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Tribunal of Inquiry: Motion (23 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I move: That Dáil Éireann resolves that the terms of reference contained in the Resolution passed by Dáil Éireann on 23 March 2005 and by Seanad Éireann on 24 March 2005, as amended by the Resolutions passed by Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann on 1 June 2011 and the Resolution passed by Dáil Éireann on 16 November 2011 and by Seanad Éireann on 17 November 2011, pursuant to the...

Private Members' Business. National Monuments: Motion (resumed) (23 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: It is a pity Sinn Féin councillors did not take that attitude when they were getting planning permission for-----

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (23 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 153 and 154 together. The meeting referred to in my previous reply is scheduled to take place on 28 May in Listowel and I will accompanied by two officials from my Department. I understand that I will be meeting the owners of the land as well as an adviser. Any proposal that comes before me or my Department will be considered on its own merits. The provisions...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (24 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am fully aware of the concerns of turf cutters on Moneybeg / Clare Island raised bog Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Direct discussions were held between officials from my Department and turf-cutters from this SAC in February of this year at the Peatlands Forum in Athlone and a further meeting took place on 6 May which they again outlined their concerns. My officials are available for...

National Cultural Institutions (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions No. 1 and Nos. 3 to 5, inclusive, together. As Deputies will be aware, the Government's public service reform plan which was published by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Brendan Howlin, on 17 November contains a number of actions in respect of my Department's remit. These include the amalgamation of the National Library, the National...

National Cultural Institutions (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Many of the issues raised by the Deputy will be considered when we make our final decision. My officials are engaged in consultations and will submit proposals to me in approximately two weeks. When the Government made the announcement, the Department immediately set up a reform unit, as well as a reform committee to which the unit would answer. An extensive process is ongoing. For...

National Cultural Institutions (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan raised several pertinent issues which I will take on board. First, this was not my initiative as such. The Government's public sector reform plan announced on 17 November goes across all Departments and not just the arts. Several State agencies are being reviewed and not just those under my Department. The National Archives, in which the Deputy has a particular...

National Cultural Institutions (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Deputy has asked many questions and I will try to answer as many as I can. My officials would not agree there has been a lack of consultation or information on amalgamations. There have been ongoing discussions about amalgamations for several years. The 2009 budget contained a decision to examine this matter. As Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan found out, there were consultations. These...

National Cultural Institutions (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The board of Culture Ireland is up for critical review, as are the other agencies. I agree with Deputy Robert Troy about the galleries' submission; the three galleries came together in a positive way to present a good proposal which will be seriously considered and reviewed. I expect to receive the proposals in two weeks and will then go to the Cabinet. People will not be left to linger...

Written Answers — Famine Memorabilia: Famine Memorabilia (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Deputy will be aware that, as Chair of the National Famine Commemoration Committee, I am responsible for ensuring on behalf of the Government that appropriate arrangements are in place to commemorate the Great Irish Famine with an annual memorial day. This year's National Famine Commemoration took place on Sunday, 13th May in Drogheda, County Louth. Details of the work of the National...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: €1,252,000 has been provided by my Department in this year's Estimates for built heritage capital. As part of this capital programme, €500,000 is allocated specifically for protected structures at risk. Applications for this funding are made by local authorities to my Department. However, it should be noted that the deadline for applications in 2012 has now passed. The remaining built...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Ireland's rich heritage has a key role to play in national economic recovery. My Department is currently promoting the role which Ireland's heritage has to play in making our country an attractive destination for sustainable tourism and inward investment, both in terms of the operation of Ireland's national parks and nature reserves, and in terms of our unique built heritage, which...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No 236 of 2nd November 2011. Part IV of the Planning and Development Acts 2000-2011 provides for the protection of architectural heritage. The Act gives primary responsibility to planning authorities to identify and protect the architectural heritage, including thatched buildings, by including them on the Record of Protected Structures. Inclusion...

Written Answers — Wildlife Protection: Wildlife Protection (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: In accordance with the Wildlife Acts, the annual open season when deer can be legally shot under licence operates from 1 September to 28 February, depending on the species and gender of deer. However, landowners may apply to my Department for a licence under the Wildlife Acts to cull deer when this is necessary outside the annual open seasons in instances where damage is being caused to...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: My role as Minister, the role of local authorities, and the responsibilities of owners, with regard to protected structures are set out in the provisions of the Planning and Development Acts 2000-2011. Under Part IV (Architectural Heritage) of the Acts, inclusion on the Record of Protected Structures places a duty of care on the owners and occupiers of protected structures in relation to...

Written Answers — Museum Projects: Museum Projects (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am advised that the wheel, compass and binnacle salvaged from the Asgard II are in the possession of the National Museum of Ireland, having been transferred from the Department of Defence in February 2012. While I do not have a statutory function in respect of such operational matters, I am advised by the Museum that these objects can be made available for display should a suitable...

Written Answers — Wildlife Conservation: Wildlife Conservation (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I have responsibilities under the Wildlife Acts relating to the conservation of populations of certain wild animals but I have no regulatory role in relation to foxes as they are not a protected species under these Acts. Foxes are widespread across Ireland and have adapted to the urban and suburban landscape. Like all wild animals, their populations will fluctuate naturally. At this time of...

Written Answers — Wildlife Protection: Wildlife Protection (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: In response to of a number of poisoning incidents involving reintroduced birds of prey, such as golden eagles and the white tailed eagle, my Department published the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) (Restriction on Use of Poison Bait) Regulations 2010, which made it an offence for a person to use any type of meat, fish, egg or other animal substance as bait to poison or...

Written Answers — National Library: National Library (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 453, 478 and 480 together. I refer the Deputies to my reply in the House earlier today to Priority Questions Nos 1, 3, 4 and 5.

Written Answers — National Archives: National Archives (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 454 and 477 together. Firstly, I should point out that the National Archives building at Bishop Street is not a temporary storage building. It, along with the associated facility at the Four Courts, is the permanent home for the National Archives. While there have been issues with the Bishop Street building over the years, my Department, with the Office of...