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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Severe Weather Events Response (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: In common with everyone else in the country my sympathies go out to the three families of who were bereaved as a result of incidents during Storm Ophelia. My Department participated in meetings of the National Emergency Coordination Group on Severe Weather throughout the period of Storm Ophelia. In line with the advice provided by the National Emergency Coordination Group on Sunday...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: State Bodies Code of Conduct (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: It is a matter for the Boards and Directors or CEOs of the bodies under my Department's remit  to ensure that,  as employers,  they are compliant with their legal obligations under the Employment Equality Acts relating to bullying and harassment in the workplace. All boards have a duty to ensure that their bodies comply with...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Civil Service Code of Conduct (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: My Department is committed to protecting dignity and respect across the organisation. I am assured that the Dignity at Work Policy - an anti-bullying, harassment and sexual harassment policy for the Irish Civil Service, which came into effect in February 2015, is implemented in my Department. The key aims of the policy are to - achieve a work environment where dignity and respect are...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (14 Nov 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. In Budget 2018 I secured an additional €3 million for the Arts Council, a 5% increase in its annual budget...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Promotion (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Under the Arts Act 2003, primary responsibility for the promotion and support of the arts, including arts participation by young people throughout the country, is devolved to the Arts Council. Under the Arts Act the Arts Council is independent in relation to its funding decisions. In Budget 2018 I secured an additional €3 million for the Arts Council, a 5% increase in...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Questions Nos. 128, 130, 131, 132 and 134 on 27 September 2017.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Promotion (14 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. Its statutory remit is to assist and encourage the making of film in the State and the development of a film industry in Ireland. In Budget 2018, I allocated a further €1.55 million to the Irish Film Board to build on its vital work in supporting Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts in Education Charter (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The Creative Ireland Programme, which I launched in December 2016, places a special focus on “Enabling the Creative Potential of Every Child”. Building on the Arts in Education Charter, this will involve the development of an integrated plan – Creative Children – to enable every child in Ireland to access tuition in music, drama, art and coding by 2022. My...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Creative Ireland Programme (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: On 8 December 2016, the Creative Ireland Programme was launched as the Government's Legacy Programme arising out of the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme and as the main implementation vehicle for the priorities identified in Culture 2025/Éire Ildánach. The Creative Ireland Programme is a high level, high ambition, 5-year initiative, from 2017 to 2022 which is the centenary of the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts and Culture Capital Scheme (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The Arts and Culture Capital scheme 2016-2018 which I announced in 2016 is focused on the refurbishment and enhancement of the existing stock of arts and culture facilities including theatres throughout the country. This scheme is running from 2016 to 2018 over three complementary grant streams. Grant funding of between €20,000 and €2m is being offered to projects on a matched...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Promotion (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Primary responsibility for the promotion and support of the arts at all levels, including musical performance, is devolved to the Arts Council. The Arts Council operates under the provisions of the Arts Act 2003, which provides, inter alia, that the Council is independent in the performance of its functions in funding the arts. In Budget 2018, the Arts Council will receive an additional...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Ireland Remit (15 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I am informed by Waterways Ireland that a silt clearing (dredging) project is currently ongoing along the Royal Canal from Kilmore Bridge to Moyvalley Bridge with completion anticipated by end 2018.  Dredging  work from Darcys Bridge towards Ballasport Bridge is proposed for late 2018.  Other dredging works will be carried out as required. Water depths are managed by...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Broadcasting Sector (15 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: My colleague the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment has statutory responsibility for broadcasting including RTÉ. I am not aware that submissions have been sought in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (15 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The decision to hold the National Famine Commemoration for 2018 in University College Cork was taken by the National  Famine Commemoration Committee earlier this year in recognition of the University's long tradition of research and study of the Famine including the publication of the Atlas of the Great Irish Famine and the development of the The Great Irish Famine Online to be launched...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hare Coursing (15 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I am aware of the reports of National Parks and Wildlife Service officers of my Department in relation to coursing meetings monitored this year. All issues arising from such reports will be reviewed and considered in the context of licenses for the 2018/19 coursing season. 

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ferry Services (15 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: By agreement with the current operator of the Inis Meáin/Inis Oírr service, an extension of one month was secured for this contract in order to provide time to complete the tender process for the new service covering the three islands.  In relation to the new contract, as there is an ongoing tendering process in relation to same, I am not in a position to comment...

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 33 - Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (15 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I am pleased to have this opportunity to address the committee again on the 2017 Estimates for my Department. These Estimates were originally considered by the committee on 11 May this year and voted by the Dáil on 30 May. As of 26 July 2017, responsibility for regional and rural affairs has been transferred to my colleague, Deputy Michael Ring, the Minister for Rural and Community...

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 33 - Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (15 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: As the Chairman knows, the National Museum of Ireland is dealing with a number of legacy HR issues relating to matters that took place a number of years ago. The board and management are taking steps to address these issues. The Chairman mentioned the newspapers at the weekend. That lady came forward with her story and I commend her on doing so. She was talking about something which...

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 33 - Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (15 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The Deputy's statement about the official was incorrect because he was an employee of the museum since 2005.

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 33 - Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (15 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: No, that is incorrect.