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Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (25 Apr 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The total amount spent by my Department on public relations companies from 2 June 2011 to 16 April 2012 is €87,569 and this expenditure was incurred in relation to Imagine Ireland, Culture Ireland's year-long programme of events in America during 2011. Name of Company Service Provided Total payments between 2 June 2011 and 16 April 2012 Zoetrope Press and publicity services for Imagine...

Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (25 Apr 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: As indicated in my reply to questions in January, my Department is working with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and the Marine Institute, in the programme of work enabling assessment of licensing applications for aquaculture in Natura sites. My Department is proceeding according to this programme and will publish conservation objectives for Valentia as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Fish Sales: Fish Sales (24 Apr 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 include provisions to prevent the introduction or escape and spread of invasive alien species in Ireland. The introduction or escape of certain fish species into watercourses has the potential to cause serious ecological damage to those watercourses, and when alien species become established it is likely to be extremely...

Written Answers — Arts Council Funding: Arts Council Funding (24 Apr 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The table that follows shows Exchequer funding provided to the Arts Council for the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012. The Arts Council is designated, under the Arts Act 2003, as the principal State agency for the promotion and development of the arts and through which State support is channelled. Payment of the grant-in-aid to the Arts Council is governed by sections...

Written Answers — Dublin Docklands Museum: Dublin Docklands Museum (24 Apr 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I wish to advise the Deputy that there are currently no proposals with my Department for the establishment of such a museum nor, in the present climate, are there any funds available in my Department for such an endeavour.

Written Answers — European Council Meetings: European Council Meetings (24 Apr 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: As Irish Minister with responsibility for the culture elements of the Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council (EYCS), I attend meetings of that Council grouping, as required. There have been three meetings of the EYCS grouping since 9 March 2011 to date. As the EYCS Council meeting in February 2012 dealt only with Education matters, there was no requirement for attendance from the culture...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (24 Apr 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 460 and 461 together. As the Deputies will be aware, my Department was established on 2 June 2011. I am advised that since that date no re-employment of retirees has taken place in my Department, along the lines referred to by the Deputies.

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (24 Apr 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am advised that neither my Department nor the Irish Film Board has a scheme under which funding supplemental to that already offered by Screen Training Ireland could be provided.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (24 Apr 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am advised that certain State bodies/agencies within the ambit of my Department have internship schemes available. The relevant details, as supplied to my Department, are outlined in the table below. Name of Agency Details of internship scheme(s) in place for young graduates Date of commencement of scheme. Number of places available. Take up of the scheme to date. Údarás na...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (24 Apr 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: As I have previously advised the House, a retired schoolteacher works as a Special Adviser in my Department, whose salary, following abatement, is €38,216 per annum. I am also advised that Údarás na Gaeltachta has engaged two retired officers on short- term contracts: - one as interim CEO on a 4-month contract expiring on 30th April 2012 at a cost of €20,916; and - one as a solicitor...

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Apr 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Deputy was doing well until five minutes ago. He was being positive but has now turned political.

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Apr 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Deputy started it. I was about to compliment him on his contribution until five minutes ago.

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Apr 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I would like to share time with Deputies Heydon, Griffin, Conlon and Humphries. Ireland may be an island but our trade, currency, exports and workforce stretch far beyond our geographical boundaries. This is a small open economy. This is easily said, but to underline and understand this fact, we need to recognise that Ireland exports 80% of everything it produces. We also depend on the...

Written Answers — Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge: Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge (19 Apr 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 128 and 129 together. Mar is eol don Teachta, tá ráite sa Straitéis Fiche Bliain don Ghaeilge 2010-2030 go mbeidh forbairt córas cuimsitheach pleanála teanga ag leibhéal an phobail sa Ghaeltacht ag croílár na Straitéise agus go mbeidh sé riachtanach plean teanga a ullmhú ag leibhéal an phobail do gach ceantar Gaeltachta. Cuimseoidh na pleananna...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (18 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 — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (18 Apr 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 699 and 700 together. As the Deputy will be aware, the Government, as part of its Public Service Reform Plan, recently announced a radical streamlining of State bodies, including in respect of certain bodies funded from my Department's Vote Group. This includes decisions to combine or merge a number of such bodies. In addition, decisions have been taken to...

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (18 Apr 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Since its formation in 1999, Waterways Ireland has continued to upgrade the facilities on the canals through the capital allocations under the National Development Plans. The canals system has benefited extremely well during that time, particularly with the number of additional mooring and landing spaces that have been made available. The provision of further mooring space will be dependent...

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (18 Apr 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 703 to 705, inclusive, together. The proposed development of the Carlton Cinema site, of which the national monument at Nos. 14 to 17 Moore Street forms part, and for which approval has been granted by An Bord Pleanála, envisages the retention of these buildings and the provision of a commemorative centre to the 1916 Rising in No. 16. The developer's...

Written Answers — Museum Projects: Museum Projects (18 Apr 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I wish to advise the Deputy that a request for support has been received from the Little Museum of Dublin and is currently being examined by officials within my Department. This examination will have to have due regard to the availability of resources and the many competing demands for such resources.

Written Answers — Census Data: Census Data (18 Apr 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department is currently addressing the administrative and legal issues involved in the 1926 Census project. When these matters have been resolved, the question of the potential funding methodologies will be addressed.