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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Data (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 419 to 422, inclusive, together. The Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs was established on 9thJune 2016. The Department has responsibility for all the matters that previously came within the remit of the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, which was itself established on 2ndJune 2011, and in addition is also...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: World Heritage Sites (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 175 on 20 October 2016.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Promotion (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 426, 435, 437, 453 to 455, inclusive, and 477 together. Under the Arts Act 2003, primary responsibility for the promotion and support of the arts, including music, throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council. In this regard, I secured significant additional funding for the Arts Council as part of Budget 2017. This will see an increase in the Arts...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: My Department appreciates the importance of the cultural and creative industries to Ireland and is aware of the report referred to in the Deputy’s Question. In this regard, my Department provides significant support for arts and film through the Arts Council and the Irish Film Board, as well as through its capital supports for the development of arts and cultural infrastructure. I am...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Intellectual property rights, including copyright law, are a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, and I understand that she is reviewing copyright legislation at present. The Government appreciates the importance of the cultural andcreative industries to Ireland, including the music industry. Under the Arts Act 2003, primary responsibility for the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts in Education Charter (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: While the provision for arts in the education system is primarily a matter for the Department of Education and Skills, I am firmly committed to continuing the work of the ongoing partnership between that Department, my own Department and the Arts Council, in line with the Arts in Education Charter. In this regard, I am pleased that the Programme for a Partnership Government commits to the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 431, 440 and 442 together. I published the draft framework policy Culture 2025/Éíre Ildánachin July this year, which was submitted to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs for input. The Culture 2025 framework policy sets out: - a series of high-level objectives under the headings of Enrich,...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Under the Arts Act 2003, primary responsibility for the promotion and support of the arts, including music, throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council. In Budget 2017, I secured significant additional funding for the Arts Council of €5 million, an increase of 8%. The Arts Council’s 10-year strategy Making Great Art Worksets out how it will lead the development of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artworks Sales (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I am aware and supportive of the use of vacant premises by artists and arts organisation and I understand that a number of such buildings are currently being utilised by arts organisation across the country. In general, I would consider that local approaches driven by artists, local arts officers and the owners of vacant buildings are best suited to respond to the specific local...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Planning Issues (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No 185 of 20 October 2016.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts in Education Charter (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: While the provision for arts in the education system is primarily a matter for the Department of Education and Skills, I am firmly committed to continuing the work of the ongoing partnership between that Department, my own Department and the Arts Council, in line with the Arts in Education Charter. In this regard, the Programme for a Partnership Governmentcommits to the continued...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: My Department, through its Culture Ireland programme, supports Irish artists to present their work worldwide. This serves to raise the global awareness of the strong reputation of the Irish arts sector, generate new career opportunities for Irish artists and develop new audiences abroad for Irish artists. My Department continues to work with the Global Irish Network, which has to date made...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Direct funding from my Department for arts primarily relates to capital funding for individual projects, as well as the promotion of Irish arts and culture abroad through Culture Ireland. A small number of summer schools and similar events receive funding from my Department. Details of these are on my Department’s website atwww.ahg.gov.ie. Budget 2016 included over €48 million...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artists' Remuneration (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I have had discussions with the Minister for Social Protection in relation to the recognition of artists within the social protection system. Officials from our two Departments are tasked with investigating the issue and will report back in due course. In relation to other supports, I secured a series of funding increases in Budget 2017 across the arts and cultural bodies under my remit....

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: The Irish Film Board is the national development agency for Irish film making and the Irish film, television and animation industry. Its statutory remit is to assist and encourage the making of film in the State and the development of a film industry in Ireland. In Budget 2017, I secured an increase of €2 million for the Irish Film Board, representing a 14% increase in its annual...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council Funding (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Under the Arts Act 2003, primary responsibility for the promotion and support of the arts, including music, throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council. In this regard, I secured significant additional funding for the Arts Council as part of Budget 2017. This will see an increase in the Arts Council allocation in 2017 of €5m, or 8%, and will assist the Council in...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Private support for the arts is an important funding source and the Government continues to support this through tax incentives and other initiatives. The Programme for a Partnership Government contains a commitment to encourage strong, mutually beneficial links between the business community and the arts community to assist arts organisations to capitalise on sponsorship opportunities and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Land Reclassification (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Ireland is committed to the implementation of the EU Nature Directives. To this end, Ireland has identified 439 sites for protection as special areas of conservation under the Habitats Directive and 154 sites for protection as special protection areas under the Birds Directive. In addition, there are 155 natural heritage areas designated under national legislation. Legal protections,...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: My Department concluded a tendering process that was initiated when the property referred to by the Deputy was under lien by NAMA in order to get conservation work underway as speedily as possible to prevent further deterioration to the fabric of the National Monument buildings. The tenders sought were in respect of the proposals for the conservation and restoration of these buildings for...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Ireland Grant Scheme (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: My Department’s Culture Ireland grant funding scheme is designed to support the presentation and promotion of Irish arts internationally. The scheme is currently operated on the basis of three grant rounds per year. Applications are considered in relation to all forms of the arts as defined in the Arts Act 2003. The following basic eligibility requirements apply: 1. Applicant must...