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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: European Capital of Culture (12 Dec 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 23 and 32 together. The legacy sub-committee of the board of Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture was set-up at a board meeting in July 2019. The terms of reference of the committee is to advise the board on the best model to deliver on legacy of Galway 2020. I am advised that the legacy sub-committee of the Board of Galway 2020 has met twice , in...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hare Coursing Regulation (12 Dec 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The hare is protected in Ireland under the Wildlife Acts and is included on Annex V of the EU Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) although there is a short Open Season when hunting is permitted and the capture of hares for coursing is permitted under license. Article 17 of the Habitats Directive requires Ireland to make a detailed report every six years on the conservation status of all listed...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Biodiversity Plan (12 Dec 2019)

Josepha Madigan: My Department is responsible for developing and publishing Ireland's National Biodiversity Action Plan. The most recent Plan (Ireland's 3rd) was published in October 2017 and includes a number of actions aimed at assisting local authorities throughout the country in their efforts to protect and conserve biodiversity in their areas. Local authorities undertake much valuable work in this sphere...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (12 Dec 2019)

Josepha Madigan: On April 17, I held a symposium to investigate the possibility of creative nightlife and cultural activity after hours as an alternative and complementary option to Ireland's existing rich night time experience. This work has significant potential to create a family friendly vibrant cultural night life to add to cultural events already taking place and to complement existing night life...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Biodiversity Plan (12 Dec 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I refer the Deputy to my previous extensive answers in this House on this matter and to the two day debate on biodiversity related issues in this House last July. My Department is responsible for the implementation of a range of legislation and policy relating to biodiversity and nature in Ireland and is the National Focal Point for the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), an...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Peatlands Strategy (12 Dec 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The National Peatlands Strategy provides a long term framework within which all of the peatlands within the State can be managed responsibly in order to optimise their social, environmental and economic contribution to the well-being of this and future generations. The 10 year strategy sets out a cross-governmental approach to managing issues that relate to peatlands, including compliance...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (12 Dec 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The Hill of Tara is one of Ireland’s premier national monuments and is of international prominence and importance. In recent years, it has been subject to extensive research by the Discovery Programme, funded by my Department, through which our knowledge and understanding of the site has been greatly increased. Against a background of high visitor footfall, my Department has been...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hedge Cutting Season (12 Dec 2019)

Josepha Madigan: Section 40 of the Wildlife Acts 1976, as amended, prohibits the cutting, grubbing, burning or destruction of vegetation, with certain strict exemptions, from 1 March to 31 August. There is provision in the legislation for some restricted exemptions from the prohibition during the closed period, for example, for works undertaken in the ordinary course or agriculture or forestry, for health...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (12 Dec 2019)

Josepha Madigan: As I have previously informed the House in my reply to Parliamentary Questions Numbers 3023 and 3025 of 23 July 2019, the Government, on 1st May 2018 approved the designation of the third Sunday of May each year as the National Famine Commemoration day, with the arrangements for the holding a of State commemoration on this day or the preceding Saturday to be decided each year following...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artists' Remuneration (12 Dec 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I can assure the Deputy that I am acutely aware of the long standing difficulties faced by artists and I have put in place a number of initiatives and additional supports to the arts that I believe will, over time, make a significant difference to the income of people working in the arts. Primary support for the Arts is delivered through the Arts Council. Funding for the Arts Council has...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (12 Dec 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The remit of Culture Ireland, a division of my Department, is to promote and advance Irish arts worldwide thus strengthening Ireland’s cultural profile and global reputation and increasing career opportunities for Irish artists globally. Culture Ireland supports and works with Literature Ireland to bring the best of Irish literature in translation to readers around the world through...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Conservation (12 Dec 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I refer the Deputy to my replies to his recent questions, PQs 37724/19 and 45449/19. My Department is responsible for implementing the Wildlife Acts 1976 to 2018, the primary legislation underpinning the protection of biodiversity and nature in Ireland. The Wildlife Acts afford protection to a range of habitats and species and provide for regulation and control of activities that impinge on...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Orchestras (12 Dec 2019)

Josepha Madigan: Following the publication of the report by RTÉ that it commissioned from independent consultants Helen Boaden and Mediatique on the RTÉ Orchestras entitled RTÉ Orchestras Ensuring a Sustainable Future, the Government agreed in principle that the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) should come within the remit of the National Concert Hall (NCH), and authorised the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ministerial Meetings (12 Dec 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The group to which the Deputy refers, has a “Wires Crossed” project as part of the Galway 2020 Cultural Programme. which has been developed as a partnership across 10 European countries and is supported by European funding. I am aware that owing to recent changes in cover provided by insurance companies, many service providers including those in the tourism, leisure,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Creative Ireland Programme (12 Dec 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The matter of funding proposals for measures under the Creative Ireland Programme for 2020 are being examined at present in the context of Programme priorities for next year and will be finalised shortly. It is anticipated that, as in 2019, funding will be made available to local authorities in 2020 to enable them to implement their Culture and Creative Strategies. In addition, each...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Ireland Funding (12 Dec 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The capital expenditure by Waterways Ireland to the end of November 2019,  is outlined by county in the following table. The body's 2020 commitments will be published in the 2020 Business Plan. County Value €'s All Counties 715,901 Carlow 65,152 Cavan 76,606 ...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Budgets (12 Dec 2019)

Josepha Madigan: Under Project Ireland 2040 - the National Development Plan €1.188 million in capital expenditure has been allocated to my Department for the period 2018 to 2027.  Annual capital allocations were provided for the first five years of the plan covering the period 2018 to 2022.  For my Department, the annual  capital allocation under Project Ireland 2020 for the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cross-Border Projects (12 Dec 2019)

Josepha Madigan: With €9.4 million funding from the INTERREG VA programme, the Collaborative Action for the Natura Network (CANN) is a cross-border environment project which aims to improve the condition of protected habitats and to support priority species found within the Border Region of Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland, allowing the region as a whole to meet key EU biodiversity targets and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (12 Dec 2019)

Josepha Madigan: A total of 3 departmental credit cards are currently in use by officials working in my Department.   There was €10 bank interest paid on credit cards in 2018.  No bank interest was paid on credit cards in the years 2016, 2017 and 2019. The Credit Card Usage Policy outlines the controls in place to monitor the issuing of, and the expenditure on, the cards. Each credit...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways Development (12 Dec 2019)

Josepha Madigan: Waterways Ireland continue to invest in Blueways and Recreational trails for the benefit of the local community and tourists alike. During 2020 there are plans for substantial investment on the Shannon-Erne waterway, with funding under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme being match funded from Cavan and Leitrim County Councils, and Waterways Ireland. The development of these...