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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation Designation (2 Oct 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Under the provisions of the Wildlife Amendment Act 2000 and the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011, following public notification of the intention of the Minister to designate an area as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) or a Natural Heritage Area (NHA), affected parties are given three months to appeal, on scientific grounds, against the inclusion of land...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Rehiring (2 Oct 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I assume that the Deputy is referring to all current positions, where the appointment was made by me within my Department, or to the boards of State bodies and agencies under my Department's aegis. I can advise the Deputy that no such appointments were made.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Renewable Energy Generation (27 Sep 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Decisions relating to the location of wind energy development at county level are a matter for the relevant planning authorities and are subject to planning law. The Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, incorporates provisions to ensure that development plans and developments are undertaken in compliance with relevant EU Law, including the Habitats Directive. The National Parks...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Payments (27 Sep 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Government has put in place a compensation scheme for those affected by the cessation of turf cutting on raised bog special areas of conservation. This cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme now comprises a payment of €1,500 per year, index linked, for 15 years or, where feasible, relocation of turf cutters to non-designated bogs where they can continue to cut turf. Those...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Deer Cull (26 Sep 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I have no statutory function in relation to proposals for a national deer cull. However, in accordance with the Wildlife Acts, the annual open season when deer can be legally shot under licence operates from 1 September to 28 February, depending on the species and gender of deer. In addition, landowners may apply to my Department for a licence under the Wildlife Acts to cull deer when this...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ministerial Responsibilities (26 Sep 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Against this background, a Delegation of Functions Order entitled Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Delegation of Ministerial Functions) Order 2011 was agreed by Government and signed by An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny T.D. on 26 July 2011 which provides for the delegation of functions relating to the Irish Language, Gaeltacht and Islands by the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation Designation (25 Sep 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Government has put in place a compensation scheme for those affected by the cessation of turf cutting on raised bog special areas of conservation. This cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme now comprises a payment of €1,500 per year, index linked, for 15 years or, where feasible, relocation of turf cutters to non-designated bogs where they can continue to cut turf. Those...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (25 Sep 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: In the context of arrangements for commemoration of the Easter Rising and other significant events of that time, I have been very pleased to meet several people with family connections to the leaders and activists of the period. I warmly welcome their interest and association with the developing programme of commemorations. Although it is sometimes necessary to reserve places at...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation Designation (25 Sep 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Government has put in place a compensation scheme for those affected by the cessation of turf cutting on raised bog special areas of conservation. This cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme now comprises a payment of €1,500 per year, index linked, for 15 years or, where feasible, relocation of turf cutters to non-designated bogs where they can continue to cut turf. Those...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Numbers (25 Sep 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department operates a career break scheme through which staff can avail of unpaid leave for periods from six months to five years. The conditions relating to this scheme are set by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Limistéir Chaomhantais Speisialta (20 Sep 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Déantar soláthar faoi Alt 9 de Threoir an Aontais Eorpaigh maidir le Gnáthóga don fhéidearthacht dí-shainiú a dhéanamh ar láthair Limistéir Chaomhantais Speisialta. Is feidhm den Choimisiún Eorpach é seo, agus i gcomhréir leis an Treoir, ní féidir é a dhéanamh ach amháin nuair atá gá leis...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council Funding (20 Sep 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: For 2012, the Exchequer allocation to the Arts Council, which is the principal agency through which State funding is channelled to the arts, is €63.241m. Under the Arts Act 2003, the Arts Council is statutorily independent in its day-to-day operations and my Department has no role to play in its executive or funding decisions. Government policy on the arts is set out in the Programme...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (19 Sep 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The landowner’s application for consent under the National Monuments Acts to proposals for the provision of a commemorative centre to the 1916 Rising in the national monument buildings in Moore Street is being examined in my Department. As part of the consent process, in accordance with the European Union (Environmental Impact Assessment of Proposed Demolition of National Monuments)...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (19 Sep 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: In the context of the Government's commemoration programme to mark significant centenaries during the decade 2012-2022, the programme for 2013 is currently under development. Arrangements in hand seek to address the organisation of the labour movement and the Lockout, as well as social history such as the suffrage movement and housing conditions. Initiatives under consideration include...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ministerial Staff (19 Sep 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The details requested by the Deputy in respect of the annual salary costs relating to my own private and constituency offices, and those of Minister of State Dinny McGinley, T.D., are set out in the table below. The Deputy will note that the details provided relate to the period since my appointment as Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and the appointment of Minister of State...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (19 Sep 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The landowner’s application for consent under the National Monuments Acts to proposals for the provision of a commemorative centre to the 1916 Rising in the national monument buildings in Moore Street is being examined in my Department. As part of the consent process, in accordance with the European Union (Environmental Impact Assessment of Proposed Demolition of National Monuments)...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (19 Sep 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: In the context of the Government's commemoration programme to mark significant centenaries during the decade 2012-2022, the programme for 2013 is currently under development. Arrangements in hand seek to address the organisation of the labour movement and the Lockout, as well as social history such as the suffrage movement and housing conditions. Initiatives under consideration include...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ministerial Staff (19 Sep 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The details requested by the Deputy in respect of the annual salary costs relating to my own private and constituency offices, and those of Minister of State Dinny McGinley, T.D., are set out in the table below. The Deputy will note that the details provided relate to the period since my appointment as Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and the appointment of Minister of State...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation Designation (18 Sep 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department has prepared an outline document detailing the proposed approach to the development of the National Raised Bog SAC Management Plan. This draft document was presented to the Peatlands Council and the European Commission, and, following this consultation, feedback has now been incorporated into the proposed approach. The document is available on my Department’s website at ...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Local Authority Conservation Grants Scheme Applications (18 Sep 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: From 2003 to 2010, my Department provided funding under the Local Authority Conservation Grants Scheme for the conservation of structures protected under the Planning and Development Acts 2000-2010. The scheme was administered by the local authorities and operated on an annual basis, subject to Exchequer funding being available. It was a matter for each local authority to assess and...