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- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (8 Dec 2015)
Heather Humphreys: Details of photography costs incurred by my Department since my appointment in July 2014 are set out in the following table. 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 interest and the national/regional scope of the subject. At all times, value for money is a...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Public Relations Contracts Data (8 Dec 2015)
Heather Humphreys: No external public relations firms have been employed by my Department since my appointment in July 2014. The engagement of external groups for the provision of specialised services, including public relations firms, is dependent on a number of factors, including the expertise and resources available within my Department. In that context, value for money is at all times a critical consideration.
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Public Relations Contracts Data (8 Dec 2015)
Heather Humphreys: The details requested by the Deputy in respect of the nine reports commissioned by my Department since its establishment in June 2011 are set out in the following table. The "Review of PSO Air Service for the Aran Islands" was published in May 2014. The "Updated Business Case forRestoring the Ulster Canal from Lough Erne to Clones" and the"Cost Benefit Analysis of the National Gallery...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ministerial Advisers Remuneration (8 Dec 2015)
Heather Humphreys: I was appointed Minster for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht on 11 July 2014. Two special advisers were appointed on 23 July 2014 and 18 August 2014 respectively. They were appointed on the first point of the Principal Officer scale and have advanced to the second point on 23 July 2015 and 18 August 2015 respectively.
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (8 Dec 2015)
Heather Humphreys: I have no statutory function in the matter of collective bargaining, which I understand comes within the ambit of the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation.
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (8 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. In that context, I also seek to raise awareness of current food security issues...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (8 Dec 2015)
Heather Humphreys: Under the 'Community Participation' strand of the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme, over 84 public consultations, facilitated by the local authorities with the support from my Department, have taken place nationwide. The response has been enthusiastic from all local authorities and each of the local authorities has now developed a rich and diverse series of events and projects that will take...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rural Development Programme (8 Dec 2015)
Heather Humphreys: A habitat enhancement scheme, the National Parks and Wildlife Service Farm Plan Scheme, was previously available to farmers in the Shannon Callows to undertake proactive measures for corncrake meadows and wet grasslands. These commitments were voluntary in nature and lasted for the period of the farm plan. The Agreement referred to by the Deputy concerned the prescriptions for management in...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Agriculture Scheme Eligibility (8 Dec 2015)
Heather Humphreys: A habitat enhancement scheme or farm plan was previously available from my Department to farmers in designated sites to undertake proactive measures for the conservation interests in question. These measures were not a condition of designation, nor were they compensation for designation. Any commitments made by farmers were voluntary in nature and lasted for the period of the farm plan....
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: An Fhoireann Rannach (8 Dec 2015)
Heather Humphreys: Tá na roghanna sa chás seo á meas faoi láthair agus déanfar cinneadh go luath, i gcomhairle leis an Roinn Caiteachais Phoiblí agus Athchóirithe.
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Council (8 Dec 2015)
Heather Humphreys: I am aware of the important work undertaken by the Irish Uplands Forum (IUF) and its members to promote a community-based approach to sustainable development in upland areas and, in particular, their contributions received in framing the National Landscape Strategy 2015-2025, which I launched earlier this year and which will assist in the promotion of landscape objectives nationally. I...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Promotion (8 Dec 2015)
Heather Humphreys: Primary 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. This includes assistance in the identification of locations for the making of films. The Film Board has a good track record of using Irish scenery as a major asset in attracting film makers to Ireland...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme (8 Dec 2015)
Heather Humphreys: 171 applications under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme for raised bog special areas of conservation have been received and acknowledged by my Department in respect of Mouds Bog and 60 applications in respect of Ballynafagh Bog in County Kildare. A total of 361 annual payments, 187 turf deliveries and 34 once-off incentive payments have been made in respect of the...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme (8 Dec 2015)
Heather Humphreys: Up to 3,377 applications have been received under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme for raised bog special areas of conservation and natural heritage areas. Of these, 719 applicants have expressed an interest in relocation to a non-designated bog. Notwithstanding the complexity involved, progress in relocating turf cutters to non-designated bogs has been achieved in a number...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Plan (8 Dec 2015)
Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 669 and 672 together. The Government's policy on the arts is to promote and strengthen the arts in all its forms, to increase access to and participation in the arts and to make the arts an integral and valued part of our national life. The Government appreciates the importance of the cultural and creative industries to Ireland. The Arts Council is the main...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artworks Sale (8 Dec 2015)
Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 670 and 671 together. As I outlined in my response to question 242 on 24 September 2015, the sale, export and import of artefacts is a normal part of trade. Ireland has benefitted over the years from artistic works which have been imported into the State. In terms of keeping objects of importance in the State, generous tax relief is provided under...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Plan (8 Dec 2015)
Heather Humphreys: The Government's policy on the arts is to promote and strengthen the arts in all its forms, to increase access to and participation in the arts and to make the arts an integral and valued part of our national life. In this context, the Government very much appreciates the importance of the cultural and creative industries to Ireland and provides significant support for the sector through my...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Easter Rising Commemorations (8 Dec 2015)
Heather Humphreys: The Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme, which was launched on 31March last, includes a rich diversity of programmes and events, complementary and additional to the formal State occasions, which will run throughout 2016 to commemorate the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising. The Programme is an invitation to everyone on the island of Ireland and to the global Irish community to shape and engage...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Philanthropy Initiatives (8 Dec 2015)
Heather Humphreys: Private support of the arts is very important and the Government continues to support this through tax incentives and other initiatives. In this regard, my Department introduced small philanthropy schemes in 2012 and 2013, both of which have helped to encourage arts organisations to build partnerships with potential sponsors. My Department also operates small capital grants schemes, which...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (8 Dec 2015)
Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 676 to 678, inclusive, together. Part IV of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, provides for the protection of the architectural heritage. The Act gives primary responsibility to planning authorities to identify and protect the architectural heritage by including relevant structures on the Record of Protected Structures (RPS) – in this...