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

Heather Humphreys: As I advised the House in my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 267 and 268 of 5 April 2017, a Working Group, chaired at Assistant Secretary level and composed of officials from across the Department was established last year to deal with Brexit issues. This Working Group is supported by the Department's Corporate Governance and Coordination Unit which is also responsible for managing those...

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

Heather Humphreys: In my reply to Questions No 975 and 976 of 20 June, I indicated that a major review of the derogations is scheduled for 2018, and this will take account of all relevant factors, including perceived threats, distribution and population data available on various bird species. The review will include a public/stakeholder consultation element and all interested parties will be afforded the...

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

Heather Humphreys: In his speech to Dáil Éireann on 14 June 2017, An Taoiseach announced the establishment of a new Department of State for Community and Rural Affairs, to be led by Minister Michael Ring. The functions to transfer from my Department to the new Department will be outlined in a Transfer of Functions Order which is being prepared at present. Functions will also transfer to the new...

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

Heather Humphreys: As Chair of the National Famine Commemoration Committee, I am responsible for ensuring that appropriate arrangements are in place to commemorate the Great Irish Famine. In carrying out these functions, my main focus is to ensure that the victims of the Irish Famine are respectfully and appropriately remembered and also to raise awareness of current food security issues worldwide. The...

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

Heather Humphreys: Population statistics from census reports inform a range of activities within my Department, both formally and informally. Generally, population statistics can assist in the development of policies and schemes in terms of overall guidance while reports and studies using census data might also, on occasion, be of particular relevance to individual projects. Census data is of...

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

Heather Humphreys: The 2017 CLÁR programme was launched on 31 March 2017 and will provide funding for small scale infrastructural projects in disadvantaged rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population. Funding is available this year under four separate Measures: Measure 1: Support for School and Community Safety Measures. Measure 2: Play Areas. Measure 3: Targeted Community...

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

Heather Humphreys: 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 members of Aosdána can qualify for a means-tested payment known as the Cnuas if they are resident in Ireland, are full-time practising artists and if their...

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

Heather Humphreys: I am advised that, since the establishment of my Department in 2016 and to date in 2017 no civil servants in my Department have requested a transfer to a location outside County Dublin. In 2016 one civil servant requested a transfer from a location outside of Dublin into County Dublin.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (5 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 149 and 150 together. The Irish Film Board (IFB) is the national development agency for the Irish film, television and animation industry. Screen Training Ireland is part of the Irish Film Board and provides a training and development resource specifically for our film and television industry. Screen Training Ireland is funded from a number of sources...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Mobile Telephony Services (5 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, the National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department manages an extensive conservation and recreational property portfolio of some 79,000 hectares. Our 6 National Parks account for circa 60,000 hectares of land in Ireland. In addition, there are over 70 nature reserves and other heritage sites accounting for almost 20,000 hectares of land. The information...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service (5 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The National Parks and Wildlife Service is a Division of my Department. Following the designation of SPAs, an agreement (the “hen harrier protocol”) was reached between the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, the then Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (DAHG), landowner representatives and forest industry interests. However, the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: CLÁR Programme (5 Jul 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 National Institute for Spatial Analysis (NIRSA) in Maynooth University was engaged at that time to carry out an analysis of population census data at District Electoral Division (DED) level for the years 1926 and 1996. ...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: CLÁR Programme (5 Jul 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 (5 Jul 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 National Institute for Spatial Analysis (NIRSA) in Maynooth University was engaged at that time to carry out an analysis of population census data at District Electoral Division (DED) level for the years 1926 and 1996. The...

Seanad: Declaration of Independence Day Bill 2017: Second Stage (5 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I thank the Senators for their good wishes and I look forward to working with them in my new role. I commend Senator Swanick for bringing forward this Bill, as well as my constituency colleague, Senator Wilson. It takes time and effort to prepare legislation and I appreciate the work the Senator has done. I am also pleased to advise the House that the Government will not be opposing the...

Seanad: Declaration of Independence Day Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: As we continue to celebrate and commemorate key moments on our journey to becoming a sovereign nation, we have also learned the importance of looking to and learning from our past while striving to create a better future for Ireland. We have reflected on our journey over the past 100 years and imagined our legacy for future generations. A commemorative initiative to mark the convening of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Post Office Network (6 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The Programme for a Partnership Government made a number of commitments in relation to the Post Office network which were assigned to my Department. The commitments in question have now been completed or are significantly advanced. The report referred to by the Deputy was prepared on behalf of An Post and was presented to the company's management in December 2016. It is a matter for the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Landscape Strategy (11 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 339 and 340 together. Arising from Ireland’s ratification of the European Landscape Convention I launched the National Landscape Strategy for Ireland 2015-2025 in May 2015. Copies are available on my Department’s website. The Strategy is to be implemented in two phases. The key action in Phase one, as set out in the Implementation Programme,...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Centres Funding (11 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: My Department operates a scheme of grants for investment in arts and cultural centres around the country. I recently announced details of grants of over €9 million in capital funding under the scheme. This scheme targets investment at a range of different facilities, including arts centres, theatres, galleries and museums, as well as artists’ studios and creative spaces. I...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: CLÁR Programme (11 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The 2017 CLÁR programme was launched on 31 March 2017 and provides funding for small scale infrastructural projects in disadvantaged rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population. Funding was available this year under four separate Measures: Measure 1: Support for School and Community Safety Measures Measure 2: Play Areas Measure 3: Targeted Community...