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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (20 Jun 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 roles of local authorities and the responsibilities of owners as regards heritage assets. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH) is a State initiative to identify, record, and evaluate the post-1700 built heritage...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Policy Functions (20 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Last July I published the draft framework policy Culture 2025/Éire Ildánach, which was submitted to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs for input. I understand that the Committee is currently finalising a report on the draft framework policy which I will consider when received. I have also received submissions from various...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hen Harriers Threat Response Plan (20 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Officials from my Department are working with the key Departments to finalise the draft Plan very soon. It will be shared for discussion with the Stakeholder Consultative Committee and will then undergo a public consultation and screening for Strategic Environmental Assessment and Appropriate Assessment. Substantial work has been, and is being, carried out by my Department, and the other...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Leader Programmes (20 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 108 and 113 together. The LEADER programme is a key part of the Government’s Action Plan for Rural Development and has the capacity to deliver significant outcomes for rural areas. I am committed to implementing the LEADER 2014-2020 programme as effectively and as efficiently as possible. However, I am also aware of concerns regarding some of the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Animal Welfare (20 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Officials of my Department monitor compliance with the Wildlife Acts across the country on an on-going basis and carry out patrols and site visits to enforce the various provisions of these Acts, as required. Many of these officers carry out work in more than one county. They also investigate reports of breaches of the Acts including illegal snaring or “digging out” of badgers...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Action Plan for Rural Development (20 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The Action Plan for Rural Development provides a framework for the coordinated delivery of over 270 actions across a range of Government Departments, State agencies and other bodies to support the economic and social development of rural areas. These actions will see a multi-million Euro investment in schemes, programmes and projects which will benefit rural Ireland. Details of expenditure...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rural Recreation Promotion (20 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The Action Plan for Rural Development acknowledges the increasing popularity of recreational and activity tourism and includes a series of actions to maximise Ireland’s rural tourism and recreation potential. The 2017 Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme was launched on 28thApril 2017 and will provide funding for the development of new outdoor recreational infrastructure or the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Invasive Plant Species (20 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I am aware of public concern about the impact of Japanese Knotweed. In this regard, I wish to advise that my Department is responsible for the implementation of the Wildlife Acts and the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 477/2011), both of which prohibit the spreading of invasive species. In law, control of invasive species such as Japanese Knotweed...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (20 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I understand from my colleague the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, that the elected members of each local authority have direct responsibility in law for all reserved functions of the authority, which includes adopting the annual budget and the allocations thereunder, and my Department has no role in this regard. It should be noted, however, that local...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Indemnity Scheme for Landowners (20 Jun 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 where inspection and approval has been carried out by that Office. Nonetheless, my Department is working closely with the State Claims Agency in relation to the development and implementation of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Data (20 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I am advised that the following tables show the number of staff employed in my Department and in each State agency under the aeg is of my Department by county. Dept. Boord o Ulster- Scotch* Crawford Art Gallery Foras na Gaeilge* Heritage Council Irish Film Board Chester Beatty Library National Library of Ireland National Gallery of Ireland National Concert Hall Arts Council...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Promotion (20 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I recently announced details of grants of over €9 million in capital funding for arts and culture centres across the country. This capital scheme is the most significant investment in arts and cultural centres in a decade and will target investment at a range of different facilities, including arts centres, theatres, galleries and museums, as well as artists’ studios and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (20 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The Cork Events 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 major capital projects. My Department recently received...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Brexit Issues (20 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: On 2nd May, the Government published a comprehensive document on Ireland and the negotiations on the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union under Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union.This document sets out the approach of the Government to the forthcoming negotiations, following the successful campaign to have key Irish issues recognised in the EU negotiation position....

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Schemes (20 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: There are a number of such schemes available across the range of my Department’s activities and these are set out on my Department’s website, including, where appropriate, the recipients of these grants, etc. My Department would be happy to provide further details on any specific scheme in which the Deputy may be interested.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (20 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The works concerned are being carried to secure and safeguard the national monument as authorised by the High Court.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Public Sector Pensions (20 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I am advised that the information requested by the Deputy is as set out in the following tables. The National Museum of Ireland is currently collating its figures and will respond directly to the Deputy. Pension Related Deductions (also called pension levy) Body 2010 €000 2011 €000 2012 €000 2013 €000 2014 €000 2015 €000 2016 ...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rural Development Programme (20 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 927 and 928 together. The LEADER programme forms part of Ireland’s Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 which is co-funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD). The total amount of funding provided for LEADER 2014-2020 is €250 million over the lifetime of the programme. The EAFRD will contribute an average of 63% of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (20 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No 407 on 23 May 2017. I believe that the process set out in that reply represents the best approach to achieving an optimal outcome for the area concerned. The Committee is now in place and has had its inaugural meeting.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Disability Act Employment Targets (20 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I am advised that my Department complies with the “ Code of practice for the employment of people with disability in the Civil Service”. The Department is also compliant with the obligations set out in the Disability Act 2005; it has reached the statutory minimum target of 3% and is currently at 3.15%. Ten of the 15 bodies under the aegis of my Department have also met the...