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National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (7 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I thank Deputies Haughey and Tóibín for their comments. It is very important that our shared history is reflected in an adequate way. They are quite correct that the UK has been five years ahead of us since 2013. The 1987 records were released on 1 January 2018 whereas the papers released in the UK on that date related to 1992. It is important to have a synchronised release of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Data (7 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The information sought is not readily available, but will be compiled and forwarded to the Deputy, in accordance with the timeline set out in Standing Orders.  

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Archaeological Sites (7 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Data relating to the numbers of discoveries of remains or features of archaeological interest arising solely from archaeological excavations licensed under Section 26 of the National Monuments Acts 1930 is not compiled or categorized separately by my Department. New archaeological discoveries come to light from a number of sources, including excavations. The total of recorded...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Brexit Data (7 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Contingency planning at both a domestic and an EU level is focused on three areas: preparing for a no-deal scenario or so-called “disorderly Brexit”; preparing for a transition period based on the “status quo”; and preparing for the future EU-UK relationship. While the outcome of the December European Council and the move on to Phase 2 has lessened the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Brexit Data (7 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: A Working Group, chaired at Assistant Secretary level and composed of officials from across the Department, was established last year to deal with Brexit issues. This Working Group is supported by the Department's Corporate Governance and Coordination Unit which is also responsible for coordinating the response to Brexit related issues within the remit of my Department. My Department...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Contracts Data (7 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I am advised that my Department has had no public private partnership contracts with the company referred to by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Appointments to State Boards Data (7 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The Public Appointments Service (PAS) operates a dedicated website, www.stateboards.ie, through which it advertises vacancies on State Boards.  Since this website was set up in 2014, with the exception of certain statutorily defined appointments, it has consistently been used by my Department to identify suitably qualified members of the public who are interested in...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme (8 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: One of the individuals referred to in the Deputy's question appealed to the Peatlands Council against a decision of my Department that he does not fulfil the qualifying criteria to be eligible for compensation under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme.  I understand that the Council has raised a legal issue and my Department has sought advice from the Office of the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Museum (8 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: On 10th April 2017, the Board of the National Museum of Ireland forwarded a business case to my Department proposing a Civil Service Director level salary scale for the new Director, that is Principal Officer Higher grade with allowance. The then Minister approved this salary scale with the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. The post of Director of the National...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts in Education Charter (8 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: In April 2017, the Chairperson of the High Level Implementation Group on the Arts in Education Charter tendered his resignation to my predecessor for personal reasons. On the 7th December 2017 last the Creative Youth plan was launched.  The plan sets out a suite of measures to deliver on Pillar 1 of the Creative Ireland Programme: to ensure that every child in Ireland has practical...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (8 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I am committed to ensuring that the State's approach to remembering the significant historical events that took place between 1918 and 1923 and all of those who lost their lives during this period, will be respectful, sensitive, inclusive and authentic. The State commemorative programme will be developed in accordance with the guidance of the Expert Advisory Group on Commemorations. I...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Strategic Communications Unit (8 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: As previously advised to the House in reply to Question No. 579 of 7 November 2017, officials of my Department and the then Minister received a presentation from the Strategic Communications Unit of the Department of the Taoiseach at my Department’s offices in Kildare Street, Dublin 2, on 11 October last. Since then, I have appointed an Assistant Secretary to represent my...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Freedom of Information Data (8 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The information that the Deputy has requested regarding the number of Freedom of Information requests received by in this department for each of the years 2013 to 2017 is detailed in the table. Year FOI Requests received  2013 56 2014 84 2015 163 2016 169 2017 158 It is the policy of this Department to answer all Freedom of Information requests within 20 working days....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (13 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The information requested by the Deputy in respect of the level of expenditure by my department on photography, public relations or communications advice during the period in question is set out in the tables below. The hiring of photographers for Ministerial or Departmental events is dependent on a number of factors, including the nature of the engagement, the expected level of media...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (13 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The Irish Film Board (IFB) is the national development agency for Irish film making and the Irish film, television and animation industry. The Film Board supports writers, directors and production companies across these sectors by providing investment loans for the development, production and distribution of film, television and animation projects. Production funding is only available to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (13 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: In 2017, my Department provided funding of some €73,000 for nine projects in Co Louth under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme. A further two projects were funded under the Structures at Risk Fund to a value of €59,000. The funding related to churches, houses and thatched structures. The closing date for 2018 applications under both schemes has now passed and the assessment...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Payments (13 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: 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. With respect to 36 raised bog natural heritage area sites, the qualifying criteria for the scheme are that: - The applicant must have had a legal interest (ownership or a turbary right (right to...

Topical Issue Debate: National Parks (14 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I thank Deputy Brassil for raising this important topic. Each year, as part of the ongoing management of deer populations within Killarney National Park, deer numbers may need reduction for the reasons outlined by the Deputy. There is a significant challenge in attempting to balance the demands of agriculture, forestry and conservation with the need to ensure that deer populations occupying...

Topical Issue Debate: National Parks (14 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: As the Deputy noted, this is an emotive topic and there is a balance to be struck, as I said earlier, between agriculture, forestry and conservation when we talk about deer, which are of significance in terms of conservation. However, I accept what the Deputy is saying regarding possible road traffic issues. My understanding is that it is more an issue during the rut period, which is during...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Gender Recognition (14 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: My Department is not nominated to participate in the review of the Gender Recognition Act 2015 being carried out at present by my colleague, the Minister for Social Protection. While staff of my Department are trained to deliver an appropriate level of customer service, written guidelines, for staff or the public, in dealing with transgender matters have not been prepared. All staff in my...