Results 2,561-2,580 of 6,645 for speaker:Jimmy Deenihan

Audiovisual Industry (6 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Deputy will be aware that the development of the audiovisual industry, including industrial relations issues, was examined during the preparation of the Creative Capital report, Building Ireland's Audiovisual Creative Economy, which was published in July 2011. An implementation committee is examining the advancement of its recommendations. It is chaired by my Department and includes...

Audiovisual Industry (6 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I agree with Deputy Troy that we must be competitive in the film industry to attract film and television drama productions to Ireland. If one compares our costs with those of the UK, for example, we certainly are not competitive. We must look at it from a view of all inputs into the film industry. We must be competitive or else producers will not come to this country. We have had recent...

Audiovisual Industry (6 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am sure Deputy Troy understands the principles of negotiation. The Labour Relations Commission will certainly be carrying that out. I am sure it would not respond favourably to interference from the Minister at this stage.

The Gathering Ireland 2013 (6 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: While the Gathering event is primarily a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I am conscious of the tourism potential of genealogy for attracting the diaspora to our shores. Therefore, I welcome my fellow Minister's initiative. He has stated he expects the Gathering to be one of the biggest tourism initiatives ever to be undertaken in Ireland. It will be...

The Gathering Ireland 2013 (6 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: While I agree with the Deputy, I do not have direct responsibility for the General Register Office. The Deputy will be aware that in the autumn I brought together all of those involved in the country in genealogy. We had a successful forum, under the chairmanship of Judge McMahon, in the National Library, at which this issue was raised. I am awaiting a report from the group. The General...

The Gathering Ireland 2013 (6 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: There are various ways of approaching this matter. Obviously, special provision will have to be made. We could, for example, consider putting in place an agreement with a person or body on the provision of this information and the person or body could recoup the costs over time by way of charging for the information provided. I am not suggesting that will be the ultimate solution, but it...

Wildlife Conservation (6 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Mink found in the wild in Ireland are descended from animals that escaped from fur farms. They have been breeding in the countryside since the 1950s and are now found throughout much of the country. A report published by my Department in 2009 estimated the population of wild mink in the State could reach a total of between 20,500 and 33,500 individuals. It identified ground-nesting birds...

Wildlife Conservation (6 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue. Not only are mink a threat to other species of wildlife, they are also a threat to domestic fowl. The Deputy has referred to a few incidents which occurred in west Kerry. I can inform him that similar incidents took place in the northern part of the county where a huge flock of turkeys was completely wiped out just prior to Christmas....

Wildlife Conservation (6 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I thank the Deputy for his very practical proposal; he usually comes here with good and practical proposals. We can discuss the matter again.

Straitéis 20 Bliain (6 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Agus tá suim mhór ag an Taoiseach ins an teanga.

Turbary Rights (6 Mar 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 63, 64, 68, 80, 83, 86 and 307 together. In 2011 the Government announced a compensation scheme for those affected by the cessation of turf cutting on raised bog special areas of conservation, SACs. The cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme comprises a payment of €1,000 per year, index linked, for 15 years or, where feasible, relocation of turf...

Written Answers — Creative Economy: Creative Economy (29 Feb 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Deputy will appreciate that, at present, there are two EU programmes operating within the areas for which I have responsibility: 1. The Media Programme is the EU support programme for the European audiovisual industry and details are available at www.mediadeskireland.ie ; and 2. The Culture Programme is the EU support programme for organisations working in the field of culture and...

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (29 Feb 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, there are a number of memorials, monuments and plaques in towns and villages around the country, which were put in place to commemorate the Great Irish Famine. The Deputy will appreciate that it would not be feasible for me to name all such memorials. In relation to the issue of a national permanent monument to commemorate the Famine, the Deputy will be aware that...

Written Answers — Hare Coursing: Hare Coursing (28 Feb 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Hare coursing in the State is administered by the Irish Coursing Club, a body set up under the Greyhound Industry Act 1958. Statutory responsibility for the Act is a matter for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. My responsibilities under the Wildlife Acts relate to the conservation of populations of certain protected species, including hares. Where a licence to capture and...

Written Answers — Stag Hunting: Stag Hunting (28 Feb 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2010 made it an offence to hunt a deer with two or more dogs. This legislation had the purpose of banning stag hunting by riders and hounds. I will continue to keep all provisions of the Wildlife Acts under review and introduce improvements to the law, where appropriate. However, I have stated that one of my biggest challenges is to work towards greater common...

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (28 Feb 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Article 9 of the Habitats Directive provides for de-designation of Special Areas of Conservation. According to the Directive, this is only permissible where it is warranted by natural developments noted as a result of the surveillance undertaken by the Member State. Natural developments are understood to mean situations where habitats may be damaged by erosion, landslides or other occurrences...

Written Answers — Wildlife Protection: Wildlife Protection (28 Feb 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Wildlife Acts 1976 to 2010 prohibit the cutting, grubbing, burning or destruction of vegetation growing on uncultivated land or in hedges or ditches during the nesting and breeding season for birds and wildlife, from 1 March to 31 August. This is subject to certain specific exceptions, one of which permits these activities during the prohibited period on grounds of public health and...

Written Answers — Ministerial Transport: Ministerial Transport (28 Feb 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The costs to my Department arising from the use of my car for official business, including drivers' salaries and expenses, in the period 1 June 2011 to 31 December 2011, are set out in the table. No overtime payments were made to my drivers in respect of this period. Official mileage paid in respect of Minister's car €16,130 Combined salary cost of persons employed as civilian drivers...

Written Answers — Wildlife Protection: Wildlife Protection (28 Feb 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: A report published by my Department in 2009 estimated the population of wild mink in the State could reach a total of between 20,500 and 33,500 individuals, and identified ground-nesting birds as the species most vulnerable to mink predation. Accordingly, my Department is concentrating its resources on protecting the nesting sites of rare and threatened bird species, including red-throated...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (28 Feb 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Wildlife Acts provide for the protection of natural heritage areas. If the Deputy wishes to submit details of the issue in question, I will revert to him directly.