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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Heritage Sites (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Decisions on the future of the graving docks are a matter for the planning authority, in this case Dublin City Council and Waterways Ireland, which owns the site. The graving docks are located in the site known as city block 19 in the Grand Canal docks and are being considered for development in partnership with the private sector. Development will be in accordance with the North Lotts and...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Heritage Sites (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Waterways Ireland is the owner of this property. It is a cross-Border body and it has many different priorities, all of which have to be balanced.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Heritage Sites (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: There are a huge number of pressing priorities with which Waterways Ireland has to deal.

Other Questions: National Spatial Strategy (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: The development of a new national planning framework, NPF, is being led by my colleague, the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government. A roadmap, approved by Government and published in December 2015, outlines the arrangements for the preparation of the NPF, which includes the establishment of a dedicated work team in the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Leader Programmes (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I want to be very clear. There are no secrets in this regard. In 2015, expressions of interest were sought by the then Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government from groups that wished to develop a local development strategy for the delivery of Leader in each of the 28 designated sub-regional areas of the country. The process was open to any group that wished to develop...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Leader Programmes (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I am aware that West Cork Development Company has brought a complaint to the European Commission regarding an alleged breach of state aid rules in Cork. I understand the Commission has not yet decided to launch a formal investigation. However, the Commission has written to my Department requesting additional information on this matter, and my Department will assist the Commission in...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Our contract is with Lissadell Construction, which is carrying out the work. It is a highly respected heritage builder and the OPW uses it regularly on different sites. It is respected for the level of its expertise in that area. The Deputy received a chart detailing the construction and multidisciplinary team of professional experts involved in the work. CCJV is an affiliate single...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: As I have explained, the judgment affects not only Moore Street but all national monuments in my care and how they are managed on my behalf by the OPW. I am also advised that all development, including housing, schools, roads, pipelines and hospital projects, could be put at risk. This judgment was appealed because it was going to have a significant impact across the country on essential...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: We have to await the outcome of this decision first.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Cultural Policy (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I published the draft framework policy document Culture 2025 - Éire Ildánach, in July. The draft was submitted to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs for input. The Culture 2025 framework policy has several features. It sets out a series of high-level objectives under the heading "Enrich. Engage. Participate" to establish...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Cultural Policy (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: The new initiative is designed to build on the positive legacy for our arts and cultural sectors arising from the success of the 2016 commemorations. In particular, I am keen to build on the positive levels of engagement in our arts and culture experienced throughout the year. I have spoken of my desire to increase access and participation in the arts at local level. After all, we...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Cultural Policy (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I will announce details of the new initiative next month. I have met key cultural stakeholders in the past week to bring them up-to-date with what I am keen to do. This initiative will be anchored in boosting and valuing creativity in all its forms. I want to make clear that I fully respect the arms-length principle. No interference takes place in the funding decisions of the subsidiary...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: The State acquired ownership of the national monument at 14 to 17 Moore Street in July 2015. The aim was to get conservation work under way as speedily as possible with a view to having the proposed 1916 commemorative centre opened during the centenary year. My Department concluded a tendering process that had been initiated when the property was under lien by the National Asset Management...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Budgets (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: The current underspend against profile within my Department's Vote has occurred principally because of delays in the drawdown of funding in relation to- the Arts Programme in respect of certain once-off Decade of Centenary projects; and - the Rural and Regional Programme that transferred to my Department in June. The Decade of Centenary projects where there have been some delays in drawdown...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I am glad to report, as stated earlier, that I have retained the majority of the €18 million current funding which was provided for the 2016 Commemorations for reallocation to arts and cultural purposes within my Department’s vote. It will therefore become part of the baseline for the Arts division of the Department, meaning it will be available for future years. The Deputy may...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: The graving docks in the Grand Canal Basin are located in the site known as City Block 19. I am advised by Waterways Ireland that this site is being considered for development in partnership with the private sector. Development will be in accordance with the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) Planning Scheme for the area.The SDZ outlines the nature and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Music Industry Promotion (20 Oct 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.In this regard, I am pleased that I secured significant additional funding for the Arts Council as part of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rural Development Programme Projects (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: On 9th August this year, I launched the Town and Village Renewal Scheme as part of the Government’s programme to support rural development. I have allocated €10 million in capital funding for the scheme this year – a significant increase on the €4m baseline allocation in my Department’s Vote for 2016. Local Authorities, in conjunction with local...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rural Development Programme Projects (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: On 9th August this year, I launched the Town and Village Renewal Scheme as part of the Government’s programme to support rural development. I allocated €10 million in capital funding for the scheme this year - a significant increase on the €4m baseline allocation in my Department’s Vote for 2016 - with €380,000 available to each county. The scheme is...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts in Education Charter (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I am firmly committed to continuing the work of the ongoing partnership between the Department of Education and Skills, my own Department and the Arts Council, in line with the Arts in Education Charter. Indeed, the Programme for a Partnership Governmentcommits to the continued implementation of the Arts in Education Charter.The arts in education remit is being achieved largely through...