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Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: It is very easy to do that.

Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Absolutely.

Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2011: Order for Second Stage (16 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (16 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2011, has a simple but important objective, namely, to increase the statutory limit on the cumulative capital outlay, commitments and liabilities which may be incurred by the Irish Film Board. As is the case with some statutory bodies which receive public funding, a limit was set by statute on such...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (15 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. The structures known as Blake and Linnanes are included on the Record of Protected Structures for County Clare. Inclusion on the Record of Protected Structures places a duty of care on the owners and occupiers of protected...

Written Answers — Wildlife Conservation: Wildlife Conservation (15 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Licences to hunt deer are issued by my Department on an annual basis to individuals under the Wildlife Acts. Over 4,200 such licences have been issued to date this year. The hunting season for deer is regulated by the Open Seasons Order. The current open season for most deer species, including Red, Fallow and Sika, operates from 1 September to 28 February, depending on the gender and age...

Written Answers — Croke Park Agreement: Croke Park Agreement (15 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department recently published progress reports under the Public Service Agreement in respect of the bodies funded from its Vote Group. The reports are available on my Department's website, which can be accessed at www.ahg.gov.ie. It should be noted that the Action Plans in question reflect the actions planned over the course of the agreement and savings arising.

Written Answers — Museum Projects: Museum Projects (15 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I regret to inform the Deputy that due to the difficult economic situation no new financial commitments can be contemplated by my Department at this time.

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (15 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The information sought by the Deputy in relation to positions on State boards and agencies under the aegis of my Department advertised in the past seven months is set out in the following table. State body Number of positions advertised in the past 7 months Number of applications received Number of applicants subsequently appointed (to date) Heritage Council A general advertisement...

Written Answers — Departmental Grants: Departmental Grants (15 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The annual administration grants provided to the organisation referred to by the Deputy from 2005 to date are set out in the table below. Year Grant Provided 2005 €70,000 2006 €80,000 2007 €90,000 2008 €150,000 2009 €140,000 2010 €110,500 2011 €100,000 In addition to the above allocations, the organisation in question also received a number of project specific grants...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (15 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department was established on 2nd June 2011. No constituency or parliamentary staff in my Department, appointed either prior to or following the February 2011 elections, received pay or pay increases that exceed their applicable pay scale grade. The staffing levels in the private offices and the constituency offices of both me and Minister of State Dinny...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (15 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Deputy has raised a number of queries. I will have those queries examined by my Department and revert directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Capital Projects: Capital Projects (15 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Deputy will appreciate that as my Department was established in 2011, it is not feasible for me to provide information relating to prior years. In this regard, the available information with respect to State capital project contracts awarded to companies in 2011 to date is set out in the table below. I regret, however, that such information is not readily available or retrievable in...

Written Answers — Conservation and Heritage Areas: Conservation and Heritage Areas (10 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am advised that the transfer of the ownership of a property, whether by compulsory purchase order or other means, would not alter its status as a Special Area of Conservation or as a Special Protection Area under the Birds and Habitats Directives.

Written Answers — Conservation and Heritage Areas: Conservation and Heritage Areas (10 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 118 and 120 together. Ireland's suite of Sites of Community Importance, as adopted by the European Commission, extends to 423 sites. Four sites were proposed for designation since 2004 and this occurred in June 2006. These marine sites, off the west coast, are listed below. 002327 Belgica Mound Province cSAC 002328 Hovland Mound Province ...

Written Answers — Conservation and Heritage Areas: Conservation and Heritage Areas (10 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The designation of Ireland's suite of Special Protection Areas (SPAs) is almost complete. Some 152 SPAs, of an eventual network of 153 sites, have already been classified in accordance with the terms of the Birds Directive, as clarified by the European Court of Justice in its judgment against Ireland in case 418/04. The remaining site will be classified in the coming weeks. The designation...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (9 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 conveyancing work involved. The time it takes to process applications can also vary depending on the legal complexities involved. With regard to the application referred to in the Question, a letter of...

Written Answers — Teidlíochtaí Pinsin: Teidlíochtaí Pinsin (9 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Mar a bheidh ar eolas ag an Teachta, is de réir mar a leagtar amach iad ina gconarthaí fostaíochta, agus i gcomhréir leis na téarmaí agus na coinníollacha fostaíochta atá leagtha síos ag an Aire Caiteachais Phoiblí agus Athchóirithe, a bhíonn teidlíochtaí pinsin, etc, baill foirne atá ag dul ar scor. Tá iarrtha agam ar oifigigh mo Roinne teagmháil a dhéanamh leis an duine...

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (8 Nov 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Private boats on the lakes in Killarney National Park are regulated by way of mooring discs. In a scheme introduced in 1991, mooring discs were issued to all boat owners having a recognised traditional mooring on the lakes subject to an overall limit on the number of discs issued. It is considered that a limit is necessary so as to balance recreational use with the conservation imperative...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (8 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 conveyancing work involved. The time it takes to process applications can also vary depending on the legal complexities involved. The Chief State Solicitor's Office has forwarded the contract for the...