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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Raised Bog Management Plan Discussions (23 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Dáil motion of 7 March 2012, which the Government supported, called on the Government to “- engage actively with the European Commission to seek a resolution within the terms of the Habitats Directive, and to prepare and submit a National Raised Bog Restoration Plan to the Commission as a matter of urgency”. As a result of this, in April 2012, I secured the agreement...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Legal Costs (23 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department is very aware of the need to minimise legal costs and, in general, avails of legal advices from the Attorney General's Office and the Chief State Solicitor's Office. With regard to bodies funded from my Department's Vote Group, the Deputy will appreciate that a decision to seek legal advices in any particular instance is part of the day-to-day operational responsibilities of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation Designation (28 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department has recently produced two reports detailing site specific conservation objectives for the sites to which the Deputy refers. These reports can be found on the website of the National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department at www.npws.ie.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (28 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department was established in June 2011. The Department administers and delivers a wide range of programmes and measures, descriptions of which are available on its website at . While expenditure under these programme areas takes place countrywide, it is not possible to give a town-by-town or county-by-county breakdown of that expenditure. For example, a...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (28 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: Part IV of the Planning and Development Acts 2000-2012 provides for the protection of architectural heritage. The Act gives primary responsibility to planning authorities to identify and protect the 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: National Museum (28 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Deputy will appreciate that National Museum of Ireland is an independent autonomous body and that I as Minister, have no statutory responsibility in relation to the day-to-day operational issues. I am advised that the National Museum of Ireland is making every possible effort to ensure the safety and proper storage of artefacts excavated by private archaeological companies. All...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (28 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The cost associated with the hosting of National Famine Commemoration day in Drogheda in 2012 was approximately €56,000. This total includes costs associated with the stage erection, sound systems, health and safety consultancy, the erection of a marquee, barriers etc. In addition it includes the cost of printing ceremony booklets, printing information regarding the local programme of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (28 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am advised by Waterways Ireland that it supports events taking place along the navigations throughout the year through the Waterways Ireland Sponsorship Programme. Applications open in October each year for the following year to maximise opportunities for promotion. Following an evaluation process, financial, operational or promotional support, or a combination of these, may be offered to...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turbary Rights (28 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 436 and 441 together. Following the Dáil motion of 7 March 2012, which called on the Government to “- engage actively with the European Commission to seek a resolution within the terms of the Habitats Directive, and to prepare and submit a National Raised Bog Restoration Plan to the Commission as a matter of urgency” I secured the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: EU Presidency Engagements (28 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: While I do not have statutory functions in relation to maritime issues I had the pleasure to represent the Irish Presidency of the EU at the annual European Maritime Day Conference held in Malta on 21-22 May. I was also guest at a pre-Conference dinner hosted by the Prime Minister of Malta on 20 May. The theme of this sixth annual European Maritime Day Conference was Coastal Development and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Property (28 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 438 and 439 together. The matters referred to by the Deputy are matters for which I have no statutory function.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Council Funding (28 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The scope to provide additional funding for the protection, conservation and development of the State's heritage is constrained by the current national economic difficulties and the significant reduction in the public finances. The Heritage Council, which my Department funds, administers a number of heritage grants schemes. It is a matter for the Heritage Council to allocate its funding...

Topical Issue Debate: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Issues (29 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: It is a condition of the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme that applicants must sign a legal agreement with me as Minister. These legal agreements are required under the scheme to give legal certainty to people regarding their long-term compensation. It binds the State to deliver on the compensation they have been promised. The signing of agreements also means the applicant...

Topical Issue Debate: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Issues (29 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: We all understand that this is a very complex matter. This is European law transposed into Irish law and we have to implement it. Whatever progress we make here will also have to be within the law. I appeal to Deputy Flanagan and the Turf Cutters and Contractors Association to engage with the RPS consultants on issues such as flooding. I have met the RPS consultants on two occasions and I...

Topical Issue Debate: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Issues (29 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I appeal to all to avail of this opportunity.

Topical Issue Debate: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Issues (29 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: Today, I have written to a prominent member of the Turf Cutters and Contractors Association saying that I am prepared to talk to them. I will continue to speak to them about this issue. Deputy Flanagan has accepted that more has been done in the last two years than when this was introduced back in 1997. That is when people should have been out there protesting against the designation....

Topical Issue Debate: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Issues (29 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: When somebody keeps interrupting, it means that they are hurting. Some 2,600 people have signed up for compensation. I would like to thank publicly those people who are obeying Irish and European law, who are taking the compensation and are doing their best to co-operate with the Government in solving this matter. Politicians on all sides of the House are making a genuine effort to get a...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (29 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The commemorative programme embraces the totality of our history in the years from the 3rd Home Rule Bill to the emergence of the Irish State. Proceeding on the centenary timeline, the series of historic events will be addressed in a comprehensive, authentic and inclusive way oriented towards enhanced understanding and public participation. The capital and current needs of the commemorative...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: European Council Meetings (29 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: As Ireland holds the Presidency of the European Council, I chaired the Culture component of the EYCS configuration of the European Council on 17 May 2013 and the elements of the Council of Environment Ministers for which I am responsible on 21 March 2013. As I was in the Chair on both occasions, Ireland was represented by senior officials of my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Parliamentary Questions Numbers (29 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I issued one such reply on 14 May 2013. A response providing extra information on the matter raised by the Deputy issued on 27 May 2013.