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Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The contract of the Chief Executive of Culture Ireland did not expire in April 2012 and he remains contracted to my Department until the end of May 2012. The Deputy will, of course, appreciate that this is a personnel matter and I do not intend to make any announcement on this issue until the appropriate juncture.

Written Answers — State Properties: State Properties (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: There are approximately 750 national monuments in the ownership or guardianship of my Department, including Newgrange, the Rock of Cashel, and Kilmainham Gaol. The day-to-day management of these national monuments lies with the Office of Public Works (OPW). There is significant public access to these properties and, in many cases, guided tours are available. Information about these...

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 134, 140 and 144 together. As Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, my role in relation to the national monument at Nos. 14 to 17 Moore St is to make a determination on the application by the owner for consent under the National Monuments Acts to proposed works to those buildings. I have no function in relation to the adjoining development site. As...

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

Jimmy Deenihan: The National Archives, which is funded directly by my Department, does not disburse funding to other bodies for digitisation projects of the nature referred to by the Deputy. However, under the National Archives Act, the National Archives can give advice on matters relating to archives. Therefore, staff in the National Archives is available to offer advice to the project in question, if such...

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

Jimmy Deenihan: Following on from discussions between my Department and relevant stakeholders, including Fáilte Ireland, Tourism Ireland, Temple Bar Cultural Trust and St. Patrick's Festival, it was agreed that the commitment in the Programme for Government to expand the Culture Night concept and to consider making it a twice yearly event would be best met by the designation/delivery of an International...

Written Answers — Special Amenity Areas: Special Amenity Areas (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I understand from my colleague, the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, that parts of the Liffey Valley are already covered by special designations. The area between Chapelizod and Lucan is protected by a Special Area Amenity Order and part of the Valley has also been identified as a proposed Natural Heritage Area. I further understand that some years ago the Office...

Written Answers — EU Programmes: EU Programmes (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 142 and 143 together. At present, there are two EU programmes operating in the culture and audio-visual areas for which I have responsibility: 1. The Media Programme is the EU support programme for the European audiovisual industry. In Ireland, information on this Programme is available from Media Desk www.mediadeskireland.ie, which provides details on the...

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

Jimmy Deenihan: The Deputy will appreciate that I have no statutory responsibility in relation to mental health, which is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Health. The Deputy may, however, find the website www.artsandhealth.ie of interest. This website is funded by the Arts Council, which is statutorily independent in these matters.

Written Answers — Audiovisual Industry: Audiovisual Industry (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The whole area of the development of the Irish audiovisual industry, including industrial relations issues, was examined during the preparation of the Creative Capital Report – Building Ireland's Audiovisual Creative Economy. The Report was published in July 2011 and an Implementation Committee is at present examining the advancement of its recommendations. Specifically in relation to...

Written Answers — Wildlife Conservation: Wildlife Conservation (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Section 40 of the Wildlife Acts 1976 to 2010 prohibits the cutting, grubbing, burning or destruction of vegetation growing on uncultivated land or in hedges or ditches during the nesting and breeding season for birds and wildlife, from 1 March to 31 August. Hedgerows and scrub are important as wildlife habitats and they need to be managed in the interests of both farming and biodiversity....

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

Jimmy Deenihan: I can inform the Deputy that no bodies funded from my Department's Vote Group have been abolished or merged since the establishment of the Department on 2 June 2011. As the Deputy is aware, the Government announced a series of rationalisation measures in the Public Service Reform Plan on 17 November 2011. A number of amalgamations, mergers and critical reviews of bodies funded from my...

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

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 419, 423 and 424 together. The Government's policy on the arts is to promote and strengthen the arts in all its forms, to increase access to and participation in the arts, and to make the arts an integral and valued part of our national life. I am continuing to work towards this goal with my Department and the agencies within its remit and I remain committed...

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

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 420, 421 and 426 together. My Department is responsible for the legislative framework, general policy development and promotional awareness of Ireland's built heritage. My Department also provides some limited funding for the built heritage directly or through the OPW. €2,005,000 has been provided in this year's Estimates for built heritage capital. My...

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

Jimmy Deenihan: The Deputy will appreciate that I have no statutory responsibility in relation to the education system, which is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Education and Skills. However, I understand that the Arts Council, through its various funding schemes has provided support to projects in this area. Further details are available on the Council's website at www.artscouncil.ie. My...

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

Jimmy Deenihan: I refer the Deputy to his Parliamentary Question No 309 of 6th March 2012, in which he sought information and details of the number of bodies and or groups, voluntary or otherwise, supported directly or indirectly in the past twelve months by my Department. In response to that question a letter issued to the Deputy dated 25th April 2012 containing the large amount of information sought. As...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (2 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Government agreed to a compensation scheme for those affected by the cessation of turf cutting on raised bog special areas of conservation. This cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme now comprises a payment of €1,500 per year, index linked, for15 years or, where feasible, relocation of turf cutters to non-designated bogs where they can continue to cut turf. Those wishing to...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (2 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy is aware, the Quirke Report, which issued following the Peatland Forum held in Athlone at the end of February/beginning of March, contained recommended follow-up actions in respect of 41 of the 53 SAC raised bogs. As a result, my Department has put in place new arrangements focusing on bringing forward relocation projects to meet the needs of the affected communities. This has...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (2 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I understand that the reference in the Quirke Report to a 15 kilometre buffer zone relates to guidance, issued in 2009, by the then Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to planning authorities in relation to appropriate assessment of plans and projects, as required by the Habitats Directive. Reference was made in that document to the need for screening for appropriate...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (3 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: No payments have been made to date by my Department in respect of these operations but invoices amounting to some €10,300 in respect of 8 flights, undertaken this year, are being processed for payment at present.

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (3 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The ecclesiastical site at Kilgobnait, including church ruins, is part of the statutory Record of Monuments and Places compiled for Co Kerry under the National Monuments Acts. My Department's National Monuments Service will be pleased to provide guidance or assistance in relation to the care and conservation of the monument on request.