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

Jimmy Deenihan: Issues in relation to the control of eel fisheries are a matter for the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources and I have no statutory function in these matters. In relation to the general issue of documenting the heritage aspect of this fishery, I understand that this is a matter which the local authority or the Heritage Council may be able to advise on.

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Under the EU Habitats Directive, each Member State is required to designate Special Areas of Conservation for the protection of endangered habitats and species as listed in the Directive. As part of Ireland's obligations under the Directive, 53 Special Areas of Conservation were nominated for designation between 1997 and 2002 for the protection of Active Raised Bog, Degraded Raised Bog still...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 458 and 459 together. 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 referred to in the Question, as they were considered to be...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Under the Government's Medium Term Capital Investment Framework 2012-2016, some €190m has been committed to my Department's Vote Group over the next 5 years. This comprises €44m in 2012 (of which €43m has been allocated to my Department with a further €1m available to the National Gallery), €38m in 2013 and €36m each year for 2014, 2015 and 2016. As the Deputy will be aware, my...

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

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department has received an application under the Wildlife Acts from the organisation in question on behalf of its affiliated clubs to facilitate the tagging and the capture of hares in relation to the holding of coursing meetings for the coming 2012/2013 season. The application is under consideration and a decision will be made as soon as possible.

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

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department has no responsibility for the centre referred to by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Film Industry Development: Film Industry Development (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Irish Film Board is the independent statutory body responsible for the development and the promotion of the Irish film industry. Funding is provided by my Department to the Irish Film Board by the means of a grant-in-aid. Funding for the years in question is set out below – 2010 €19,272,000 2011 €18,431,000 2012 €15,690,000 In addition to funding provided by the Irish Film...

Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am arranging to have a copy of the map for the site in question, which is a proposed Natural Heritage Area, forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible. Under section 40 of the Wildlife Acts, the cutting, grubbing, burning or destruction by other means of vegetation growing on uncultivated land or in hedges or ditches is prohibited during the nesting and breeding season for birds and...

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

Jimmy Deenihan: The National Monuments Acts oblige the owner, or any other person, wishing to carry out work at or in relation to a monument included in the Record of Monuments and Places or in the Register of Historic Monuments to give notice of the proposal to the Minister and (except in a case of urgent necessity and with the Minister's consent) not to commence the work for a period of two months after...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Owing to the volume of material concerned, the information sought by the Deputy could not be compiled in the time available. I will endeavour however to provide a comprehensive answer to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Since the establishment of my Department in June 2012, I have appointed the following staff: Grade Name Salary level Special Adviser James Kenny €38,216 (1st point of Principal Officer Standard Scale of €80,051, abated to take account of public service pension as a retired teacher). Special Adviser Damien Garvey €80,051 (1st point of Principal Officer Standard Scale) For...

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

Jimmy Deenihan: The Deputy will be aware that the management of staffing issues within the National Museum of Ireland is a day-to-day matter for the management and board of the Museum. In relation to the specific matter referred to by the Deputy, I am advised that the Museum management is in ongoing contact with the relevant staff association with a view to finalising an agreement that is consistent with...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The matter referred to by the Deputy is the subject of a Government decision regarding the Public Sector Reform Plan, which was published in November 2011. The 'details supplied' format of the Question precludes me, however, from providing a more comprehensive reply, I will of course, be pleased to provide the Deputy with further information on this matter if he requests it using a less...

Written Answers — Údarás na Gaeltachta: Údarás na Gaeltachta (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Tuigim ó Údarás na Gaeltachta go bhfuil fostaíocht na maor atá luaite ag an Teachta ag brath ar mhaoiniú a bheith ar fáil ón Roinn Coimirce Sóisialaí do na scéimeanna ar a bhfuil siad ag obair. Cé nach bhfuil na maoir páirteach i scéim pinsean an Údaráis, comhairlítear dom go bhfuil sé curtha in iúl ag an Údarás dóibh mar rogha chaighdéanach go bhfuil an deis acu páirt...

Written Answers — National Parks and Wildlife Service: National Parks and Wildlife Service (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The use of traps, snares and nets in relation to wildlife is governed by the Wildlife Act 1976 (Approved Traps, Snares and Nets) Regulations 2003. The "Nooski Animal Trap" referred to by the Deputy does not meet the requirements set by these Regulations and is, therefore, illegal. Officials of my Department understand that the traps in question have been returned to the UK distributer.

Written Answers — An Fhoireann Rannach: An Fhoireann Rannach (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Faoi mar a chuir mé in iúl don Teach i mo fhreagra ar Cheist Pharlaiminte Uimh 324 ar 8 Bealtaine 2012, tá múinteoir scoile, atá ar scor, ag obair mar Chomhairleoir Speisialta i mo Roinn. Is é €38,216 in aghaidh na bliana a thuarastal, tar éis lacáiste i leith a phinsin. Níl éinne eile, atá ar scor, tar éis a bheith athfhostaithe ag mo Roinn. Tuigim freisin go bhfuil na...

Written Answers — Cultural Institutions: Cultural Institutions (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The information requested by the Deputy is outlined in the table below. Year National Library National Archives Current Capital Total Current Capital Total 2003 €6,405,000 €1,000,000 €7,405,000 €937,000 €277,000 €1,214,000 2004 €6,974,000 €2,800,000 €9,774,000 €959,000 €477,000 €1,436,000 2005 €8,054,000 €1,350,000 €9,404,000 €1,130,000 €600,000...

Written Answers — Census of Population: Census of Population (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Programme for Government contains a commitment to enabling the publication of the 1926 Census. The project requires two principal components to be addressed. The first is the legal necessity to change the relevant legislation to permit publication of the Census before the expiry of the statutory 100 year period, while respecting certain rights. The second is the technical process whereby...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Government announced 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 — Irish Language: Irish Language (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: With regard to funding for Gaeltacht areas in Co. Kerry, my Department continues to provide both capital and current funding under the various Gaeltacht schemes and initiatives administered by my Department, details of which are available on its website at www.ahg.gov.ie. As is the case with all other Gaeltacht areas, this funding continues to be provided in the context of competing demands...