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Turbary Rights: Motion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The motion and the Government's amendment are similar and have the same intention. In a spirit of partnership, co-operation and trust, I will withdraw the amendment.

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (7 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: There are no plans in my Department currently to designate the area referred to as a special area of conservation or as a special protection area for birds.

Written Answers — EU Programmes: EU Programmes (7 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to answer Parliamentary Questions Nos. 127 and 130 together. The Culture Programme is the EU support programme for organisations working in the field of culture. There are Cultural Contact Points in each of the participating countries of the EU Culture Programme. Their role is to provide information, advice and technical assistance to anyone in the country interested in applying...

Written Answers — EU Programmes: EU Programmes (7 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I have asked my Department to enquire into this matter.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (7 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Deputy will appreciate that my Department, which was established in June 2011 bringing together a range of functions previously carried out by three different Government Departments, has staff based at a number of locations across the country. Accordingly, as my Department continues to review its operational structures, there may be some reallocation of work between locations. However,...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (7 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am advised that no such appointments have been made in State bodies under the aegis of my Department.

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (8 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The information requested by the Deputy, as conveyed to my Department by the relevant bodies, is contained in the table. State Body/Agency Board members appointed by the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht since his appointment. Chairpersons appointed by the Minister since his appointment. Were the board vacancies publicly advertised? Details of appointees who applied through the...

Written Answers — Shooting Rights: Shooting Rights (13 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am advised that legal title to the shooting rights referred to by the Deputy is formally vested in the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, although my Department effectively holds the beneficial rights. While the general requirements in relation to disposal of State assets (including shooting rights) would likely necessitate that they be advertised rather than sold to any...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (13 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Under the provisions of the Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2000, the carrying out of certain works in Natural Heritage Areas, including the extraction of turf, cannot take place without my consent as Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. Consent was refused for the works which the individual, referred to in the Deputy's question, intended to carry out and the individual has appealed...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (13 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department was established on 2 June 2011 and details regarding membership and fees of bodies/agencies funded from my Department's Vote groups at 31st December 2011 are laid out in the table. There are no semi-state companies under the aegis of my Department. It should be noted that Foras na Gaeilge and the Ulster-Scots Agency are North-South Implementation Bodies and are subject to dual...

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (13 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department's arts capital allocation for 2012 is already earmarked for projects that were approved for funding some time ago and there is currently a waiting list of projects for funding in 2013 and future years. I will, however, ask my Department to look at the project referred to by the Deputy, taking account of the overall situation in relation to resources.

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (13 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: There are no supports or grants available from my Department which would assist in the publication to which the Deputy refers. Primary responsibility for the promotion of the arts at all levels throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council. The Council is funded by my Department and is independent in its funding decisions.

Written Answers — Public Service Staff: Public Service Staff (13 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: No public servants from County Clare retired as part of the Croke Park early retirement scheme from positions in my Department or from State bodies under the aegis of my Department.

Written Answers — Merger of Cultural Institutions: Merger of Cultural Institutions (13 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: As Deputy will be aware, the Government announced its Public Service Reform Plan on 17 November 2011. This included a new and expanded programme of State Agency rationalisations. Appendix IIA to that announcement set out a number of bodies to be rationalised, amalgamated or abolished in 2012, including, in respect of my Department, the following action: "Combine Irish Museum of Modern Art,...

Written Answers — Wildlife Protection: Wildlife Protection (14 Mar 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 — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (14 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Part of the townland of Carrowkeel in County Sligo is within the Bricklieve Mountain and Keishcorran special area of conservation. The site encompasses an area of 1,696 hectares and is located west of Lough Arrow and about 6 km north-west of Boyle. The site is a large block of upper carboniferous limestone and contains some blanket bog. The Bricklieve Mountain and Keishcorran special area of...

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

Jimmy Deenihan: Ireland has nominated 53 sites for the protection of raised bog habitat for designation as Special Areas of Conservation. These sites have been adopted by the European Commission as Sites of Community Importance and are afforded the full protection of the Habitats Directive. Following adoption of a Site of Community Importance by the Commission, member states must proceed to complete the...

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (14 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The reply referred to by the Deputy reflects the legal position regarding de-designation, as provided for in Article 9 of the Habitats Directive. Article 6 of the Habitats Directive provides for the protective regime for Special Areas of Conservation (SACs). It outlines the obligations on Member States to prevent deterioration of such sites and to assess the impacts of proposed plans or...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (14 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Matters relating to the acquisition and leasing of property for the Department are generally the responsibility of the Office of Public Works (OPW). Independent of this arrangement, my Department leases three properties. These are the Burren Information Point, premises located at Shanacloon, Ballymakeera, Co. Cork and premises in Swords, Co. Dublin. The Burren Information Point has annual...

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

Jimmy Deenihan: In 2011 the Government announced a compensation scheme for those affected by the cessation of turf cutting on raised bog special areas of conservation. The cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme comprised a payment of €1,000 per year, index linked, for 15 years or, where feasible, relocation of turf cutters to non-designated bogs where they could continue to cut turf. Those wishing...