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Other Questions: Cultural Institutions Merger (25 Apr 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Deputy will have an opportunity to comment on the Bill. The curatorial independence of the directors will be enshrined and, in fact, strengthened in the forthcoming legislation. Regarding the cost-benefit analysis, the intention is to save approximately €20 million in the reform plan overall. We hope that over time there will be a considerable saving through shared human...

Other Questions: Cultural Institutions Merger (25 Apr 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The legislation to provide for the proposed reforms is at a very advanced stage and we hope it can be introduced, if not before the summer, in the autumn. I have seen the proposals and hope to take them to Government shortly to obtain approval to draft the legislation.

Other Questions: Cultural Institutions Merger (25 Apr 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I mentioned already that there would be an immediate saving of €240,000 in directors' and board members' fees. It is a considerable sum when one considers the small budgets within which the bodies have to operate.

Other Questions: Dublin City Designation (25 Apr 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The question relates to a matter for which I have no statutory remit. Urban planning and the appointment referred to by the Deputy is a matter for the appropriate local authority, which in this instance is Dublin City Council. However, I note that I provide funding to Dublin City Council towards part of the costs of the imaginative UNESCO Dublin city of literature programme. In July 2010,...

Other Questions: Dublin City Designation (25 Apr 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I agree Dublin has a huge amount to offer. It is ranked among the most exciting cities in the world. I also agree it has further potential. My involvement is with the national cultural institutions, such as the museums, libraries, the Chester Beatty library, the Abbey Theatre and the other institutions. Despite the fact that we are challenged with funding the cultural institutions,...

Other Questions: Dublin City Designation (25 Apr 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Cabinet is examining various proposals for 1916, including major landmark developments for the country. The issue of College Green is under consideration and I take the Deputy's points on board. I know Deputy Kevin Humphreys has a passionate commitment to this topic. I have discussed it with him over the past two years. Perhaps something will develop from our aspirations.

Other Questions: EU Funding (25 Apr 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 10 and 129 together. There are two programmes operated by the European Union in the areas for which I have responsibility. These are the media programme and the culture programme and both run from 2007 to 2013, inclusive. The media programme is the EU support programme for the European audio-visual industry and details in this regard, including in regard...

Other Questions: Arts Centres (25 Apr 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department has no role in the management or the operation of any art centre or in providing current funding to arts centres. Many such centres are owned by, and some are managed by, the relevant local authority. Most receive some or all of their operational funding from the local authorities. The Arts Council also has a role in that it provides programming funding in respect of many...

Other Questions: Arts Centres (25 Apr 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: As I pointed out to the Deputy, responsibility for most arts centres lies with the local authorities. This evening I will address the local authorities' arts officers and I might mention the challenges they face in regard to the running of arts centres. The Arts Council would have direct contact with the various arts centres because it provides the funding. As the Deputy stressed, the arms...

Other Questions: Arts Centres (25 Apr 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I will certainly convey the Deputy's suggestions to the Arts Council and the local authorities. A good example of where the Department really got involved in the past two years was in respect of the Light House Cinema, which was closed. It is now up and running again and doing very well. I am delighted to say I was there on a few occasions recently, including for the opening of a film...

Other Questions: Ministerial Travel (25 Apr 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: A total of 19 Ministers visited 21 countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia for a series of trade, investment and tourism focused programmes during March as part of the Government's St. Patrick's Day programme, Promote Ireland. I travelled to Toronto in Canada in March as part of that programme. The focus of my visit was on enhancing the cultural and trade links...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (25 Apr 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 14, 17, 20, 28 and 42 together. The Centenary commemorative programme commenced with the anniversary of the 3rd Home Rule Bill in 1912 and, guided by the historic timeline, will continue to address the issues and events of the revolutionary age. The programme will be comprehensive, authentic and inclusive. Against the background of the developing Home Rule...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (25 Apr 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 16, 23, 27 and 45 together. I refer to the reply to Priority Question No. 3 on today’s Order Paper.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (25 Apr 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 19, 36, 44, 49, 132 and 138 together. The Programme for Government includes a commitment to "work with stakeholders in the Arts community to develop new proposals aimed at building private support of the Arts in Ireland exploring philanthropic, sponsorship or endowment fund opportunities". To further this objective, in May 2012 I announced the introduction...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council Funding (25 Apr 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department has no role in funding the Cork Film Festival and I understand that the main funders are Cork City Council and the Arts Council. While the Arts Council receives its overall funding allocation from my Department, decisions on the expenditure of those funds are a matter for the Arts Council itself. Under the Arts Act 2003, I am precluded by law from intervening in the Council's...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Plan (25 Apr 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 22, 26 and 47 together. Government policy on the arts, which is set out in the Programme for Government, is to promote and strengthen the arts in all its forms, increase access to and participation in the arts, make the arts an integral and valued part of our national life, and maximise the potential for cultural tourism and job creation in this...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Agencies Board Appointments (25 Apr 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The competition for the appointment of a director of the National Museum of Ireland is being managed by the Public Appointments Service. It is envisaged that the interviews for this post will take place in the coming weeks. The timeframe for the appointment by the Board of the National Museum is a function, inter alia, of that interview process, and it would not be appropriate to set out...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Ireland Remit (25 Apr 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 31 and 38 together. As the Deputy will appreciate, the issues referred to relate to operational day to day matters for Waterways Ireland, for which I have no direct responsibility. However, the Deputy can be assured that Waterways Ireland respects the rights of all users of the navigations under its remit. I am advised by Waterways Ireland that it has...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks Closures (25 Apr 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: All national parks are open and operational. However, it should be noted that Killarney House, located within Killarney National Park, is currently closed for renovations. A major refurbishment programme for Killarney House and its ornamental grounds and gardens is underway. The House is being developed as the main visitor and interpretative centre for the National Park, while the gardens...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Museum Projects (25 Apr 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: There are no plans to establish a Museum of Asian Art in Dublin as the collection of the Chester Beatty Library includes among its other material one of the finest Asian art collections in Europe and may not be disassembled. The Tibetan art in the important Albert Maurice Bender collection in the National Museum was donated to the Museum in 1932 by Bender in memory of his mother. It would be...