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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Websites (7 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: There is currently no audit being undertaken of my Department's website.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Conservation (7 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The EU Habitats Directive requires Ireland to make a detailed report every six years on the conservation status of all listed species, including the hare. Ireland’s last report in 2013 included a comprehensive assessment of the range, population status, habitat and threats for the Irish hare. The report can be downloaded at . The next report is due in 2019. The 2013 report stated that...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Strategic Communications Unit (7 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Officials of my Department and I received a presentation from the Strategic Communications Unit of the Department of the Taoiseach at my Department's offices in Kildare Street, Dublin 2, on 11 October last.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Websites (7 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The last major development of my Department's website was carried out in 2015 and the cost amounted to €35,178.00. As part of the Government's eGovernment strategy 2017- 2020 the Office of the Chief Information Officer has been working on the development of a Digital Service Gateway - a single digital point where citizens can easily access information about the Government services...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Websites (7 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The cost of development and maintenance of my Department's website from 2011 to date in 2017 has been €88,295.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Data (7 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: There are currently four staff assigned to the Department’s Press Office which is headed by a Press Officer at Assistant Principal Officer level. The Press Officer works closely with the offices of the Minister and Minister of State, while reporting to the Head of Corporate Governance and Services.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Training (7 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I am advised that my Department supports the continuous professional development of all Departmental staff and does not distinguish between civil servants and non civil servants. Staff attendance on particular programmes or courses is based on an annual Learning and Development Plan which outlines my Department's key learning and development priorities, based on business needs. As my...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Public Relations Contracts Data (7 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The information sought by the Deputy in respect of the public relations companies or agencies the services used for information campaigns since 1 January 2017 and associated costs is set out in a table. Year Company Service Provided Cost 2017 Nicholas Quaife Public Relations - Creative Ireland Programme €2,988

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (7 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: All grants allocated and paid by my Department are administered in accordance with the provisions of the Department of Public and Expenditure Reform's Circular 13/2014 on the Management of and Accountability for Grants from Exchequer Funds. My Department also operates a strict oversight and liaison regime in respect of all bodies and organisations in receipt of regular/annual funding, which...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Brexit Issues (7 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade has responsibility for coordinating the whole-of-Government response to Brexit. In this capacity, he is working closely with his colleagues across Government to address the many challenges resulting. This cooperation also involves the relevant State Agencies. Work at Cabinet level is being prepared through cross-Departmental coordination...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Protection Areas Designation (7 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Ireland, like all Member States, is bound by the requirements of the EU Nature Directives. The Habitats Directive and the Birds Directive aim to ensure the protection of habitats and species which have been selected for conservation within special areas of conservation and special protection areas. The Directives have been transposed into national law under the European Communities (Birds...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (7 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The National Famine Commemoration was announced by the then Minister of State for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs in 2008 at an official reception to complement a community event held in Dublin that day. The inaugural meeting of the National Famine Commemoration Committee was subsequently held in July of that year. Its main tasks were to consider the most appropriate arrangements for...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Correspondence (7 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: With interests in adjoining properties, my Department and the owners of the site referred are in contact from time to time, as necessary, to deal with related matters. One meeting that was mainly concerned with electrical services, and which was also attended by the Office of Public Works, has taken place during the period in question. I personally have not met the owners in question.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ministerial Advisers Data (7 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: There are two Special Advisers employed by my Department. Mr. Pauric McPhillips was initially appointed on the 19th July 2016, and signed all appropriate documents including the Official Secrets Act. Mr. McPhillips remained on the Department's payroll as Special Adviser following the June 2017 reconfiguration of Departments and was officially re-appointed by Government Order made on 26 July...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Visa Applications (7 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Issues around recruitment of skills and talent in the Irish film, television and animation industry training through Screen Training Ireland are examined in the recently published National Strategy for Training and Education for the Audio-visual Industry which was commissioned by The Irish Film Board and the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. The report has now been published and is...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (7 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The Irish Film Board is the national development agency for Irish film making and the Irish film, television and animation industry. Screen Training Ireland is part of the Irish Film Board and is the national training and development resource specifically created for Ireland’s film and television industry. Screen Training Ireland works with national and internationally recognised...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Correspondence (7 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 597 and 598 together. As requested I will arrange for my Department to provide the Deputy with the documents on the licence applications under the Wildlife Acts referred to by the Deputy.   Applications received by my Department for activities licensed under the Wildlife Acts are considered by relevant officials in the National Parks and Wildlife...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Data (7 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: My Department funds various bird monitoring projects which provide some data on gull numbers, but not detailed information on urban versus rural populations. Indeed, in a bird of flight and range such distinction is anomalous. The main source of bird monitoring data for the over wintering period is the Irish Wetland Bird Survey (I-WeBS), co-ordinated by BirdWatch Ireland.  Data is...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Reviews (7 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 600 and 604 together. My Department is currently examining tenders from contractors to undertake this review.  It will be a matter for the successful contractor to take account, in the first instance, of all relevant factors, including population data available on various bird species in national and international studies.I expect that the review...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Conservation (7 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 601 to 603, inclusive, together. My Department did grant a licence in 2013 under the Wildlife Acts to the study team to disturb starlings as part of their work.  A copy of the report was sent to my Department in July this year.  I understand that the Minister for Health has addressed the issue of AMR in response to Parliamentary Questions Nos 271 and...