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Seanad: National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (11 Nov 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The effect of Senator David Norris’s stance would be to delete the section in its entirety, although this is a standard provision used in many pieces of legislation. It is considered that being a Member of Dáil Éireann or Seanad Éireann and a member of a board of a State authority could give rise to potential conflicts of interest, for example, when it comes to funding...

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (11 Nov 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Because county councillors do not vote on budgets here.

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (11 Nov 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The Senator misunderstands the provision.

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (11 Nov 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Section 11(3) sets out a series of issues which disqualify board members, including bankruptcy and making an arrangement with creditors. This is a reasonable requirement for board members, particularly given that the NCH operates in a quasi-commercial arena. It would be prudent to continue with that provision. It only applies if someone is a member of the board and becomes bankrupt. Going...

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (11 Nov 2015)

Heather Humphreys: It does not matter which bench one sits on, the point is there could be conflict of interest. For that reason it is prudent and advisable to retain this section.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Public Investment Projects (11 Nov 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Details of the annual funding allocation to my Department at subhead level are published in the annual Revised Estimates Volume. Through these subheads, my Department administers and delivers a wide range of programmes and measures, descriptions of which are available on its website at . Expenditure under these programme areas is recorded and accounted for on a national basis and it is not...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Labour Activation Measures (11 Nov 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I am advised that my Department has not availed of the JobsBridge scheme to date.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Regulations (10 Nov 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Firstly, I refer the Deputy to my reply to Questions No. 1197 and 1209 of 3 November last. I take it that this question refers to species not currently listed in relevant schedules of the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations, Statutory Instrument Number 477 of 2011; and wish to advise that, while I have no plans at this time to extend the list of species covered by...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Infrastructure and Capital Investment Programme (10 Nov 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I wish to confirm that a letter has now issued from my Department to Cork City Council notifying them of the allocations that are being made to this project from my Department's vote in the context of the Government's Infrastructure and Capital Investment Plan for the period 2016 to 2021 Building on Recovery. My Department will work closely with Cork City Council, which is leading on the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Deer Cull (10 Nov 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I would like to thank the Deputy for raising this matter. With regard to Killarney National Park, every year, as part of the ongoing management of deer populations within the Park, deer numbers may need to be reduced. It is intended to commence culling later this month, once the rut has finished. This work will be undertaken by qualified and competent National Parks and Wildlife Service...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation Management (10 Nov 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Special Protection Areas and Special Areas of Conservation are designated in accordance with the provisions of the EU Habitats Directive and EU Birds Directive, which have been transposed into national law under the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011. Both designations occur within the Shannon Callows. A habitat enhancement scheme (known as the National...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Road Safety (10 Nov 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Wild deer in the State are protected under the Wildlife Acts. It should be noted that while the National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department does licence hunting of Deer, my Department does not own the deer population. They roam freely throughout the countryside and are present in many parts of the country. My Department and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Library (10 Nov 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The National Library is one of our foremost National Cultural Institutions, charged with collecting, preserving, promoting and making accessible the documentary and intellectual record of the life of Ireland. I am acutely aware of the challenges facing the National Library, and indeed other cultural institutions, following the significant reduction of resources available to the Exchequer as...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: EU Culture Programme (10 Nov 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The selection process for the European Capital of Culture is undertaken by an Expert panel consisting of 10 members. The European institutes and bodies appoint the members and comprise 3 members from each of the following: the European Parliament, the Council and the European Commission and one member representing the Committee of the Regions together with a chair from the Commission....

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (10 Nov 2015)

Heather Humphreys: To qualify for inclusion in the statutory Record of Monuments and Places as issued under section 12 of the National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, a monument must date from before 1700 AD. I understand that this cemetery, which was attached to Mount St Joseph Seminary or Monastery, catered for burials from 1825 to 1965. On that basis it does not quality for entry into the Record of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme (10 Nov 2015)

Heather Humphreys: An application for compensation under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme was received on 21 October 2015 by my Department from the individual referred to in the Deputy’s Question. The qualifying criteria for the scheme are that: -The claimant must have a legal interest in one of the 53 raised bog special areas of conservation – ownership or turbary right; -The...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (10 Nov 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The Government Policy on Architecture 2009-2015 was launched in October 2009 and provides the appropriate framework for architectural policy up to 2015 and beyond and is led centrally by the Built Heritage and Architectural Policy Unit in my Department. The policy places an emphasis on sustainable development of the environment and urban design, incorporates architectural heritage in a...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Archives (10 Nov 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The National Archives is one of our foremost National Cultural Institutions, with a statutory remit to collect, manage, and preserve the public record of Ireland and ensure its availability both as a resource and to safeguard citizens' rights. I am acutely aware of the challenges facing the National Archives, and indeed other cultural institutions, following the significant reduction of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Afforestation Programme (5 Nov 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Afforestation licences and the terms, conditions and timing of the Locally-Led Agri Environment Scheme are a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. An Inter-Departmental Steering Group was convened in July 2014 to assist in the development of a Hen Harrier Threat Response Plan. In this regard, the Group is examining all of the issues at hand,...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Relocation (5 Nov 2015)

Heather Humphreys: My Department does not maintain a formal transfer list. I can advise the Deputy, however, that two members of staff of my Department have applied for transfer to a different location. Both requests are being considered in light of the business needs of my Department.