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Arts Funding (18 Jul 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Some weeks ago the Deputy and others were arguing for an arm's length approach between the Minister and the Arts Council to be preserved to ensure the Minister would not have a direct say in how arts funding was spent. I remind the Deputy that I allocated €63 million to the council to look after groups such as the one in question. It makes its decision on funding, while I have to retain...

Arts Funding (18 Jul 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Yes, I will meet it. If the Deputy contacts my secretary, Ms Sarah Doyle, we can arrange a meeting with it.

Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (18 Jul 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I thank Deputies for their contributions, which were varied but constructive overall. To respond to Deputy Troy, only those people with firearms certificates for a shotgun are covered by this Bill and the review of the wildlife Acts will include a review of all aspects of licensing. The Deputy expressed concern at the small number of Bills emanating from my Department and argued that this...

Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (18 Jul 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to bring the Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2012 before the House and will inform Members of the background to the Bill and the reason for this short item of legislation. As I informed the Seanad, where I introduced this Bill, the Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2010 includes provisions that deem all holders of valid firearm certificates...

Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (18 Jul 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: It is only for shotguns.

Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (18 Jul 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: It does not apply to handguns. I am just applying the exact same provisions as the Deputy's Government did two years ago. There is no change whatsoever.

Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (18 Jul 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I certainly have.

Written Answers — Commemorative Events: Commemorative Events (17 Jul 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: On behalf of the Government, I am developing a national commemorative programme for the period from 1912 to 1922. Centred on the Easter Rising, this commemorative programme will seek to reflect the political, economic, social and cultural issues of this most historic decade. So far in 2012, a number of commemorative events – both North and South – have been held, the principal ones of...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (17 Jul 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 entails 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 wishing to relocate can avail of the financial payment or the...

Written Answers — Commemorative Events: Commemorative Events (17 Jul 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 382 and 396 together. My Department is engaged with the national cultural institutions on the development of an appropriate commemorative programme for the Decade of Centenaries, the period from 2012 to 2022. I have also written to certain national cultural associations with a view to developing the commemorative programme. I intend to consult further and...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (17 Jul 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 wishing...

Written Answers — Merger of Cultural Institutions: Merger of Cultural Institutions (17 Jul 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 384 and 387 together. As the Deputy will be aware, the Government's Public Service Reform Plan, which was published on 17 November last, included the following actions in respect of my Departmental remit: · Combine the Irish Museum of Modern Art, the Crawford Art Gallery and the National Gallery of Ireland, while retaining separate identities; · ...

Written Answers — Offshore Islands: Offshore Islands (17 Jul 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The total expenditure on infrastructure programmes on the offshore islands in the years mentioned is outlined in the following table: Year Capital Expenditure 2009 19,732,000 2010 10,803,000 2011 3,556,000 2012 (to date) 19,000 Total 34,110,000

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (17 Jul 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy is aware, the Gaeltacht Bill 2012 is before the House at present. The Bill provides, inter alia, for changes to the size, composition and method of appointment to the board of Údarás na Gaeltachta. These changes include dispensing with elections to the board and a reduction in the size of the board from 20 to 12 members. In accordance with the provisions of the Bill, 7...

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (17 Jul 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 388 to 390, inclusive, together. The table below details the capital funding provided by my Department to arts facilities in County Mayo for the period 2008 to 2011. No funding has been provided to date in 2012. TABLE: Capital Funding to Arts Projects in Co Mayo Project 2008 2009 2010 2011 Kiltimagh Town Hall Theatre €261,810 €27,567 0 0 Linenhall Arts...

Written Answers — Merger of Cultural Institutions: Merger of Cultural Institutions (17 Jul 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, the Government announced a series of rationalisation measures in the Public Service Reform Plan on 17th November 2011. A number of amalgamations, mergers and critical reviews of bodies funded from my Department's Vote Group are currently being progressed, as required under the Reform Plan. Details of these are reflected in the Plan, which can be accessed on the...

Written Answers — Arts Council Funding: Arts Council Funding (17 Jul 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The table below sets out Government funding to the Arts Council for the years 2007 to 2012. Arts Council Funding -2007- 2012 Year Funding (€m) 2007 83.000 2008 82.102 2009 73.350 2010 68.649 2011 65.200 2012 63.241

Written Answers — Ministerial Allowances: Ministerial Allowances (17 Jul 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Ministers and Ministers of State are entitled to the same allowances as Members of the Oireachtas with the some exceptions. No additional untaxed allowances are paid by my Department to me or to the Minister of State in respect of our official duties. As the Deputy will be aware, the legislation providing for Oireachtas expense allowances is exempt from taxation under section 836 of the...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (17 Jul 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Under the provisions of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, regarding architectural heritage, each planning authority is required to include in its development plan a Record of Protected Structures (RPS), which includes all structures or parts of structures in their functional areas which, in their opinion, are of special architectural, historical, archaeological, artistic,...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (17 Jul 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, the position of CEO of Culture Ireland has recently been filled on an acting basis for a period of 15 months. The Deputy will also be aware that in the Government's Public Service Reform Plan of 17 November 2011, Culture Ireland is listed as one of the entities to be critically reviewed - in its case with a view to its functions being merged into my Department....