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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Agriculture Scheme Eligibility (8 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: A habitat enhancement scheme or farm plan was previously available from my Department to farmers in designated sites to undertake proactive measures for the conservation interests in question. These measures were not a condition of designation, nor were they compensation for designation. Any commitments made by farmers were voluntary in nature and lasted for the period of the farm plan....

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: An Fhoireann Rannach (8 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Tá na roghanna sa chás seo á meas faoi láthair agus déanfar cinneadh go luath, i gcomhairle leis an Roinn Caiteachais Phoiblí agus Athchóirithe.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Council (8 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I am aware of the important work undertaken by the Irish Uplands Forum (IUF) and its members to promote a community-based approach to sustainable development in upland areas and, in particular, their contributions received in framing the National Landscape Strategy 2015-2025, which I launched earlier this year and which will assist in the promotion of landscape objectives nationally. I...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Promotion (8 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Primary responsibility for the support and promotion of film-making in Ireland, in respect of both the indigenous sector and inward productions, is the responsibility of the Irish Film Board. This includes assistance in the identification of locations for the making of films. The Film Board has a good track record of using Irish scenery as a major asset in attracting film makers to Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme (8 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: 171 applications under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme for raised bog special areas of conservation have been received and acknowledged by my Department in respect of Mouds Bog and 60 applications in respect of Ballynafagh Bog in County Kildare. A total of 361 annual payments, 187 turf deliveries and 34 once-off incentive payments have been made in respect of the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme (8 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Up to 3,377 applications have been received under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme for raised bog special areas of conservation and natural heritage areas. Of these, 719 applicants have expressed an interest in relocation to a non-designated bog. Notwithstanding the complexity involved, progress in relocating turf cutters to non-designated bogs has been achieved in a number...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Plan (8 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 669 and 672 together. The Government's policy on the arts is to promote and strengthen the arts in all its forms, to increase access to and participation in the arts and to make the arts an integral and valued part of our national life. The Government appreciates the importance of the cultural and creative industries to Ireland. The Arts Council is the main...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artworks Sale (8 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 670 and 671 together. As I outlined in my response to question 242 on 24 September 2015, the sale, export and import of artefacts is a normal part of trade. Ireland has benefitted over the years from artistic works which have been imported into the State. In terms of keeping objects of importance in the State, generous tax relief is provided under...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Plan (8 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The Government's policy on the arts is to promote and strengthen the arts in all its forms, to increase access to and participation in the arts and to make the arts an integral and valued part of our national life. In this context, the Government very much appreciates the importance of the cultural and creative industries to Ireland and provides significant support for the sector through my...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Easter Rising Commemorations (8 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme, which was launched on 31March last, 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: Philanthropy Initiatives (8 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Private support of the arts is very important and the Government continues to support this through tax incentives and other initiatives. In this regard, my Department introduced small philanthropy schemes in 2012 and 2013, both of which have helped to encourage arts organisations to build partnerships with potential sponsors. My Department also operates small capital grants schemes, which...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (8 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 676 to 678, inclusive, together. Part IV of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, provides for the protection of the architectural heritage. The Act gives primary responsibility to planning authorities to identify and protect the architectural heritage by including relevant structures on the Record of Protected Structures (RPS) – in this...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (8 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: These monuments are not in my ownership or guardianship under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2004. I understand that they are located in an area of commonage with several private owners. The monuments are, however, included in the Record of Monuments and Places under section 12 of the National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994. Any person proposing to carry out works at, or in...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Legal Costs (8 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I am advised that the cost of legal services paid from my Department's Administrative Budget since its establishment in June 2011 amounts to €6,195 in respect of legal advice provided on a single occasion in 2012. For completeness, I would bring to the Deputy's attention that my Department makes payments from time to time to the Chief State Solicitor's Office in respect of legal...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Voluntary Bog Purchase Scheme (3 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The Review of Raised Bog Natural Heritage Area Network, published in January 2014, provides detail on future arrangements regarding turf cutting on each of the 75 current raised bog natural heritage areas. The Reviewhas concluded that Ireland could more effectively achieve conservation of threatened raised bog habitat through focused protection and restoration of a reconfigured network. This...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Appointments to State Boards (3 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: This vacancy is now advertised on the Public Appointments Service website at . The closing date is 4 January 2016.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (3 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Responsibility for the support and promotion of film-making in Ireland, in respect of both the indigenous sector and inward productions, is the responsibility of the Irish Film Board (IFB). The IFB recently acknowledged that an under-representation of women exists in Irish Film and I would be happy to support any initiatives suggested by the IFB to address this imbalance.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Folúntais Foirne Rannacha (3 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Tá curtha in iúl dom nach bhfuil líon áirithe post ag mo Roinn. Déantar bearna a mheas, de réir mar a thagann siad chun cinn ar fud na Roinne, trí phróiseas pleanála don fhórsa oibre, ag féachaint go cuí do threoracha, treoirlínte agus ciorcláin ar sholáthar foirne ón Roinn Caiteachais Phoiblí agus...

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (2 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: As Senators will be aware section, 10(3) provides that the Minister shall designate one member of the board to be the chairperson for a period of five years. In response to Senator Mac Conghail, who asked how the term of board members would be determined, lots will be drawn to determine those who will serve for three, four or five years. The chairperson will be appointed for the full...

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (2 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I welcome the passage of the National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2015 through the House and I thank all the Senators for their contributions on the Bill. The National Concert Hall is a valued national cultural institution. This has been demonstrated in the debate in this House. It is obvious there is a great deal of respect and, indeed, affection for the work of the...