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National Monuments (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy is aware, in January 2007 the then Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government placed a preservation order on Nos. 14-17 Moore Street under the National Monuments Acts. The order was made on the grounds that No. 16 was a monument, the preservation of which was of national importance by reason of its historical significance as the site of the final council of war...

National Monuments (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter and allowing me the chance to clarify the position. It is important to note that my Department does not have a function in respect of the wider development site, of which the national monument forms part. As Minister, my remit strictly covers the national monument site, encompassing Nos. 14-17 Moore Street, and the consent application relating to...

National Monuments (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I totally agree with the Deputy. I am chairman of the 1916 commemoration committee and we are trying to do our best to ensure the events of 1916 which will be the focal point will be commemorated properly. This, obviously, would be very much part of the commemorations. I will reach a determination speedily in consultation with all of the interested groups involved, including my colleagues...

Commemorative Events (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The millennium of the Battle of Clontarf will be commemorated in 2014. This signal anniversary presents a special opportunity to enhance the appreciation and understanding of the Vikings in our national history, their settlement in centres throughout Ireland and contribution to economic and cultural life in Ireland. Officials from my Department have had discussions with various groups,...

Commemorative Events (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I agree the 1,000th anniversary of the Battle of Clontarf is a very important event. It is worth noting that the 4,900 soldiers on Brian Boru's side, mostly Munster and Connacht men, were faced in battle with 4,000 Leinster men and 3,000 Vikings. In other words, it was not a case of Ireland against the Vikings but, essentially, Munster against Leinster aided by the Vikings. That scenario...

Commemorative Events (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Deputy knows my door is always open. I have met 2,500 groups and individuals and if people wish to meet me to discuss this issue, I will be delighted to meet them, with the Deputy. No doubt, the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Richard Bruton, would be interested in this issue too.

Raised Bog Special Areas of Conservation (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The report on the Peatlands Forum from Mr. Justice John Quirke recommended that a national plan be prepared to examine how Ireland's 53 raised bog special areas of conservation are to be protected. It was considered that, in the context of such a plan, it might be possible to bring some flexibility within the terms of the EU habitats directive that could allow limited cutting within a small...

Raised Bog Special Areas of Conservation (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I certainly accepted the motion to which Deputy Troy refers and which stated that the Government should "engage actively with the European Commission to seek a resolution within the terms of the Habitats Directive, and to prepare and submit a National Raised Bog Restoration Plan to the Commission as a matter of urgency". That was the intention behind the motion, that is what I accepted and...

Raised Bog Special Areas of Conservation (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Deputy Mattie McGrath should listen to what I have to say. Fianna Fáil used a derogation in respect of which it did not even obtain permission from Europe and it allowed one third of the designated areas on which we signed off with Europe to be taken away over a ten-year period. I inherited this problem and, as stated on previous occasions, the first thing presented to me when I entered my...

Raised Bog Special Areas of Conservation (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: This is an extremely important matter and I have something further to say in respect of it. The Air Corps is used by my Department and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The latter uses it to carry out monitoring with regard to the single farm payment. My Department has availed of the services of the Air Corps-----

Raised Bog Special Areas of Conservation (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: -----in the past. The Air Corps takes the opportunity presented by working with the Departments to train its personnel. The cost involved is quite small. In 2010, the total cost of relating to the Air Corps providing assistance to the National Parks and Wildlife Services was €13,320. This amount related to 72 hours of flight time. The cost of utilising private contractors has been...

Raised Bog Special Areas of Conservation (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Deputy Mattie McGrath seems to be a serial law-breaker.

Raised Bog Special Areas of Conservation (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: He did not obtain a derogation.

Raised Bog Special Areas of Conservation (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The European Commission signed up to the national plan for the 53 SACs, special areas of conservation. I hope within this an accommodation may be found for turf to be cut on the designated bogs. The only condition it imposed in agreeing to the plan, a major departure, was that there be no turf cutting this year. The Commissioner was quite clear about this. I know the Deputy, on behalf of...

Raised Bog Special Areas of Conservation (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: It is unfortunate that the same interest was not shown in 1999 when the former Fianna Fáil environment Minister was in charge of the issue. Up to 1,700 turf cutters have applied for compensation. People are taking this matter seriously and do not want to break the law. I have been supportive of helping them in this regard. We signed up to the habitats directive which was transposed into...

National Monuments (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am concerned about the damage caused by the theft of metal in recent times. This relates not only to protected structures but also to valuable sculptures and other public art works. This is part of a broader increase in the theft of metals from both private and public spaces owing to increased metal prices worldwide. I am aware this is a matter of concern to the Garda Síochána...

National Monuments (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: It was in the context of objecting to septic tanks and now the law-----

National Monuments (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: ----pertaining to bog designation.

National Monuments (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I said that in the context of septic tanks.

National Monuments (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Deputy McGrath came to the House to interrupt and heckle me. I responded in-----