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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (2 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Provision is made in the Revised Estimates Volume for the carryover of unspent Capital funding from the previous year, subject to a Ministerial Order being made by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform before 31stMarch in the year of carryover. The amount of capital funding carried over into 2017 for my Department was €13.548 million. Since the making of the relevant Order by...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (2 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Most of my Department's arts and culture budget is allocated to the agencies under its remit. Within these allocations, the Arts Council is the primary State agency for funding the arts in Ireland. In 2017, I will provide over €65m to the Arts Council, an increase of over 8% since 2016. Details of the Arts Council's expenditure including its individual grants can be viewed on the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Creative Ireland Programme (2 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The Taoiseach and I launched the Creative Ireland Programme2017 – 2022 in December 2016 as the Government Legacy Programme for Ireland 2016 and as the main implementation vehicle for the priorities identified in the draft policy document Culture 2025/Éire Ildánach, which sets out an overarching vision and framework for culture over the coming years. The Creative Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rural Development Plan (2 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: My remit specifically covers rural areas. In January this year, I launched Realising our Rural Potential, the Government's Action Plan for Rural Development. The Plan contains over 270 actions to be delivered by a range of Government Departments, State agencies and other bodies to support the economic and social development of rural Ireland.The Action Plan contains measures across a range...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Built Heritage Investment Scheme Administration (2 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Financial support is provided by my Department through a number of structured schemes for the conservation and protection of heritage buildings, including the Built Heritage Investment Scheme and the Structures at Risk Fund. I am delighted to be able to say that tomorrow I expect to announce a significant investment in both the Built Heritage Investment Scheme and the Structures at Risk Fund...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (2 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I refer the Deputy to my reply today to Priority Question No.5. In addition, I’d like to acknowledge the hugely important contribution of the Deputy to the work of the Moore St. Consultative Group.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Creative Ireland Programme (2 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Based on reports available to my Department, almost 550,000 people turned out in Dublin and nationwide on Easter Monday for the first Cruinniú na Cásca.An initiative under Pillar 2 of the Programme - Enabling creativity in every community, Cruinniú na Cásca celebrate d culture and creativity in contemporary Irish society through a rich variety of live music and dance,...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (2 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Details of the funding allocations made available to my Department are published each year in the Revised Estimates Volume with the outturn published in the annual Appropriation Account. These publications are available on the website of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and on the website of the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General. As is shown in the published...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service Staff (2 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Of the total Departmental staff, 330 work in the area of natural heritage through the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of my Department.  In addition, my Department will take on 69 seasonal staff during the year to assist the NPWS. Frontline conservation Rangers are deployed through a regional structure and assignments are determined in light of Departmental business needs and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Regulations (2 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Individuals and organisations can report breaches of the Wildlife Acts to my Department either by contacting their local conservation ranger of the National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department or by emailing reports to nature.conservation @ahg.gov.ie. In relation to breaches of the licences issued by my Department to the Irish Coursing Club to capture and tag hares for coursing...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council Funding (2 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I understand that the question relates to a review of Aosdána which is being carried out by the Arts Council. Aosdana is a unique 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, including seven new members who came into membership...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Town and Village Renewal Scheme (2 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: On 13thApril, I launched an enhanced Town and Village Renewal Scheme for 2017 as part of the Action Plan for Rural Development. This scheme will see €20 million in funding being invested in towns and villages across rural Ireland over the next 15 months. The 2017 scheme will be operated via the Local Authorities in close collaboration with community and business interests, and I...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Proposed Legislation (2 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I am satisfied that the sections in the Heritage Bill relating to wildlife provisions comply with EU Nature Directives and other national wildlife legislation.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service (2 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The current 2016/17 coursing season finished at the end of February. It is intended to publish the various reports for the 2016/17 season compiled by the National Parks and Wildlife Service staff of my Department and the Irish Coursing Club on the NPWS website. It is expected that there will be some 200 separate reports - including NPWS ranger reports, ICC Reports, ICC Veterinary Reports -...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (2 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: In December, I announced that my Department in conjunction with the Department of Social Protection would devise a mechanism during 2017 to assist self-employed artists who have applied for Jobseeker’s Allowance. I have been in contact with my colleague the Minister for Social Protection on the matter and officials of our two Departments are working on this initiative in consultation...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (2 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Apart from the archaeological investigations referred to in my reply to Question No. 299 on 28 March 2017, I am advised that no other proposals in the area concerned are currently the subject of consultations or discussions with the National Monuments Service my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Built Heritage Investment Scheme (2 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The Built Heritage Investment Scheme is a scheme for the repair and conservation of protected structures (i.e. structures on the local authority Record of Protected Structures). The scheme supports heritage projects across the country in and create s employment in the conservation and construction industries, while helping to regenerate urban and rural areas. Financial support is provided...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commission for the Economic Development of Rural Areas (2 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 686, 702 and 703 together. The Report of the Commission for the Economic Development of Rural Areas (CEDRA) was published in April 2014 and contained a series of recommendations to Government in relation to rural development, many of which have already been implemented. The priority recommendation made by CEDRA was the need for a co-ordinated approach to rural...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Fisheries Ireland (2 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 690 and 691 together. I understand that the matters raised in the questions relate to a foreshore application by Inland Fisheries Ireland in connection with the continuation of a research study on the movements and migrations of juvenile salmon and sea trout into and through Galway Bay. As consideration of foreshore licenses is a matter for my colleague...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Town and Village Renewal Scheme (2 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: As part of the Government’s Action Plan for Rural Development, I launched an enhanced Town and Village Renewal Scheme on 13 April 2017. This Scheme will focus on improving the economic development of our rural towns and villages. A fund of €20 million has been made available under the Scheme to support the rejuvenation of up to 300 rural towns and villages over the next...