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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Relocation (20 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I am advised that the table outlines the number of staff in my Department that have applied to be transferred to locations outside the Dublin region in each of the years 2014 to 2016 and to date in 2017. No cost has been incurred by my Department. Year Total 2014 0 2015 1 2016 2 2017 0 I am further advised that no staff in any of the State agencies under my remit applied to...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (20 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: My role, as Minister, with regard to the protection and management of our architectural heritage, is set out in the provisions of relevant legislation, as are the role of local authorities and the responsibilities of owners as regards heritage assets. Part IV of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, provides for the protection of architectural heritage. The Act gives primary...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: CLÁR Programme (21 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 177 and 178 together. The 2017 CLÁR programme was launched on 31stMarch last, with a closing date of 5thMay. The programme provides funding for small scale infrastructural projects in disadvantaged rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population. Funding for the 2017 CLÁR programme is available this year under four separate...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Contracts Data (21 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: In light of the volume of information concerned it is not possible to provide these details to the Deputy in the time available. Arrangements are therefore being made for the information requested in respect of both the Department and the bodies under its aegis to be collated and forwarded to the Deputy in line with the timelines set out in Standing Orders.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Contracts Data (22 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I am advised that no Human Resource or Industrial Relations work as described by the Deputy was contracted out by my Department to external agencies or consultancies during 2015 and 2016.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Action Plan for Rural Development (22 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I am assuming the Deputy is referring to Monitoring Committee for the Action Plan for Rural Development which met on the 23rdMarch 2017. The next meeting of this Committee is scheduled to take place on 20thJuly 2017.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Western Development Commission Funding (22 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The Western Investment Fund (WIF) is an integral element of the Western Development Commission's (WDC) strategy for accelerating the economic and social development of the Western Region. The Fund provides risk capital, by the way of loans and equity (but not grant aid, which is prohibited under the Act) on a commercial basis to micro-enterprises, SMEs and social enterprises. All investments...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Leader Programmes Funding (27 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Ireland’s LEADER programme 2014-2020 has a total budget of €250 million over the lifetime of the programme. €220 million of this funding has already been allocated to Local Action Groups throughout the country who deliver the LEADER programme. The remaining €30 million is available for schemes which will be delivered at a national level. The allocated funding...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Expenditure (27 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme was established in 2011 to compensate active turf cutters for their loss arising from the cessation of turf cutting on raised bog special areas of conservation. This scheme is comprised of a payment of €1,500 per annum, index-linked, for 15 years, or relocation, where feasible, to a non-designated bog, together with a once-off...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (27 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 307, 308, 322 to 325, inclusive, together. I refer the Deputy to the replies to Questions Nos. 60 and 64 on 20 June 2017 I am grateful to all campaign groups that have contributed to the discussions on the future of Moore Street. I am advised that all three groups referred to by the Deputies were invited to make submissions that were taken...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Legal Costs (27 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 309 and 326 together. The cost of the legal proceedings, and any award of related liabilities, will only be determined when the ongoing appeals against the High Court judgments have been finally concluded. Accordingly, any discussion of costs, and on whom they might be levied, would be entirely premature and speculative at this stage.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (27 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 310 and 327 together. No such grants have been made by my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Data (27 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I am advised that the staffing complement of my Department at year end 2016 was 607.40 in whole-time equivalents.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Functions (27 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Details of the existing functions of the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs are available on my Department's website. Following the announcement, by An Taoiseach in his speech in his speech to Dáil Éireann on 14 June 2017, of the establishment of a new Department of Rural and Community Affairs, I can confirm that all existing functions other than...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: CLÁR Programme (27 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The 2017 CLÁR programme was launched on 31stMarch last, with a closing date of 5thMay. The programme provides funding for small scale infrastructural projects in disadvantaged rural areas that have experienced significant levels of depopulation. Funding for the 2017 CLÁR programme was available this year under four separate Measures: Measure 1: Support for School and Community...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Leader Programmes Funding (27 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The selection of LEADER local development strategies, and by inference the selection of LEADER Local Action Groups, is subject to strict EU Regulatory requirements which mandate a transparent process, open to all interested parties. The Local Development Strategies and Local Action Groups were selected by an Independent Selection Committee. That process is now concluded, with Funding...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Appointments to State Boards (27 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I recently made appointments to the Irish Manuscripts Commission. The appointments are being communicated to applicants at present and a statement will issue shortly from my Department giving details of membership. It is also intended to make appointments shortly to the National Archives Advisory Council and the Western Development Commission. In all these cases vacancies are being filled...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (27 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The 25th September 2017 marks the centenary of the death of Thomas Ashe. His funeral took place on 30 September 1917 in Glasnevin Cemetery and was politically a significant event, with the graveside oration delivered by Michael Collins. My Department has already provided support for a number of local events to commemorate Thomas Ashe and consideration is currently being given as to how the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Capital Expenditure Programme (27 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Details of the capital funding allocated to my Department at subhead level are published in the annual Revised Estimates Volume. Through these subheads, my Department administers and delivers a wide range of programmes and measures which are described on my Department’s website at . Details of capital allocations made to projects in recent months are publicly available on a county...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Data (27 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 318 and 319 together. I am advised that there are 110 Clerical Officers in full time employment in my Department as of 31 May 2017. The following table shows the breakdown by county. County Total Dublin 59 Mayo 16 Kerry 14 Galway 11 Wexford 6 Kildare 2 Donegal 1 Westmeath 1 Total 110 The following table outlines the number of...