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

Heather Humphreys: The Programme for a Partnership Governmentcommits to progressively increase funding to the arts and the cultural sector as the economy improves. In this regard, additional funding has already been provided for 2017. However, I am well aware that an increase in public funding on its own will not be sufficient to allow the cultural sector to maximise its potential. Public funding must be...

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

Heather Humphreys: Digitisation is a powerful tool to create new ways for people to interact with their cultural heritage. In recognition of its importance, the draft framework policy Culture 2025/Éire Ildánachincludes "Responding to the Digital Age" as one of its 7 pillars. The care and management of electronic records and the preservation of digital material is a challenge for the National Cultural...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Budget 2017 (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: The total funding allocated to my Department in the Budget Estimates 2017 is €368.106 million. This provision allows for increases in funding across a range of arts and heritage bodies under my remit, as well as increases in a number of rural schemes. Key initiatives for 2017 include: - An additional €5 million for the Arts Council, an 8% increase in its annual budget; -...

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

Heather Humphreys: The Programme for a Partnership Governmentcontains a very important commitment to work to progressively increase funding to the arts, including the Arts Council and the Irish Film Board, as the economy continues to improve. In Budget 2017, I secured significant additional funding for the Arts Council and the Irish Film Board. The increase in the Arts Council's allocation in 2017 is €...

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

Heather Humphreys: I have no responsibility for the day to day running of the National Gallery. However, I have been informed that a planting of trees (a cluster of three) to the left of the entrance adjacent to Leinster Lawn will take place shortly, provided that the purchase and transport of the trees goes to schedule.

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

Heather Humphreys: Officials of the National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department attended the coursing meetings at Ballinagar and Loughrea referred to by the Deputy and are examining the video footage provided in relation to both meetings. This may result in discussions with the local coursing clubs and the Irish Coursing Club. I will be happy to release any reports of these meetings following...

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

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: Legislative Measures (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Section 8 of the National Monuments Act 1930 (as amended) provides for the making of a preservation order where it appears to the Minister that a monument which, in her/his opinion is a national monument, is in danger of being or is actually being destroyed, injured or removed, or is falling into decay due to neglect. The expressions “monument” and “national...

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

Heather Humphreys: Supporting the economic and social development of rural Ireland and strengthening regional development are key priorities for the Government. Actions to support these objectives will be delivered across a range of Departments and agencies. The Taoiseach has assigned responsibility to me for providing greater co-ordination and prioritisation across Government of the work that will impact on...

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

Heather Humphreys: Heritage features of the nature referred to by the Deputy are protected by their inclusion on the Record of Protected Structures (RPS), which is the responsibility of the local authority to maintain. Inclusion on the RPS also gives planning authorities powers to deal with development proposals affecting them and to seek to safeguard their future. My Department’s National Inventory of...

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

Heather Humphreys: My Department’s Culture Ireland programme promotes Irish arts worldwide by creating and supporting opportunities for Irish artists and companies to present and promote their work at strategic international festivals and venues. Culture Ireland has arranged exhibitions in the European Commission buildings, most notably when Ireland held the Presidency of the Council of the EU, and has...

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

Heather Humphreys: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 371 of 22 November 2016.

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

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 465, 467, 468 and 470 together. Details of the annual funding allocation to my Department at subhead level are published in the annual Revised Estimates Volume. Through these subheads, my Department administers and delivers a wide range of programmes and measures, descriptions of which are available on its website at . Expenditure under these programme areas...

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

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 466 and 469 together. As it would not be possible to compile the requested information in the time available, I have asked that a response be prepared and forwarded to the Deputy in accordance with Dáil Standing Orders.

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

Heather Humphreys: Waterways Ireland, a North South Implementation Body under the remit of my Department, has responsibility for the management, maintenance, development and restoration of 1,000 km of the inland navigable waterway system throughout the island, including the Grand Canal, Royal Canal and the Barrow Navigation principally for recreational purposes. Waterways Ireland engages in promotion,...

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

Heather Humphreys: The table shows visitor numbers to the National Archives from 2011-2015. The figures are published in the Director’s Annual Reports on www.nationalarchives.ie. It may be noted that the National Archives continues to see growth in online visitors to its archival resources and this far exceeds footfall to the Reading Room. For example, in 2015 over 6,000 people visited the National...

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

Heather Humphreys: Officials of the National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department attended the coursing meeting referred to and are examining the video footage in question. This may result in discussions with local coursing clubs and the Irish Coursing Club. I will be happy to release any reports of these meetings following completion of this process. In August this year, my Department issued...

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

Heather Humphreys: This meeting was not attended by officials from the National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department. Owing to the restriction in staff recruitment and deployment in recent years, my Department is not in a position to provide 100% attendance at coursing meetings. We endeavour, however, to attend as many meetings as possible having regard to the calls on our staffing complement.

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

Heather Humphreys: As Minister, I am fully aware of the cultural and economic importance of the institution in County Mayo referred to by the Deputy and of the threat to its future. In the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage for the county, the related building is rated of ‘ national’significance. In recognition of that significance, conservation works have been undertaken in recent...

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

Heather Humphreys: The Government appreciates the importance of the cultural and creative industries to Ireland, including the music industry. 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. I am pleased that I secured significant additional funding for the Arts Council in Budget 2017 amounting...