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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Promotion (11 Mar 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The Government considers the film industry, and indeed the audiovisual industry in general, to be a very important and valuable industry and continues to work to support growth in the industry in a number of ways. In particular, Section 481 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 - the Film Tax Relief Scheme - has undergone a number of improvements, which took effect at the start of this year....

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways Development (11 Mar 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Dáil Question No. 654 on 10 February 2015. I am aware that concerns have been raised regarding certain aspects of the proposed bye-laws that Waterways Ireland intends to make in order to enhance the management of the canals for all canal users. Waterways Ireland undertook a public consultation process in relation to the proposed bye-laws in 2014. I am...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (11 Mar 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 170 and 171 together. The Culture Ireland Division of my Department promotes Irish arts worldwide, creating and supporting opportunities for Irish artists and companies to present and promote their work at strategic international festivals and venues. Culture Ireland recognises the significance of culture and the importance of cultural identity for our...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: EU Directives (11 Mar 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I am advised that it is not within the competence of Member States to re-examine legislation enacted by the EU. However, the European Commission has recently commenced a “Fitness Check” of the EU Habitats and Birds Directives. It is my understanding that the Commission will launch a 12-week public internet consultation in April to assist in its examination of the Directives.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Data (11 Mar 2015)

Heather Humphreys: 160 applications under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme for raised bog special areas of conservation have been received and acknowledged by my Department in respect of Mouds Bog and 60 applications in respect of Ballynafagh Bog in County Kildare. A total of 245 annual payments, 146 turf deliveries and 20 once-off incentive payments have been made in respect of the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme (11 Mar 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Ireland, like all EU Member States, is bound by the requirements of the Habitats Directive and the Birds Directive. These Directives aim to ensure the protection of habitats and species which have been selected for conservation within special areas of conservation and special protection areas. The Directives has been transposed into national law under the European Communities (Birds and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Easter Rising Commemorations (11 Mar 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The objective of the Ireland 2016initiative, which I am leading and which was formally launched on 12November 2014, is to develop, coordinate and deliver a programme to honour and remember those who fought or died in the Rising. It will also reflect on the legacy of that period and look towards our future, based around the themes set out in the Government's framework plan: I am committed,...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (11 Mar 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 176 to 178, inclusive, together. Part IV of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, provides for the protection of the architectural heritage. The Act gives primary responsibility to planning authorities to identify and protect the architectural heritage by including relevant structures on the Record of Protected Structures (RPS). Inclusion on the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (10 Mar 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Given the many competing priorities for funding built heritage, resources are not available from my Department to consider the purchase of the building referred to by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (10 Mar 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The objective of the Ireland 2016initiative, which I am leading and which was formally launched on 12November 2014, is to develop, coordinate and deliver a programme to honour and remember all of those who fought or died in the 1916 Easter Rising, and to recognise all of the people whose lives were touched by the events of 1916. It will also reflect on the legacy of that period and look...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (10 Mar 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I am awaiting a formal submission from the Committee referred to by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Library (10 Mar 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. However, I understand that the National Library does not have a valuation of the collection as a whole, due to the volume of material that would need to be...

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

Heather Humphreys: In accordance with the relevant legislation, certain activities in sites designated for nature conservation may only be undertaken with my consent, as Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. Compensation may be payable where a person has been refused consent by me for a prescribed activity within a designated site that he or she had been undertaking in the five year period prior to the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (10 Mar 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I have secured an allocation of €4 million in current funding to support the development in 2015 of the Ireland 2016initiative. This allocation will be used to engage with and support a wide range of activities and events by interested groups, including local community groups, as well as Irish language, educational and cultural projects. The allocation of €4 million is in...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service (10 Mar 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Wild deer in the State are protected under the Wildlife Acts. They roam freely throughout the countryside and are present in many parts of the country. Their presence is not confined to the National Parks and so fencing of these properties would serve no practical purpose in terms of wild deer control or management. There is an annual open season during which deer can be legally shot...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service (10 Mar 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I am aware of the correspondence referred to by the Deputy. The National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department is in ongoing dialogue with staff of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with respect to eligibility rules in upland and commonage lands, and, in particular, for lands that are part of the Natura 2000 network.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: State Properties (5 Mar 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Some 30 hectares of bog are registered with the Property Registration Authority of Ireland (PRAI) as being in the ownership of the State in the area referred to in the Deputy's Question. Ownership of a further 18.3 hectares of bog on this site isin the process of being registered with the PRAI on my behalf as Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Data (5 Mar 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Some 99 applications under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme for raised bog special areas of conservation have been received and acknowledged by my Department in respect of the bog referred to in the Deputy’s Question. Of these, 33 applicants have expressed an interest in relocation to a non-designated bog. To date, none of these applicants have been relocated to a...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Invasive Plant Species (5 Mar 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department worked with the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) to fund and manage the Invasive Species Ireland Project since 2006. This initiative provides advice and guidance on the management of a range of invasive species, including the species referred to, which can negatively impact on the environment and on property on the island of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Conservation (5 Mar 2015)

Heather Humphreys: My Department is not responsible for the enforcement of the environmental/ecological conditions attached to the planning permission for this development and has no plans at present to carry out survey work at this location.