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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (22 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I refer the Deputy to my reply to today's Priority Question No 54 (44625/13).

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Ireland Projects (22 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am informed by Waterways Ireland that it is currently preparing a submission for planning permission to construct a new walkway over the River Shannon at Meelick. Indeed, environmental studies are underway to support the planning application. I must advise the Deputy that construction work may only commence when all necessary permits have been received. It is Waterways Ireland's...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Natural Heritage Areas Designation (22 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department has not set down any buffer zones surrounding Natural Heritage Areas.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Applications (22 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: Grant Payments (22 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: This payment was processed by my Department earlier this week and will issue very shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Partnership Agreements Implementation (22 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I presume the Deputy is referring to the agreement made in 2004 under the 2003 Sustaining Progress Partnership Agreement. The agreement made at that time is being implemented and, as set out, is subject to ongoing monitoring by farming organisations and the Department. This takes place through fora such as the Designated Areas Monitoring Committee meetings. My Department continues to...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Issues (22 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: Under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme, three types of legal agreements have been and are being issued by my Department: - The first is a legal agreement for qualifying turf cutters who are signing up to the annual payment of €1,500, index-linked, for 15 years; - The second is a relocation interim legal agreement for qualifying turf cutters who have expressed an...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: North-South Ministerial Council (22 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy is aware, the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) was established to develop consultation, co-operation and action within the island of Ireland - including through implementation on an all-island and cross-border basis - on matters of mutual interest and within the competence of the Administrations, North and South. The NSMC comprises Ministers of the Northern Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (22 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The 2014 savings for my Department arising from measures set out in the Expenditure Report 2014 are the full year savings for those measures.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: The Gathering Initiatives (22 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Gathering initiative, undertaken by my colleague, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, has the strong support of my Department and the agencies under my Department's remit. A range of actions that have been taken to support The Gathering were outlined in my replies to Questions No. 16 of 28 November 2012, No. 13 of 30 January 2013, No. 120 of 13 March 2013, Nos. 16 and 163 of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Projects (22 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department oversees and has policy responsibility for the conservation, preservation, protection, development and presentation of Ireland's heritage and culture. My Department also seeks to promote the Irish language, to support the Gaeltacht and to assist the sustainable development of island communities. Information in relation to the functions of my...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (22 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Programme for Government includes the following commitment in the area of Philanthropy and the Arts:- "We will 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".Since taking office two years ago, I have introduced a number of initiatives to...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Issues (22 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 323 and 325 together. 2,816 applications for compensation under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme have been received and acknowledged by my Department. 793 applicants have expressed an interest in relocation to non-designated bogs. 1,790 payments have been made in respect of Year 1 of 15, 1,566 payments have been made in respect of Year 2 of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (22 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 326, 328 and 329 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...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (22 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department’s remit in relation to North-South co-operation includes Waterways Ireland and An Foras Teanga (comprising Foras na Gaeilge and Tha Boord o Ulstèr Scotch/The Ulster-Scots Agency), which both have a key role in promoting tourism and cultural diversity, understanding and development throughout the island of Ireland. My Department also works on a range of issues across...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: EU Funding (22 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No 763 of 18 September 2013.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Deer Hunting (23 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: Annual licences to hunt deer are issued by my Department to individuals under the Wildlife Acts. The hunting season for deer is regulated by the Open Seasons Order, which prescribes the periods for the hunting of various deer species. These periods vary depending on the gender and age of the deer. My Department has issued some 4,200 deer hunting licences to date to individuals for the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rural Recreation Promotion (23 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: In July 2012, I convened a Steering Group comprising of representatives from the key stakeholders in the Lough Leane trail project and charged the Group with the planning and development of the trail. To date, the Group has met on seven occasions and a further meeting is scheduled next month. Most of this trail will be inside the boundary of Killarney National Park and, because of the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Payments (24 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 (2012) and a payment of €1,518 in respect of year 2 of 15 (2013) have been made to this applicant. Under the cessation of turf...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Agencies Issues (24 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The relevant person has been informed by staff of my Department that the item in question is available for collection.