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Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 33 - Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Supplementary) (13 Nov 2014)

Heather Humphreys: As a briefing note has been provided for the committee on the proposed Supplementary Estimate, I intend to make only a short opening statement so as to allow an opportunity to discuss issues members may wish to raise. I am pleased to have the opportunity to present the Supplementary Estimate to the committee. Its principal purpose is to facilitate the reallocation of savings under subhead...

Estimates for Public Services 2014 - Vote 33 - Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Supplementary) (18 Nov 2014)

Heather Humphreys: I move:That a supplementary sum not exceeding €1,000 be granted to defray the charge which will come in course of payment during the year ending on the 31st day of December 2014, for the salaries and expenses of the Office of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, including certain services administered by that Office, and for payment of certain subsidies, grants and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Protection (18 Nov 2014)

Heather Humphreys: The Departments represented on the Hen Harrier Threat Response Plan Steering Group were asked to nominate relevant stakeholders for inclusion on the Consultative Committee. The nomination of appropriate representatives for agricultural stakeholders is a matter for the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine. However, it should be noted that the Consultative Committee will not be the only...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Killarney House (18 Nov 2014)

Heather Humphreys: The staffing requirements for Killarney House and Gardens, as with all other areas of my Department, will remain the subject of ongoing consideration in light of the overall business needs and within the pay framework approved for 2015.

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

Heather Humphreys: Since its establishment in June 2011, my Department has brought back three of its retired civil servants on contract work or temporary contracts. For the sake of completeness, I would also state that as, previously advised to the House, one of my predecessor's special advisers was in receipt of a public service pension and was paid an abated salary accordingly.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Payments (18 Nov 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 payments of €1,500 in respect of Year 1 of 15 (2012) and €1,518 in respect of Year 2 of 15 (2013) have been made to this applicant. In addition, a once-off payment of...

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

Heather Humphreys: Work is continuing on the major restoration project at the National Gallery of Ireland. The project will include the repair and restoration of the fabric of the Dargan and Milltown Wings, infill of the voids between the wings and the installation of 21st century climate, heating, fire suppression and lighting systems amongst other things. The Office of Public Works, the National Gallery of...

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

Heather Humphreys: I can confirm to the Deputy that I secured an amount of €4 million in the Budget for 2015 to allow for the roll out of an integrated plan focused on commemorating the centenary of the 1916 Rising. This is in addition to the capital provision of €22 million that will be allocated in 2015 to a number of flagship projects, including the development of a permanent exhibition space...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Heritage Sites (18 Nov 2014)

Heather Humphreys: In 2011, my Department announced a major refurbishment programme for Killarney House and its ornamental grounds and gardens and it was a pleasure to visit Killarney House some weeks ago. This is a major project for my Department and involves collaboration with the Office of Public Works as project managers and Fáilte Ireland which has committed funding of €5.2 million under its...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Heritage Sites (18 Nov 2014)

Heather Humphreys: In regard to the rooms, I am sure there will be no problem with some of them being named after some of the-----

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Heritage Sites (18 Nov 2014)

Heather Humphreys: They will contain some of their furniture.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Heritage Sites (18 Nov 2014)

Heather Humphreys: Yes. While I am not familiar with the exact details, I imagine that will be the case. I do not see any problem with what the Senator suggests. The Department has a vision of what the house, its ornamental grounds and gardens will become. I am confident that we can optimise the potential of Killarney House as a top-class visitor and tourism centre, while respecting its status as a heritage...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Heritage Sites (18 Nov 2014)

Heather Humphreys: We will pay attention to the golden gates.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Applications (19 Nov 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 payments of €1,500 in respect of Year 1 of 15 (2012) and €1,518 in respect of Year 2 of 15 (2013) have been made to this applicant. In addition, a once-off payment of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (19 Nov 2014)

Heather Humphreys: A capital provision of €22 million will be allocated in 2015 to a number of flagship 1916 commemoration projects, including the development of a permanent exhibition space and interpretative centre at the GPO; the renovation of Kilmainham Courthouse to enhance the visitor experience at Kilmainham Gaol; the provision of a permanent visitor facility at Cathal Brugha Barracks for the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (19 Nov 2014)

Heather Humphreys: I understand that the main threat to the site in question, which is not a national monument in State care, is coastal erosion. Overall policy for coastal protection, including coastal flooding and erosion, is a matter for the Office of Public Works, while the identification and addressing of coastal protection measures in any particular area is a matter in the first instance for the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Issues (19 Nov 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 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 waterways make a vital contribution to tourism, attracting visitors from Ireland and abroad. The proposed new bye-laws are intended to enhance...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ministerial Transport (19 Nov 2014)

Heather Humphreys: The Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht was established on 2 June 2011. The amount spent on Ministerial transport in the period from that date to 31 December 2011, and for the years 2012 and 2013, is set out in the Table. These costs include the cost of drivers. All expenditure was incurred in full conformity with Department of Public Expenditure and Reform guidance on such...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation Designation (20 Nov 2014)

Heather Humphreys: The Murrough Wetlands SAC has conservation objectives which can be accessed at . More detailed site-specific conservation objectives will be developed in the future. Monitoring of the area was most recently carried out in 2007, as part of a national Saltmarsh Monitoring Project. The information relevant to the Murrough is reported under the site name Kilcoole; site code: SMP0036; and...

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

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 171 and 172 together. The video referred to was part of a suite of materials, including a booklet, an outline programme and information sheets on capital projects, that were made available by the project team for the launch of the Ireland 2016Programme. This material supplemented official speeches delivered by An Taoiseach, An Tánaiste and Minister for...