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Other Questions: Traveller Culture (28 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: As I advised the House in my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 267 of 6 December 2017, my Department's commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion is reflected in its policies and operations and in those of the bodies under its aegis. One of the stated aims of Culture 2025, which is my Department's national cultural policy document, is to create opportunities for increased citizen...

Other Questions: Traveller Culture (28 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Regarding my own Department, page 6 of the Culture 2025 document specifically mentions that all people, no matter where they come from, should be included in our culture plans. Culture also has an important role to play in promoting tolerance, inclusivity and social cohesion in our increasingly diverse society. It should be accessible to everyone, irrespective of origin, place of residence,...

Other Questions: Traveller Culture (28 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The Deputy makes valid points about members of the Traveller community. They have difficulties, perhaps more than other groups, in dealing with many of the issues that confront them. The Government must do all it can to assist them in reaching their goals in life. I have attended many good events in my constituency aimed at dealing with this issue. From a broader perspective, the...

Other Questions: Heritage Sites (28 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: As the Deputy is aware, the Government invests in culture and heritage for their intrinsic value but also recognises the valuable economic contribution the sectors can make.  For example, the creative economy is now recognised as a leading sector in generating economic growth, employment and trade in many advanced economies. In 2010 it was estimated that the cultural and...

Other Questions: Heritage Sites (28 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: My Department will be working closely with other Departments in order to ensure we will implement the plans set out in the national planning framework and the national development plan, Project Ireland 2040. There is a later question on creative youth schemes.

Other Questions: Heritage Sites (28 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I thank the Deputy. I will speak about that issue. Suffice it to say it is a pilot project involving 150 schools. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan spoke about education. It is very important we bring forward the scheme. We are investing €460 million under the national cultural investment programme which will be really transformative in bringing many of the national cultural institutions...

Other Questions: Heritage Sites (28 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The national development plan emphasises the amenity value of the natural built heritage. It is a €285 million investment plan. I have mentioned the national parks and nature reserves and how we need to be in a position to cope with the number of new visitors with better infrastructure. We want to help our invaluable natural assets and have hubs for outdoor activities and to promote...

Other Questions: School Curriculum (28 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: On 12 February I launched Scoileanna Ildánacha-Creative Schools. This pilot initiative is a vital element of the recently launched creative youth plan and a cornerstone of pillar 1 of the Government's Creative Ireland programme. Creative Schools is being led by the Arts Council, with support from my Department and the Department of Education and Skills.  Up to 150 schools...

Other Questions: School Curriculum (28 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I accept the points the Deputy made. The Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Bruton's Department and my Department did extensive work on this initiative. It is a pilot project which I hope can be rolled out. The closing date for applications is 5 March 2018. The Creative Ireland team in my Department held 39 public meetings. Both Departments felt that mainstream teaching of and...

Other Questions: School Curriculum (28 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: In terms of impartiality, and this is a pilot initiative, the assessment team will seek to select a diverse range of schools. That will include primary and post-primary schools and urban and rural schools across different geographic areas, including DEIS schools. It is anticipated that every school will eventually get to participate. However, the pilot will include DEIS schools, Irish...

Questions on Promised Legislation (28 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I am very disappointed.

Questions on Promised Legislation (28 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I am very disappointed.

Questions on Promised Legislation (28 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I am very disappointed.

Questions on Promised Legislation (28 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: We are being accused of being anti-Semitic.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hare Coursing (28 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The Deputy will remember my previous answers in the House on this matter. The control of live hare coursing, including the operation of individual coursing meetings and managing the use of hares for that activity, is carried out under the Greyhound Industry Act 1958, which is the responsibility of my colleague, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. My responsibility relates...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Greenways Development (28 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Apart from waterways under the aegis of Waterways Ireland and the properties within the National Parks and Reserves, my Department has no statutory function in relation to coastal paths, greenways and Blueways.  Waterways Ireland, a North South Implementation Body under my remit, is responsible for the management, maintenance, development and restoration of some 1,000km of navigable...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Development Plan (28 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The National Development Plan 2018-2027 sets out the funding allocated to strategic investment priorities in the culture and heritage area, in recognition of its vital role in national life. Tomorrow I will launch this element of the Plan, with An Taoiseach, Minister Paschal Donohue and my colleague Minister of State Joe McHugh. In regard to our unique natural heritage, at this...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Gender Equality (28 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I have repeatedly stated that everyone, regardless of their job, is entitled to work in an atmosphere in which respect, dignity, fairness and equality are very much the norm. I have also reaffirmed my continued commitment to measures aimed at eliminating workplace harassment in the arts and culture sector Last November, my predecessor met with leaders of Irish theatre organisations...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways Development (28 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: In July 2007, the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) agreed to proceed with the restoration and reopening of the 13km section of the Ulster Canal between Clones and Upper Lough Erne. Government approval to restore a 2.5km stretch of the Ulster Canal from the Shannon-Erne waterway to the International Scout Centre at Castlesaunderson, near Belturbet, Co. Cavan was granted on 24thFebruary...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hare Coursing (28 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The Deputy is already aware from my previous response earlier that the control of live hare coursing, including the operation of individual coursing meetings and managing the use of hares for that activity, is carried out under the Greyhound Industry Act 1958, which is the responsibility of my colleague, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. My responsibility relates to the...