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National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2015: Second Stage (25 Jun 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to introduce the National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2015. The National Concert Hall is one of the State's most important cultural institutions and it plays an essential part in the cultural life of the country through its high-standard musical programme. The purpose of the Bill is to convert the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks (25 Jun 2015)

Heather Humphreys: My Department is aware of the matter referred to and will keep it under review within the context of the limited funding resources available for the management of National Parks and Nature Reserves across the country.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Applications (25 Jun 2015)

Heather Humphreys: An application for compensation, under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme, has been received by my Department from each of the individuals 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;...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service (25 Jun 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Natura 2000 is the centrepiece of EU nature and biodiversity policy. It 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 (also referred to as sites of community importance in...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service (25 Jun 2015)

Heather Humphreys: There is a facility, under section 42 of the Wildlife Acts, for a person to obtain a permit, outside the Open Seasons, from my Department to take action in certain situations where serious damage is being caused by protected animals and wild birds. Such action might include the scaring, capture or killing of species. Applications for permits are considered by officials of the National Parks...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Gallery (25 Jun 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 257 to 259, inclusive, together. I am advised that, since the establishment of my Department on 2 June 2011, my Department has not discussed the issues referred to in the Deputy’s Questions with the National Gallery at the quarterly liaison meetings. Ongoing matters relating to the contract and duties of the Director of the National Gallery are in the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Applications (25 Jun 2015)

Heather Humphreys: An application for compensation under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme has been received 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: Bog Activity (24 Jun 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The Department has not used unmanned aerial vehicles to monitor activity on bogs.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Records (24 Jun 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I am informed that my Department has not deployed software to auto-delete email messages other than in circumstances where viruses or other malicious code is detected in such messages.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Regulations (24 Jun 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 280 and 281 together. Section 40 of the Wildlife Acts 1976 to 2012 prohibits the cutting, grubbing, burning or destruction of vegetation from 1 March to 31 August during the nesting and breeding season for birds and wildlife. There is provision in section 40(2) for some strict exemptions from the prohibition during the closed period. Vegetation such as...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Cultural Institutions (24 Jun 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I understand that the capital investment works in the National Archives, for which the Office of Public Works has lead responsibility, will commence later this year.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Library (24 Jun 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The National Library of Ireland is a statutorily independent body. While my Department provides funding to the national cultural institutions, the management and board of each institution are responsible for all operational matters, including storage, security and conservation, and I do not have a statutory function in respect of such day-to-day matters. It is the responsibility of the...

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

Heather Humphreys: At present, the State archaeological services are concentrating on delivering the highest standards of excavation and recording of the Armada wreck site of the Juliana at Streedagh, as well as arranging for the conservation of the cannons recently retrieved from the site. This work will take a considerable length of time to complete and the conservation of the cannons is the first priority...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Transport Infrastructure (24 Jun 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Responsibility for operation and management of the cable car is entirely a matter for Cork County Council and I have no statutory function in the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Conservation (24 Jun 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I am aware that deer species are increasing in range and numbers here. The Deputy will appreciate that control is normally a matter for the owner of the property on which the deer occur. On lands managed by my Department, controls may be carried out to ensure that deer populations do not reach levels that would have negative ecological consequences. In addition, my Department, together with...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Cultural Institutions (24 Jun 2015)

Heather Humphreys: My Department has commenced an examination of the issues involved in the commencement of certain provisions in the National Cultural Institutions Act 1997 in relation to the export licensing system. I propose to bring this examination to a conclusion shortly. My Department will also examine other alternatives for the longer term.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (24 Jun 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of archaeological monuments that are subject to the protections of the National Monuments Acts generally rests with the monument owners. National monuments in my ownership, as Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, are maintained by the Office of Public Works.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (23 Jun 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 657, 660 to 662, inclusive, and 666 together. As I stated in my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 1 of 18 June last, the sale of these paintings is a matter for the committee of management of the Alfred Beit Foundation, which owns and operates Russborough House. My Department has no function in relation to the administration or sale of these artworks. ...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (23 Jun 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The sale of the paintings referred to by the Deputy is a matter for the owners of the artworks. My Department has no function in relation to the administration or sale of these artworks. When I met with the owners of the artworks last week, I asked them to delay the sale to allow other options to be explored. I am pleased, therefore, with the proposal to postpone the sale, in light of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hedge Cutting Season (23 Jun 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 and,...