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Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Architectural Heritage (23 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: It is not up to me to comment on the eligibility for these schemes. Under the built heritage investment scheme, all protected structures, proposed protected structures and structures that contribute to architectural conservation are eligible. There are other criteria for the structures at risk fund. In Deputy Burton's constituency, Castleknock Castle received funding of €40,000...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Architectural Heritage (23 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: In these schemes, the priority is job creation. As I stated, there were 412 projects in 2017 and the funding ranges from €2,500 to €15,000. The built heritage investment scheme is for applications developed to assist with the repair and conservation of structures that are protected under the Planning and Development Act. The structures at risk fund encourages regeneration and...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Architectural Heritage (23 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Excuse me?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Architectural Heritage (23 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Is this Deputy Boyd Barrett's question?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Film Industry Tax Reliefs (23 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I thank Deputy Boyd Barrett for raising this issue. My Department is not aware of a report by the organisation to which he specifically referred in his question, and the organisation concerned has informed my Department that it has not produced such a report. However, the Irish Film Board and the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland jointly commissioned a report on the issue of training in the...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Film Industry Tax Reliefs (23 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I thank Deputies Boyd Barrett and Tóibín. I do not disagree with what they say about the quality issues in respect of the training, which have been highlighted in this report. It seems to me that it was more of a box-ticking exercise than anything else, and I think the 14 recommendations have shown that. There is, therefore, no question but that we must do something about it....

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Film Industry Tax Reliefs (23 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I have asked my Department to expedite the long-term plan in this regard. Looking at the summary of recommendations, out of the 14 recommendations, quite a few mention the training provided. There is a new policy framework for training and skills development for the audiovisual sector. It talks about development and continuation of much stronger links between training and education...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (23 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: In July 2016 my predecessor, Minister Humphreys, published the draft framework policy document Éire Ildánach/Culture 2025. This underwent a round of consultations, with submissions received from Government Departments, local authorities, and cultural bodies and stakeholders in the cultural sector. The draft framework policy was submitted to the Joint Oireachtas Committee...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Museum Projects (23 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The development of a county museum at a location referred to by the Deputy is a matter for Meath County Council in the first instance. My Department operates various grant schemes which are opened for application from time to time and local authorities can apply under these schemes for funding for projects which they choose to advance. Last year, my Department awarded a large capital...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (23 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: In 1997 the Government approved the inclusion in budgets for all Exchequer-funded capital construction projects of up to 1% as funding for an art project, subject to an overall cap of €64,000.  Under the terms of the Scheme, funds to commission a per cent for art piece are factored into and funded from the overall budget of each capital project by the public...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Appointments to State Boards (23 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The appointment of a new Director is a matter, in the first instance, for the Board of Irish Museum of Modern Art, subject to my approval after consultation with the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.  My Department is currently in discussion with IMMA and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform regarding the terms and conditions relating to this post.  It...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Bullying in the Workplace (23 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: As I have stated publicly, everyone, regardless of their job, is entitled to work in an atmosphere in which respect, dignity, fairness and equality are very much the norm. My Department is working closely with the Irish Theatre Institute with a view to putting in place a series of actions that will find an appropriate way forward for the Theatre sector on this sensitive topic. On 16th...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (23 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: My Department is finalising the State's commemorative programme to mark the significant historical events and themes of 1918, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders and in consultation with the Expert Advisory Group on Commemorations.  I will be making announcements in this regard very shortly. Politically, 1918 was a year of profound transformation in Ireland when the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Creative Ireland Programme (23 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The Creative Ireland programme was launched in December 2016 and is a five year initiative, placing creativity at the centre of public policy.  It is a cross-Government initiative led by my Department.  Significant progress has been made across the five pillars of this Programme and a full report of activity and achievements can be found in the End of Year Report 2017 on my...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Creative Ireland Programme (23 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Citizen Engagement is an important aspect of the work of the Creative Ireland Programme. It is important that citizens have the opportunity to engage with the Programme and can access information on the range and depth of Ireland's cultural and creative offering. My Department is developing a new citizen engagement plan for 2018 and I will make a decision on specific funding for this...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (23 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The reference to 11,100 visitors in the 2008 - 2018 Management Plan for Skellig Michael published by the then Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government in 2008 is not to a cap or upper limit on visitor numbers. The 2008-18 Plan set out the approach to site management across a broad range of issues, including the control measures necessary to manage...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (23 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The Irish Film Board is the national development agency for Irish film making and the Irish film, television and animation industry. Its statutory remit is to assist and encourage the making of film in the State and the development of a film industry in Ireland. The Film Board supports writers, directors and production companies across these sectors by providing investment loans for the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Broadcasting Sector (23 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I understand the Deputy's concern about the RTE orchestras.  As Minister with responsibility for culture, and with oversight of the National Concert Hall, I believe it is important that there is strong provision of orchestral music in Ireland. The Deputy will appreciate that there are existing legislative obligations on RTÉ in relation to the provision of music and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Ireland Feasibility Study (23 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 93 and 95 together. As the Deputy will be aware from previous replies to parliamentary questions, there have been a number of studies undertaken since the late 1980's to examine the feasibility of extending the navigation upstream from Belturbet to Lough Oughter and Killeshandra. Based on the results of these studies, and review of the environmental...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: European Year of Cultural Heritage (23 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The European Year of Cultural Heritage will see engagement with communities in all Member States, large and small, with activities taking place at national, regional and local level, involving citizens of all ages.  The national coordinator for the year in Ireland is the Heritage Council and my Department has supported the central role of the Heritage Council in the delivery of...