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

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 320 and 321 together. I am advised that 27 full time Clerical Officers were appointed in my Department from 1 January 2015 to 31 May 2017. The following table shows the breakdown by county. County Total Dublin 21 Galway 3 Kerry 1 Wexford 2 Total 27 I am advised further that 16 Temporary Clerical Officers were appointed in my Department from...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rural Development Policy (27 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The Report of the Commission for the Economic Development of Rural Areas (CEDRA) was published in April 2014 and contained a series of recommendations to Government in relation to rural development, many of which have already been implemented. The Government's Action Plan for Rural Development, which I launched last January, builds on, and goes further than, the CEDRA report by focusing...

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

Heather Humphreys: The CLÁR programme (Ceantair Laga Árd-Riachtanais) was originally launched in October 2001 to provide for targeted investment in disadvantaged rural areas. The areas originally selected for inclusion in the CLÁR programme were those which suffered the greatest population decline from 1926 to 1996, with the exception of the Cooley Peninsula which was included on the basis of...

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

Heather Humphreys: The 2017 CLÁR programme was launched on 31 March last, with a closing date of 5 May. 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 was available this year under four separate Measures: Measure 1: Support for School and Community...

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

Heather Humphreys: The 2017 CLÁR programme was launched on 31 March last, with a closing date of 5 May. 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 was available this year under four separate Measures: Measure 1: Support for School and Community...

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

Heather Humphreys: The CLÁR programme provides funding for small scale infrastructural projects in disadvantaged rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population. The 2017 programme was launched on 31 March last, with a closing date of 5 May. 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: Departmental Meetings (28 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 160 and 161 together. A Senior Archaeologist and an Architectural Heritage Officer from my Department attended a meeting with Tipperary County Council officials on the date in question. The meeting related to traffic management issues on Ardfinnan Bridge which is a recorded monument. The meeting was in the nature of a pre-planning consultation and was at the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: CLÁR Programme (28 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The 2017 CLÁR programme was launched on 31 March last, with a closing date of 5 May. 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 was available this year under four separate Measures: Measure 1: Support for School and Community...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Agencies Data (28 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I am pleased to confirm to the Deputy that I am advised that a current tax clearance certificate is held by each of those bodies and agencies under the aegis of my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council Grants (28 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 164 and 165 together. Aosdána is an initiative established by the Arts Council in 1981 to honour creative artists who have made a significant contribution to the arts in Ireland.  There are currently some 250 members of Aosdána. Individual m embers of Aosdána can qualify for a means-tested payment known as the Cnuas if they are resident in...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: CLÁR Programme (29 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The 2017 CLÁR programme was launched on 31 March last, with a closing date of 5 May. 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 was available this year under four separate Measures: Measure 1: Support for School and Community...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Bullying in the Workplace (29 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: My Department is committed to protecting dignity and respect across the organisation. I am advised that the Dignity at Work Policy- an anti-bullying, harassment and sexual harassment policy for the Irish Civil Service, which came into effect in February 2015, is implemented effectively in my Department. It aims to promote respect, dignity, safety, and equality in the workplace. Every...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Programmes (29 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 been allocated to the 28 LEADER sub-regional areas in Ireland and will be delivered by the LEADER Local ActionGroups (LAGs) selected in each respective area. The remaining €30 million in LEADER funding will be managed at a...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Archaeological Sites (4 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Numerous underwater surveys and assessments have been undertaken by various parties in Bantry Bay in recent years. This year my Department’s National Monuments Service has provided advice on locations of archaeological interest within areas in which it is proposed to undertake commercial activity. I am advised that, as the proposal will not have any impact on any known archaeological...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Titles (4 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The title of my Department remains the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs pending the making of a Government Order to change the title. This will be done once the reconfiguration of my Department is complete, as is normal procedure.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Local Authority Funding (4 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 309, 312 and 314 together. The Cork Event Centre is a project being developed and managed by Cork City Council. My Department allocated €12 million to the City Council towards the cost of the Centre. This allocation is subject to a Service Level Agreement with the City Council to ensure compliance with all relevant requirements in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (4 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: A Senior Archaeologist and an Architectural Heritage Officer from my Department attended a meeting with Tipperary County Council officials on the date in question. The meeting related to traffic management issues on Ardfinnan Bridge which is a recorded monument. The meeting was in the nature of a pre-planning consultation and was at the Council’s request. The only document furnished...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (4 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The Office of Public Works has statutory responsibility under the National Monuments Acts for the maintenance and management of national monuments in the ownership of the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. Following completion of the essential preservation and protection works approved by the High Court, basic day to day care and maintenance of the buildings...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (4 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The Irish Film Board is the national development agency for the Irish film, television and animation industry. Screen Training Ireland is part of the Irish Film Board and is a national training and development resource specifically created for Ireland’s audiovisual industry. Screen Training Ireland works with national and internationally recognised industry professionals to identify,...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Conservation (4 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Since 2000, my Department, through its National Parks and Wildlife Service, has been providing funding and logistical support to the Golden Eagle Trust for reintroduction projects of the Golden Eagle, the White-tailed Eagle and the Red Kite. Between 2001 and 2012, 63 Golden Eagles were released in Glenveagh National Park, Donegal. Between 2007 and 2011, a total of 100 White-tailed Eagle...