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National Monuments (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: With regard to the question, I agree with Deputy McGrath about the structures at risk.

National Monuments (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am glad the Deputy raised the issue as there are a number of instances where I have received direct observations. We know the lead was taken from the bandstand in the Phoenix Park.

National Monuments (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Sculpture by Sandra Bell was removed from her own property. Lead was taken from St. Michael's Church in Inchicore. Deputy Catherine Byrne brought that to my attention. Lead and copper was taken from the roof of that church and, as a result, the building was damaged. The 1% for arts scheme is a good scheme but a number of sculptures and ornamental works produced under it have been taken....

Turbary Rights (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 109, 135, 416, 418, 428 and 429 together. Earlier this year, at the request of the Government, Mr. Conor Skehan, chairman of the Peatlands Council, convened a Peatlands Forum, under the chairmanship of Mr. Justice John Quirke, and involving my Department, the IFA, the Turf Cutters and Contractors Association, Bord na Móna and representatives of turf cutting...

Turbary Rights (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The referendum is a different issue. As I explained previously to Deputy Troy, this issue has been around for some time. We proposed that 53 bogs should be made special areas of conservation. This amounts to approximately 2% of the total raised bog in the country. We transposed this into Irish law and we gave a clear commitment to Europe that we would preserve these sites. When I got...

Turbary Rights (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The work of identifying plots has been successful at Mountbellew and Clara bogs. This was done by the previous Government led by Deputy Troy's party. It identified alternatives. We have been working closely with Bord na Móna and Coillte to identify alternative bogs. The process is under way and people from the National Parks and Wildlife Service are trying to find alternative bogs for...

Turbary Rights (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I have been clear on this issue from the beginning. Deputy Tóibín knows the representatives of the bog. If he gives me their names I will get the National Parks & Wildlife Service to contact them immediately. Is it a designated special area of conservation, SAC?

Turbary Rights (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am amazed they have not been in contact already. Have they been involved in the peatlands forum, for example, when it called to Athlone?

Turbary Rights (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: If the Deputy gives me contact details I will ensure that will happen. Regarding Deputy Flanagan's question, I have always acknowledged the input of the Turf Cutters and Contractors Association and the effort of people like Michael Fitzmaurice who trawled the country looking for alternatives. The alternatives the Deputy has identified now will be fully explored in this new plan. I agree...

Turbary Rights (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: There are no new powers.

Turbary Rights (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: If someone wants to get a licence to cut turf they can write to the Department. That can happen under the habitats directive with which the Deputy is very familiar.

Turbary Rights (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Deputy asked a question. Anyone can write in and apply but it would be difficult for some people to do that. However, in the new plan we are establishing it is hoped accommodation will be made for the difficult ones. That is something Deputy Flanagan has asked for, and it is the purpose of this plan. The reason I accepted his motion at the time was because that is what he outlined....

Written Answers — Culture Ireland: Culture Ireland (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions No 111 and 133 together. I am satisfied that the international promotion of Irish arts through my Department's Culture Ireland is making notable contributions – exemplified through its regular grant and showcase programmes and as instanced by my recent initiative, an International Celebration of Irish Culture to mark St Patrick's Day. Since its establishment,...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I refer the Deputy to my previous replies on this matter. As outlined in those replies, I met the Chair and Chief Executive of Bank of Ireland and had a constructive engagement on the issues. At the time of my initial suggestion, the future ownership of the Bank was in question. My raising of the College Green issue was exploratory and it came to unintended public attention. Clearly, too, it...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: As Deputy will be aware, the Government announced its Public Service Reform Plan on 27 November 2011. Appendix IIA to that Plan sets out a number of bodies to be rationalised, amalgamated or abolished in 2012. Actions in respect of my own Departmental remit include the following: · Combine the Irish Museum of Modern Art, Crawford Art Gallery and the National Gallery of Ireland, while...

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 116 and 131 together. While The Gathering event is primarily a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I am conscious of the tourism potential of our heritage and culture for attracting the Irish Diaspora to our shores and I welcome my fellow Minister's initiative. The Minister has stated that he expects The Gathering to be...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 117 and 122 together. As the Deputies will be aware, in November 2011 the Government announced a number of amalgamations and mergers of bodies that come within the ambit of my Department. Details of these can be accessed on the website of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform at www.per.gov.ie . Clearly, the amalgamation and merger of these bodies,...

Written Answers — Arts Plan: Arts Plan (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 118 and 132 together. The Deputy will appreciate that the State's art collections to which he refers are held mainly by the national cultural institutions. The management of these exhibitions and exhibition material is an operational matter for which the individual institutions have responsibility and this is reflected, in particular, in the legislative...

Written Answers — Arts Plan: Arts Plan (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 120 and 422 together. My policy on the arts is to promote and strengthen the arts in all its forms, increase access to and participation in the arts, and make the arts an integral and valued part of our national life. The importance and impact of arts and culture is an essential element to our identity, profile, confidence and place in the world. The State...

Written Answers — Commemorative Events: Commemorative Events (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department has responsibility for the development of a commemorative programme for the Decade of Centenaries 2012 to 2022, which will present the economic, social and cultural history of the period, although official consideration at this time is currently being focused on the period 2012 to 2016. The All-Party Oireachtas Consultation Group on Commemorations, of which I am chair, has now...