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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Mobile Telephony Services (5 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, the National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department manages an extensive conservation and recreational property portfolio of some 79,000 hectares. Our 6 National Parks account for circa 60,000 hectares of land in Ireland. In addition, there are over 70 nature reserves and other heritage sites accounting for almost 20,000 hectares of land. The information...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service (5 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The National Parks and Wildlife Service is a Division of my Department. Following the designation of SPAs, an agreement (the “hen harrier protocol”) was reached between the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, the then Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (DAHG), landowner representatives and forest industry interests. However, the...

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

Heather Humphreys: The CLÁR programme (Ceantair Laga Árd-Riachtanais) was originally launched in October 2001 to provide for targeted investment in disadvantaged rural areas. The National Institute for Spatial Analysis (NIRSA) in Maynooth University was engaged at that time to carry out an analysis of population census data at District Electoral Division (DED) level for the years 1926 and 1996. ...

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

Heather Humphreys: The 2017 CLÁR programme was launched on 31 March last, with a closing date of 5 May. The programme provides funding for small scale infrastructural projects in disadvantaged rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population. Funding for the 2017 CLÁR programme was available this year under four separate Measures: Measure 1: Support for School and Community...

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

Heather Humphreys: The CLÁR programme (Ceantair Laga Árd-Riachtanais) was originally launched in October 2001 to provide for targeted investment in disadvantaged rural areas. The National Institute for Spatial Analysis (NIRSA) in Maynooth University was engaged at that time to carry out an analysis of population census data at District Electoral Division (DED) level for the years 1926 and 1996. The...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Archaeological Sites (4 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Numerous underwater surveys and assessments have been undertaken by various parties in Bantry Bay in recent years. This year my Department’s National Monuments Service has provided advice on locations of archaeological interest within areas in which it is proposed to undertake commercial activity. I am advised that, as the proposal will not have any impact on any known archaeological...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Titles (4 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The title of my Department remains the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs pending the making of a Government Order to change the title. This will be done once the reconfiguration of my Department is complete, as is normal procedure.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Local Authority Funding (4 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 309, 312 and 314 together. The Cork Event Centre is a project being developed and managed by Cork City Council. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (4 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: A Senior Archaeologist and an Architectural Heritage Officer from my Department attended a meeting with Tipperary County Council officials on the date in question. The meeting related to traffic management issues on Ardfinnan Bridge which is a recorded monument. The meeting was in the nature of a pre-planning consultation and was at the Council’s request. The only document furnished...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (4 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The Office of Public Works has statutory responsibility under the National Monuments Acts for the maintenance and management of national monuments in the ownership of the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. Following completion of the essential preservation and protection works approved by the High Court, basic day to day care and maintenance of the buildings...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (4 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The Irish Film Board is the national development agency for the Irish film, television and animation industry. Screen Training Ireland is part of the Irish Film Board and is a national training and development resource specifically created for Ireland’s audiovisual industry. Screen Training Ireland works with national and internationally recognised industry professionals to identify,...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Conservation (4 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Since 2000, my Department, through its National Parks and Wildlife Service, has been providing funding and logistical support to the Golden Eagle Trust for reintroduction projects of the Golden Eagle, the White-tailed Eagle and the Red Kite. Between 2001 and 2012, 63 Golden Eagles were released in Glenveagh National Park, Donegal. Between 2007 and 2011, a total of 100 White-tailed Eagle...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Brexit Data (4 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: As I advised the House in my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 267 and 268 of 5 April 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 Corporate Governance and Coordination Unit which is also responsible for managing those...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: EU Directives (4 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: In my reply to Questions No 975 and 976 of 20 June, I indicated that a major review of the derogations is scheduled for 2018, and this will take account of all relevant factors, including perceived threats, distribution and population data available on various bird species. The review will include a public/stakeholder consultation element and all interested parties will be afforded the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Functions (4 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: In his speech to Dáil Éireann on 14 June 2017, An Taoiseach announced the establishment of a new Department of State for Community and Rural Affairs, to be led by Minister Michael Ring. The functions to transfer from my Department to the new Department will be outlined in a Transfer of Functions Order which is being prepared at present. Functions will also transfer to the new...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (4 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: As Chair of the National Famine Commemoration Committee, I am responsible for ensuring that appropriate arrangements are in place to commemorate the Great Irish Famine. In carrying out these functions, my main focus is to ensure that the victims of the Irish Famine are respectfully and appropriately remembered and also to raise awareness of current food security issues worldwide. The...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Census of Population (4 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Population statistics from census reports inform a range of activities within my Department, both formally and informally. Generally, population statistics can assist in the development of policies and schemes in terms of overall guidance while reports and studies using census data might also, on occasion, be of particular relevance to individual projects. Census data is of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: CLÁR Programme (4 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The 2017 CLÁR programme was launched on 31 March 2017 and will provide funding for small scale infrastructural projects in disadvantaged rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population. Funding is 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: Arts Council Grants (4 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Aosdána is an initiative established by the Arts Council in 1981 to honour creative artists who have made a significant contribution to the arts in Ireland. There are currently some 250 members of Aosdána. Individual members of Aosdána can qualify for a means-tested payment known as the Cnuas if they are resident in Ireland, are full-time practising artists and if their...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Data (4 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I am advised that, since the establishment of my Department in 2016 and to date in 2017 no civil servants in my Department have requested a transfer to a location outside County Dublin. In 2016 one civil servant requested a transfer from a location outside of Dublin into County Dublin.