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Animal Stocking Levels (24 Jan 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: One would swear the Deputy had not been in power when this happened.

Animal Stocking Levels (24 Jan 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: We are going through with it now and it is working.

Animal Stocking Levels (24 Jan 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: These interventions were very necessary and made by the previous regime. To some extent, they are succeeding in reviving vegetation on mountains and hills. I am a hill walker and have seen interventions which have been effective. In case in which where there is too much growth there must be a correction.

Animal Stocking Levels (24 Jan 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: As I outlined, the interventions in counties Mayo and Galway can come to an end in November 2013.

Animal Stocking Levels (24 Jan 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: It is what I stated in my response. I have spoken to the people involved and have gone as far as Clifden to meet a number of farmers.

Animal Stocking Levels (24 Jan 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I have given my reply.

Animal Stocking Levels (24 Jan 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: We had an experienced official look at the area in November. He returned with a report indicating he was not happy with the position in some places, with which the Deputy is probably familiar. The report noted that whereas a recovery had been recorded in some townlands, there was still very poor cover of vegetation in vast areas of the Inagh Valley, specifically in Lehanagh north,...

Animal Stocking Levels (24 Jan 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: In all these areas, the official concerned, based on a deep knowledge of the area, was not happy with what he had seen. I travelled to Maam Cross in 1995 and 1996 when I was in charge of the rural environmental protection scheme, REPS. At the time parts of Connemara had been totally destroyed by overgrazing. I introduced a measure through the REPS which was effective. I love going to...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (19 Jan 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department has a single EU Attaché at Assistant Principal level based in the European Commission. The EU Attaché is seconded to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for the period of his assignment and is based in Ireland's Permanent Representation in Brussels. The purpose of the post is to represent Ireland in relation to EU developments in respect of the functions of my...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (18 Jan 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The issue of improving the energy efficiency of turf-cutters homes and/or the provision of a source of alternative renewable fuel to replace turf for those affected by the cessation of cutting on raised bog SACs has been raised at the Peatlands Council. There may be some potential for such approaches to offer an alternative to the compensation schemes already put in place by my Department....

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (18 Jan 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Support for all music genres continues to fall within the remit of the Arts Council - the main channel through which State aid is provided to the arts. Under the Arts Act 2003, the Council is statutorily independent in the disbursement of its funds. Insofar as my own Department is concerned, specific support to the music industry - and particularly to new and emerging artists - had been...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (18 Jan 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: While 16 staff across my Department have, as of today, confirmed their intention to retire by end-February, I am advised that this does not include any senior heritage specialists.

Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (11 Jan 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The land referred to by the Deputy is located in a Natural Heritage Area (NHA) designated in 2004. In 2010, the then Government decided that turf-cutting should come to an end on raised bog NHAs at the end of 2013. However, the current Programme for Government contains an undertaking to review the situation with regard to turf cutting on NHAs. On 15 April 2011, the Government made a number...

Written Answers — National Heritage Areas: National Heritage Areas (11 Jan 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 476 and 477 together. Nure Bog Natural Heritage Area (NHA), Site No. 001725, was designated on 20 September 2005 by way of Statutory Instrument 589 of 2005. It is one of 75 NHAs designated for the protection of raised bog habitat. The site was selected as a prospective NHA in 2002 following a review of 136 sites previously identified as the most important...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (11 Jan 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department was established on 2 June 2011. The details requested in relation to relevant staff appointed since that date to my office and to the office of Minister of State Dinny McGinley, T.D., are set out in the tables below. The appointments comply with the Guidelines on Staffing of Ministerial Offices approved by Government last year. 1. Minister's Office Name Position Remuneration...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (11 Jan 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Since my Department was established on 2 June 2011, it has become a participant in the JobBridge initiative and is currently considering a number of opportunities under that programme.

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (11 Jan 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 483 and 486 together. As the Deputy will be aware, the priorities set out in the Programme for Government for the rationalisation of State Agencies state that rationalisation must be cost effective and lead to a more transparent, accountable and efficient public service. The overriding imperative is the requirement to effect savings and achieve administrative...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (11 Jan 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department does not own any properties in office complexes in which management companies are in place. Furthermore, I am advised that none of the bodies funded from my Department's Vote Group owns property in an office complex in which a management company is in place. The question of taking a role in the running of such management companies does not, therefore, arise.

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (11 Jan 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The organisation referred to by the Deputy is one of 19 organisations that receives core funding from Foras na Gaeilge annually. Following an external review completed on behalf of Foras na Gaeilge, the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) requested that the core funding arrangements be reconfigured with the objective of achieving significant benefits in relation to value for money and the...

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (11 Jan 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The information sought by the Deputy concerning the 16 State bodies/agencies funded from my Department's Vote group is set out in the table below. It should be noted that Foras na Gaeilge and the Ulster-Scots Agency are North-South Implementation Bodies and are subject to dual arrangements in relation to funding. Name of Body/Agency Number of board members(including Chair) Waterways...