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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (20 Mar 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Deputy will appreciate that the bulk of the material in the submission referred to in his Question is not relevant to my area of responsibility and I will not be referring to those matters in my reply. In relations to the arts, which does come within my area of responsibility, there is a range of ways in which my Department and relevant bodies within its remit are seeking to support...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Relocation Options (20 Mar 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 332 to 335, inclusive, together. Arrangements for the relocation of turf cutters to non-designated bogs have been made as regards a group from Clara Bog special area of conservation in County Offaly and a group from Carrownagappul Bog and Curraghlehanagh Bog special areas of conservation in County Galway. The group from Clara Bog commenced turf cutting at...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (20 Mar 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No 361 of 12 March 2013, which sets out the background on this matter. In the case the Deputy refers to, the decision not to proceed was made by the project promoter.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Protection Areas (20 Mar 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 340 to 345, inclusive, together. In December 2007, the European Court of Justice found that Ireland was in breach of its obligations under Article 4 of the Birds Directive by failing to designate a sufficient number of sites as Special Protection Areas for the conservation of Corncrake (case C418/04). In this regard, the Falcarragh to Mín an Chladaigh...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Information and Communications Technology Issues (21 Mar 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 146 to 148, inclusive, together. My Department is engaging with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform with the objective of eliminating LoCall 1890 numbers and has requested the allocation of 0761 numbers to help reduce telephony costs and enhance customer service. Currently, my Department operates a switchboard service which is staffed by service...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Presidential Reports (21 Mar 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, the final session of the Presidential Seminar on the theme of 'Being Young and Irish' took place in Áras an Uachtaráin on 17 November 2012. At that Seminar, the young people taking part presented a Declaration for Change, setting out the priorities identified by them for the creation of a new and better Ireland. Guests invited to be present at the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation Designation (21 Mar 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy is aware, at the request of North Midlands Peatlands Park Committee (NMPPC), I facilitated a meeting with elected representatives and members of the NMPPC on 9 October 2012. At that meeting, I explained that in principle my Department would welcome any initiative to rehabilitate cutaway bog in a way that enhances its biodiversity and its attractiveness to visitors. I also...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation Designation (21 Mar 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: Under the EU Birds Directive, Ireland must designate Special Protection Areas (SPAs) for the conservation of certain endangered species of bird, including the Hen Harrier. Six SPAs were proposed for the conservation of hen harrier in November 2007. Two of these sites include lands located in the area referred to by the Deputy. The process to designate these sites provided an opportunity...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (26 Mar 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 349 and 352 together. As the Deputy is aware, my Department is currently considering an application for consent under section 14 of the National Monuments Act 1930, as amended, for proposals that include the provision of a commemorative centre to the 1916 Rising and its Leaders in the national monument. I have met various interest groups, including...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (26 Mar 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 350 and 351 together. Measures to regulate the use of metal detectors were introduced in the National Monuments Act (Amendment) 1987 to protect our archaeological heritage from irreparable damage and loss from the indiscriminate use of metal detectors to search for artefacts or archaeological objects. The 1987 Act sets out the statutory provisions in...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Protection of Architectural Heritage (26 Mar 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: Part IV of the Planning and Development Acts 2000, as amended, provides for the protection of architectural heritage. The Act gives primary responsibility to planning authorities to identify and protect architectural heritage by including them on the Record of Protected Structures. Inclusion on the Record of Protected Structures places a duty of care on the owners and occupiers of protected...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (26 Mar 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I refer to the Deputy to my reply to Priority Question No. 5 on 13 March 2013.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Urban Renewal Schemes (26 Mar 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I have no plans to introduce any urban regeneration initiatives of heritage quarters in Counties Limerick and Waterford in 2013 other than to assist those outlined in the Living City Initiative as developed by the Department of Finance. It should be noted that my Department launched a pilot Historic Towns Initiative earlier this year. This Initiative is a joint undertaking by my...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Bodies (26 Mar 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The board members of Foras na Gaeilge are as follows: Liam Ó Maolmhichíl (Chair) Eoghan Mac Cormaic (Vice-Chair) Pól Callaghan Colm Cavanagh Áine Ní Chiaráin Bríd Ní Chonghóile Liam Kennedy Seosamh Mac Donnchadha Tomás Mac Eochagáin Marcas Mac Ruairí Seán Micheál Ó...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Public Sector Remuneration (26 Mar 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The annual savings to the public sector pay bill in respect of the non-commercial State Agencies under the aegis of my Department that would arise in the event of the introduction of a salary cap of €100,000, as described by the Deputy, is summarised in the table following: Agency Total Annualised Savings €000's Irish Film Board 1 National Museum of Ireland 2 Heritage...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (27 Mar 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: A number of State financial supports provide for the conservation and restoration of non-public heritage structures in general. As the Deputy can appreciate, however, the scope for funding for the conservation of the built heritage is currently constrained by the significant reduction in the public finances. Shortly, I will announce details of the 2013 Structures at Risk Fund, which has been...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Protection (27 Mar 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: 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, including scrub and gorse, is prohibited during the nesting and breeding season for birds and wildlife, from 1 March to 31 August subject to certain specific exceptions. These provisions are not geographically specific and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Semi-State Bodies Remuneration (27 Mar 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I assume the Deputy is referring to members of boards of the bodies funded from my Department's Vote Group. The total cost of all applicable fees for the bodies funded by my Department's Vote Group for the most recent full year for which figures are available - 2012 - is approximately €468,000. I am working to reduce this figure and, in this context, have taken a number of actions...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ministerial Transport (27 Mar 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The total amount spent by my Department on Ministerial transport and travel in 2012, in accordance with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform guidance on such matters, was €252,829, which breaks down as follows: Drivers' salaries €152,130 Drivers' travel and subsistence €38,566 Mileage €46,004 Other travel costs €16,129

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (27 Mar 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 186 and 187 together. Primary responsibility for the promotion of the arts at all levels throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council. In 2013, the Arts Council will receive an allocation from my Department of some €60.7 million in current, capital and EU Presidency funding. I am very well aware of the important role played by the...