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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Concert Hall (25 Nov 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The National Concert Hall has curatorial independence in relation to its programming. The Deputy should note that the National Concert Hall recently launched a full programme of events to mark next year’s centenary of the 1916 Rising. Details can be found on .

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (25 Nov 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Festivals which encompass arts or heritage programming may qualify for grants from certain bodies under the aegis of my Department. Primary responsibility for the promotion and support of the arts at all levels throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council. The Council has a Festival and Events Scheme and there are two calls for applications each year. Information on the funding...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Deer Hunting (26 Nov 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Wild deer in the State are protected under the Wildlife Acts. There is an annual open season during which deer can be legally shot under licence issued by my Department. The open season for deer operates generally from 1 September to the last day of February, depending on the species and gender of deer. My Department has no record of granting deer hunting licences to the gun club in...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Noxious Weeds (1 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I am aware that there is a growing public awareness and concern about the impact of invasive species here, including Japanese Knotweed. In this regard, I wish to advise that my Department is responsible for the Wildlife Acts and the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 477/2011), both of which prohibit the spreading of invasive species. In general,...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Payments (1 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: 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.I am advised that a payment of €1,521 in respect of Year 1 of 15 (2014) has been made to this applicant. The qualifying criteria for the scheme are that: - The claimant must have a legal interest in...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Fisheries Protection (1 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I refer to the reply to Question No. 44 of 12 November, 2015. The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Forestry Sector (1 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: My Department is investigating this matter and I will write to the Deputy when I have received a report.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (1 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: My Department has no role in relation to this proposal. It may be a matter for the local authority.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service Remit (1 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The Deputy will be aware that various types of seating (appropriate to the locations) are available to visitors at a number of locations throughout the Park. The need for additional seating is kept under review and my staff will assess the locations mentioned to determine the feasibility of providing additional seating, subject to health and safety and operational requirements.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (1 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: As Chair of the National Famine Commemoration Committee, I am responsible for ensuring that appropriate arrangements are in place to commemorate the Great Irish Famine. In carrying out these functions, my main focus is to ensure that the victims of the Irish Famine are respectfully and appropriately remembered and also to raise awareness of current food security issues worldwide. The Great...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Raised Bog Management Plan Publication (1 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: In the context of Budget 2016, I announced that funding of €9 million will be available under the Exchequer Capital Investment Framework 2016-2021 for the programme of peatlands restoration. The proposed programme of conservation measures for raised bogs is set out in the draft National Raised Bog SAC Management Plan. The final Plan is scheduled to be published early next year. In...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Legal Cases Data (1 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: There are three cases currently before the Irish courts against the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht relating to the functions of my Department. Between 2011 and 2014 a further seven legal actions were completed against me, as the Minister for Arts Heritage and the Gaeltacht, in the courts. Four of these were ended by way of settlement, with legal costs totalling...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Data (1 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I am advised that my Department has one member of staff employed on a Contract of Indefinite Duration and receiving incremental salary payment. I am further advised that 74 staff are employed on Contracts of Indefinite Duration within the bodies under the aegis of my Department, 73 of whom are receiving incremental salary payments.

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (2 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: As Senators will be aware section, 10(3) provides that the Minister shall designate one member of the board to be the chairperson for a period of five years. In response to Senator Mac Conghail, who asked how the term of board members would be determined, lots will be drawn to determine those who will serve for three, four or five years. The chairperson will be appointed for the full...

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (2 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I welcome the passage of the National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2015 through the House and I thank all the Senators for their contributions on the Bill. The National Concert Hall is a valued national cultural institution. This has been demonstrated in the debate in this House. It is obvious there is a great deal of respect and, indeed, affection for the work of the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Voluntary Bog Purchase Scheme (3 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The Review of Raised Bog Natural Heritage Area Network, published in January 2014, provides detail on future arrangements regarding turf cutting on each of the 75 current raised bog natural heritage areas. The Reviewhas concluded that Ireland could more effectively achieve conservation of threatened raised bog habitat through focused protection and restoration of a reconfigured network. This...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Appointments to State Boards (3 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: This vacancy is now advertised on the Public Appointments Service website at . The closing date is 4 January 2016.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (3 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Responsibility for the support and promotion of film-making in Ireland, in respect of both the indigenous sector and inward productions, is the responsibility of the Irish Film Board (IFB). The IFB recently acknowledged that an under-representation of women exists in Irish Film and I would be happy to support any initiatives suggested by the IFB to address this imbalance.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Folúntais Foirne Rannacha (3 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Tá curtha in iúl dom nach bhfuil líon áirithe post ag mo Roinn. Déantar bearna a mheas, de réir mar a thagann siad chun cinn ar fud na Roinne, trí phróiseas pleanála don fhórsa oibre, ag féachaint go cuí do threoracha, treoirlínte agus ciorcláin ar sholáthar foirne ón Roinn Caiteachais Phoiblí agus...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Arts Plan (8 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The Government appreciates the importance of the cultural and creative industries to Ireland. The Arts Council is the main mechanism through which it directs funding to the arts and artists. The council provides significant support to individual artists through bursaries and individual grants. It also funds means-tested payments to members of Aosdána. The Arts Council recently...