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

Heather Humphreys: I refer the Deputy to the reply to Parliamentary Question 462 of 8 July 2014.

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

Heather Humphreys: The final phase of restoration, refurbishment and new works at Killarney House is progressing apace in parallel with the initial hard-landscaping works to the ornamental grounds and gardens. Work on the interpretation phase for both the House and its grounds and gardens is also advancing. It is anticipated that the project will be completed in time for next year’s tourism season.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Development (17 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 a matter for the Irish Film Board (IFB). The IFB is the statutorily independent agency responsible for the promotion and development of the Irish film industry and I have no responsibility in relation to its day-to-day operational matters,...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Programme for Government Priorities (17 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: I am committed to implementing the priorities set out in the Programme for Government and in the Statement of Government Priorities 2014-2016,published by the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste on 11July last. The commitments in the Programme for Government for which my Department is directly responsible are outlined in the table below. As the Deputy will be aware, reports on progress in...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ministerial Adviser Appointments (17 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 416 and 422 together. I was appointed Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht on 11 July 2014 and have not as yet appointed any Special Advisers.

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

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy may be aware, the Programme for Governmentincludes a commitment to take steps to ensure that all State Boards have at least 40% of each gender. I am pleased to inform the Deputy that 9 of the 17 bodies funded from my Department's Vote Group that currently have boards in place have already reached that target. For completeness, I have set out the relevant details in the table...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Programme for Government Priorities (17 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: My Department is committed to implementing the priorities set out in the Programme for Government and in the Statement of Government Priorities 2014-2016,published by the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste on 11July last. These will form theunderlying basis of the work of my Department for the remainder of this Government's term of office. The Statement of Government Prioritiesidentifies 6 key...

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

Heather Humphreys: A copy of the briefing referred to by the Deputy is being published on my Department's web-site at .

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service (17 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: The bus service in Glenveagh National Park is operated by a combination of permanent and seasonal National Parks and Wildlife Service Staff, using vehicles owned by my Department. There is no contract with any external service provider for such services, and therefore the matter of renewing or not renewing such a contract does not arise. My Department is always looking at ways to improve...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service (17 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: I am advised that, in 2003, the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) commenced a review of the operation of catering facilities at Glenveagh National Park. I understand that the services of a part-time faculty member of a locally-based educational establishment were engaged, with the intention of bringing specialist knowledge of the catering industry to bear on the review. I...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Facilities (17 Sep 2014)

Heather Humphreys: The proposed sale of the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre is not a matter that comes under the statutory remit of my Department. My understanding is that is it being sold on the instructions of NAMA, a body for which I have no statutory responsibility. In any event, the level of funding that would be required to purchase the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre is not currently available to my...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Payments (17 Sep 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 the applicant would appear to have cut turf on his bog plot in a raised bog special area of conservation in 2012 and would not qualify for compensation under the scheme for that year. A...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Protection (17 Sep 2014)

Heather Humphreys: The Wildlife Acts 1976 to 2012 prohibit the cutting, grubbing, burning or destruction of vegetation, with certain strict exemptions, from 1 March to 31 August during the nesting and breeding season for birds and wildlife. Vegetation such as hedgerows and scrub is important as wildlife habitat and needs to be managed in the interests of both farming and biodiversity. My Department has...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks Projects (17 Sep 2014)

Heather Humphreys: Killarney National Park comprises of 10,236 hectares of land, all of which are managed by my Department, through its National Parks and Wildlife Service. Current funding for my Department's National Parks and Wildlife Service is allocated on the basis of functional regions, rather than to individual properties. For 2014, €662,000 has been allocated to the South West Region, which...

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

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy is aware, a grant of €10 million to Cork City Council was approved in 2013 to assist in the provision of a Multifunctional Events Centre in Cork City. It was decided that the grant would be channelled through my Department. It is envisaged that the Events Centre will be capable of accommodating some 6,000 persons and cater for a range of events, including concerts,...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways Maintenance (17 Sep 2014)

Heather Humphreys: I am informed by Waterways Ireland that responses to a request for tenders for works to repair the towpath from Jones Road to Drumcondra Road are currently being assessed. It is anticipated that the contract for the works will be awarded later this month, subject to resolution of any issues which might potentially arise in the "stand-still period" to be observed prior to the formal award of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (17 Sep 2014)

Heather Humphreys: Following a public consultation process and consideration by an expert advisory group, a new World Heritage List Tentative List for Ireland was approved and submitted to UNESCO in March 2010 containing the following sites: - The Burren; - The Céide Fields and the North West Mayo Boglands; - The Monastic City of Clonmacnoise and its Cultural Landscape; - The Historic City of Dublin;...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (17 Sep 2014)

Heather Humphreys: I refer the Deputy to the reply to Question Nos. 425, 426 and 428 on 15 July 2014. My primary role, as Minister, under the National Monuments Acts 1930-2004 is the protection of Ireland’s archaeological heritage. Ministerial consent is required under the Acts for any works within, around or in proximity to a national monument. It was in that context that the consent was given to the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (17 Sep 2014)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos 1751 and 1764 together. At the Deputies will be aware, an inclusive and detailed programme of events for the commemoration of the 1916 Rising is being developed with a view to having a draft programme available in the autumn, which would be subject to consultation before finalisation. Through consultation with the Oireachtas All-Party Working Group on...

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

Heather Humphreys: The number of staff who ceased employment in my Department, or are expected to cease their employment, during the periods in question and the associated annual savings are summarised in the table below. Period No of Staff Ceasing employment Associated annual salary saving €000's 2013 Jul - Dec 8 365 2014 9 629 2015* 11 553 2016* 8 350*estimated