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National Monuments (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: -----that context. It was a political comment.

National Monuments (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: It was made in the context of his attitude towards septic tanks-----

National Monuments (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: -----and turf cutting.

National Monuments (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: They are sensitive issues. The comment concerned that alone.

National Monuments (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I commented in that context.

National Monuments (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: No. It was in the context of septic tanks.

National Monuments (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Deputy was advocating it.

National Monuments (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: That people would not pay for septic tanks.

National Monuments (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: He was advocating that people would not-----

National Monuments (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: We can.

National Monuments (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: With regard to the question, I agree with Deputy McGrath about the structures at risk.

National Monuments (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am glad the Deputy raised the issue as there are a number of instances where I have received direct observations. We know the lead was taken from the bandstand in the Phoenix Park.

National Monuments (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Sculpture by Sandra Bell was removed from her own property. Lead was taken from St. Michael's Church in Inchicore. Deputy Catherine Byrne brought that to my attention. Lead and copper was taken from the roof of that church and, as a result, the building was damaged. The 1% for arts scheme is a good scheme but a number of sculptures and ornamental works produced under it have been taken....

Turbary Rights (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 109, 135, 416, 418, 428 and 429 together. Earlier this year, at the request of the Government, Mr. Conor Skehan, chairman of the Peatlands Council, convened a Peatlands Forum, under the chairmanship of Mr. Justice John Quirke, and involving my Department, the IFA, the Turf Cutters and Contractors Association, Bord na Móna and representatives of turf cutting...

Turbary Rights (1 May 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The referendum is a different issue. As I explained previously to Deputy Troy, this issue has been around for some time. We proposed that 53 bogs should be made special areas of conservation. This amounts to approximately 2% of the total raised bog in the country. We transposed this into Irish law and we gave a clear commitment to Europe that we would preserve these sites. When I got...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (26 Apr 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy may be aware, the scope to provide grants for the protection of our built heritage is constrained by the significant reduction in the public finances. However, my Department will continue to provide funding for the protection, conservation and development of our built heritage, insofar as resources allow. In 2012, my Department is providing €500,000 through a "Structures at...

Written Answers — Parliamentary Questions: Parliamentary Questions (26 Apr 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am advised that the records from the Parliamentary Question computer interface used in my Department indicate that 61 Questions were transferred from my Department to other Departments between 1 October 2011 and 31 March 2012. I understand that these Questions were transferred because the recipient Departments, rather than my own Department, had statutory responsibility for the various...

Written Answers — Rural Development: Rural Development (26 Apr 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am advised that matters relating to rural affairs were transferred to the then Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government by way of the Community Affairs (Transfer of Departmental Administration and Ministerial Functions) Order 2011 (S.I. No. 196 of 2011). Accordingly, the Deputy will appreciate that my Department has no statutory function in relation to the matter raised...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (25 Apr 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht was established on 2 June 2011, following substantial Departmental reconfigurations. I am advised that, since that date, there is no record of any payment by my Department for the purposes referred to by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Ministerial Transport: Ministerial Transport (25 Apr 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht was established on 2 June 2011, following substantial Departmental reconfigurations. I am advised that, since that date, there is no record of any payment by my Department for the purposes referred to by the Deputy.