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Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (13 Apr 2017)

Heather Humphreys: This is not a sneaky attempt or anything like it-----

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (13 Apr 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I indicated on Committee Stage that I would be bringing this amendment forward.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Schemes (13 Apr 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Last year I launched a new Town and Village Renewal Scheme with €10 million in capital funding available to support the rejuvenation of towns and villages across rural Ireland. The scheme was administered by the Local Authorities and funding of €9.88 million was issued to them to support 170 towns and villages across every county in Ireland. I have today launched an...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Regional Development Funding (13 Apr 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The Capital Investment Plan 2016-2021, which was published in September 2015, included a commitment to provide €1 million each year in 2016 and 2017 to establish a Strategic Regional Development Office in the western region under the Western Development Commission (WDC) for the purposes of co-ordinating the implementation of the recommendations of the Commission for Economic...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Capital Expenditure Programme (13 Apr 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 212 to 214, inclusive, together The Exchequer Capital Investment Framework published in 2015 Building on Recovery Infrastructure and Capital Investment 2016-2021provides for a capital envelope for my Department in its then configuration of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht of €302 million. This envelope includes provision of €178 million on...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ministerial Travel (13 Apr 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I travelled to Sweden and Denmark on a five day trade and culture mission as part of the St Patrick's Day celebrations, accompanied by my Special Adviser. During the course of the mission, I visited Gothenburg, Stockholm and Copenhagen where I undertook a range of cultural, tourism and economic engagements. St. Patrick’s Day offers a unique opportunity to promote Ireland’s...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Built Heritage Investment Scheme Funding (13 Apr 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, the Structures at Risk Fund and other initiatives operated by the Heritage Council. The Built Heritage Investment Scheme is a scheme for the repair and conservation of protected structures (i.e....

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Information and Communications Technology (13 Apr 2017)

Heather Humphreys: No funding is provided in the Department’s Vote under the capital plan for IT infrastructure other than a modest annual provision of €602,000 within the Department’s administration budget for its own IT requirements.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (12 Apr 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I received the report of the Moore Street Consultative Group on 29 March 2017. The Group, which includes political representatives, relatives and other stakeholders, was set up in a bid to bring together the range of views on Moore Street. I welcome the fact that the report is seeking a way forward based on consensus. I believe that its recommendations can help breathe new life into...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (12 Apr 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Under the Arts Act 2003, primary responsibility for the promotion and support of the arts throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council. The Council offers a wide range of financial supports across artforms and arts practices, including festivals covering both single artform festivals (e.g. theatre, dance, film) and a number of multidisciplinary arts festivals across different...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Raised Bog Management Plan (12 Apr 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The National Raised Bog SAC Management Plan 2017-2022, due to be published in the coming period subject to Government approval, will set out how the raised bog special areas of conservation are to be managed, conserved and restored. One of the core objectives of the plan is to raise awareness and understanding of the benefits and value of raised bogs and to encourage community involvement to...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Leader Programmes Data (12 Apr 2017)

Heather Humphreys: LEADER funding is delivered through Local Action Groups (LAGs) in each of the 28 LEADER sub-regional areas around the country. The LEADER programme funds projects under three policy themes: - Economic Development, Enterprise Development and Job Creation - Social Inclusion, and - Rural Environment. Applications are considered by the relevant LAG throughout the lifetime of the LEADER...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Census of Population Publication (12 Apr 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The Statistics Act 1993 requires that census data must be withheld for 100 years. Accordingly, it is not possible to release 1926 Census returns before the statutory period has elapsed in 2026. If the records were to be released before the expiry of 100 years, a major change in legislation and policy would be required to allow for such an early release. This is not currently being proposed.

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

Heather Humphreys: The presentation of medals for participation in the 1916 commemorations were a matter for the services concerned and/or their sponsoring Departments. My Department has no role in relation to the local authority fire services.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Deer Culls (11 Apr 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Wild deer in the State are protected under the Wildlife Acts. There is an annual open season during which deer can be legally shot under licence. The open season for deer operates generally from 1 September to the last day of February, depending on the species and gender of deer. Control of deer on private property is the responsibility of landowners who may apply to my Department...

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

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 454 and 455 together. As previously outlined on a number of occasions to the Deputy, my Department, through its National Parks and Wildlife Service, provided observations on the application in question, noting that the development is unlikely to have a negative interaction with nature conservation sites referred to by the Deputy, due to the nature and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Training (11 Apr 2017)

Heather Humphreys: It should be noted that the Government's Action Plan for Rural Development, Realising our Rural Potential, which was launched on 23 January 2017, contains an action which requires my Department to undertake the development of a new and effective rural-proofing model to support the policy-making processes of all Government Departments, State bodies and agencies. The model will be developed by...

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

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 457 and 473 together. As I have advised the House in response to previous Questions, the management of properties occupied by staff of my Department is primarily a matter for the Office of Public Works. However, my Department is the owner of significant lands across the country, including national parks, national monuments sites, nature reserves and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Appointments to State Boards (11 Apr 2017)

Heather Humphreys: In accordance with the government's 2014 Guidelines on Appointments to State Boards, I am pleased to say that I have achieved the gender ratio target on the Boards of the Arts Council, the National Concert Hall, the National Gallery of Ireland, the National Library of Ireland, the Irish Museum of Modern Art and the Crawford Art Gallery. The Public Appointments Service operates a dedicated...

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

Heather Humphreys: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table: Staff Breakdown by Gender 31.03.2017 No % Male 353 51 Female 340 49 Total 693 100 Senior Management Breakdown - AP, Equivalents and Above No % Female 52 38 Male 84 62 Total 136 100