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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service (17 Oct 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 252 to 255, inclusive, and 262 together. My Department has issued no such licence.  The Minister for Health has addressed the matter of the study in response to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 271 and 272 today.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service (17 Oct 2017)

Heather Humphreys: My Department issued no such licence.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: EU Directives (17 Oct 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 257, 258 and 264 together. The EU Birds Directive allows Member States to make derogations from its protective measures in respect of certain wild bird species in certain circumstances – for example, where they are causing damage to crops, livestock and fauna or represent a threat to public health or safety or to air safety.  The Declarations...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: EU Directives (17 Oct 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 259 to 261, inclusive, together. The studies referred to in the Questions have been brought to the attention of my Department and will  also be brought to the attention of the experts  to be appointed to carry out a review of the derogation referred to.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service (17 Oct 2017)

Heather Humphreys: My Department issued no such licence.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Planning Guidelines (17 Oct 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Local Authorities are responsible for their own local Landscape Character Assessments. Landscape Character Assessment is a tool for identifying the features that give a locality its particular ‘sense of place’ and is used to categorise the landscape into areas of similar character. It is not a value assessment on any particular landscape. Arising from...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Planning Guidelines (17 Oct 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I do not have a role in relation to the establishment of any such enquiry. Local authorities are responsible for their own local Landscape Character Assessments. The primary role of planning authorities and the consultative roles of other bodies and persons in decision-making relating to landscape issues will continue to be governed by the provisions of the Planning and Development Act 2000...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Planning Issues (17 Oct 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I have no function in this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Local Authority Staff Recruitment (17 Oct 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The County Heritage Officers Programme is a partnership between the Heritage Council, which is funded by my Department, and Local Government.  County Heritage Officers are employed directly by local authorities with financial, technical and professional support from the Heritage Council.The decision as to whether to appoint a Heritage Officer is a matter for each local authority. The...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council Grants (19 Oct 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Under the Arts Act 2003, primary responsibility for the promotion and support of the arts, including arts participation, throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council. Under the Arts Act the Arts Council is independent in relation to its funding decisions. I understand from the Arts Council however, that there has been an overall increase in funding to regularly funded...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Archaeological Sites (24 Oct 2017)

Heather Humphreys: My role, as Minister, with regard to the protection and management of our built heritage is set out in the provisions of relevant legislation, as are the role of local authorities and the responsibilities of owners as regards heritage assets. Part IV of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, provides for the protection of architectural heritage irrespective of age.  The...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Schemes (24 Oct 2017)

Heather Humphreys: In February this year I announced details of more than €9 million in capital funding for existing dedicated arts and culture centres across the country under Stream 1 and 2 of the Arts and Culture Capital Scheme 2016-2018. This is the most significant investment in arts and cultural centres in a decade and is targeting investment at a range of different facilities, including...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (24 Oct 2017)

Heather Humphreys: In 2007, a capital grant of €2 million was approved in principle for the centre to which the Deputy refers. The approval in relation to this project remains open and my Department continues to maintain contact with the local authority in question in regard to it.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (24 Oct 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The Cork Event Centre is a project being developed and managed by Cork City Council and the Council is responsible for the delivery of the project. My Department has allocated €12 million to the City Council towards the cost of the Centre. This allocation is subject to a Service Level Agreement with the City Council to ensure compliance with all relevant requirements in...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service Staff (24 Oct 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I am advised that, based on current pay levels, the estimated cost of recruiting an additional 25 Conservation Rangers for the National Parks and Wildlife Service would be €638,086. My Department is currently engaged with the Public Appointments Service in recruiting Conservation Rangers and I am further advised that 11 Rangers have been appointed so far this year.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Archives (25 Oct 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that I have allocated funding of €1,616,000 to the National Archives in 2018, which is a €50,000 increase from 2017. The proposed allocation is to assist the National Archives in its activities during 2018. I would also like to inform the Deputy, that a breakdown of my Department's 2018 Budget allocation will be available today on the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Budgets (25 Oct 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Details of the financial allocations for my Department for 2018 are available on my Department's website at:

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Built Heritage Investment Scheme (26 Oct 2017)

Heather Humphreys: My role, as Minister, with regard to the protection and management of our built heritage is set out in the provisions of relevant legislation, as are the roles of local authorities and the responsibilities of owners as regards heritage assets.  Financial support is delivered by my Department for the protection of heritage buildings under structured schemes which are administered via the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Archaeological Sites (26 Oct 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The State Pathologist’s Office has investigated the human remains recently exposed in this case by Storm Ophelia and has determined that they are of ancient origin. As a consequence, National Museum of Ireland officials in consultation with officials from my Department’s National Monuments Service, have carefully removed the visible remains for safekeeping. My Department is...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Eligibility (26 Oct 2017)

Heather Humphreys: An application for compensation under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme has not been received by my Department from the individual referred to in the Deputy's Question. I understand that my Department is sending an application form to this individual for completion and return.