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Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Second Stage (20 Jan 2016)

Heather Humphreys: For that reason, any burning or cutting will be subject to very strict conditions and restrictions which will be specified in statutory regulations to protect fauna and flora. In addition, my Department will monitor activity under these provisions and an assessment of the impacts will be carried out before any decision is taken on continuing these measures beyond the pilot phase. In that...

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Second Stage (20 Jan 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I thank those Senators who have participated, some of whose contributions have been practical and helpful in regard to canals, wildlife and heritage council elements of the amending legislation. On the canals, I welcome Senator Barrett's constructive and positive comments as our canals are valuable resources and public amenities. Like Senator Brennan, I want to see our canals further...

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Second Stage (20 Jan 2016)

Heather Humphreys: -----reflects the wider Government objective-----

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Second Stage (20 Jan 2016)

Heather Humphreys: -----to achieve efficiency and streamlining in the governance of State agencies and their cohorts.

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Second Stage (20 Jan 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Sorry, yes.

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Second Stage (20 Jan 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I thank the Senators once again for their contributions and I look forward to receiving their amendments which I will consider fully.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (20 Jan 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 173 to 175, inclusive, together. As previously advised, the works being carried out on the National Monument at 14-17 Moore Street are in line with the consent issued by the then Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in 2014. These works, as has been publicly stated on a number of occasions, will return Nos. 14-17 Moore Street to their 1916...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Comóradh 1916 (19 Jan 2016)

Heather Humphreys: The Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme, which was launched on 31March 2015, includes a rich diversity of programmes and events, complementary and additional to the formal State occasions, which will run throughout 2016 to commemorate the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising. The programme is an invitation to everyone on the island of Ireland and to the global Irish community to shape and engage...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Offshore Islands (19 Jan 2016)

Heather Humphreys: As indicated in Budget 2016, the current funding allocation available to my Department for the offshore islands has been increased from €5.9m in 2015 to €6.631m in 2016. This additional allocation will be available for various support measures, including funding for island companies. As the Deputy will be aware, this service was provided by the Department of Environment,...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme (19 Jan 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Since this Government has come into office, huge efforts have been made to solve the issue of the protection of Ireland’s raised bog special areas of conservation within the framework of the EU Habitats Directive. This has included intense and on-going engagement with turf cutting interests, farmers, non-governmental organisations and with the European Commission. A long-term...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Vacancies on State Boards (19 Jan 2016)

Heather Humphreys: The process to appoint a new member to the Irish Film Board is underway following advertisement by the Public Appointments Service with a closing date of 4 January 2016.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service (19 Jan 2016)

Heather Humphreys: The Irish Land Commission was dissolved in 1992 and I understand that its successor in law is the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. In 1988, the then Irish Land Commission nominally transferred management of shooting rights to the Wildlife Service, which is now the National Parks and Wildlife Service, a constituent part of my Department. I am not aware of any specific...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (19 Jan 2016)

Heather Humphreys: My Department operates an Arts and Culture Small Capital Grants Scheme. The scheme allows for the funding of capital projects for not-for-profit organisations of up to €10,000, to meet up to 70% of project costs. A call for applications was made under the current scheme in August last year and I hope to make an announcement shortly in relation to the award of grants under this scheme....

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Promotions (19 Jan 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I am advised that, under the Civil Reform Programme, one Clerical Officer in my Department was promoted to Higher Executive Officer and one Executive Officer in my Department was promoted to Assistant Principal Officer through internal competitions following the change in eligibility rules.

Topical Issue Debate: National Monuments (14 Jan 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Deputy Costello is correct when he says that planning permission regarding Moore Street was given by An Bord Pleanála in 2010. The Deputies opposite should have objected at that stage. The shopping mall is a matter for Dublin City Council. I am responsible for the national monument at Nos. 14 to 17 Moore Street. Anything outside the national monument is a matter for Dublin City Council.

Topical Issue Debate: National Monuments (14 Jan 2016)

Heather Humphreys: To clarify, Lissadell Construction, which is carrying out the work on the national monument, has significant experience of restoration and conservation work.

Topical Issue Debate: National Monuments (14 Jan 2016)

Heather Humphreys: The expert advice I have received is very clear. As I have outlined, Nos. 18 and 19 Moore Street were in ruins. None of the original fabric of the building at No. 13 is still present, as it was rebuilt in the 1940s. It has been clearly demonstrated that Nos. 14 to 17 are of historic importance.

Topical Issue Debate: National Monuments (14 Jan 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I have been inside those buildings.

Topical Issue Debate: National Monuments (14 Jan 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I have seen at first hand the fabric of the buildings that date back to 1916. I refer to what is there at Nos. 14 to 17 Moore Street. If one goes into Nos. 18 and 19, one will see that the inside of those buildings has been completely changed.

Topical Issue Debate: National Monuments (14 Jan 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I have been there, yes.