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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation Designation (25 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 424 and 425 together. I refer the Deputy to my reply to Questions 330 and 331 of 11 February 2014.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Severe Weather Events Response (25 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department is working with all relevant agencies at national and local level in responding to the impact of the recent storms. At national level, my Department is working with relevant Government Departments through the National Coordinating Group on Severe Weather to ensure that agreed approaches are taken to repair and restoration works so that people, property and nature are all...

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

Jimmy Deenihan: UNESCO sets out a formal process for State signatories to the World Heritage Convention to nominate properties for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The nomination process is initiated by the State authorities drawing up a Tentative List of what they consider to be the most important heritage sites within their national boundaries. A particular criterion is that a site must be...

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

Jimmy Deenihan: As Minister, I have responsibilities under the Wildlife Acts relating to the conservation of certain protected species, which include the granting of licences for the hunting of such species. I am aware that drag hunting, which is the activity identified by the Deputy in this case, and involves the following by a pack of hounds of a scent which has been laid or dragged over a course, is...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Ireland Remit (25 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy 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. In April 2013, a report commissioned by INT on the hull condition of the vessel highlighted serious safety concerns. Based on the report’s...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Semi-State Bodies Issues (25 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I can advise the Deputy that no semi-State companies are funded from my Department's Vote group and, consequently, there are no Chief Executive Officers operating under the aegis of my Department on Hay contracts.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Strategies (26 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: Following on from work in this area by an interdepartmental Steering Group chaired by my Department, and taking into account submissions arising from the public consultation in respect of the National Landscape Strategy Issues Paper, I expect to bring proposals to Government later this year with a view to finalising the National Landscape Strategy for publication. The Strategy will set out...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Correspondence (26 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am advised that my Department has searched in the past for copies of the lease referred to in the Deputy's Question but to no avail. However, I have asked my officials to conduct a final search for such a copy and to notify the club directly of the outcome.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Consultancy Contracts Expenditure (26 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department was established on 2 June 2011. Accordingly, the following table lists the payments made to consultants and legal personnel from my Department's Administrative Budget since that date. It may be noted that contracts for the provision of services are not included. Value for money is an overriding consideration in relation to the engagement of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Appointments to State Boards (26 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy may be aware, the Programme for Government includes 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 eight of the fifteen bodies funded from the Department's Vote Group that currently have boards in place have already reached that target. It may be noted that, in a number of these boards, certain...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Employee Shareholding Scheme (26 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: There are no commercial semi-State bodies funded from my Department's Vote Group and consequently, there are no employee share ownership plans in operation.

Seanad: Inland Waterways: Statements (26 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am delighted to take this opportunity to address the Seanad on the very important topic of our inland waterways and the very good work being undertaken by Waterways Ireland. I welcome the head of marketing for Waterways Ireland, Mr. Éanna Rowe, who is in the Gallery this morning. As Senators know, Waterways Ireland was established in 1999 under the British-Irish Agreement Act and is...

Seanad: Inland Waterways: Statements (26 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: Waterways Ireland made this offer as the property owners of the Grand Canal Dock because of the continuing serious risk posed by the condition of the Naomh Éanna, the disruption and expense that would be involved were it to sink in the Grand Canal Dock and the absence of any firm indication that the very significant level of finance required to make it safe and insurable was potentially...

Seanad: Inland Waterways: Statements (26 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I welcome Ms Carmel Meegan and the representatives from the Inland Waterways Association of Ireland. I understand Waterways Ireland has discussed the by-laws with the IWAI and that IWAI works closely with Waterways Ireland in the development of many of the facilities we enjoy around the country. Having opened some of them, such as the new cruising destination at Boyle and the new marina at...

Seanad: Inland Waterways: Statements (26 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: It has. We all see the importance of it, from the symbolism of North-South co-operation alone to its importance in tourism promotion and North-South recreational use. We all join here in recognising the value and potential of the Ulster Canal and its potential link with Lough Neagh. It would form a spectacular network of waterways in this country that would be unequalled anywhere. Senator...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (27 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: The millennium anniversary of the Battle of Clontarf marks a significant milestone in the history of Ireland. I have been enormously impressed at the initiative taken by local authorities with connections to Brian Ború, the Battle of Clontarf and Ireland's Viking heritage to arrange a series of festivals and events throughout 2014. I have been equally pleased by the enormous community...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Regulations (27 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...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Marine Safety (27 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I wish first of all to point out to the Deputy that the decision to dispose of the Naomh Éanna was not taken by me but by its owners, the Irish Nautical Trust. The Naomh Éanna has been moored at Grand Canal Dock since 1989 when it was found to no longer meet health and safety requirements to operate as a passenger-carrying vessel. Unfortunately, the ship has deteriorated...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways Development (27 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware Waterways Ireland undertook a statutory public consultation process on the proposed bye-laws which closed on the 3rd of February. The proposed bye-laws are intended to support the investment already made by Waterways Ireland in new infrastructure and facilities along the Royal and Grand Canals and on the Barrow system. The objective is to enhance Waterways...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (4 Mar 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: In July 2013 I made a determination under the National Monuments Acts on the consent application and related Environmental Impact Statement submitted by the owners in relation to their proposals for the Moore Street national monument. My decision provided, inter alia, for the full repair and restoration of Nos. 14 to 17 Moore Street and the creation of a commemorative centre to honour the...