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

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 486, 487, 492 and 495 together. My Department has a broad range of responsibilities in respect to the protection of our natural, architectural and archaeological heritage and, in each case, there is a different suite of legislative instruments that provides for protection of the relevant national heritage sites. The primary conservation measures for which...

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

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 488 and 490 together. There are 2 raised bog special areas of conservation (SACs) in Kildare protected under the EU Habitats Directive. There are also 2 Natural Heritage Area raised bogs in Kildare designated under national law in accordance with the provisions of the Wildlife Acts. The Government has put in place a compensation scheme for those affected by...

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Government's priorities for the arts are set out in the Programme for Government. Responsibility for the promotion of the arts at all levels throughout the country is devolved primarily to the Arts Council. The Council is a statutory body, funded by my Department, and independent in its day-to-day operations, including in relation to its funding decisions. I am acutely aware of the...

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department is committed to enhancing our traditional culture by supporting groups and organisations involved in furthering the traditional arts. Since 2005, €20m has been provided in capital grant aid to organisations that promote traditional music and song such as Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann and Na Píobairí Uilleann (The Pipers Club) for infrastructural development throughout the...

Written Answers — Tourism Initiatives: Tourism Initiatives (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Ireland's artistic and cultural strengths play an important role in underscoring our global cultural reputation. My Department's Culture Ireland works to support Irish artists who have engaged very actively in helping to unlock the full potential of the key connection between culture, Ireland's international reputation and tourism. Culture Ireland also works closely with Tourism Ireland...

Written Answers — Tourism Initiatives: Tourism Initiatives (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I meet with my EU colleagues on a regular basis, whether at formal gatherings such as meetings of the Council of Ministers or at more informal meetings. I always take the opportunities presented at these engagements to promote the positive aspects of the arts and heritage of this country. I should say that our EU Presidency in 2013 will present an additional platform for cultural links to...

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (7 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department's Farm Plan Scheme for the hen harrier is currently closed to new applicants. Further access to the scheme will be subject to the availability of funding during 2012 and beyond. Any decision to invite new applications will be publicly announced. In such an event, applications to join the scheme will be assessed on the basis of conservation priorities, biodiversity added value...

Seanad: Decade of Commemorations: Statements (7 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I thank Senators for this opportunity to discuss the commemorative programme for the decade of centenaries. I recognise the expertise and interest in the history of the period that can be found in this House. I look forward to listening to Senators' contributions to today's discussion. Some Members and former Members of this House are members of the all-party working group on...

Seanad: Decade of Commemorations: Statements (7 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: It is coming. With the passing of a century, perhaps we are at a sufficient remove to survey our history with a detached objectivity that could not have been expected of earlier generations. Nonetheless, we are still close enough to that period to identify directly with the personal experiences of those involved. Some of us might have family histories that link us to the historic events we...

Seanad: Decade of Commemorations: Statements (Resumed) (7 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: This has been a very helpful debate and some very good ideas have emerged from it. I sincerely thank the Senators for bringing them forward. I got a number of good ideas which I will discuss. The issue of the national cultural institutions was raised. I am still waiting for proposals from my officials who have been in constant communication with the various national cultural institutions....

Seanad: Decade of Commemorations: Statements (Resumed) (7 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I do not think so. There will be consultation, whether that means publishing something or not. There will obviously be further consultation, and that is only fair. I have been informed by my officials that intensive and extensive consultation has already taken place with the cultural institutions. A very good proposal was received in the Department from the galleries and yesterday a...

Seanad: Decade of Commemorations: Statements (Resumed) (7 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: We can do that as soon as possible. Senator Bacik also mentioned labour law. One of the people on the expert group is Mr. Francis Devine. He was President of the Irish Labour History Society. He will provide us with valuable advice on the suffragette movement and the Labour movement at the time. I agree with Senator Bacik's point about involving young children. In many cases, young...

Seanad: Decade of Commemorations: Statements (Resumed) (7 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The surviving leaders were not honoured in 1966 and that deserves further consideration. I feel that in our struggle for independence, the contribution of W.T. Cosgrave, a Minister in the first de Valera Cabinet should be acknowledged in the appropriate way. We have the opportunity in considering our past to look at the contributions of all our leaders and commemorate them in a collective...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (12 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy is aware, on 6 and 7 March 2012, Dáil Éireann debated a Private Members' Motion regarding turf-cutting on raised bogs nominated for designation as Special Areas of Conservation. The motion, passed unanimously by the Dáil, requested the Government to "engage actively with the European Commission to seek a resolution within the terms of the Habitats Directive, and to prepare...

Written Answers — National Cultural Institutions: National Cultural Institutions (12 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question Nos. 1, 3, 4 and 5 of 6 June 2012.

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (12 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Details in relation to special advisors appointed to my office are set out in the table below. Both Mr. Kenny and Mr. Garvey were appointed at the first point of the Principal Officer Scale in line with Government Guidelines and no request for the award of a contract in excess of these guidelines was raised in either case. Name Employment dates Remuneration Mr. James Kenny 7 June 2011 to...

Written Answers — National Cultural Institutions: National Cultural Institutions (12 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The financial allocations (both current and capital) for the National Library and the National Archives for 2012 are as follows: Institution Allocation 2012 Increase/Decrease on 2011 National Library of Ireland €7,120,00 -11.92% National Archives of Ireland €1,409,000* -3.36% The allocation outlined above for the National Archives does not include salary and administration costs. As...

Written Answers — Public Service Remuneration: Public Service Remuneration (13 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I assume that the Deputy is referring in his Question to commercial semi-State companies. No such companies come under the aegis of my Department. In addition, I can confirm that no bonuses were payable to senior county council officials or senior bank officials by my Department.

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (13 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department oversees and has policy responsibility for the conservation, preservation, protection, development and presentation of Ireland's heritage and culture. My Department also seeks to promote the Irish language, to support the Gaeltacht and to assist the sustainable development of island communities. Information in relation to the functions of my...

Written Answers — Public Sector Staff: Public Sector Staff (13 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, the Secretary General of my Department and the heads of bodies under its aegis are appointed on the basis of fixed-term contracts. In addition, Ministerial Office staff appointed by me, as Minister, and by the Minister of State at my Department hold contracts that are co-terminus with our terms of office. The Deputy will also be aware that both my Department and...