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

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 65 and 68 together. As part of a response to improve training  and related conditions of employment in the film industry, the Irish Film Board and the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland jointly commissioned a report on the issue of training in the Irish film, television and animation industry. The study by consultants Crowe...

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

Josepha Madigan: In July 2007, the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) agreed to a proposal to restore the section of the Ulster Canal from Upper Lough Erne to Clones. Planning approvals for the project have been secured from the relevant authorities in the two jurisdictions. Government approval to restore a 2.5 km stretch of the Ulster Canal from Upper Lough Erne to the International Scout Centre at...

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

Josepha Madigan: The Deputy will appreciate that there are existing legislative obligations on RTÉ in relation to the provision of music and that responsibility for RTÉ is, in the first instance, a matter for my colleague the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment.  However, as Minister with responsibility for culture, and of oversight of the National Concert Hall,...

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

Josepha Madigan: Figures available to my Department from the Irish Coursing Club indicate that during the 2015/16 and 2016/17 hare coursing seasons the number of hares that died at coursing meetings was 36 and 26 respectively.  Based on returns received by my Department to date from the Irish Coursing Club on behalf of its affiliated clubs and reports by officials of the National Parks and...

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

Josepha Madigan: As the Minister with responsibility for leading the State commemorative programme for the second half of the Decade of Centenaries, my constant priority is to bring forward commemorations that are inclusive, respectful and authentic.  The Government will continue to be supported in its approach to remembering the significant historical events between 1918 and 1923 by the guidance of...

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

Josepha Madigan: This Government recently launched Project Ireland 2040; a comprehensive national planning framework and associated 10-year National Development Plan.  Project Ireland 2040 explicitly recognises that our culture, language and heritage are an essential part of the sustainable development of the country.  This acknowledgement of the centrality of culture and creativity to our...

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

Josepha Madigan: My Department is aware of the land available for sale adjoining Killarney National Park. Through the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht manages a property portfolio in respect of national parks and reserves of approximately 87,000 hectares. These important biodiversity areas are located all around the country. Given the...

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

Josepha Madigan: I marked the centenary of the passage of the Representation of the People Act 1918 on the afternoon of 6 February 2018 by launching the State programme to commemorate the introduction of voting rights for women and their right to stand in parliamentary elections.  The launch at Marlay House in Marlay Park was well attended and the programme well received.  Later that evening...

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

Josepha Madigan: In light of the range of enquires required to be made to gather the information requested by the Deputy, arrangements are being made for this information to be compiled and forwarded to the Deputy, in accordance with the timelines set out in Standing Orders.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Applications (28 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 cut...

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

Josepha Madigan: The granting of planning permission in respect of developments is a matter for the relevant local authority or An Bord Pleanála. As I do not have the powers to grant planning permission, therefore the Deputy will appreciate that the question of providing the data requested is moot. Planning authorities may of course refer planning applications to me for comment in my role as a...

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

Josepha Madigan: Aosdána is a unique initiative established by the Arts Council in 1981 to honour creative artists who have made a significant contribution to the arts in Ireland.  It is an Arts Council initiative and there are no proposals to place it on a statutory footing.  Under section 24(2) of the Arts Act 2003 the Council is independent of the Minister in its funding decisions. ...

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

Josepha Madigan: All monuments listed in the Record of Monuments and Places are protected under the National Monuments Acts 1930-2004.  As Minister, I am the owner or guardian under the National Monuments Acts of approximately 1,000 national monuments located at approximately 750 sites.  Maintenance of such monuments is undertaken on my behalf by the Office of Public Works. The Acts allow me to...

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

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 243, 245, 246, 251 and 256 together. My role, as Minister, with regard to the protection and management of our architectural heritage, is set out in the provisions of relevant legislation, as are the roles of local authorities and the responsibilities of owners as regards heritage assets.  Part IV of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as...

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

Josepha Madigan: Creative Youthwas launched on 7th December 2017. It sets out measures to deliver on one of the key goals of the Creative Ireland Programme, to ensure that every child in Ireland has practical access to tuition, experience and participation in music, drama, art and coding by 2022. Underpinning the vision behind Creative Youth are four long-term strategic objectives: Supporting...

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

Josepha Madigan: The Irish Film Board is the national development agency for the Irish film, TV Drama and the animation industry.  Its statutory remit is to assist and encourage the making of film in the State and the development of the industry in Ireland.  In 2018, I allocated an increase of €1.55 million to the Irish Film Board increasing its annual budget by 9.3% to €18...

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

Josepha Madigan: The role of the National Monuments Service of my Department is to preserve, protect and promote Ireland’s unique archaeological heritage. It fulfils this role through a variety of measures, one of which includes the regulation of archaeological excavations in the State. All archaeological excavations are undertaken under licences issued by the Minister in accordance with S.26 of...

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

Josepha Madigan: The nature of employment within the arts sector encompasses a wide range of activities, from theatre and music to architecture and sculpture as well as encompassing the industrial creative sectors and audiovisual production. My primary role is to support artists and the creative industries in Ireland using the mechanisms available to me. The Arts Council is the primary mechanism through...

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

Josepha Madigan: Private support for the arts is an important funding source and the Government continues to support this through tax incentives and other initiatives.  The Programme for a Partnership Government contains a commitment to encourage strong, mutually beneficial links between the business community and the arts community to assist arts organisations to capitalise on sponsorship opportunities...

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

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 252 and 253 together. The Creative Ireland Programme is a cross-Government initiative to mainstream culture and creativity in the life of the nation and to promote individual, community and national well-being. The Programme embraces the whole cultural sector, bringing together all those involved in the arts, film, broadcasting, visual arts, cultural...