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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (28 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The Oireachtas provides approval for the carryover amounts through its approval of the Appropriation Bill and the Estimates. Provision is made in the Revised Estimates Volume for the capital carryover amount by subhead and in a Ministerial Order to be made by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform before 31 March in the year of carryover. Since the making of the relevant Order by...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Leader Programmes Administration (28 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The approval of LEADER funding for individual projects is a matter for the Local Action Groups (LAGs) which administer the LEADER programme in their respective areas and I have no function in relation to those matters. When a project promoter submits an application for funding to a LAG, it is assessed having regard, inter alia, to the nature of the project and its compliance with the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Leader Programmes Administration (28 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Following a competitive process for the implementation of the LEADER 2014-2020 programme in Co. Galway, a Local Development Strategy submitted by Forum Connemara was selected for delivery by an Independent Selection Committee in 2016. The selected strategy covers the municipal district of Connemara, including Inisbofin and the Aran Islands. The new LEADER Programme has been operational in...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Archaeological Sites (23 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 426 on 7 March 2017.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (23 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Works to fully conserve the national monument buildings at Nos. 14-17 Moore Street, which were acquired on behalf of the State in July 2015, and to open the buildings as a 1916 Commemorative Centre, have been suspended since early last year on foot of proceedings in the High Court. A limited scheme of works approved by the Court to preserve and protect the buildings until a permanent...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (23 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: In light of the volume of information concerned it is not possible to provide these details to the Deputy in the time available. Arrangements are therefore being made for the information requested in respect of both the Department and the bodies under its aegis to be collated and forwarded to the Deputy in line with the timelines set out in Standing Orders.

Topical Issue Debate: Arts Funding (22 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I know the Deputy is very committed to and passionate about the Moat Theatre and the good work it does in Naas and the surrounding communities in Kildare. Volunteers are the backbone of communities right across the country, doing much work while giving up their time. I acknowledge that. This theatre underwent major upgrade works in 2003 and it has a 200-seat auditorium with retractable...

Business of Dáil (22 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I move:That notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, any division which would normally be taken at the weekly division time tomorrow, Thursday, 23 March 2017, shall be taken immediately following Topical Issues on Tuesday, 28 March 2017.

Topical Issue Debate: Arts Funding (22 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I thank Deputy Durkan for raising this matter. The arts and culture capital scheme is the most significant investment in regional arts and cultural centres in a decade. This kind of investment goes to the very heart of what I am trying to achieve through Creative Ireland and the Action Plan for Rural Development. Creative Ireland aims to place culture and creativity at the heart of every...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Leader Programmes Funding (21 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Funding under the LEADER Programme is targeted at innovative approaches to addressing the needs of rural areas as identified in the Local Development Strategies prepared for each sub-regional area. The funding can be provided under a broad range of themes, including enterprise development and social inclusion. It is important, however, to ensure that the available funding is targeted at...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Animal Welfare (21 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: My Department is responsible for implementing the European Communities (Licensing and Inspection of Zoos) Regulations 2003, relating to the keeping of wild animals in zoos. The National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department is responsible for the inspection and licensing of zoos and appoints suitable persons as inspectors for the purposes of these Regulations. The most recent...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (21 Mar 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 role of local authorities and the responsibilities of owners as regards heritage assets. Part IV of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, provides for the protection of architectural heritage. The Act gives primary...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service (21 Mar 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. There will be some 200 separate reports - including NPWS ranger reports, ICC Reports, ICC Veterinary Reports - ranging over 70...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Ireland Remit (21 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The Heritage Bill 2016 includes provisions to amend the Canals Act 1986. The amendments to the Canals Act 1986 are primarily enabling provisions to allow for the making of bye-laws to regulate boating on the canals and to manage the use of the canals. The 1988 Canal Bye-Laws have been in force for almost 30 years and need to be revised to reflect changes in the use of the canals over the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Museum (21 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The matter to which the Deputy refers is a day-to-day matter for the National Museum. I understand that the National Museum of Ireland is working on plans for the anniversary of the discovery of the Ardagh Chalice in September 2018. The Museum has indicated that it will not be possible to display the chalice elsewhere as a consequence. However, I understand that the Museum has been in contact...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Payments (21 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The individual referred to in the Deputy’s Question applied to sell her interest in land in a raised bog natural heritage area under the voluntary bog purchase scheme, administered by my Department. The 2014 Review of Raised Bog Natural Heritage Area Network concluded that Ireland could more effectively achieve conservation of threatened raised bog habitat through focused...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rural Development Policy (21 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: On 23 January, 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 Plan was developed following an extensive consultation process with stakeholders to identify...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Promotion (21 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 652, 655 and 657 together. Funding for the arts at all levels is primarily a matter for the Arts Council. I secured significant additional funding for the Arts Council in Budget 2017. The increase in the Arts Council's allocation in 2017 is €5 million, or 8%, and will assist the Council greatly in implementing its 10-year strategy Making Great Art...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Heritage Plan (21 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 653, 654, 658 and 667 together. 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 is a State...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (21 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The LEADER Programme provides a wide range of supports to local community groups for a broad range of activities. Under the 2007 – 2013 LEADER Programme in excess of €150,000 was provided in LEADER grant aid for community based festivals in County Sligo while over €282,000 was provided in County Leitrim. Creative Europe 2014 - 2020 is the European Union’s funding...