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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turbary Rights (19 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am advised that, in all the cases referred to involving applications to extract turf, responses were issued to the applicants in July and August 2012 indicating that consent could not be given.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Remuneration (19 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I assume that the Deputy's Question relates to my Department and the bodies under its aegis. As the Deputy will be aware, my Department and the bodies under its aegis are subject to Civil and Public Service pay policy, as determined by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, and I am advised that no salary top-ups of the nature described by the Deputy are being paid.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways Development (24 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 317 and 327 together. I am informed by Waterways Ireland that there are no proposals in its works programme for 2015 for the Longford Branch of the Royal Canal. However, Waterways Ireland is currently progressing the development of a Greenway along the tow path of the Longford Branch of the Royal Canal, in partnership with Longford County Council. I am...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (24 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department has been charged with the co-ordination of commemorative events constituting the centenary programme, which is a comprehensive exploration of the period from 1912 keeping pace with the centenary timeline. This involves consultation and collaboration with key Government Departments, offices and agencies, including, in particular, the Department of An Taoiseach, the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council Funding (24 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 320 to 326, inclusive, together. Under the Arts Act 2003, the Arts Council is statutorily independent in its day-to-day operations and I have no role to play in its executive or funding decisions. The particular matter to which the Deputy refers was discussed by the Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht with the Chair of the Arts...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Roads Maintenance (24 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy is aware, I have allocated some €100,000 this year for the purpose of continuing the programme of road maintenance works referred to. The works will be carried out as soon as is reasonably possible, having regard to necessary procurement procedures and the need to carefully arrange the works in order to minimise disruption to the many visitors to this location at this...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (24 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am advised that the information sought by the Deputy is available on the Aosdána website at .

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation Appeals (24 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am advised that the Designation Areas Appeals Advisory Board has heard the appeal in this case and I expect to be in a position to make a decision on this matter shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks Projects (25 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 99, 101 and 102 together. I refer to my reply to Question No.11 of 11 June 2014, which sets out my Department's overall approach to Rhododendron clearance in Killarney National Park. The focus of the Rhododendron management programme and the control methods used are regularly reviewed and refined to respond to the dynamic and vigorous nature of the plant in...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Library (25 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: The post of Director of the National Library was advertised in January of this year in the Public Appointments Service. Candidates were interviewed in April and no candidate was recommended to the Board of the National Library for appointment to the post. The post is currently being filled on an Acting basis by the senior Keeper in the National Library. It is understood that consideration is...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (26 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy is aware, the arming of the Irish Volunteers was an enabling development in the progress towards the Rising at Easter 1916. Although the landing of arms at Howth was successfully accomplished, the attempted seizure of the weapons by the authorities ended with fatal shootings of civilians at Bachelors Walk. Official commemorations and community initiatives will mark the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tionscadal Láthaireacha Catha na hÉireann (26 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: Tá obair ag teacht chun críche ar Thionscadal Láthaireacha Catha na hÉireann de chuid mo Roinne-se, a cuireadh ar bun chun iniúchadh a dhéanamh ar na féidearthachtaí chun cosaint a thabhairt do na Láithreacha Catha sa tír seo faoin reachtaíocht ábhartha. Cuireadh painéal comhairleach saineolaithe sa Stair Mhíleata ar bun...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Eligibility (26 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: Under the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 and the Wildlife Acts, compensation is payable from my Department where a person has been refused consent by me, as Minister, for a prescribed activity within a European site or natural heritage area, which he or she had been undertaking in the five year period prior to the refusal. As the Deputy is aware, a number...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turbary Rights (26 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 120 and 122 together. As the Deputy will be aware, the draft National Raised Bog SAC Management Plan and the Review of the Raised Bog Natural Heritage Area Network were published earlier this year for consultation. Almost 1,500 submissions have been received and these are being examined at present. To enable the draft national SAC plan to be finalised, site...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turbary Rights (26 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: A total of 143 applications for compensation under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme, applicable to raised bog special areas of conservation, has been received and acknowledged by my Department in relation to the bog referred to in the Deputy’s Question. Of these, 54 applicants have expressed an interest in relocation to a non-designated bog. Such a bog has been...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (1 Jul 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: The commemorations for the centenary of the Easter Rising will acknowledge the service and achievements of the personnel involved, with a special consideration to include their descendants and relatives. I have clearly stated my view that this should be the case and, indeed, have consistently supported projects which recognise the importance of the relatives of people who fought in 1916. ...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Applications (1 Jul 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. The application was received on 23 June 2014. I have been advised that this application will be assessed and my Department will be in contact with the applicant once this assessment has been completed.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Ireland Staff (1 Jul 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am informed by Waterways Ireland that it is currently conducting a review of all its offices and depots with a view to determining what its business requirements will be in future years, having regard to any relevant changes in the environment in which it operates. I am further informed by Waterways Ireland that it has not finalised any proposals regarding future office or depot...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council Funding (1 Jul 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: Primary responsibility for the promotion of the arts at all levels throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council as the national agency for funding, developing and promoting the arts in Ireland. This year, the Arts Council will receive a total allocation of €56.9 million. Although, the Arts Council is funded by my Department, it is statutorily independent in its day-to-day...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Protection Areas Designation (1 Jul 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: The 1979 Birds Directive requires each Member State of the European Union to classify suitable areas as Special Protection Areas (SPAs) for the protection of endangered species of bird, including the Hen Harrier. Ireland's suite of 6 SPAs for Hen Harrier were publicly proposed for designation in 2007 and, following the conclusion of a two stage appeals process, have all now been formally...