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

Heather Humphreys: I am committed to the delivery of the country's first ever national cultural policy - Culture 2025- and will be initiating a wide-scale consultation process to ensure that all stakeholders and members of the public can make their views known. With this in mind, a draft discussion paper is currently being finalised, which I hope to publish shortly. As the purpose is to set out the high-level...

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

Heather Humphreys: The composition of the Hen Harrier Threat Response Plan Consultative Committee is still under consideration. However, it is my intention that the Committee will include a farmer or farmers with lands designated as a Special Protection Area for the Hen Harrier.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Genealogical Services (10 Feb 2015)

Heather Humphreys: In 2012, the Government approved plans for the implementation of a national policy for genealogy by way of a phased approach. Under Phase 1, it was proposed to make available online the genealogical records of the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and of key agencies within its ambit, namely, the National Library of Ireland and the National Archives of Ireland, by developing the...

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

Heather Humphreys: The National Archives is responsible by law for the acquisition of records of permanent value - referred to as statutory records - from Departments of State, the courts and 61 named bodies. The National Archives can also acquire archives from other sources, such as business, hospitals, charities and voluntary bodies, where it is considered that the archives are of outstanding quality and...

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

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 649 and 650 together. The Deputy will appreciate the constraints that apply in terms of replying to a "details supplied" Question. My function in this case relates to the buildings which are the subject of a Preservation Order under the National Monuments Acts. Responsibility for planning and development of the area outside the bounds of the Preservation...

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

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 652 and 656 together. The Ireland 2016initiative, which I am leading, aims to develop, coordinate and deliver a programme to honour and remember those who fought and died in the 1916 Easter Rising. The Ireland 2016initiative will reflect on the legacy of that period and look towards our future, based around 5 themes, as set out in the Government's framework...

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

Heather Humphreys: While I am aware that there are some discussions taking place in regard to the issue referred to in the Question, my Department has no direct role in the matter, nor have I received any proposals in this regard.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Issues (10 Feb 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Waterways Ireland proposes to make new bye-laws which are intended to enhance its ability to manage the canals for the benefit of all canal users. There are over 14,000 registered boat owners on the seven waterways managed by Waterways Ireland. These seven waterways make a vital contribution to tourism, attracting visitors from around Ireland and from abroad. The proposed new bye-laws are...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: EU Directives (10 Feb 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: Heritage Projects (10 Feb 2015)

Heather Humphreys: There are a number of initiatives in my Department that seek to generate increased awareness of our national culture and heritage among interest groups, including schools. The Ireland 2016Programme to mark the hundredth anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising is a major priority for me. This programme is underpinned by a €4 million current budget in 2015, which will support a wide range...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Promotion (10 Feb 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 658 and 662 together. Primary responsibility for the support and promotion of film-making in Ireland, in respect of both the indigenous sector and inward productions, is the responsibility of the Irish Film Board (IFB). This includes assistance with locations for the making of films. The IFB is the statutorily independent agency responsible for the...

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

Heather Humphreys: Private support of the arts is very important and the Government supports this through tax incentives and other initiatives. In this regard, my Department introduced small philanthropy schemes in 2012 and 2013, both of which have helped to encourage arts organisations to build partnerships with potential sponsors. My Department also operates small capital grants schemes, which require to be...

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

Heather Humphreys: The nature of employment within the arts sector encompasses a wide range of activities. It can include those engaged in the arts practice within specific artistic genres and can encompass areas that flow from such artistic pursuits. It may also embody the industrial creative sectors, including audiovisual production.The Government appreciates the importance of the arts, culture and the...

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

Heather Humphreys: 159 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 235 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: Arts Funding (10 Feb 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Primary responsibility for the promotion of the arts at all levels throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council. The Council is funded by my Department and is statutorily independent in its day-to-day operations, including its funding decisions. In 2015, there is an increased allocation to the Arts Council amounting to almost €59m, as published in December in the Revised...

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

Heather Humphreys: In relation to heritage buildings or sites deemed to be at risk, a single set of comprehensive statistics is not available in respect of the number and location of endangered heritage sites or buildings throughout the country.There is a number of ways in which my Department is made aware of possible risk to protected structures, sites or monuments, one of these being the receipt of...

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

Heather Humphreys: It is a key objective for my Department to maximise the economic and employment creation potential of the arts, heritage and Gaeltacht sectors. In this context, it will seek to continue to develop synergies between the arts, cultural, heritage and Gaeltacht sectors, most notably in the area of tourism product development and cultural tourism.Primary responsibility for the promotion of the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hedge Cutting Season (10 Feb 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...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hedge Cutting Season (10 Feb 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...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Protected Structures Register (10 Feb 2015)

Heather Humphreys: My role, as Minister for Arts Heritage and the Gaeltacht, with regard to the protection and management of our built and natural heritage, is set out in the provisions of relevant legislation, as are the role of local authorities and the responsibilities of owners as regards heritage assets. Part IV of the Planning and Development Act 2000 provides for the protection of architectural...