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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (28 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 353 and 354 together. Details of the funding allocations made to my Department are published each year in the Revised Estimates Volume with the outturn published in the annual Appropriation Account. These publications are available on the website of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and on the website of the Office of the Comptroller and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Capital Expenditure Programme (28 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 355 and 356 together. In terms of capital investment in the arts, I announced a new €9 million investment scheme for arts and cultural centres to run over the next three years, focused on upgrading the existing stock of such centres around the country. The funding is being made available as part of the Government’s Capital Investment Framework...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council Funding (28 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 358, 359 and 361 together. Primary responsibility for the support and promotion of the arts at all levels is devolved to the Arts Council. The Arts Council operates under the provisions of the Arts Act 2003, which provides, inter alia, that the Council is independent in the performance of its functions and in funding the arts. The Arts Council publishes...

United Kingdom Referendum on European Union Membership: Statements (27 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: This day last week, I travelled to Castlewellan in County Down to speak to a group of local farmers about the EU-UK referendum, which was just three days away. They were unified in their opposition to a "Leave" vote. They were concerned about their livelihoods and their incomes because EU payments account for 87% of income for farmers in Northern Ireland. I thought of that group of farmers...

Animal Protection (in relation to hares) Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I have listened to the concerns raised during the course of the debate and I appreciate that this is a sensitive and emotive topic for many. People have sincerely held views on the matter and they are entitled to them. Coursing is not a sport involving a hunt to kill. More than 99% of hares involved are released back into the wild. Last year, for example, 5,348 hares were used during...

Animal Protection (in relation to hares) Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I am pleased to respond to the Deputy's Bill. For the record, I am the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht until an order is made to change the name and heritage has been part of my Department's remit for the past five years. In saying that the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht has responsibility for hare coursing, there are other responsibilities within my Department...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Deer Hunting (23 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Two applications have been received in my Department from the individual in question for permits under Section 42 of the Wildlife Acts to hunt deer out of season. These applications are currently under examination by my Department and a decision will be made as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Public Sector Staff Remuneration (23 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 204 and 205 together. A reduction of 10% in pay rates and fixed term allowances was introduced for new entrants to the public service effective from 1 January 2011. Under Section 2.31 of the Haddington Road Agreement those grades which were subject to reduced pay scales in 2011 were assimilated to revised scales effective from 1 November 2013. ...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Museum (23 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Last Friday, 17 June 2016, I announced the appointment of a new board to the National Museum of Ireland (NMI). I made the appointments following a public advertising and assessment process managed by the Public Appointments Service (PAS) in line with Government guidelines. Other than the nominees of the RDS and RIA, and the staff representative, all of the appointments were from applicants...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (23 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Primary responsibility for the promotion and support of the arts at all levels, including music and musical performance, is devolved to the Arts Council. The Arts Council operates under the provisions of the Arts Act 2003, which provides, inter alia, that the Council is independent in the performance of its functions in funding the arts. Full details are available on the Council's website...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Plan (23 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Significant progress has been made in drafting the first National Cultural Policy - Culture 2025. This followed a major public consultation process in 2015, including a national cultural workshop held in October at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham. Work by my Department, the expert steering group and a wider expert committee continued on the document in early 2016 and is currently on-going....

The Arts: Motion [Private Members] (22 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I was at it.

The Arts: Motion [Private Members] (22 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: The Deputy is wrong there.

The Arts: Motion [Private Members] (22 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Heritage is in it.

The Arts: Motion [Private Members] (22 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: It is incorrect.

The Arts: Motion [Private Members] (22 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I wish to share time with the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath. First, I thank the Deputies opposite for tabling this motion on the arts. Once again, I congratulate my colleague, Deputy Niamh Smyth, on taking over the role of spokesperson on the arts for her party. As my constituency colleague, I look forward to working closely with her in this area. Unfortunately, due to...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (22 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Details of the funding allocations made available to my Department are published each year in the Revised Estimates Volume with the outturn published in the annual Appropriation Account. These publications are available on the website of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and on the website of the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General. Most of my Department's arts...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Social Enterprise Sector (22 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: A number of Government Departments are engaged with the Social Enterprise sector and the State currently provides substantial funding to Social Enterprises through a range of programmes and schemes. Many of these schemes are implemented through the nationwide network of Local Development Companies and Agencies, including the Community Services Programme, Community Employment Schemes, the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ministerial Functions (22 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: The Deputy will appreciate that there are very numerous acts and decisions made by civil servants in my Department every day and it is not possible to identify instances in which the Carltona doctrine is exclusively relied upon. However, if the Deputy has a specific query in relation to any particular decision-making process within my Department, I would be happy to provide further...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (22 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Funding across the public service was severely impacted by the economic crisis, including the funding which could be provided for investment in culture and the arts. The Programme for a Partnership Governmentcontains a very important commitment to work to progressively increase funding to the arts as the economy continues to improve. The requirements of the cultural institutions will also be...