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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Promotion (24 Sep 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Our cultural heritage, which encompasses the arts, our cultural institutions and our natural and built heritage, is vital to our national identity and well-being. As well as being of vital intrinsic importance and a great source of national pride, our cultural heritage is also a major source of employment and economic activity and is key to promoting Ireland's image abroad and attracting...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (24 Sep 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 247 to 250, inclusive together. The Structures at Risk Fund 2015, with an allocation of €624,000, will enable conservation works to twenty-eight heritage structures, in both private and public ownership, throughout the country, which are protected under the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. The amount of funding available per project was...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (23 Sep 2015)

Heather Humphreys: My Department provides significant funding towards numerous cultural events and bodies, which are of great economic and social benefit to the State. For example, my Department supports the annual Culture Night event, which has grown from a relatively small-scale cultural event, staged only in Dublin, in 2006 to the significant national cultural event it now is. Culture Night 2015 had over...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (23 Sep 2015)

Heather Humphreys: My Department, through the relevant development control frameworks and in co-operation with the landowner, is pursuing an archaeological response in this case that is based on preservation in-situ of those parts of the trackway where it is a realistic option and preservation by record where it is no longer viable. Most recently in that context, my Department submitted a set of archaeological...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (23 Sep 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Although the monument site referred to is listed in the 1995 Record of Monuments and Places established under the National Monuments Acts, it would be important to note that there were no surviving archaeological features above ground even at that time. The site was, until recently, in the ownership of the local authority. In line with its statutory obligations under Part 8 of the Planning...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hare Coursing (23 Sep 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question Nos. 1696, 1697, 1711, 1712 and 1713 of 22 September 2015.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Protection (23 Sep 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I receive numerous invitations from groups and individuals for meetings, events and conferences in relation to various issues which are pertinent to my Department. It is not always possible for me to accept such invitations.With regard to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Conference (dealing with wildlife crime), a senior official of my Department opened that event on 13thSeptember last on my...

Confidence in Taoiseach, the Attorney General and the Government: Motion (22 Sep 2015)

Heather Humphreys: We are here debating the motion because the Opposition has decided the best use of Dáil time after the summer break was, once again, to assert a false claim which has been rejected by a former Supreme Court judge. Rather than focusing on the issues that affect people every day of their lives, such as job creation, housing or improving our health services, the Opposition would prefer...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: KerryLIFE Project (22 Sep 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I am advised that applications to join the KerryLIFE project were assessed using criteria laid down by the KerryLIFE Project Management Group, as follows: -The presence of land within 200m of targeted freshwater pearl mussel habitat, ranked by area. -The area of land on a farm holding within 200m of other freshwater pearl mussel habitat. -The area of land within 100m of large streams and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (22 Sep 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I understand that the monument in question is in the ownership of Kerry County Council which is, therefore, responsible for its maintenance. Consent under the National Monuments Acts was given to the Council by my Department in 2010 for urgent stabilisation works as a precursor to a more substantial conservation programme. I understand that a conservation plan was subsequently commissioned...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Firearms Licences (22 Sep 2015)

Heather Humphreys: My Department has received some 4,300 applications for deer hunting licences to date in 2015, of which 3,200 applications have been processed. The remaining applications will be processed in the next couple of weeks.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Issues (22 Sep 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I have been informed by Waterways Ireland that while it has not determined a need for an associated penalty with this by-law at this time, the matter is being kept under review. I am advised also that the locks, docks and harbours are manned and/or frequently visited by Waterways Ireland Operations and Inspectorate Authorised Officers. Where swimmers are encountered, they are made aware of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Natural Heritage Areas Designation (22 Sep 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1677 to 1679, inclusive, together. Natura 2000 is an EU-wide network of nature protection areas established under the 1992 Habitats Directive. The aim of the network is to assure the long-term survival of Europe's most valuable and threatened species and habitats. It is comprised of special areas of conservation designated by Member States under the Habitats...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (22 Sep 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I am satisfied that the Official Report is accurate with regard to the proceedings referred to by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Regulations (22 Sep 2015)

Heather Humphreys: All wild birds, including gulls, are protected under the Wildlife Acts 1976 to 2012 and the European Union’s Birds Directive. However, there is a facility under the legislation for a person to obtain a permit, under section 42 of the Wildlife Acts, to take certain actions, including the scaring, capturing or killing of birds, where they are causing serious damage to buildings and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Protection (22 Sep 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I intend to hold a consultation with relevant stakeholders shortly to consider concerns raised by certain organisations about the shooting of woodcock and to ensure that their views on this matter are known to my Department. There is already legislation in place banning the sale of certain wild birds such as curlew, goldeneye and gadwall. My officials will examine the views expressed in...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Interdepartmental Working Groups (22 Sep 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The development of the audio-visual sector in Ireland is an important element in the Government’s strategy for employment creation. The Action for Jobs Report 2015 specifically cites the film and TV production industry as a potential source of new job creation. An Interdepartmental Group on the Audio Visual sector has been established to examine and report on recommendations to...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Noxious Weeds (22 Sep 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Control of an invasive alien species such as Japanese knotweed is primarily the responsibility of the owner of the land on which it is found. My Department is not involved currently in any eradication or control measures in respect of Japanese knotweed and consequently will incur no expenditure this year in that regard. Where an invasive species presents a real threat to a protected site...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Broadcasting Legislation (22 Sep 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Issues in relation to airplay are a matter for the Minister for Communication, Energy and Natural Resources.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (22 Sep 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The final phase of works to Killarney House began in early January 2014 and the works, including the new extension, are now substantially complete. Work is continuing apace with the landscaping to the grounds and ornamental gardens. The contract for the interpretation phase is also advancing. I expect that the various elements of works will be completed in the coming months and it is...