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

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy is aware, all public authorities are obliged to comply with EU legislation, including the Habitats Directive. Broadly speaking, public authorities are directly responsible for ensuring that they are in compliance with the law when undertaking activities that may have an impact on Natura sites. My Department, where necessary, provides guidance and expertise. As the Deputy is...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (2 Jul 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: The centenary of World War I has been acknowledged already this year by several local authorities and academic centres. Regimental associations and ex-service organisations are arranging visits to battlefield sites. National cultural institutions are also organising special events and presentations. One such event will be a special day for the public hosted by Trinity College, in association...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Agencies (3 Jul 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: Waterways Ireland was established without a Board. The functions of the Body are exercised by a Chief Executive under the direction of the North South Ministerial Council.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Sick Leave (3 Jul 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware my Department was established on 2 June 2011. The requested totals in respect of the period 2 June - 31 December 2011 and for the full years of 2012, 2013 and this year up to 30 June 2014 are set out in the table below. 2011 2/6 -31/12 2012 1/1/-31/12 2013 1/1/-31/12 2014 1/1/-30/6 Total Sick Days 3,978 4,711 5,511 2,364 Total Certified 3,736...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Consultancy Contracts Data (3 Jul 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department was established on 2 June 2011 and therefore the available information is being provided from that date. I am advised that €125,556 was spent by my Department on external reports from consultants since its establishment. The details requested in relation to this expenditure are set out in the table below. Contracts for the provision of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (8 Jul 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: In arriving at my decision on the consent application under the National Monuments Acts in relation to the Moore Street national monument, I took full account of all submissions and observations received. As the Deputy is aware, responsibility for development outside the bounds of the monument site rests with the planning authority, Dublin City Council. In terms of a statement attributed...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: EU Culture Programme (8 Jul 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: Creative Europe is the European Commission's framework programme for support for the culture and media sectors. Following on from the previous Culture Programme and MEDIA programmes, Creative Europe, with a budget of €1.46 billion (9% higher than its predecessors), will support: - Culture sector initiatives, such as those promoting cross-border cooperation, platforms, networking and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Freedom of Information Data (8 Jul 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: The information requested by the Deputy concerning the number of Freedom of Information requests processed by my Department is set out in the table. My Department was established on 2June 2011 and the Deputy will appreciate that the information sought by him can only be provided from that date. Decisions are pending in relation to one Freedom of Information request and one request for an...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Career Breaks (8 Jul 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: There are currently 9 staff in my Department on Career Break. The details requested by the Deputy are set out in tabular form. Period of Career Break Number of Staff 0 – 6 months 1 6 – 12 months 1 1 – 2 years 1 2 – 3 years 4 4 – 5 years 1 5 years + 1 As the Deputy will be aware, staff can also avail of unpaid leave under the Shorter Working...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (8 Jul 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: The table lists the occasions on which photographers were booked for events for the period, since the establishment of my Department in June 2011 to date, the photographers or photographic companies engaged, and the actual or estimated cost associated with each specific occasion. The total cost amounts to €10,731.63. This includes costs both for the booking of photographers and some...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Public Relations Contracts Data (8 Jul 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: The table lists the occasions on which an external public relations firm was hired since the establishment of my Department in June 2011. Name of Company Service Provided Zoetrope Provision of press and publicity, online and social media services to Culture Ireland for the duration of the Imagine Ireland programme 2011 Provision of PR and Media services to Culture Ireland for the Venice...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Consultancy Contracts Expenditure (8 Jul 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 441 and 442 together. Since my Department was established on 2 June 2011, a total of €4,120 has been expended on external IT consultancy. This total is comprised of expenditure for the assessment of a Wide-Area-Networks procurement in 2012 and the assessment of Firewall systems in 2014. In both instances, it was considered advisable to seek external...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Appointments to State Boards (8 Jul 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department was established on 2 June 2011 and the Deputy will appreciate that the information sought by him can only be provided from that date. 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 interest from the public...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Legislative Process (8 Jul 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department was established on 2 June 2011 and the Deputy will appreciate that the information sought by him can only be provided from that date. Since my appointment as Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, my Department has published the following Bills: - Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2011; - Bille na Gaeltachta 2012; and - Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2012. In addition, my...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Debt Collection (8 Jul 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am advised that there is no record of my Department having made any payments for debt collection services in the period since it was established on 2 June 2011. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Archaeological Sites (8 Jul 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Archaeological Survey of Ireland, part of my Department’s National Monuments Service, has compiled records of in excess of 151,000 confirmed or potential archaeological monuments. The majority of the records have been identified from their representation as antiquarian features on Ordnance Survey maps, while others would have been brought to the attention of the Survey through...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Legal Costs (8 Jul 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: The individual referred to in the Deputy’s Question applied to sell his interest in land within a site designated as a special area of conservation, under the voluntary bog purchase scheme administered by my Department. I am advised that the Chief State Solicitor’s Office has confirmed that the payment in relation to legal fees in this case has been approved and is being sent to...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Correspondence (8 Jul 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I appreciate the communication from the Deputy in relation to this matter and know that he will understand the constraints that apply in replying to a "details supplied" Question of this nature. I can say that my Department will contact those interested in participating in the proposed arrangements with a view to co-ordinating the several initiatives and providing support, where possible....

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ministerial Advisers Remuneration (8 Jul 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: In accordance with the Guidelines on the Staffing of Ministers' Offices, both of my special advisors were placed on the first point of the Principal Officer standard scale upon their appointment. The details requested by the Deputy are set out in the table. Name Position Annual Salary James Kenny Special Adviser €42,941 (abated from 3rd Point of the Principal Officer standard...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks Projects (8 Jul 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: The recently announced ‘Adopt a Woodland in Killarney National Park Project’will harness additional assistance from volunteer groups to augment the resources already being applied to the on-going Rhododendron control and management programme in Killarney National Park. In the coming months, I will work with my officials to develop the details of the project, with a view to...