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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tionscadail Oidhreachta (11 Sep 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Tá i gceist agam Ceisteanna Uimh. 704 agus 705 a thógáil in éineacht. Ar an suíomh seo tá reilig atá á cosaint faoi Alt 12 d’Acht na Séadchomharthaí Náisiúnta (Leasú), 1994. Rinneadh damáiste mór don séadchomhartha, atá lonnaithe ar choimín, mar gheall ar stoirmeacha in 2014, agus...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Development (11 Sep 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The facility to which the Deputy refers is owned jointly by Enterprise Ireland in conjunction with other private entities. My colleague the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation has responsibility for Enterprise Ireland. However, I am aware of the issue and my Department has been in contact with the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation in relation...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Action Plan for Rural Development Implementation (11 Sep 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The relevant functions in respect of rural and regional development and related matters transferred to my colleague the Minister for Rural and Community Development on 27 July last.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (11 Sep 2017)

Heather Humphreys: My role, as Minister, with regard to the protection and management of our architectural heritage, is set out in the provisions of relevant legislation, as are the role of local authorities and the responsibilities of owners as regards heritage assets. Financial support is provided by my Department through a number of structured schemes for the conservation and protection of heritage...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (11 Sep 2017)

Heather Humphreys: My role, as Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, with regard to the protection and management of our architectural heritage, is set out in the provisions of relevant legislation, as are the role of local authorities and the responsibilities of owners as regards heritage assets. There are a number of ways in which my Department acts in respect of supporting possible heritage...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Brexit Staff (11 Sep 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 710 and 711 together. As I advised the House in my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 316 of 4 July 2017, a Working Group, chaired at Assistant Secretary level and composed of officials from across the Department was established last year to deal with Brexit issues. This Working Group is supported by the Department's EU Coordination Unit which is also...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Construction Costs (11 Sep 2017)

Heather Humphreys: My Department's capital expenditure is largely concentrated on enterprise supports, refurbishment projects in the National Cultural Institutions, National Parks, Waterways network and various other capital grant schemes. Inflation measures are of more value in the management of multi-annual construction programmes. My Department seeks at all times to ensure value for money in the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (11 Sep 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The project referred to by the Deputy is being developed and managed by Cork City Council and the Council is responsible for the delivery of the project. My Department allocated €12 million to the City Council towards the cost of the project. This allocation is subject to a Service Level Agreement with the City Council to ensure compliance with all relevant requirements in relation...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Agencies Staff Recruitment (11 Sep 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I intend to fill the post of Director of Creative Ireland through an open competition, managed by the Public Appointments Service (PAS). I am advised that applications for the position will be sought shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (11 Sep 2017)

Heather Humphreys: All expenditure within my Department's Vote is subject to an ongoing internal verification and monitoring process to ensure the best use of available financial resources. Adjustments may fall to be made between subheads as part of this process and all figures are subject to audit by the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General. Outturn figures on a subhead by subhead basis are...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Public Services Card (11 Sep 2017)

Heather Humphreys: A Public Services Card is not required for access to any of the services currently provided by my Department or any body under its aegis. I am also advised that there are currently no proposals to make services or payments dependant on the mandatory use and production of the public services card.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (11 Sep 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The cost to my department incurred in each of the past five years due to debit and credit card payment services and banking fees and the financial institutions to which the payments were made are detailed in the following table. Financial Institution 2012 (€'s) 2013 (€'s) 2014 (€'s) 2015 (€'s) 2016 (€'s) 2017 YTD (€'s) Visa 94.72...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Data (11 Sep 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 718 and 719 together. I am advised that the following tables show the number of men and women in my Department who hold the posts identified, and the total number of men and women in my Department. Post Male Female Total Secretary General 0 1 1 Second Secretary 0 0 0 Deputy Secretary 0 0 0 Assistant Secretary 4 0 4 Principal (PO) and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (11 Sep 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The Cork Event Centre is a project being developed and managed by Cork City Council and the Council is responsible for the delivery of the project. My Department allocated €12 million to the City Council towards the cost of the Centre. This allocation is subject to a Service Level Agreement with the City Council to ensure compliance with all relevant requirements in relation to major...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Data (11 Sep 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 721 and 722 together. The Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht was established in June 2011, this was reconfigured in 2016 to become the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, and further reconfigured in July 2017 to become the Department of Culture Heritage and the Gaeltacht. The information sought by the Deputy is...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Ireland (11 Sep 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The allocations to the Culture Ireland Division of my Department from 2011 to 2017, all of which are current, are outlined in the following table. 2011 €6.997m €3.997m core, plus €3m once-off provision for Imagine Ireland initiative 2012 €4.31m Including EU Presidency funds of €0.77m 2013 €3.997m Including EU Presidency funds of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (11 Sep 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 725 to 727, inclusive, together. The allocations for the National Cultural Institutions, referred to by the Deputy, together with the Irish Film Board and the Arts Council for the years 2011 to 2017, and that spent to date in 2017 are as set out in the following tables. Year National Museum of Ireland Current Capital Total 2011 €12,240,000...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Council Funding (11 Sep 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The funding allocation to the Heritage Council in each of the years 2011 to 2017, both capital and current allocations and representing the Vote (B.3) of the previous Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (2011 – 2016), Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (2016-17) are set out in the following table. These figures exclude any additional...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service (11 Sep 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department operates a farm plan scheme, which has the primary objectives of testing, on a relatively small scale, bespoke measures for nature conservation on farmland. The scheme incentivises farmers in particular instances, to go above and beyond their statutory requirements. There are currently 39 landowners operating under the Farm Plan...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Land Acquisition (11 Sep 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I assume that the Deputy is referring to the purchase last year of an area of 4,900 acres (or 1,983 hectares) at Glenasmole in the Dublin Uplands. My Department completed the purchase of this area , known popularly as the Featherbeds, at a cost of €800,000 in December 2016.  This land has been added to Wicklow Mountains National Park, expanding the total size of this National...