to work towards this goal with my Department and the agencies within its remit and I remain...

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

Jimmy Deenihan: One of this Government's top priorities from its first day in office has been the promotion of the national identity abroad through arts, culture and heritage. This year in particular, Culture Ireland is spearheading Imagine Ireland, a special initiative to promote Irish arts in America, comprising some 1,200 Irish artists in more than 500 events across more than 40 US States. Culture...

Written Answers — Heritage Sites: Heritage Sites (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: There are indications that visitor numbers to National Parks did increase over the busy summer season this year in comparison with the same period last year. No final figures in this regard have been compiled by my Department. It should be noted that the management of the State's built heritage properties is a matter for the Office of Public Works.

Written Answers — Book of Kells: Book of Kells (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I have no statutory function in this matter and no contacts have been made by me in that regard.

Written Answers — An Cruinniú Aireachta Thuaidh-Theas: An Cruinniú Aireachta Thuaidh-Theas (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: D'fhreastail mé féin agus an tAire Stáit, Donnchadh Mac Fhionnlaoich T.D., ar dhá chruinniú den Chomhairle Aireachta Thuaidh Theas in Ard Mhacha ar 12 Deireadh Fómhair 2011. Is éard a bhí i gceist ná an ceathrú cruinniú rannach déag d'UiscebhealaíÉireann agus an tríú cruinniú rannach déag d'Fhoras Teanga na Comhairle Aireachta Thuaidh Theas. Bhí an tAire Cultúir,...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: While the Deputy's Question is hypothetical, I can say that I am advised that the total annual cost of fees – where such are accepted - to board members of State agencies funded from my Department's Vote Group is estimated to be of the order of €838,000.

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (19 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Twenty appointments were made by me to State boards since 9 March 2011, as set out in the following table. Name of Body Appointments since 9th March 2011 National Gallery of Ireland Fred Krehbiel National Concert Hall Kieran Tobin (Chair)Dearbhla CollinsJohn McGraneLaurie CearrGina MenziesBruce ArnoldMargaret RyanRay BatesAlma HynesArtemis KentDeborah KelleherPeter McEvoyPat...

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

Jimmy Deenihan: Officials from my Department have been dealing with this application over a number of years. Following extensive negotiations an agreement was reached for my Department to purchase turbary rights from this individual on designated land located in the relevant Special Area of Conservation. The purchase of these rights was finalised in November 2007. A subsequent application for compensation...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (19 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department has no role in relation to sourcing accommodation, or providing assistance towards the cost of sourcing such accommodation, for any group of the nature referred to by the Deputy, whether not-for-profit, or otherwise. 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...

Written Answers — Gníomhaireachtaí Rannach: Gníomhaireachtaí Rannach (20 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Mar a bheidh ar eolas ag an Teachta, bunaíodh mo Roinn ar an 2 Meitheamh 2011. Déantar mionsonraí na leithdháiltí caiteachais a chuirtear ar fáil do chomhlachtaí atá faoi choimirce na Roinne ag leibhéal fo-mhírchinn a fhoilsiú gach bliain in Imleabhar na Meastachán Athbhreithnithe agus sa Chuntas Leithreasa. Áirítear in Imleabhar na Meastachán Athbhreithnithe Ráitis...

Written Answers — Gníomhaireachtaí Rannach: Gníomhaireachtaí Rannach (20 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Tá an t-eolas a cuireadh ar fáil do mo Roinnse ó na gníomhaireachtaí atá faoina cúram i dtaca leis an méid airgid a caitheadh ar chomhairle gnó agus dlíthiúil le trí bliana anuas leagtha amach sa tábla thíos. Ainm an Chomhlachta An méid a caitheadh ar Chomhairle Gnó & Dlíthiúil in 2009 An méid a caitheadh ar Chomhairle Gnó & Dlíthiúil in 2010 An méid a caitheadh ar...