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

Heather Humphreys: The trail referred to by the Deputy was closed following extensive damage caused by storms of over a year ago, after which felled trees completely blocked the route and made the area unsafe for visitors. Work has been ongoing this year to clear the felled trees and open up the pathway. This work is now complete and the path is currently open. Further work on the path will be required,...

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

Heather Humphreys: The purchase of assets of the nature referred to by the Deputy can only be considered in the context of my Department’s strategic needs, available budgets and operational priorities. I am advised that my Department is not aware of an active case in this particular matter.

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

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1689 and 1690 together. I welcome the Arts Council publication of its new strategy Making Great Art Workwhich sets out its plan for leading the development of the arts in Ireland over the next decade. 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...

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

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1691 to 1693, inclusive, together. In considering the request of the film company referred to, which is the maker of one of the world’s biggest film franchises, for consent to carry out filming on Skellig Michael, I have balanced the positive benefit it will reap for the Irish film industry and the South Kerry region with the need to ensure that...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Vacancies on State Boards (22 Sep 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1694 and 1701 together. In accordance with Government policy, my Department, through the Public Appointments Service (PAS), advertises board vacancies on . My Department is currently working with PAS to commence the process to identify suitable candidates for an appointment of an ordinary member to the board of the Irish Film Board. Under the Irish Film...

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

Heather Humphreys: In 2007, a capital grant of €2 million was approved in principle for Tullamore Arts Centre. My Department continues to maintain contact with Offaly County Council in relation to this project, having regard to the conditions of the approval.

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

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1696, 1697 and 1711 to 1713, inclusive, together. Under the terms of the Wildlife Acts, licences are required by the Irish Coursing Club, covering their affiliated coursing clubs, if they wish to capture or tag hares for use at regulated hare coursing meetings. I recently gave approval to the granting of the annual licence to the Irish Coursing Club...

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

Heather Humphreys: Section 40 of the Wildlife Acts 1976 to 2012 prohibits the cutting, grubbing, burning or destruction of vegetation, with certain strict exemptions, from 1 March to 31 August, during the nesting and breeding season for birds and wildlife. Vegetation such as hedgerows and scrub is important as wildlife habitat and needs to be managed in the interests of both farming and biodiversity. As a...

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

Heather Humphreys: A change in the name of the Irish Film Board to Screen Ireland will require a legislative change. This will be considered as part of the National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill, which is due to be considered at Report Stage in Dáil Éireann shortly. The change of name of the Irish Film Board to Screen Ireland reflects the broader remit of the agency as the...

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

Heather Humphreys: A deer hunting licence was issued to the person concerned on 16 September 2015.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Fishery Harbour Centres (22 Sep 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1704 and 1705 together. My Department is presently considering the management arrangements referred to by the Deputy. With regard to the proposed works on a fishery in County Kerry, this proposal was recently received and is currently being examined by officials of my Department. A response will issue once this examination is complete.

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

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1707 and 1710 together. I have asked my Department’s regional staff in Killarney National Park to examine the foliage at the location referred to and to assess whether any trimming back of foliage and/or trees is required in the interests of the safety of the public. With regard to the road from Muckross House to Dinis Cottage, my Department will assess...

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

Heather Humphreys: Regulation 25 of the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 requires the owner or occupier of a European site to notify any person to whom he or she is disposing of the site or of an interest in the site (such as turbary or sporting rights) that the site is a European site and of any consequent restrictions applying to the site. Regulation 25 does not relate to a...

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

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, there is existing signage on both approaches which indicates the presence of the facilities referred to. I have asked my Department’s staff in the region to liaise with Kerry County Council and the National Roads Authority, as appropriate, to review the efficacy of existing signage.

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

Heather Humphreys: I understand that the development and management of this project is a matter for Galway County Council.

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

Heather Humphreys: My Department has an Internal Audit Unit and an Audit Committee, both of which operate under established charters approved by the Secretary General of my Department. The Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) is the external auditor for my Department and conducts an audit of its Appropriation Account each year. The Internal Audit Unit in my Department has a co-operative...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Contracts Data (22 Sep 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Expenditure from my Department's Administrative Budget in 2014 on externally-provided services such as IT services, staff training and development, office cleaning and security, in respect of my Department’s main offices in Dublin, Killarney and Na Forbacha was €1.9m.As I have previously indicated to the House, overall expenditure on professional and technical services by my...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Programmes (16 Jul 2015)

Heather Humphreys: My Department's Statement of Strategy for 2015-2017, available on its website at www.ahg.gov.ie, details the high-level goals for the period concerned and the strategies to be employed to deliver on these goals. Key priorities over the coming months include the continued development and roll-out of the Government's commemoration programme, with a particular emphasis on Ireland 2016; the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Easter Rising Commemorations (16 Jul 2015)

Heather Humphreys: A capital provision of €22 million was allocated for 2015 to support a number of specific flagship commemorations projects being advanced under the aegis of my own Department, the Department of Defence and the OPW. These include the GPO Interpretative Centre, the Tenement Museum in Henrietta Street, refurbishment works at Richmond Barracks, Dublin, a new visitor centre at Teach an...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Legal Matters (16 Jul 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The issues raised by the Deputy are matters for the Board and management of the institution in question, having appropriate regard to public service norms and the relevant employment legislation. I have asked my officials to bring the Deputy’s enquiries to the attention of the Director of the institution in question and to ask that he provide the information requested to the Deputy.