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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Data (26 Sep 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht was established on 2 June 2011. Accordingly, the details requested by the Deputy in respect of certain categories of staff employed by my Department are set out, for 2011 and 2013 only, in the table below. - Minister Minister Minister of State Minister of State - 2011 2013 2011 2013 Special Adviser 2 2 0 0...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Raised Bog Management Plan (1 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: In keeping with the recommendations of Mr. Justice John Quirke, on 8 March last year Dáil Éireann agreed a motion put forward by the technical group 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". Following the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (1 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: In making arrangements for centenary commemorations, priority consideration is being afforded to the arrangements for immediate anniversaries with a view to marking them as they arise. Against that backdrop, where possible, a measure of support is being provided to local authorities, colleges and community groups for their commemorative initiatives from the existing resources of several...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Issues (1 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: Under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme, applicants will enter into a legal agreement with me, as Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. A provision has been included in the legal agreement which provides that the agreement is assignable on the death of the applicant by way of will or rules on intestacy. As regards the application I understand is being referred to in...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Legislative Process (1 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The information sought by the Deputy in relation to Acts or specific provisions of Acts under my Department that have not yet been commenced is set out in the following table. Acts/provisions of Acts not yet commenced Current position National Cultural Institutions Act 1997: Section 4(1) insofar as it relates to Section 25 of the National Monuments Act 1930 and Section 16 or 65....

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: EU Directives (1 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department has lead responsibility relating to the Birds Directive and the Habitats Directive. Implementation responsibilities relating to these Directives also lie with other Government Departments and with a wide range of public authorities. Ireland has had a number of infringement actions taken against it by the European Commission relating to these Directives and the Court of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Annals of Inisfallen (1 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No 18 (Ref: PQ 38454/13) of 18 September 2013.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Payments (1 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: An application for compensation under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme has been received by my Department from the individual referred to in the Deputy's Question. I am advised that a payment of €1,500 in respect of Year 1 of 15 (2011) and a payment of €1,500 in respect of Year 2 of 15 (2012) have been made to this applicant. The qualifying criteria for the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Council Funding (1 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: It is a matter for each local authority to decide on whether to employ a Heritage Officer. Since 1999 the Heritage Council, which my Department funds, has supported the employment of Heritage Officers in local authorities. I understand that the Council is currently part-funding Heritage Officers in 28 local authorities.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Regulatory Impact Assessment Data (1 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The position in my Department in relation to Bills and Regulatory Impact Statements (RIAs), as sought by the Deputy, is laid out in the following table. Title Position Irish Film Board (Amendment) Act 2011 Technical Act - no RIA required. Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2012 Act involved a more streamlined approach to the translation of legislation, with no...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Consultancy Contracts Expenditure (2 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department has not engaged any consultants for the purposes outlined by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites Issues (3 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: In 2011, I announced a major refurbishment programme for Killarney House and its ornamental grounds and gardens. The House will be developed as the main visitor and interpretative centre for Killarney National Park, highlighting the beauty and interpreting the richness and significance of the Park's landscapes, habitats, flora and fauna, as well as telling the story of man's interaction with...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks Projects (3 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department keeps under review the condition of infrastructure in its care, including properties in the National Parks. Priority works that support the effective management of the National Parks are regularly carried out as part of an annual capital works programme. While the funding available for the 2013 National Parks capital programme has already been fully allocated, a review of the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Council Expenditure (3 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: It is a matter for the Heritage Council to decide, in accordance with its statutory remit, how its funding should be allocated across the range of research, education and conservation programmes it supports, having regard to competing priorities for the resources that are available to it at any particular time. In this regard, I understand that the Council made a decision to suspend its...

Seanad: An Appreciation of the Life and Work of Seamus Heaney: Statements (3 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: Following our statements of appreciation of the life and work of Seamus Heaney in the Dáil last week I am glad the Seanad has set aside time to reflect on the life and work of a truly amazing Irish man. The statements in the Dáil were more than thought provoking. In his tribute the Taoiseach memorably said: "Across the world Seamus Heaney was and is seen not alone as Ireland's...

Seanad: An Appreciation of the Life and Work of Seamus Heaney: Statements (3 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I suggest the Senator send his poetry to all her neighbours in Galway.

Seanad: An Appreciation of the Life and Work of Seamus Heaney: Statements (3 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I thank all the Senators who contributed and made this occasion very special. I recognise the quality of their presentations and thank them for reciting some of Seamus Heaney's best-known and epic poetry. It made the occasion very special and unique. I thank Marie for being in the audience today. Her presence gave a special sense of poignancy to the occasion and made it very special....

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Planning Issues (8 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: Under Section 54 of the Planning and Development Act 2000-2012 it is a reserved function of planning authorities to add to or delete from the register of protected structures. Section 55 of the Act lays out required procedures for planning authorities relating to notices, notice periods and consideration of submissions when making such additions and deletions. Under the Act planning...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Projects (8 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Deputy will be aware that, as Chair of the National Famine Commemoration Committee, I am responsible for ensuring on behalf of the Government that appropriate arrangements are in place to commemorate the Great Irish Famine. Details of the work of the National Famine Commemoration Committees since 2008 in implementing a varied and diverse annual programme of events to coincide with the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: City of Culture (8 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The European Capitals of Culture are already designated up to and including 2019. The legislation for designation of European Capitals of Culture from 2020 to 2033 is being considered at present by the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament. In fact, during Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the first six months of this year, I obtained the...