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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Sick Leave (18 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department was established on 2nd June 2011. The requested totals in respect of the period 2nd June - 31st December 2011 and for the full year of 2012 are set out in the table below. The requested averages have been calculated and are shown for the full year of 2012 but not for the June – December 2011 period, as that is not a full year. However, in...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Projects (18 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 428, 432, 442 and 448 together. As the Deputies will be aware, the Naomh Éanna was purchased by the Irish Nautical Trust (INT) and moored at Grand Canal Dock in 1989, when it could no longer meet health and safety requirements to operate as a passenger-carrying vessel. A report on the hull condition of the vessel, commissioned by INT in April 2013,...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (18 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 429, 434, 435, 445, 446 and 447 together. On 16 July 2013 I made a determination under the National Monuments Acts in relation to a consent application and related Environmental Impact Statement submitted by the owners in relation to proposed works on the Moore Street national monument site. My decision on the consent application provided, inter alia, for...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Development (18 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Irish Film Board (IFB) has been allocated €14.037 million from my Department's Vote in 2014 to carry out its functions. The IFB has primary responsibility for the support and promotion of film-making in Ireland, in respect of both the indigenous sector and inward productions. It is a statutorily independent agency responsible for the promotion and development of the Irish film...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (18 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: A series of events organised at community, regional and national levels is being rolled out to mark the Millennium Anniversary of the Battle of Clontarf and the death of Brian Ború. I had the honour on 22nd January last at Trinity College Dublin to launch the national programme of festivals and events to take place this year as part of the Millennial anniversary commemorations of the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Security Checks (18 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department has not carried out a sweep or other check for surveillance or bugging equipment. For completeness, I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department carries out periodic assessments of its ICT systems and infrastructure as part of its management of ICT security issues and engages external ICT systems security support to supplement its internal resources in this area. My...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation Criteria (18 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: The designation of sites as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) or Special Protection Areas (SPAs) is primarily a matter for my Department and Ireland’s network of such sites is largely complete at this stage. However, any person or body including a local authority, may make submissions to my Department relating to the identification of sites suitable for consideration as SACs or...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Metal Detectors (18 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: Measures to regulate the use of metal detectors were introduced in the National Monuments Act (Amendment) 1987 to protect our archaeological heritage from the irreparable damage and loss which results from indiscriminate use of metal detectors to search for archaeological objects. The 1987 Act sets out the statutory provisions in relation to the general use of metal detectors to search for...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Bodies Establishment (18 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I can confirm that no new organisations or agencies have been established in my Department since March 2011. For completeness, the Deputy may wish to note, however, that responsibility for the Censorship of Publications Board and Censorship of Publications Appeals Board transferred to my Department in June 2013. Those organisations were established prior to 9 March 2011 and operated under...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (18 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: My officials have carried out a preliminary investigation of the issue and on foot of that I have asked them to contact the landowner concerned to see if an accommodation can be reached.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Protection Areas Appeals (18 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: The information requested is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible. It should be noted that there were a number of procedural issues in relation to operation of the Designated Areas Appeals Advisory Board in recent month. These have now been resolved and appeal hearings will resume in the coming weeks.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme (18 Feb 2014)

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...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Natural Heritage Areas Designation (18 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: Ireland’s Natural Heritage Areas (NHAs) were designated largely for the protection of raised and blanket bog habitats. Prior to designation, land owners were given an opportunity to appeal the inclusion of their lands within the sites through a two stage process,which included an independent Designated Areas Appeals Advisory Board. Many land-owners availed of that opportunity. Under...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Remuneration (18 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I wish to confirm to the Deputy that the administration of increments in my Department is undertaken in line with the policy and procedures governing such matters as set down by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.Ireland’s Natural Heritage Areas (NHAs) were designated largely for the protection of raised and blanket bog habitats. Prior to designation, land owners were...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: State Bodies Issues (18 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department has no record of a payment to a company of that name. With regard to bodies funded from my Department's Vote Group, the Deputy will appreciate that the matters raised are part of the day-to-day operational responsibilities of the bodies in question. I am arranging, therefore, for the terms of the Deputy’s Question to be transmitted to the heads of relevant bodies with a...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (20 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: As we approach the Centenary of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914–1917, I warmly welcome the increasing interest in these polar explorations and the recognition of the heroic achievements of those involved, including several Irishmen. Following on the loss of the expedition ship Endurance, trapped in the ice from January 1915 until finally crushed in November 1915, the 800...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways Maintenance (20 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am informed by Waterways Ireland that Marine Notice No. 5 of 2014 referred to by the Deputy only relates to Sallins moorings and not the 14th Lock. I am also informed by Waterways Ireland that its Marine Notice No. 124 of 2013 which issued on 25 October 2013 advised that the 13th level of the Grand Canal (which leads to the 14th Lock) would be closed from Monday 4 November 2013 until...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Data Protection (20 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: An officer of my Department is responsible for developing and implementing data protection policy in my Department as part of a wider remit in the Corporate Governance area. This officer's duties include ensuring that data is processed in line with data protection legislation and that my Department registers all details of data processing with the Data Protection Commissioner in a timely...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways Development (20 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, Waterways Ireland proposes to make new bye-laws which are intended to enhance its ability to manage the canals for the benefit of all canal users. There are over 14,000 registered boat owners on the seven waterways managed by Waterways Ireland. These seven waterways make a vital contribution to tourism, attracting visitors from around Ireland and from abroad....

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Protection (25 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: 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. I have initiated a...