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Written Answers — Public Sector Reform: Public Sector Reform (28 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department has prepared a Croke Park Action Plan, which sets out actions and efficiency measures for the Department and the bodies funded from its Vote Group to end-2014. Details of progress, efficiencies and savings arising from the implementation of that Plan can be accessed through the link below: http://www.ahg.gov.ie/en/Publications/CorporatePublications/...

National Cultural Institutions: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: We reduced nothing.

Written Answers — Cultural Property: Cultural Property (27 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am advised that the benefits of ICCROM membership extend well beyond my Department, with staff of the Office of Public Works and a range of regional and local authorities availing of the resources on offer. Discussions are ongoing regarding the continuation of Ireland's membership of ICCROM and any decision in this regard will have to take account of the reduced availability of resources in...

Written Answers — Wildlife Protection: Wildlife Protection (27 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Section 40 of the Wildlife Acts 1976 to 2010 prohibits the cutting, grubbing, burning or destruction of vegetation growing on uncultivated land or in hedges or ditches during the nesting and breeding season for birds and wildlife, from 1 March to 31 August. Hedgerows and scrub are important as wildlife habitats and they need to be managed in the interests of both farming and biodiversity. ...

Written Answers — Ministerial Transport: Ministerial Transport (27 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht was established on 2 June 2011, following substantial Departmental reconfigurations. The amount spent on drivers and Ministerial transport, covering both Minister and Minister of State at my Department, in the period from 2 June 2011 to 31 December 2011, was €139,756.42. All such expenditure has been incurred in...

National Cultural Institutions: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Two great writers.

National Cultural Institutions: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: We have not changed that position.

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions: Motion (27 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: No, they are not.

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions: Motion (27 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: It is no problem. The Independent Senators provided a fine audience for them but I was delighted.

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions: Motion (27 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: It certainly was a big audience. As no interest is evident from the Gallery most of the time-----

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions: Motion (27 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: -----last night was very interesting.

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions: Motion (27 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I apologise.

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions: Motion (27 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: In fairness, I have been involved in politics for 30 years.

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions: Motion (27 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: That process is-----

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions: Motion (27 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I wish to clarify this point.

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions: Motion (27 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: No, it pertains to Cabinet confidentiality and I could not. However, I can revert afterwards-----

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions: Motion (27 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The proposals I will make will be made in the Cabinet and the Cabinet will make the decision. As I am only making the proposals, I cannot publish the proposals I intend to make to the Cabinet. As the Senator is aware, that is not procedural and I cannot do that. However, I am prepared to return to this House afterwards to discuss the actions that were taken, whatever they may be.

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions: Motion (27 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Considering the way in which we address that funding challenge for the future cannot be avoided and we are determined to work with our cultural institutions in this challenge. The process of reform in which we are engaged is not about diminishing them, it is about the long-term survival of these institutions. In this challenge, they must work together, share common operational services and...

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions: Motion (27 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I mentioned that the Abbey Theatre got extra funding. I did so to emphasise the type of funding being provided to cultural institutions. The Abbey Theatre will receive more than €7 million, approximately, a ninth of the current Arts Council allocation. I am making the point that the taxpayer is providing substantial funding for the cultural institutions. I said last night that our...

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions: Motion (27 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: -----and there are efforts to reach out involving the National Concert Hall and proposals to make connections in New York. There is certainly significant potential and our national cultural institutions will have to reach out to realise it. In an era of diminished State funding capacity, it would simply not be right of me to ignore the examination of existing structures to see whether they...