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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Foreshore Licence Applications (12 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 258 and 259 together. I refer to Deputy to my response to Questions Nos. 489 and 490 of 28 February last. The engagement of my Department in this issue is complete and it now is a statutory matter for the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government. My position is unchanged from those earlier replies.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hedge Cutting Season (12 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The Roads Acts 1993 contains provisions allowing local authorities to serve notices on landowners where a hedge or other type of vegetation is considered a hazard on public roads on health and safety grounds. The operation of the Roads Act is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport. Accordingly, my Department has no information as to the number of notices or...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Banking Sector (12 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The Programme for a Partnership Government envisaged that An Post, the Irish League of Credit Unions and other interested stakeholders would be asked to investigate and propose a new model of community banking, such as the Kiwibank model in New Zealand, which could be delivered through the post office network. The Programme for Government also includes a commitment to investigate the German...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Landscape Strategy (11 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 339 and 340 together. Arising from Ireland’s ratification of the European Landscape Convention I launched the National Landscape Strategy for Ireland 2015-2025 in May 2015. Copies are available on my Department’s website. The Strategy is to be implemented in two phases. The key action in Phase one, as set out in the Implementation Programme,...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Centres Funding (11 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: My Department operates a scheme of grants for investment in arts and cultural centres around the country. I recently announced details of grants of over €9 million in capital funding under the scheme. This scheme targets investment at a range of different facilities, including arts centres, theatres, galleries and museums, as well as artists’ studios and creative spaces. I...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: CLÁR Programme (11 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The 2017 CLÁR programme was launched on 31 March 2017 and provides funding for small scale infrastructural projects in disadvantaged rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population. Funding was available this year under four separate Measures: Measure 1: Support for School and Community Safety Measures Measure 2: Play Areas Measure 3: Targeted Community...

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

Heather Humphreys: Details of the €381.97 million voted by the Oireachtas for my Department in 2017 are published in the Revised Estimates Volume and are available at . All voted funding is allocated for specific purposes and expenditure across my Department is closely monitored on an ongoing basis. None of the programmes funded across my Department are anticipated to cease this year. Final expenditure...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: CLÁR Programme (11 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The 2017 CLÁR programme was launched on 31 March 2017 and provides funding for small scale infrastructural projects in disadvantaged rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population. Funding was available this year under four separate Measures: Measure 1: Support for School and Community Safety Measures Measure 2: Play Areas Measure 3: Targeted Community...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Ireland Data (11 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Waterways Ireland is one of the six North South Implementation Bodies established under the British-Irish Agreement Act 1999. Waterways Ireland currently has 328 employees and is jointly sponsored and co-funded by my Department, the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (DAHRRGA) and the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) in Northern Ireland. Funding to the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rural Development Plan (11 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Following the assignment to my Department of responsibility for regional and rural affairs in May 2016, I established new Regional and Rural Affairs Division in the Department, including a Business Unit to co-ordinate action across Government to support the economic and social development of rural areas. The Action Plan for Rural Development was developed by this Unit as a key instrument to...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rural Recreation Policy (11 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The Occupiers Liability Act 1995 provides significant protection in circumstances referred to by the Deputy. In addition, an insurance policy held by the National Trails Office provides indemnity for recreational users on way marked ways and walks registered with my Department's Walks Scheme where inspection and approval has been carried out by that Office. Nonetheless, my Department is...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Living Wage (11 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I am advised that, based on current staffing and pay levels, the estimated additional annual cost of introducing an hourly wage of €11.70 for all employees, employed both directly in my Department and in agencies under its aegis and who are not already paid that amount or more, would be in the order of €255,165.

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

Heather Humphreys: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Parliamentary Question No.166 of 9 February last. A copy of the information provided in response to that question showing expenditure under the headings by my Department during the years 2011-2016 is set out in the tables. Expenditure that has been incurred to date in 2017 is shown separately. No expenditure was incurred in relation to interview training...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Control (11 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: All birds, including crows, are protected under the Wildlife Acts and the European Communities Birds Directive.Under the terms of the Directive, all Member States of the EU are bound to take measures to protect all wild birds and their habitats. Under Article 9 (a) of the Directive Member States may however derogate in the interests of: public health and safety; air safety; and to prevent...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (11 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I would like to advise the Deputy that my Department has not yet received a request for funding from the Group referred to by him in his Question. I would be happy to consider any proposals submitted to my Department in this regard.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (11 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 352 and 353 together. I refer to my replies to Questions Nos. 307, 308, 322, 323, 324 and 325 on 27 June 2017 and to previous Dáil Questions in which I have welcomed the report of the Moore Street Consultative Group and the consensus-based approach it recommends to finding an optimal solution to the future of Moore Street that appeals to all...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Post Office Network (6 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The Programme for a Partnership Government made a number of commitments in relation to the Post Office network which were assigned to my Department. The commitments in question have now been completed or are significantly advanced. The report referred to by the Deputy was prepared on behalf of An Post and was presented to the company's management in December 2016. It is a matter for the...

Seanad: Declaration of Independence Day Bill 2017: Second Stage (5 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I thank the Senators for their good wishes and I look forward to working with them in my new role. I commend Senator Swanick for bringing forward this Bill, as well as my constituency colleague, Senator Wilson. It takes time and effort to prepare legislation and I appreciate the work the Senator has done. I am also pleased to advise the House that the Government will not be opposing the...

Seanad: Declaration of Independence Day Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: As we continue to celebrate and commemorate key moments on our journey to becoming a sovereign nation, we have also learned the importance of looking to and learning from our past while striving to create a better future for Ireland. We have reflected on our journey over the past 100 years and imagined our legacy for future generations. A commemorative initiative to mark the convening of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (5 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 149 and 150 together. The Irish Film Board (IFB) is the national development agency for the Irish film, television and animation industry. Screen Training Ireland is part of the Irish Film Board and provides a training and development resource specifically for our film and television industry. Screen Training Ireland is funded from a number of sources...