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Written Answers — Departmental Websites: Departmental Websites (30 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The information requested in respect of my Department is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Protected Structures: Protected Structures (29 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: There is no specific grant available for the restoration and repair of chimneys in protected structures (i.e. those structures offered specific protection under the Planning and Development Act 2000). However, there are certain general grants to assist in the conservation and repair of protected structures that could include such specific works. In 2011, I am providing €650,000 through a...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (29 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: In May 2010, the voluntary bog purchase scheme was closed to new applicants. Processing of applications on hand has been slower than anticipated due to capacity constraints in undertaking the conveyance work involved. On 15 of April this year, the Government made a number of decisions in relation to turf cutting in Ireland, including the putting in place of a compensation package for those...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (29 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 303 and 304 together. Earlier this year, the Government announced a compensation package for those affected by the cessation of turf cutting in 53 raised bog special areas of conservation (SACs). The package offers qualifying turf cutters the option of a financial payment of €1,000 per year, index linked, for a period of 15 years or, where feasible,...

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (29 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 305, 308 and 309 together. Government policy on the arts is set out in the Programme for Government and aims to promote and strengthen the arts in all its forms, increase access to and participation in the arts, and make the arts an integral and valued part of our national life. I am continuing to work towards this goal in my Department and with the agencies...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (29 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Due to the current national economic crises, and the significant reductions in the capital allocations provided to my Department, the resources available to me for the provision of grants for the protection of the built heritage are limited. In 2011, I am providing €650,000 through a "Structures at Risk Fund" to assist with works to safeguard structures protected under the Planning and...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (29 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Primary responsibility for the promotion and funding of the arts at all levels throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council. The arts community can apply on-line through the Arts Council website for funding and for other services, including grants for performances and productions. The Arts Council has an excellent on-line service, which is borne out by the fact that these services...

Written Answers — Heritage Sites: Heritage Sites (29 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Under the provisions of the Planning and Development Act 2000, each planning authority is required to include in its development plan a Record of Protected Structures. I understand that details of the relevant buildings protected in this Record are available from Kildare County Council. Details of archaeological monuments in County Kildare are contained in the Record of Monuments and Places,...

Written Answers — Hunting Licences: Hunting Licences (29 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Licences to hunt deer are issued by my Department on an annual basis to individuals under the Wildlife Acts. The hunting season for deer is regulated by the Open Seasons Order, which prescribes the periods for the hunting of various deer species; these periods vary depending on the gender and age of the deer. The hunting of red male deer is prohibited in the county of Kerry during the open...

Written Answers — Heritage Sites: Heritage Sites (29 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department received an application for consent, in Sept 2007, under Section 14 of the National Monuments (Amendment) Act, 2004, to preserve in situ part of the remains of the medieval town walls of Athenry (locally known as the Loro Gate). The application related to the construction of a new vehicular roundabout, above the remains, which the developer was required to construct as a...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (29 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department was established on 2 June of this year. The number of serving staff at end-October was 644.61 (whole-time equivalent), including 37.6 seasonal staff (whole-time equivalent).

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (29 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: There is a significant amount of work needed in compiling the historical data sought, and my Department will furnish these details directly to the Deputy as soon as possible. In the meantime, the aggregate grants to the principal organisations under the aegis of my Department are available in the Revised Estimates Volume for each of the years in question, and in particular in Votes 33 and 35.

Written Answers — Departmental Legal Costs: Departmental Legal Costs (29 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department was established on 2 June 2011 and, accordingly, provision of the information sought by the Deputy for extended periods prior to that date would not be feasible. I am advised that my Department has, since 2 June 2011, paid compensation in one case. This related to a commercial turf-cutting case, where payment of €154,855 was made in an...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (29 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department was established on 2 June 2011 and therefore the information sought by the Deputy can only be provided from that date. The total amount paid to companies providing an external professional service to my Department from 2 June 2011 to 9 November 2011 was €698,503. With regard to bodies within my Department's ambit, the Deputy will appreciate that...

Children's Burial Grounds (24 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The term cillín traditionally applies to an area of unconsecrated ground where unbaptised or stillborn children were interred. The origins of the practice are believed to date back to the medieval period. Graves were generally marked by simple, low, upright stones or slabs that usually lacked inscription or other carving. All known cillíní are listed as children's burial grounds in the...

Children's Burial Grounds (24 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I welcome what Deputy O'Sullivan has said. If the Deputy has any information about unconsecrated burial grounds or locations where investigations should be carried out, I ask her to bring that to my attention so that I can arrange for her to meet the National Parks and Wildlife Service and senior officials in my Department on this very sensitive issue whenever she would like that...

Children's Burial Grounds (24 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: That person was pursued under the National Monuments Act. I will shortly introduce a new Bill which will give further protection to monuments. My Department is working on the Bill at present. So much legislation associated with the troika deal and the financial situation is coming through that this Bill had to be delayed to some extent, but I will introduce it shortly. I am sure Deputy...

Turbary Rights (24 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Further to Ireland's obligations under EU law to protect rare and threatened natural habitats, it is clear that further turf cutting and conservation of Ireland's 53 raised bog special areas of conservation, SACs, are incompatible. Earlier this year, the Government announced a compensation package for those affected by the cessation of turf cutting in these 53 raised bog SACs. The package...

Turbary Rights (24 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: In the past, and in the 20 years since we gave this commitment, the measure suggested by the Deputy might have been discussed. However, at this stage the Commission is very clear about what it wants us to do. It wants us to close the 53 bogs. If we do not do that and if there is cutting on those bogs next February, the Commission will impose an injunction on us. The Commission has been...

Turbary Rights (24 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Or the Dutch.