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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (16 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 142 and 158 together. Statutory protection of the architectural heritage is primarily a matter for the planning authorities under Part IV of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. Under the provisions of the Act, each planning authority is required, for the purpose of protecting structures, or parts of structures, which are of special...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Payments (16 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 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. In addition, a once-off...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks Projects (16 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: My Department is compiling the information requested and will forward it directly to the Deputy shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta Expenditure (16 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: The information requested by the Deputy is supplied in tabular form. 2006 Name Product / Service Amount Adrian Beaglaoí Fiontar Mara €648 Alpha Radon Teo Gníomhaíochtaí Sláinte Daonna €16,500 An Chorparáid Sonnraí Creidmheasa Teo Seirbhísí Airgeadais €36,000 Arkill Teo Cairéal €40,000 Brian de Staic Teo...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme (16 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 147 and 148 together. The draft National Peatlands Strategy, National Raised Bog Special Areas of Conservation(SACs) Management Plan and the Review of the Raised Bog Natural Heritage Area Network were published earlier this year for consultation. These documents set out how it is proposed to address the needs of turf-cutters affected by the requirements to...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (16 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 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. Primary responsibility for the promotion of the arts at all levels throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council. The Council is funded by my Department and is...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Promotion (16 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: Primary responsibility for the promotion of the arts at all levels throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council. The Council is funded by my Department and is statutorily independent in its day-to-day operations, including funding decisions. In 2014, the Arts Council will receive an allocation of almost €57 million. Details of all funding decisions by the Arts Council to...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (16 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: Various sites related to the 1916 Rising are protected under the National Monuments Acts 1930-2004 or under the Planning and Development Acts. For example, the buildings at Nos. 14-17 Moore Street are a national monument subject to a Preservation Order under the National Monuments Acts, Kilmainham Gaol is a national monument in State care, while many other sites related to the Rising are...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (16 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will appreciate, in the current economic circumstances, the Government has been faced with difficult decisions with regard to framing budgets for expenditure. In order to ensure that the best use is made of limited financial resources and to provide a basis for a sustainable approach to the current financial situation, the Government has periodically embarked on a series of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Promotion (16 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: While the 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. The unique qualities of Ireland’s national...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Promotion (16 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: Primary responsibility for the support and promotion of film-making in Ireland, in respect of both the indigenous sector and inward productions is the responsibility of the Irish Film Board (IFB). This includes assistance with locations for the making of films. The IFB is the statutorily independent agency responsible for the promotion and development of the Irish film industry and I have...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Promotion (16 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: Primary responsibility for the promotion of the arts, including the traditional arts, throughout the country is devolved by statute to the Arts Council. The Council is funded by my Department and is statutorily independent in its day-to-day operations, including funding decisions. In 2014, the Arts Council received an allocation of almost €57 million. Funding for the traditional...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Issues (16 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, in July 2007 the North/South Ministerial Council (NSMC) agreed to proceed with the restoration of the section of the Ulster Canal between Clones and Upper Lough Erne. The then Government agreed to cover the full capital costs of the project, which were estimated at that time to be of the order of €35m. It was always the intention that the Ulster Canal...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commencement of Legislation (16 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: The information sought by the Deputy concerning the Acts for which I have lead responsibility, which are currently in force but have parts or sections yet to be formally commenced, are set out in the following table. Title of Act Parts of Act yet to be commenced National Cultural Institutions Act 1997 Sections 65 and 66, which relate to the depositing of published material in the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Issues (17 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: I am advised that Waterways Ireland undertook an extensive public consultation process in relation to the proposed draft bye-laws earlier this year, in compliance with its statutory obligations in that regard. I am informed by Waterways Ireland that the Inland Waterways Association of Ireland and other stakeholders, including the Heritage Boat Association, the Royal Canal Amenity Group and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (17 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: The management of national monuments in my ownership or guardianship, as Minister, is undertaken by the Office of Public Works. OPW provides visitor facilities at many of our most important national monuments and a dedicated guide service is available at a significant number of sites to assist visitors in interpreting the monuments. The resources available are limited and must be used to...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: State Bodies (17 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 404 and 405 together. I refer the Deputy to the reply to Question 419 of 13 May 2014. As set out in that reply, the functions of Culture Ireland were merged fully into my Department during 2013 and the Board was replaced with an Expert Committee whose members provide their time on a pro bonobasis. In addition, the term of office of the Placenames Commission...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Remuneration (17 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: I wish to advise the House that no such payments have been made to staff of my Department or the bodies under its aegis in either 2013 or the current year.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Appointments to State Boards (17 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: My Department was established on 2 June 2011 and the Deputy will appreciate that the information sought by him can only be provided in respect of the period since then. The information requested by the Deputy regarding appointments to State Boards in the bodies funded from my Department's Vote Group since 2 June 2011 to date is set out in the table. My Department seeks expressions of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Appointments to State Boards (17 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: My Department was established on 2 June 2011 and the Deputy will appreciate that the information sought by him can only be provided since that date. I can advise the Deputy that 6 Chairpersons were appointed to State boards of the bodies funded from my Department's Vote group and appeared before the relevant Joint Oireachtas Committee, as outlined below. - Chair of the Board of the...