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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme (15 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 909 and 910 together. Some 98 applications under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme for raised bog special areas of conservation have been received and acknowledged by my Department in respect of Clonmoylan Bog. Of these, 7 applicants have expressed an interest in relocation to a non-designated bog. To date, none of these applicants have been...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Ireland Staff (15 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I am informed by Waterways Ireland that the post of Regional Manager, Western Region, was advertised indicating an annual leave entitlement of 32 days, which was inadvertently based on the leave entitlement that previously applied to this post. I am also advised that, in line with the current arrangements governing annual leave entitlement in the civil service, the annual leave...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Council Applications (15 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: It is primarily a matter for the Heritage Council to decide how its funding should be allocated across its range of programmes, given competing priorities within the heritage sector. The Heritage Council's Grants Programme is administered and assessed independently by the Council and, as Minister, I have no role in this regard.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Conservation Rangers (15 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The distribution of conservation rangers by county is set out in the table. County Conservation Rangers Clare 5 Cork 4 Donegal 7 Dublin 2 Galway 8 Kerry 8 Kildare 2 Kilkenny 1 Leitrim 1 Limerick 1 Longford 3 Mayo 5 Meath 2 Offaly 2 Roscommon 2 Sligo 3 Tipperary 2 Waterford 1 Westmeath 2 Wexford 3 Wicklow 4 Total 68 Rangers are deployed through a regional structure....

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Landscape Strategy (15 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: As I previously outlined in my reply to the Deputy's Question No. 1003 of 24 March, 2015, my proposal to publish the National Landscape Strategy 2015-2025 was approved by Government recently. The Strategy will assist in meeting our obligations under the European Landscape Convention, which was ratified by Ireland in 2002 and came into effect on 1 March 2004. It is intended that the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Semi-State Bodies (15 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: There are no commercial semi-State companies under the aegis of my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service Staff (22 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Conservation Rangers are deployed through a regional structure. There are currently two Conservation Rangers based in County Tipperary, and their assignments are determined in light of Departmental business needs and priorities. Staffing levels across my Department are kept under regular review in line with emerging business needs and Government policy on public sector pay and staffing as...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service (23 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The Deputy will be aware that all wild birds, including white tailed sea eagles, are protected under the Wildlife Acts and the EU Birds Directive, and should not be disturbed during the breeding season. My Department is working with its partners on the white tailed sea eagle reintroduction project, the Golden Eagle Trust, with a view to ensuring the conservation needs of our population of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (23 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: My Department does not provide funding for the day-to-day operation of theatre companies. Primary responsibility for the promotion and financial support of the arts at all levels, including theatrical organisations, is devolved to the Arts Council. A grant of over €58 million has been provided to the Council in 2015 for this purpose. The Arts Council operates under the provisions of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways Maintenance (28 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I have been informed by Waterways Ireland that the project is currently at the final stages of environmental consultations. Following the completion of those consultations, a planning application will be submitted. Subject to planning approval being granted and availability of funding, works are programmed to commence on site in June 2016.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme (28 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Ireland, like all EU Member States, is bound by the requirements of the Habitats Directive and the Birds Directive. These Directives aim to ensure the protection of habitats and species which have been selected for conservation within special areas of conservation and special protection areas. The Directives have been transposed into national law under the European Communities (Birds and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service Staff (28 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department is currently recruiting to fill the position referred to by the Deputy for the 2015 visitor season. This post was advertised in a local newspaper on 24th, 25th and 26th March 2015 and on my Department’s website. The position is being filled through an open, competitive and merit-based recruitment process, which assesses the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Conservation (28 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 507, 510 and 514 together. Bull Island is monitored regularly by officers from the National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department. Despite these efforts and those of local landowners, the hare population there has remained at very low levels for the past 20 years. A 1995 estimate put the population at 15-20 animals. Since then there has...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (28 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: My Department does not have any funding scheme to assist with the establishment and running costs of céilí bands. In previous years, my Department has provided funding for the Music Capital Scheme managed by Music Network that provides funding towards the cost of musical instruments. In 2014 funding of €209,000 was provided under this scheme. Details of the allocations...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (28 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Many projects are being undertaken responding to the increased interest of Irish participation in World War 1 and reflecting the commitment of community groups, with varying levels of facilitation and practical support from local authorities. It should be noted that, while my Department is happy to provide advice and assistance in relation to local initiatives, they are generally funded...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (28 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The Government's policy on the arts is to promote and strengthen the arts in all its forms, to increase access to and participation in the arts, and to make the arts an integral and valued part of our national life. Primary responsibility for the promotion and support of the arts at all levels throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council. The Council, although funded by my...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (28 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: While St Naul’s Well is included in the Record of Monuments and Places established under section 12 of the National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, it is not in my ownership or guardianship, as Minister. My Department, therefore, has no role under the National Monuments Acts in relation to either maintenance or provision of public access. As a consequence of its inclusion in...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Property Registration Authority (28 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The designation of an area of land as a nature conservation site, whether it is a special area of conservation or special protection area, does not create a burden on a land folio for that area. The actual imposition of a burden on land folios is a matter for the Property Registration Authority of Ireland. Provision is made under regulation 14(6) and regulation 18(9) of the European...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Easter Rising Commemorations (28 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: At the centre of the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme are the State Ceremonial Events, which represent the formal and solemn remembrance of the events of 1916 by the citizens of Ireland as the seminal event in our modern history, which led to our independence. The proposed calendar of State Ceremonial Events was published as part of the Centenary Programme on 31 March. Consideration...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks Projects (28 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I have asked my officials to consider the matter without delay and to make arrangements for a meeting with the relevant parties.