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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (16 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: To date, there have been 12 events dedicated to the history of the Third Home Rule Bill and related events. In the centenary commemorative programme, this year marks the passing of legislation for Irish Home Rule. Building on the work of Charles Stewart Parnell and the Land League, John Redmond and his party finally delivered the Home Rule Act. This was passed on the eve of the Great War and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Plaques (16 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: The Deputy will appreciate that the upcoming commemoration of the 1916 Rising will no doubt bring to attention many topics and situations which will be deemed by some to warrant specific action by the State. The collation of monuments etc throughout the country is an example of such action. These suggestions put forward in good faith will require serious consideration in the context of the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ministerial Meetings (16 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: My Department funds two of the six North South Implementation Bodies established under the 1999 British-Irish Agreement. These are Waterways Ireland and An Foras Teanga, which comprises two agencies, Foras na Gaeilge and the Ulster-Scots Agency. These Bodies operate under the policy direction of the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) and are supported by funding from their two sponsor...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council Funding (16 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: Primary responsibility for the promotion of the arts at all levels throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council as the national agency for funding, developing and promoting the arts in Ireland. This year, the Arts Council will receive a total allocation of €56.9 million. Although, the Arts Council is funded from my Department's Vote, it is statutorily independent in its...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Plaques (16 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: The centenary anniversary of the 1916 Rising represents a significant opportunity in the public life of our nation to remember the actions and sacrifices made by those who have gone before us. There have been many approaches to commemorating these actions throughout the country. These include the creation of monuments and other items mentioned by the Deputy. Naturally we would want them...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (16 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: Development of an inclusive and detailed programme of events for the commemoration of the 1916 Rising is continuing and I hope to have a refined draft of that programme in the autumn. That draft will be subject to consultation with stakeholders before finalisation. As is the nature of these programmes, it may continue to evolve as we move towards 2016, as ideas crystallise and resources...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Grant Payments (16 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: The 5 year grazing restriction in the 12 Bens/Garraun Complex and Maam Turk Mountains Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) ran from the 1 November 2008 until the 31 October 2013. This grazing restriction was lifted on 1 November 2013. As there is no ongoing restriction in these areas, no further compensation falls due. I am advised that my Department has fulfilled its financial...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (16 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: The National Museum of Ireland is an autonomous body with its own board and, as such, is responsible for all day-to-day operational matters. I, as Minister, have no statutory responsibility in relation to such operational matters, which would include the location of monuments on Museum sites. However, I have had enquiries made into this mater and understand that the National Museum was not...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (16 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: The outbreak and escalation of World War I is being remembered with many activities, nationally, in Britain and further afield. The Government continues to be represented at war memorial ceremonies in Dublin, Belfast and other centres, marking the Battle of the Somme in July and the Armistice in November. The Government has also taken part in the annual commemorations on the Somme –...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Protection Areas Designation (16 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: The Hen Harrier is protected under the European Union’s Birds Directive and 6 Special Protection Areas have been designated for the conservation of the species. The birds are under threat due to a number of factors, such as the reclamation of upland open habitats for agriculture, the development of wind farms and the maturing of the large-scale forests planted in upland areas. An...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Development (16 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: the Irish film industry and I have no responsibility in relation to its day-to-day operational matters, including the allocation of resources to different support programmes, schemes, and projects. The IFB has been allocated €14.037 million from my Department's Vote in 2014 to carry out its functions. The film and audiovisual production sector was the subject of a significant review,...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (16 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: Development of an inclusive and detailed programme of events for the commemoration of the 1916 Rising is continuing and I hope to have a refined draft of that programme in the autumn. That draft will be subject to consultation with stakeholders before finalisation. As is the nature of these programmes, it may continue to evolve as we move towards 2016, as ideas crystallise and resources...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service Staff (16 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: My Department directly employs 565 staff, who are deployed across a broad range of functional areas in the Arts, Culture, Film, Music, Built and Natural Heritage, Irish Language, Gaeltacht, Islands and North/South Co-operation sectors. These staff are assigned to the various functional areas on the basis of need, having regard to overall resource availability. Of the total Departmental staff,...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks Projects (16 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: My understanding is that the bogs proposed for use in the project referred to by the Deputy are under the stewardship of Bord na Móna and, as such, their management, present use for commercial peat production and future rehabilitation are, in the first instance, matters for that organisation. My Department, in principle, would welcome any initiative to rehabilitate cutaway bog in a way...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Regulations (16 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: I refer the Deputy to the reply to Question No 103 of 19 June 2014. My Department is continuing with its investigation into this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service Staff (16 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: My Department directly employs 565 staff, who are deployed across a broad range of functional areas in the Arts, Culture, Film, Music, Built and Natural Heritage, Irish Language, Gaeltacht, Islands and North/South Co-operation sectors. These staff are assigned to the various functional areas on the basis of need, having regard to overall resource availability. Of the total Departmental...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (16 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: A variety of commemorative opportunities will arise over the coming period, some of which will fall under State remit. These include lectures, exhibitions, conferences, religious, community and other events over the coming months, all of which will combine to form a appropriate and evolving programme of events. As has been stated previously, many of the commemorative events will be...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (16 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: My Department manages 6 National Parks and 78 Nature Reserves, 66 of which are in State ownership. The National Parks and the State-owned Reserves are open to the public all year round and are free to visit. This network of National Parks and Nature Reserves is also a major part of Ireland's tourism product and my Department is promoting the greater use of these important and valuable...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Naval Service Vessels (16 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: The Naomh Éanna had been moored at Grand Canal Dock since 1989, when it was found to no longer meet health and safety requirements to operate as a passenger-carrying vessel. Unfortunately, the ship deteriorated substantially since then and I am advised that very significant investment would be required to preserve the already unstable hull of the vessel and to bring the vessel to the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Issues (16 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, Waterways Ireland undertook a public consultation process in relation to the proposed draft bye-laws earlier this year. I am informed by Waterways Ireland that the main stakeholders, including the Inland Waterways Association of Ireland, the Heritage Boat Association, the Royal Canal Amenity Group and the Irish Boat Rental Association, were contacted individually...