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Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (25 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department was established on 2 June 2011. I am advised that from that date no legal advices of the nature referred to in the Deputy's Question were obtained by my Department. With regard to bodies within my Department's ambit, the Deputy will appreciate that the seeking of such legal advices is part of the day-to-day operational responsibilities of the...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (25 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department was established on the 2nd of June 2011. As payroll services are provided to my Department by the Financial Shared Service of the Department of Justice and Equality, the annual license maintenance expenditure in relation to the payroll system Corepay is borne by that Department. Question No. 322 answered with Question No. 316.

Written Answers — Wildlife Conservation: Wildlife Conservation (25 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I refer the Deputy to my reply to his Question No. 278 of 18 October 2011, where I stated that my Department was reviewing the inclusion of the curlew on the shooting list in view of the steep decline in breeding curlews. Following the review and consultation process outlined in that reply, I intend to make a decision on the matter early in 2012. I do not propose to change the Open Seasons...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (25 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am advised that the total expenditure on ICT incurred by agencies within my Department's ambit during 2010 was as set out in the table that follows. My Department, as currently configured, was established on 2 June 2011. The Deputy will appreciate, therefore, that it is not feasible to provide meaningful details of Departmental expenditure on ICT during the timeframe specified. Name...

Written Answers — Gníomhaireachtaí Rannach: Gníomhaireachtaí Rannach (20 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Mar a bheidh ar eolas ag an Teachta, bunaíodh mo Roinn ar an 2 Meitheamh 2011. Déantar mionsonraí na leithdháiltí caiteachais a chuirtear ar fáil do chomhlachtaí atá faoi choimirce na Roinne ag leibhéal fo-mhírchinn a fhoilsiú gach bliain in Imleabhar na Meastachán Athbhreithnithe agus sa Chuntas Leithreasa. Áirítear in Imleabhar na Meastachán Athbhreithnithe Ráitis...

Written Answers — Gníomhaireachtaí Rannach: Gníomhaireachtaí Rannach (20 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Tá an t-eolas a cuireadh ar fáil do mo Roinnse ó na gníomhaireachtaí atá faoina cúram i dtaca leis an méid airgid a caitheadh ar chomhairle gnó agus dlíthiúil le trí bliana anuas leagtha amach sa tábla thíos. Ainm an Chomhlachta An méid a caitheadh ar Chomhairle Gnó & Dlíthiúil in 2009 An méid a caitheadh ar Chomhairle Gnó & Dlíthiúil in 2010 An méid a caitheadh ar...

Written Answers — Irish Language Strategy: Irish Language Strategy (20 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The 2011 plan for the implementation of the 20-Year Strategy for the Irish Language 2010-2030 consists of the establishment phase of the Strategy. This initial phase has been largely devoted to the communication of the goals and content of the Strategy and the setting up of the required organisational and operational structures required for the Strategy's long-term implementation. The...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (19 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Twenty appointments were made by me to State boards since 9 March 2011, as set out in the following table. Name of Body Appointments since 9th March 2011 National Gallery of Ireland Fred Krehbiel National Concert Hall Kieran Tobin (Chair)Dearbhla CollinsJohn McGraneLaurie CearrGina MenziesBruce ArnoldMargaret RyanRay BatesAlma HynesArtemis KentDeborah KelleherPeter McEvoyPat...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (19 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Officials from my Department have been dealing with this application over a number of years. Following extensive negotiations an agreement was reached for my Department to purchase turbary rights from this individual on designated land located in the relevant Special Area of Conservation. The purchase of these rights was finalised in November 2007. A subsequent application for compensation...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (19 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department has no role in relation to sourcing accommodation, or providing assistance towards the cost of sourcing such accommodation, for any group of the nature referred to by the Deputy, whether not-for-profit, or otherwise. As I mentioned in replies to previous Parliamentary Questions, I have met the chair and chief executive of NAMA in relation to the potential use of NAMA buildings...

Written Answers — Ministerial Meetings: Ministerial Meetings (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Since my appointment as Minister, I have met with my counterpart, Ms Carál Ní Chuilín, MLA, Minister for Culture, Arts and Leisure, on a number of occasions, both formally and informally. The Deputy will, of course, be aware that my Department and the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure co-fund and co-sponsor two North-South Implementation bodies. These are Waterways Ireland and An...

Written Answers — State Collections: State Collections (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Deputy will appreciate that the management of exhibitions and exhibition material is an operational matter for which the individual institutions have responsibility and this is reflected, in particular, in the legislative basis under which the national institutions such as the National Museum, National Gallery and National Library operate. I am, however, arranging to have the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Arts Policy: Arts Policy (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: 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. Responsibility for the promotion of the arts at all levels throughout the country is primarily devolved to the Arts Council. The Arts Council...

Written Answers — Arts Policy: Arts Policy (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 55, 62 and 292 together. The arts and culture sectors continue to offer vital opportunities for the provision of important cultural, social and employment benefits to communities throughout the country. As the Deputies will appreciate, the nature of employment within the arts sector encompasses a very wide range of activities. Its scope can include those...

Written Answers — Arts Policy: Arts Policy (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Deputy will appreciate that I have no statutory responsibility in relation to mental health, which is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Health. However, the Deputy may find the www.artsandhealth.ie website of interest. This website is funded by the Arts Council, which is statutorily independent in its funding decisions.

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 58 and 301 together. I can assure the Deputy that there are no proposals to remove the protection of the National Monuments Acts from any category of monument. My Department's National Monuments Service is reviewing the policy for including monuments in the Record of Monuments and Places (RMP) because the current RMP, drawn up more than 10 years ago, is not...

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: 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 independent in its day to day operations, including funding decisions. The allocation to the Arts Council for 2011 is €65.16m. My Department has no statutory responsibility for the ongoing funding of independent arts...

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: As I mentioned in replies to previous Parliamentary Questions, I have met the chair and chief executive of NAMA in relation to the potential use of NAMA buildings for cultural purposes. As the Deputy and the House will, however, appreciate, NAMA is required to deal with a range of sensitive financial matters in carrying out its functions and is restricted in regard to the information it may...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 61 and 294 together. 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 (SAC) is incompatible. Earlier this year, the Government announced a compensation package for those affected by the cessation of turf...

Written Answers — Museum Projects: Museum Projects (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I refer the Deputy to my previous replies on this matter on 24 May, 2 June and 14 September 2011. I have met the Chair and Chief Executive of Bank of Ireland and had a constructive engagement on the issues. That engagement will continue.