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Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (8 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Earlier this year, the Government announced a compensation package for those affected by the cessation of turf cutting in 53 raised bog special areas of conservation (SACs). The package offers qualifying turf cutters the option of a financial payment of €1,000 per year, index linked, for a period of 15 years or, where feasible, relocation to a non-designated bog where they can continue to...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (8 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The qualifying criteria for the Cessation of Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme, announced earlier this year require that: · the claimant must have a legal interest in a site that is in one of the 53 raised bog Special Areas of Conservation (SACs). This could be through ownership of land or a turbary (turf-cutting) right within one of these designated sites. · the claimant must have been...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (8 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 306 and 307 together. I wish to advise the Deputy that I have not appointed any former Government office holders to any position under the remit of my Department. In relation to the Deputy's query as to whether any former Government office holders are currently in positions and were appointed by former Governments, I must also advise the Deputy that a former...

Seanad: Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base (8 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I apologise for the absence of the Minister for Finance, Deputy Noonan, who sends his apologies. I thank Senator Daly for raising this important matter on the floor of the Seanad. Senators will be aware that the proposal for a CCCTB was published on 16 March last. A CCCTB would essentially introduce new common rules for calculating company taxation across the EU and replace the universally...

Seanad: Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base (8 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: We have made our position quite clear. It is obvious from the Minister's reply that we are trying to protect our corporate tax base. It is the main incentive we offer people to set up in Ireland. We cannot compete with countries like India and countries in eastern Europe in terms of pay. If we did not have our corporate tax rate, which is our main advantage, we would not be doing as well...

Seanad: Forbairt Tionsclaíochta (8 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Cuirim fáilte roimh an rún atá curtha síos ag an Seanadóir Ó Clochartaigh. Mar is eol don Seanadóir, tá Arramara Teoranta ag plé le tionscal na feamainne le blianta fada. Bunaíodh an comhlacht i 1947 agus tá feamainn á próiseáil aige i gCill Chiaráin i gConamara ó shin i leith. Bhí an obair chéanna á dhéanamh ar an Mhín Mhór i gContae Dhún na nGall go dtí 2001. Ó...

Seanad: Forbairt Tionsclaíochta (8 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I thank Senator Ó Clochartaigh for bringing this matter before the House. Aramara Teo. is under the full ownership of Údarás na Gaeltachta and I am not directly responsible for it. This is a matter for the údarás. I am, certainly, aware of what is happening and I hope the údarás will find the best possible partner for the company. I understand there is considerable interest in the...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (9 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: In May 2010, the voluntary bog purchase scheme was closed to new applicants. Processing of applications on hand has been slower than anticipated due to capacity constraints in undertaking the conveyancing work involved. The time it takes to process applications can also vary depending on the legal complexities involved. With regard to the application referred to in the Question, a letter of...

Written Answers — Teidlíochtaí Pinsin: Teidlíochtaí Pinsin (9 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Mar a bheidh ar eolas ag an Teachta, is de réir mar a leagtar amach iad ina gconarthaí fostaíochta, agus i gcomhréir leis na téarmaí agus na coinníollacha fostaíochta atá leagtha síos ag an Aire Caiteachais Phoiblí agus Athchóirithe, a bhíonn teidlíochtaí pinsin, etc, baill foirne atá ag dul ar scor. Tá iarrtha agam ar oifigigh mo Roinne teagmháil a dhéanamh leis an duine...

Written Answers — Conservation and Heritage Areas: Conservation and Heritage Areas (10 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am advised that the transfer of the ownership of a property, whether by compulsory purchase order or other means, would not alter its status as a Special Area of Conservation or as a Special Protection Area under the Birds and Habitats Directives.

Written Answers — Conservation and Heritage Areas: Conservation and Heritage Areas (10 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 118 and 120 together. Ireland's suite of Sites of Community Importance, as adopted by the European Commission, extends to 423 sites. Four sites were proposed for designation since 2004 and this occurred in June 2006. These marine sites, off the west coast, are listed below. 002327 Belgica Mound Province cSAC 002328 Hovland Mound Province ...

Written Answers — Conservation and Heritage Areas: Conservation and Heritage Areas (10 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The designation of Ireland's suite of Special Protection Areas (SPAs) is almost complete. Some 152 SPAs, of an eventual network of 153 sites, have already been classified in accordance with the terms of the Birds Directive, as clarified by the European Court of Justice in its judgment against Ireland in case 418/04. The remaining site will be classified in the coming weeks. The designation...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (15 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Under the provisions of the Planning and Development Act 2000, each planning authority is required to include in its development plan a Record of Protected Structures. The structures known as Blake and Linnanes are included on the Record of Protected Structures for County Clare. Inclusion on the Record of Protected Structures places a duty of care on the owners and occupiers of protected...

Written Answers — Wildlife Conservation: Wildlife Conservation (15 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Licences to hunt deer are issued by my Department on an annual basis to individuals under the Wildlife Acts. Over 4,200 such licences have been issued to date this year. The hunting season for deer is regulated by the Open Seasons Order. The current open season for most deer species, including Red, Fallow and Sika, operates from 1 September to 28 February, depending on the gender and age...

Written Answers — Croke Park Agreement: Croke Park Agreement (15 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department recently published progress reports under the Public Service Agreement in respect of the bodies funded from its Vote Group. The reports are available on my Department's website, which can be accessed at www.ahg.gov.ie. It should be noted that the Action Plans in question reflect the actions planned over the course of the agreement and savings arising.

Written Answers — Museum Projects: Museum Projects (15 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I regret to inform the Deputy that due to the difficult economic situation no new financial commitments can be contemplated by my Department at this time.

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (15 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The information sought by the Deputy in relation to positions on State boards and agencies under the aegis of my Department advertised in the past seven months is set out in the following table. State body Number of positions advertised in the past 7 months Number of applications received Number of applicants subsequently appointed (to date) Heritage Council A general advertisement...

Written Answers — Departmental Grants: Departmental Grants (15 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The annual administration grants provided to the organisation referred to by the Deputy from 2005 to date are set out in the table below. Year Grant Provided 2005 €70,000 2006 €80,000 2007 €90,000 2008 €150,000 2009 €140,000 2010 €110,500 2011 €100,000 In addition to the above allocations, the organisation in question also received a number of project specific grants...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (15 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department was established on 2nd June 2011. No constituency or parliamentary staff in my Department, appointed either prior to or following the February 2011 elections, received pay or pay increases that exceed their applicable pay scale grade. The staffing levels in the private offices and the constituency offices of both me and Minister of State Dinny...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (15 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Deputy has raised a number of queries. I will have those queries examined by my Department and revert directly to the Deputy.