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Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Since the establishment of my Department in June 2012, I have appointed the following staff: Grade Name Salary level Special Adviser James Kenny €38,216 (1st point of Principal Officer Standard Scale of €80,051, abated to take account of public service pension as a retired teacher). Special Adviser Damien Garvey €80,051 (1st point of Principal Officer Standard Scale) For...

Written Answers — National Museum: National Museum (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Deputy will be aware that the management of staffing issues within the National Museum of Ireland is a day-to-day matter for the management and board of the Museum. In relation to the specific matter referred to by the Deputy, I am advised that the Museum management is in ongoing contact with the relevant staff association with a view to finalising an agreement that is consistent with...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The matter referred to by the Deputy is the subject of a Government decision regarding the Public Sector Reform Plan, which was published in November 2011. The 'details supplied' format of the Question precludes me, however, from providing a more comprehensive reply, I will of course, be pleased to provide the Deputy with further information on this matter if he requests it using a less...

Written Answers — Údarás na Gaeltachta: Údarás na Gaeltachta (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Tuigim ó Údarás na Gaeltachta go bhfuil fostaíocht na maor atá luaite ag an Teachta ag brath ar mhaoiniú a bheith ar fáil ón Roinn Coimirce Sóisialaí do na scéimeanna ar a bhfuil siad ag obair. Cé nach bhfuil na maoir páirteach i scéim pinsean an Údaráis, comhairlítear dom go bhfuil sé curtha in iúl ag an Údarás dóibh mar rogha chaighdéanach go bhfuil an deis acu páirt...

Written Answers — National Parks and Wildlife Service: National Parks and Wildlife Service (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The use of traps, snares and nets in relation to wildlife is governed by the Wildlife Act 1976 (Approved Traps, Snares and Nets) Regulations 2003. The "Nooski Animal Trap" referred to by the Deputy does not meet the requirements set by these Regulations and is, therefore, illegal. Officials of my Department understand that the traps in question have been returned to the UK distributer.

Written Answers — An Fhoireann Rannach: An Fhoireann Rannach (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Faoi mar a chuir mé in iúl don Teach i mo fhreagra ar Cheist Pharlaiminte Uimh 324 ar 8 Bealtaine 2012, tá múinteoir scoile, atá ar scor, ag obair mar Chomhairleoir Speisialta i mo Roinn. Is é €38,216 in aghaidh na bliana a thuarastal, tar éis lacáiste i leith a phinsin. Níl éinne eile, atá ar scor, tar éis a bheith athfhostaithe ag mo Roinn. Tuigim freisin go bhfuil na...

Written Answers — Cultural Institutions: Cultural Institutions (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The information requested by the Deputy is outlined in the table below. Year National Library National Archives Current Capital Total Current Capital Total 2003 €6,405,000 €1,000,000 €7,405,000 €937,000 €277,000 €1,214,000 2004 €6,974,000 €2,800,000 €9,774,000 €959,000 €477,000 €1,436,000 2005 €8,054,000 €1,350,000 €9,404,000 €1,130,000 €600,000...

Written Answers — Census of Population: Census of Population (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Programme for Government contains a commitment to enabling the publication of the 1926 Census. The project requires two principal components to be addressed. The first is the legal necessity to change the relevant legislation to permit publication of the Census before the expiry of the statutory 100 year period, while respecting certain rights. The second is the technical process whereby...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Government announced 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, for15 years or, where feasible, relocation of turf cutters to non-designated bogs where they can continue to cut turf. Those wishing to...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: With regard to funding for Gaeltacht areas in Co. Kerry, my Department continues to provide both capital and current funding under the various Gaeltacht schemes and initiatives administered by my Department, details of which are available on its website at www.ahg.gov.ie. As is the case with all other Gaeltacht areas, this funding continues to be provided in the context of competing demands...

Written Answers — Heritage Sites: Heritage Sites (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 486, 487, 492 and 495 together. My Department has a broad range of responsibilities in respect to the protection of our natural, architectural and archaeological heritage and, in each case, there is a different suite of legislative instruments that provides for protection of the relevant national heritage sites. The primary conservation measures for which...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 488 and 490 together. There are 2 raised bog special areas of conservation (SACs) in Kildare protected under the EU Habitats Directive. There are also 2 Natural Heritage Area raised bogs in Kildare designated under national law in accordance with the provisions of the Wildlife Acts. The Government has put in place a compensation scheme for those affected by...

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Government's priorities for the arts are set out in the Programme for Government. Responsibility for the promotion of the arts at all levels throughout the country is devolved primarily to the Arts Council. The Council is a statutory body, funded by my Department, and independent in its day-to-day operations, including in relation to its funding decisions. I am acutely aware of the...

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department is committed to enhancing our traditional culture by supporting groups and organisations involved in furthering the traditional arts. Since 2005, €20m has been provided in capital grant aid to organisations that promote traditional music and song such as Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann and Na Píobairí Uilleann (The Pipers Club) for infrastructural development throughout the...

Written Answers — Tourism Initiatives: Tourism Initiatives (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Ireland's artistic and cultural strengths play an important role in underscoring our global cultural reputation. My Department's Culture Ireland works to support Irish artists who have engaged very actively in helping to unlock the full potential of the key connection between culture, Ireland's international reputation and tourism. Culture Ireland also works closely with Tourism Ireland...

Written Answers — Tourism Initiatives: Tourism Initiatives (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I meet with my EU colleagues on a regular basis, whether at formal gatherings such as meetings of the Council of Ministers or at more informal meetings. I always take the opportunities presented at these engagements to promote the positive aspects of the arts and heritage of this country. I should say that our EU Presidency in 2013 will present an additional platform for cultural links to...

National Cultural Institutions (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions No. 1 and Nos. 3 to 5, inclusive, together. As Deputies will be aware, the Government's public service reform plan which was published by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Brendan Howlin, on 17 November contains a number of actions in respect of my Department's remit. These include the amalgamation of the National Library, the National...

National Cultural Institutions (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Many of the issues raised by the Deputy will be considered when we make our final decision. My officials are engaged in consultations and will submit proposals to me in approximately two weeks. When the Government made the announcement, the Department immediately set up a reform unit, as well as a reform committee to which the unit would answer. An extensive process is ongoing. For...

National Cultural Institutions (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan raised several pertinent issues which I will take on board. First, this was not my initiative as such. The Government's public sector reform plan announced on 17 November goes across all Departments and not just the arts. Several State agencies are being reviewed and not just those under my Department. The National Archives, in which the Deputy has a particular...

National Cultural Institutions (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Deputy has asked many questions and I will try to answer as many as I can. My officials would not agree there has been a lack of consultation or information on amalgamations. There have been ongoing discussions about amalgamations for several years. The 2009 budget contained a decision to examine this matter. As Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan found out, there were consultations. These...