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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (7 Dec 2017)

Josepha Madigan: I am aware of the motion in relation to the building mentioned, which my Department has rated as being of Regional significance on the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. As such, the building was recommended for and included in the Record of Protected Structures (RPS) by the planning authority.  Inclusion on the RPS places a duty of care on the owners and occupiers of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Centres (7 Dec 2017)

Josepha Madigan: In 2007, a capital grant of €2 million was approved in principle for the Tullamore Arts Centre. The Local Authority in question has recently contacted my Department to confirm that it intends to progress the project further. I can confirm that approval in relation to this project remains open and that my Department will be in contact with the Local Authority over the coming...

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2017)

Josepha Madigan: I thank the Chair for the invitation. As the new Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, I am delighted to have the opportunity to meet the committee today. I acknowledge the work of my predecessor, Deputy Heather Humphreys, who commenced this Bill and adopted a highly proactive and energetic approach to this brief. I look forward to serving as Minister and working with all the...

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2017)

Josepha Madigan: I thank the Deputy for his contribution and good wishes. In terms of the specific amendment about the Information Commissioner, our view is that he has a specific role in terms of freedom of information but that is quite distinct from his role for the National Archives. He has also said that he would be reluctant to take on what appears to be a decision-making role as it may not fit in...

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2017)

Josepha Madigan: I thank the Deputy for his response.

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2017)

Josepha Madigan: Yes. The Bill mentions a consultation "with the Director", which means the director of the National Archives. Therefore, the protection already exists in the Act in section 8, on page 4.

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2017)

Josepha Madigan: The Oireachtas would also have a vote when the statutory instrument is moved.

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2017)

Josepha Madigan: Yes.

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2017)

Josepha Madigan: Without a change to the Irish legislation, as the UK and Northern Ireland release records after 2023, they will release records ten years ahead of Ireland. As a result the UK-Northern Ireland perspective on shared issues will be recorded first. That is why it is very important that we address this matter.

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2017)

Josepha Madigan: There are very stringent checks and balances regarding the early release of records. Inserting the word "shall" is too prescriptive in making an order whereas the word "may" is perhaps more subtle. There is a suggestion that the word "shall" be inserted so that it would read: "the relevant member of the Government shall make an order requiring the transfer". The word "shall" would be...

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2017)

Josepha Madigan: Yes, I am.

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2017)

Josepha Madigan: Section 4 reads: "other than where the records concerned are those of the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, the relevant member of the Government, make an order requiring the transfer, in accordance with this Act". We are suggesting inserting the word "shall' after the words "the relevant member of the Government" as a compromise rather than where the Deputy had it at the...

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2017)

Josepha Madigan: As a caveat, that is subject to me checking with the Office of the Attorney General.

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2017)

Josepha Madigan: I can come back to the Deputy on Report Stage. I am trying to facilitate the Deputy's amendment.

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2017)

Josepha Madigan: I felt that inserting the word "shall" there would be better and would translate into what the Deputy wants to get across with his amendment.

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2017)

Josepha Madigan: I must check the matter with the Office of the Attorney General.

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2017)

Josepha Madigan: Okay.

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2017)

Josepha Madigan: I thank the Deputy for this contribution, but I cannot consider accepting the amendment because it would put records at risk. He may not be aware of the €8 million development plan at the National Archives in Bishop's Place. There will be a major upgrading in the next few years. If we were to accept the amendment, it would put those records at risk. The transfer of departmental...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hare Coursing Regulation (12 Dec 2017)

Josepha Madigan: I am aware of the reports of National Parks and Wildlife Service officers of my Department in relation to coursing meetings monitored this year.  All issues arising from such reports will be reviewed and considered in the context of licences for the 2018/19 coursing season.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hare Coursing Data (12 Dec 2017)

Josepha Madigan: Figures available to my Department from the Irish Coursing Club indicate that during the 2015/16 and 2016/17 hare coursing seasons the number of hares that died at coursing meetings was 36 and 26 respectively. Based on returns received by my Department to date from the Irish Coursing Club on behalf of its affiliated clubs and reports by officials of the National Parks and Wildlife Service of...