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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (18 Sep 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 52 and 742 together. As the Deputy will be aware, the focal point for my recent visit to Sydney, Australia, was attendance at a series of events to mark the fifth International Irish Famine Commemoration. As Chair of the National Famine Commemoration Committee, I represented the Irish Government at the 2013 International Famine Commemoration ceremony at...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Job Creation Numbers (18 Sep 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I refer the Deputy to my previous responses in relation to this matter. Government policy on the arts is set out in the Programme for Government. The Government's policy on the arts is to promote and strengthen the arts in all its forms, to increase access to and participation in the arts, and to make the arts an integral and valued part of our national life. The Government appreciates...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: City of Culture (18 Sep 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I refer the Deputy to to-days reply to Priority Question No 5.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Conservation (18 Sep 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The fox is one of the most common and widely distributed mammals in Ireland. It is not a protected species and no national census has been undertaken. Data collated on the National Biodiversity Data Centre’s website, however, shows that it is found in every county of Ireland and has adapted to both rural and urban habitats. It is well established in the suburbs of Dublin, and in Dublin...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Protection Areas Appeals (18 Sep 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The landowner in question has exercised his right to appeal the inclusion of these lands within this Special Protection Area (SPA) to the independent Designated Areas Appeals Advisory Board who will undertake a formal assessment of the appeal based on the scientific merits of the case. I understand that the Board has already written to the landowner, outlining its requirements and requesting...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Protection (18 Sep 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Wildlife Acts 1976 to 2010 prohibit the cutting, grubbing, burning or destruction of vegetation growing on uncultivated land or in hedges or ditches during the nesting and breeding season for birds and wildlife, from 1 March to 31 August. This is subject to certain specific exceptions, one of which permits these activities during the prohibited periods on grounds of public health and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Mapping Strategy (18 Sep 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: In June 2011, a number of State agencies, including the Environment Protection Agency, Ordnance Survey Ireland, Teagasc, the Heritage Council, the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine and my own Department, established a national landcover and habitat working group. The aim of the group is to address the strategic gap in information on landcover, landuse and habitats in Ireland and the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Invasive Species (18 Sep 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: Japanese knotweed was first introduced to Ireland over 100 years ago. It forms dense thickets along roadsides, waste-grounds and waterways, reproduces by vegetative means and is difficult to kill off once it becomes established. This plant is included among the list of the 100 most invasive alien species of the world. My Department has been working with the Northern Ireland Environment...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Landscape Strategy (18 Sep 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: Following on from work in this area by an interdepartmental Steering Group chaired by my Department, and taking into account submissions arising from the public consultation in respect of the National Landscape Strategy Issues Paper, I expect to bring proposals to Government towards the end of the year, with a view to finalising the National Landscape Strategy for publication in 2014.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks Projects (18 Sep 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 last autumn. 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 explained...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Conservation (18 Sep 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The information sought by the Deputy is available from the Republic of Ireland Hen Harrier Survey 2010 and is set out in the Table below (the survey report is available at http://www.npws.ie/publications/irishwildlifemanuals/IWM59.p df ): Site Code Site Name Number of pairs breeding or attempting to breed (2010) 4160 SLIEVE BLOOM MOUNTAINS SPA - - - - 4161 STACKS TO MULLAGHAREIRK...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: While promotion of Ireland as a tourist designation is primarily a matter for Tourism Ireland and the development of tourism is the responsibility of Ireland's National Tourism Development Authority, Fáilte Ireland, I am committed to availing of every possible opportunity to project a positive global image for Ireland. To this aim I have met with Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Promotion (18 Sep 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 725 and 728 together. The Government's policy on the arts is to promote and strengthen the arts in all its forms, to increase access to and participation in the arts, and to make the arts an integral and valued part of our national life. As the Deputy will be aware, primary responsibility for the promotion of the arts at all levels, throughout the country...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Development (18 Sep 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 727 and 764 together. As the Deputy is aware, primary responsibility for the support and promotion of film-making in Ireland, in respect of both the indigenous sector and inward productions (including assistance with locations for the making of films), is a matter for the Irish Film Board (IFB). The IFB is the statutorily independent agency responsible for...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 729, 732 and 759 together. My Department has a number of measures at its disposal to facilitate or encourage the preservation or otherwise making safe of protected structures and monuments. All known archaeological monuments, of which there are in excess of 130,000, are entitled to protection under the National Monuments Acts. The Acts allow me to...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Promotion (18 Sep 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 731, 758, 760 and 765 together. The arts, culture and heritage sectors continue to offer vital opportunities for the provision of important cultural, social and employment benefits to communities throughout the country. The nature of employment within the arts sector encompasses a very wide range of activities, while cultural and heritage tourism is one of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (18 Sep 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Culture Ireland Division of my Department promotes Irish arts abroad and works closely with US partners. Some of the events supported have involved collaborations with US artists and I am pleased that many of these have proved successful. For example, the Irish Arts Centre in New York has been supported annually for concerts to present Irish musicians performing with US musicians and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Ireland Remit (18 Sep 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, Japanese knotweed was first introduced to Ireland over 100 years ago. It forms dense thickets along roadsides, waste-grounds and waterways, reproduces by vegetative means and is difficult to kill off once it becomes established. This plant is included among the list of the 100 most invasive alien species of the world. I am assured that Waterways Ireland takes...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (18 Sep 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The European Capital of Culture regulation for the period 2020 - 2033 is currently being considered by the European Council and the European Parliament under the Lithuanian Presidency. Considerable progress was made on this matter during the Irish Presidency in the first half of this year. Once the negotiations of the regulation are completed it will allow the 2020 competition (which...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (18 Sep 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Jimmy Deenihan TD:The founding of the Irish Volunteers and the subsequent import of arms will feature in the Centenary commemorative programme. The official arrangements in this regard are currently under consideration. I warmly welcome the interest of community and history groups to mark the anniversaries of the landings at Howth on 29 July...