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Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (9 Feb 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: In April 2011, the Government announced a redress package for those affected by the cessation of turf cutting on raised bog special areas of conservation. The package offers qualifying turf cutters the option of a financial payment of €1,000 per year, index linked, over 15 years or, where feasible, relocation to non-designated bogs, where they can continue to cut turf. Those wishing to...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (9 Feb 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department, as currently configured, was established on 2 June 2011 and therefore the available information is being provided from that date. I am assuming that the Deputy is not referring to routine internal committees and working groups, established within my Department to support the delivery of its goals and I have not included details of these. ...

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (14 Feb 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: There are two species of seals in Irish waters - the harbour or common seal and the more numerous grey seal. While seals are protected under the Wildlife Acts, licences may be obtained under section 42 of the Wildlife Act to hunt seals where damage is being caused. Licences are issued in response to specific applications and each application is considered on its merits. This redress is...

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (14 Feb 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Wild deer in the State are protected under the Wildlife Acts. There is an annual open season during which deer can be legally shot under licence. The open season for deer operates generally from 1 September to 28 February, depending on the species and gender of deer. I am aware that deer species are increasing in range and numbers. My Department carries out localised annual deer counts on...

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (14 Feb 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Officials of my Department monitor compliance with the Wildlife Acts across the country on an ongoing basis and carry out patrols and site visits to enforce the various provisions of these Acts as required. They also investigate reports of breaches of the Acts. Members of An Garda Síochána are also empowered under the Acts to investigate alleged offences and to prosecute, if they see fit....

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (14 Feb 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 370 and 371 together. Under the provisions of the Planning and Development Act 2000 regarding architectural heritage, each planning authority is required to include in its development plan a Record of Protected Structures (RPS), which includes all structures or parts of structures in their functional areas which, in their opinion, are of special architectural,...

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (14 Feb 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 372 to 374, inclusive, and 380 together. I refer to the reply to Question No. 83 on 31 January 2012. To facilitate consideration of the consent application submitted under the National Monuments Acts in respect of the proposed development of the monument site, the applicant has been asked by my Department, following consultation with the National Museum of...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (14 Feb 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The information requested by the Deputy is available on my Department's website at www.pobail.ie.

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (14 Feb 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The information requested by the Deputy (as conveyed to my Department by the relevant bodies), is contained in the table. Name of Body Appointments to the board since 9th March 2011 Remuneration/Board fees National Gallery of Ireland Fred Krehbiel Not in receipt of fees. National Concert Hall Kieran Tobin (Chair)Dearbhla CollinsJohn McGraneLaurie CearrGina MenziesBruce ArnoldMargaret...

Written Answers — Coastal Protection: Coastal Protection (14 Feb 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: While some preliminary discussions have taken place between my Department and the Irish Coast Guard, no formal application has been received in relation to the provision of a site for a new coast guard station. Planning permission has been granted in relation to the provision of terminal buildings at Cluain Leacht an Abba, An Cloigeann, Co. Galway and a new management contract for the...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (14 Feb 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: In April 2011, the Government announced a redress package for those affected by the cessation of turf cutting on raised bog special areas of conservation. This Cessation of Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme offers qualifying turf cutters the option of a financial payment of €1,000 per year, index linked, over 15 years or, where feasible, relocation to non-designated bogs, where they can...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (14 Feb 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Mount Hevey Bog is situated approximately 4 kilometres north-east of Kinnegad, in the townlands of Cloncrave, White Island, Aghamore, Kilwarden and Kilnagalliagh. The site comprises raised bog, which is listed under Annex I of the European Union Habitats Directive, and has been designated as a special area of conservation (SAC). Mount Hevey Bog is one of 24 raised bog SACs affected, from the...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (14 Feb 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I assume that the Deputy is referring to peat bogs in County Mayo that have been designated for protection as Natural Heritage Areas (NHAs) under the Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2000 or as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs). These are set out in the Table. The relevant legislation also regulates certain uses of these bogs, including turf extraction. Turf extraction may also be subject to...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (14 Feb 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: No payments of the types described by the Deputy are being made from the Exchequer to any senior public servant who has retired from my Department beyond any accrued pension entitlements. No such payment is sanctioned or planned by my Department.

Written Answers — Commonage Plans: Commonage Plans (14 Feb 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Staff in the National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department are currently co-ordinating a review of the stocking restrictions in all commonage plans prepared to date. This is a joint exercise funded by my Department and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The carrying capacity of all commonages will be expressed at Land Parcel Identification System (LPIS) level and...

Written Answers — Wildlife Protection: Wildlife Protection (14 Feb 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Wild mink are not protected species under the Wildlife Acts 1976 to 2010 and they can be controlled by farmers, landowners and others. I have been concerned for some time at the number of feral mink around the country and especially their effects on ground nesting birds. A report published by my Department in 2009 estimated the population of wild mink in the State could reach a total of...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (14 Feb 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware my Department was established in June 2011. The costs of annual pensions and retirement lump sums paid in respect of staff who retired from my Department and the bodies under its aegis in 2011 and the equivalent estimated costs for the years 2012 to 2015 are set out in the tables below. No severance payments have been made to date or are expected to be made over...

Written Answers — Designated Areas: Designated Areas (15 Feb 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I assume that the Deputy's Question refers to the six Special Protection Areas (SPAs) that have been specifically selected for the Corncrake in Donegal. My Department has issued written acknowledgements in respect of some 261 valid objections received in relation to the proposed designation of these sites. Each of these objections will be considered on its own merits. Objectors will be...

Written Answers — EU Presidency: EU Presidency (15 Feb 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department is actively involved in the ongoing preparations for Ireland's Presidency of the Council of Ministers of the European Union in 2013, including in relation to events both on the European and wider international stage in the lead up to, and during, the Presidency. To this end, an EU Presidency steering group has been established in my Department, which reports to me on a regular...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (15 Feb 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department was established on 1 June 2011 and the Deputy will appreciate that it only feasible, therefore, to provide the information requested from that date. Accordingly, I can confirm that my Department has not incurred any costs in relation to legal advice or legal services since 1 June 2011.