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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways Development (30 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Questions No. 654 of 10 February 2015 and No. 169 of 11 March 2015. I am aware that concerns have been raised regarding certain aspects of the proposed bye-laws that Waterways Ireland intends to make in order to enhance the management of the canals for all canal users. Waterways Ireland undertook a public consultation process in relation to the proposed...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Promotion (30 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The Government appreciates the importance of the cultural and creative industries to Ireland, including the music industry. My Department provides significant support to the industry through its funding of the Arts Council, capital supports for the development of arts and cultural infrastructure, and through other financial and policy supports. I was particularly pleased that the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (30 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: My principal role in relation to archaeological excavation is as licensing authority under section 26 of the National Monuments Act 1930. A person may not dig or excavate for the purposes of searching for archaeological objects, or any for any other archaeological purpose, other than in accordance with a licence from my Department. In 2014 I granted 462 archaeological excavation licences....

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (30 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: In relation to sites or heritage buildings deemed to be endangered, a priority list of is not available. However, there are a number of ways in which my Department is made aware of possible risk to sites or heritage buildings, one of these being the receipt of applications for funding for their repair, conservation, preservation or safeguarding. In that regard, funding for the protection of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Plan (30 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 financial support of the arts at all levels is devolved to the Arts Council. A grant of over €58 million has been provided to...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (30 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme was launched on 31 March 2015. One of the core objectives of the programme is to encourage and facilitate participation by, and the inclusion of, the citizens of Ireland to the greatest extent possible in the programme of events to commemorate this significant centenary. The programme is underpinned by five intersecting and overlapping themes:...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (30 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Various events commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli Campaign were held on the 25 and 26 April 2016 last. The Tánaiste, Minister Alex White and Minister of State Ó Ríordáin attended the Dawn Service, hosted by the Australian Ambassador at the Military Cemetery, Grangegorman on Saturday the 25th. I attended the Service of Remembrance organised by the New...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (30 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The Deputy will be aware that that the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme was launched by Government on 31st March. The Youth and Imagination strand of the programme places children and young people at the heart of the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme. It provides a platform to our children and young people to articulate their views on the events and ideals of 1916. Through creative and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Development (30 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Primary responsibility for the support and promotion of film-making in Ireland, in respect of both the indigenous sector and inward productions, is the responsibility of the Irish Film Board. This includes assistance with locations for the making of films. The Film Board has a good track record of using Irish scenery as a major asset in attracting film makers to Ireland. Detailed...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Data (30 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: 160 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 Mouds Bog and 60 applications in respect of Ballynafagh Bog in County Kildare. A total of 320 annual payments, 146 turf deliveries and 24 once-off incentive payments have been made in respect of the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways Development (30 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Questions No. 654 of 10 February 2015 and No. 169 of 11 March 2015. I am aware that concerns have been raised regarding certain aspects of the proposed bye-laws that Waterways Ireland intends to make in order to enhance the management of the canals for all canal users. Waterways Ireland undertook a public consultation process in relation to the proposed...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Projects (30 Apr 2015)

Heather Humphreys: In line with the Programme for Government, my Department recognises the importance of our heritage sites, both natural and built, to Ireland’s economy and society. Our heritage assets continue to offer vital opportunities for the provision of important cultural, social and employment benefits throughout the country. In this regard, figures available for 2013 show that some 3.5...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Applications (30 Apr 2015)

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. Officials of my Department have been in contact with the applicant and with other family members in relation to related applications for compensation in respect of the same bog plot. My officials are in the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Deer Cull (6 May 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Wild deer in the State are protected under the Wildlife Acts. There is an annual open season, during which deer can be legally shot under licence. The open season for deer operates generally from 1 September to the last day of February, depending on the species and gender of deer. My Department carries out localised annual deer counts on State lands such as National Parks and I am aware that...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Protection Areas Designation (6 May 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The designation of Special Protection Areas, or SPAs, is a legal obligation placed on all Member States in the EU, and Ireland was found by the European Court of Justice in 2007 to have failed to designate a sufficient number of SPAs. It is essential, in my view, that, wherever possible, use is made of opportunities for co-funding from the EU in providing payments to farmers who own lands...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Protection Areas Designation (6 May 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The Sieve Bloom Mountains special protection area extends to parts of the counties of Laois and Offaly. The intention to designate this site was advertised in November 2007, along with five other Hen Harrier special protection areas. Landowners were advised that they could appeal against the proposed designation of the site as a special protection area. The appeals process has two stages: a...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Easter Rising Commemorations (6 May 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme which was launched by Government on 31st March clearly states how important it is that we the citizens come together in 2016 to celebrate and have pride in Ireland’s independence and to honour those who gave their lives, so that the dream of self determination could become a reality. It is important also that we do this in a way that is respectful...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Budgets (6 May 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Staffing requirements for Muckross House, and Killarney National Park in general, remain the subject of consideration in light of my Department’s overall business needs and the approved pay framework for 2015. My Department has recently secured approval for the recruitment of additional seasonal staff in Muckross for the 2015 season. As part of this, a new centrally located...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Rangers (6 May 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Bull Island is monitored regularly by officers from the National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department. There are no plans currently to deploy additional staff resources to the site. My officials will, of course, continue to support the main landowner, Dublin City Council, which is working to raise awareness and address management issues generally at the site.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Council Funding (6 May 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. As Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, I have no role in this regard. I am aware, however, that...