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

Heather Humphreys: 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, which is being made available as part of the Government's Public Capital Investment Programme "Building on Recovery: 2016-2021", will be...

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

Heather Humphreys: Inis Meáin Island forms part of the West Donegal Islands special protection area (Site Code: 004230). A site pack was sent to the individual referred to in the Deputy’s Question when this site was proposed for designation in July 2011. I understand that this individual has had his appeal, in relation to the inclusion of his land within the special protection area, referred to...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (21 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: My role, as Minister for Arts Heritage and the Gaeltacht, with regard to the protection and management of our architectural heritage, is set out in the provisions of relevant legislation, as are the roles of local authorities and the responsibilities of owners as regards heritage assets. The architectural conservation officer in the local authority will generally be able to advise of funding...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Properties (21 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Parliamentary Question 392 on 14 June 2016. The additional information now sought by the Deputy regarding the legal instrument in question is commercially sensitive to my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks Projects (21 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: My Department is aware of the matter referred to and will keep it under review within the context of expenditure proposals competing for funding resources available for the management of National Parks and Nature Reserves across the country.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Protection (21 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Section 40 of the Wildlife Acts 1976, as amended, prohibits the cutting, grubbing, burning or destruction of vegetation, with certain strict exemptions, from 1 March to 31 August. Following a review of Section 40, which involved, inter alia, consideration of submissions from interested parties, I announced proposals in December 2015 to introduce legislation to allow for managed hedge...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation (21 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: The Office of Public Works (OPW) and local authorities are the principal response agencies with regard to the management of flooding episodes. Ireland, like all EU Member States, is bound by the requirements of the EU Habitats and Birds Directives. I am advised that my Department is not holding up the case in question. Many of the rivers and low-lying lands affected by the flooding...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (21 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: The issue of the geographical spread of funding for the Arts is a relevant one in term of access and participation. There are many factions which impinge on this including population density, the location of major venues, the headquarters of national artistic bodies and the role of local authorities and other local factors. My Department has a role in providing capital funding and in this...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Agencies Staff Remuneration (21 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: One of the primary support mechanisms for the arts and heritage sectors and for the Gaeltacht is funding provided by my Department through the Arts Council, the Heritage Council, Údarás na Gaeltachta and other statutory agencies. It is primarily a matter for these agencies to decide how their funding should be allocated across the range of programmes supported in 2016. I am...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Regulations (16 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I refer the Deputy to the reply to Parliamentary Question No 377 of 14 June 2016.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Community Development Initiatives (16 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: My Department is currently finalising implementation arrangements for LEADER delivery and I expect to shortly issue contracts to local action groups so that delivery can commence in each area. The operating rules governing the programme have been finalised and will be circulated to all of the proposed local action groups shortly. A number of these proposed local action groups have also been...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Development (16 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: The Irish Film Board has primary responsibility for the support and promotion of film-making in Ireland, in respect of both the indigenous sector and inward productions. Its aim is to help filmmakers to make Irish films, and provide production and development loans for features, television programmes, animation projects, documentaries and short films. The Film Board also helps to promote...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Properties (16 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: With the exception of three properties, matters relating to the acquisition and leasing of property for the Department are the responsibility of the Office of Public Works. I am advised that none of the three leases held directly by my Department is subject to upward only rent clauses and none involve the National Asset Management Agency or any of the State banks. The management of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hedge Cutting Season (14 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Section 40 of the Wildlife Acts 1976, as amended, prohibits the cutting, grubbing, burning or destruction of vegetation, with certain strict exemptions, from 1 March to 31 August during the nesting and breeding season for birds and wildlife. Following a review of Section 40, which involved, inter alia, consideration of submissions from interested parties, I announced proposals in December...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Scéimeanna Teanga (14 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Is féidir liom a chinntiú go ndearna mo chomhghleacaí, an tAire Oideachais agus Scileanna, teagmháil liom i dtaca leis an bpróiseas comhairliúcháin atá tosaithe d’fhonn tuairimí a fháil a chuirfeadh bonn eolais faoi ullmhú Ráiteas Straitéise a Roinne. Tá mo Roinnse ag breathnú ar na ceisteanna a ardaíodh...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways Development (14 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: The Waterways Ireland Action Plan for Grand Canal Dock and Spencer Dock sets out Waterways Ireland's proposals to ensure that both Grand Canal Dock and Spencer Dock are developed to deliver their full potential to both the city of Dublin, and the wider canal network. A Programme Manager, who will take up duty in July 2016, has recently been appointed by Waterways Ireland to progress delivery...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (14 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: As Chair of the National Famine Commemoration Committee, I am responsible for ensuring that appropriate arrangements are in place to commemorate the Great Irish Famine. In carrying out these functions, my main focus is to ensure that the victims of the Irish Famine are respectfully and appropriately remembered. In that context, I also seek to raise awareness of current food security issues...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (14 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 383 and 384 together. I am advised by my Department that no payments in 2015 were made in respect of copies of the Public Sector Times Magazine. Expenditure in respect of daily newspapers was €8,269 in 2015. Digital subscriptions are also used where appropriate and expenditure on these in 2015 came to €448. Savings are being explored by my...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Data (14 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 385 to 387, inclusive, together. The guidelines issued by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in relation to the staffing of Ministerial Offices provide that the number of staff in a Minister’s Constituency Office may not exceed four, including a Personal Secretary and a Personal Assistant in cases where a Minister appoints people in...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (14 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I was very pleased to have secured funding of almost €50 million for the Decade of Centenaries subhead, the majority of which is allocated towards the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme. This includes approximately €31 million in capital funding for major projects including the new commemorative and visitor centre at the GPO and the refurbishment and redevelopment of Richmond...