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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Road Network (16 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: While my Department will not be the decision maker in relation to any aspect of the project, it has been proactive in trying to assist the project's progression where possible. The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of my Department has reviewed and provided observations and comments on drafts of Natura Impact and Environmental Impact statements and has met Galway County...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Budgets (16 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Public Financial Procedures provide that a maximum of up to 10% of the capital envelope of a Vote may be carried over by way of ‘deferred surrender’ to the following year for spending in that year on priority capital programmes. The total amount carried over by my Department from 2016 into 2017 was €13,548,000. Work is continuing on finalising the 2017 expenditure figures...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (16 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Visitor numbers are among a range of factors that need to be taken account of in considering the conservation requirements of all our key heritage sites, including the complex of national monuments located on the Hill of Tara. An initial draft conservation management plan has been prepared for the State-owned lands at Tara and my Department is leading a working group of relevant stakeholders,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (16 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: My Department does not have a funding scheme focused on the amateur drama circuit.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Ireland Funding (16 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Waterways Ireland is responsible for the management, maintenance, development and restoration of 1,000 km of the inland navigable waterway system throughout the island, principally for recreational purposes, including the Lower Bann Navigation, the Erne System, the Shannon-Erne Waterway, the Shannon Navigation, the Grand Canal, the Royal Canal and the Barrow Navigation. Despite the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways Development (16 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The 2018 World Canals' Conference in Athlone is being jointly hosted by Waterways Ireland and the Inland Waterways Association of Ireland (IWAI).  It will run from 10 September to 12 September. I can confirm that I have been issued with an invitation to jointly open the World Canals' Conference in Athlone on 10 September 2018, which I intend to accept.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Legislative Programme (16 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The consolidation and modernisation of the national monuments legislative code as contained in the National Monuments Acts 1930 - 2014 is a legislative priority for my Department.  This work was commenced before the establishment of this Department in June 2011 and is ongoing. One Assistant Principal Officer and one Senior Archaeologist are currently assigned to this task in conjunction...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme (16 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme was established in 2011 for active turf cutters arising from the cessation of turf cutting on raised bog special areas of conservation. This scheme is comprised of a payment of €1,500 per annum, index-linked, for 15 years, or relocation, where feasible, to a non-designated bog, together with a once-off incentive payment of €500....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commencement of Legislation (16 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Section 36 provides for licensing of certain hunting activities on the part of commercial shoot operators. There are no immediate plans to commence this section but the matter is kept under on-going review.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Data (16 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I am informed that 3.15% of my Department's employees have a disability according to the definition provided in the Disability Act, 2005. This figure exceeds the current target of 3% set out in the legislation. The Act defines disability as: “Disability in relation to a person, means a substantial restriction in the capability of the person to carry on a profession, business or...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (16 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The contractor has no entitlement to be paid liquidated and ascertained damages under this contract.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Communications (16 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I am informed that my Department does not use anti profanity software on its incoming email systems and online contact forms.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Strategies (16 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table. Initiative Cost (€) Statutory Instruments Special Areas of Conservation Site Designation 29,546 Cessation of Turf Cutting in raised bog Natural Heritage Areas 10,554 Advertisements in relation to submissions regarding the future use of airstrips and surrounding sites at Cloon and Laghtanabba...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Capital Expenditure Programme Review (17 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The Report of the Mid-Term Review of the Capital Plan: Building on Recovery 2016-2021 was published in September 2017.  Details of the priority projects and programmes for my Department are outlined in the report prepared by my Department as part of the review process which is available on the website of the Department of Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Data (17 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I am advised that in 2012, there was a bullying complaint investigated and upheld in my Department. Appropriate action was taken and an agreed protocol was put in place between the parties. Everyone in my Department is entitled to be treated with respect, dignity and fairness in the workplace. My Department is committed to protecting dignity and respect across the organisation. I am...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hen Harriers Threat Response Plan (18 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: My Department is close to completion of its work on the Hen Harrier Threat Response Plan which will address various matters relating to the conservation of the Hen Harrier, and will discuss the draft Plan with the Consultative Committee, which includes many farming and forest sector representatives. CAP reform is a matter for the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. My...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service (18 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: No payments are at present being received by the National Parks and Wildlife Service in respect of masts constructed on Wolftrap Mountain on its land. However the National Parks and Wildlife Service has recently initiated discussions with various interests with a masts presence on Wolftrap Mountain with a view to addressing the issue of payments and for...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (18 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Work is continuing on finalising the 2017 expenditure figures for my Department and adjustments continue to be made in relation to individual financial transactions to ensure that expenditure is accounted for in accordance with Government accounting policies, principles and procedures.  However, provisional figures outline that the total capital expenditure for my...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (18 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The information requested by the Deputy in respect of the level of expenditure by my department on photography, advertising, communications advice, public relations and website development during the period in question is set out in the tables below.  No expenditure was incurred by my Department in relation to media interview training and preparation. 2017 Photography:...

Priority Questions: Departmental Expenditure (23 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Go raibh maith agat, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I thank Deputy Smyth for bringing this question to the House. As part of the 2017 Creative Ireland programme, my Department undertook a comprehensive citizen engagement programme, to which the Deputy alluded, to showcase the range and depth of Ireland's cultural and creative offering. This is to encourage participation in arts and...