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

Jimmy Deenihan: Since assuming the role of Minister for the Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, I have had discussions with the Minister for Education and Skills to explore ways to improve participation in the arts within the education system. Arising from these discussions, senior officials from my Department and the Department of Education and skills are now examining a number of initiatives to address arts...

Written Answers — Irish Museum of Modern Art: Irish Museum of Modern Art (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The primary purpose of the works at the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) is to upgrade to modern standards the fire, safety and security systems in the premises. The work will be carried out in different phases over the course of 2012 and will consist of external works in the grounds to install new security infrastructure, the provision of a new security room within the building, rewiring...

Written Answers — Wildlife Protection: Wildlife Protection (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2010 prohibited activities that formerly were carried out under licence by the organisation concerned. It is not, therefore, possible to issue a licence as referred to in the Deputy's Question.

Written Answers — Fógairt Reachtaíochta: Fógairt Reachtaíochta (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Ar 31 Bealtaine 2011, thóg an Rialtas na cinntí seo a leanas maidir le struchtúr agus feidhmeanna Údarás na Gaeltachta: - go mairfidh an status quo maidir le feidhmeanna reatha Údarás na Gaeltachta go ginearálta, a chuid feidhmeanna fiontraíochta san áireamh, faoi réir: (a) foráil reachtúil a dhéanamh chun cumhacht a thabhairt don Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta...

Written Answers — Heritage Sites: Heritage Sites (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The application referred to by the Deputy is being examined in my Department and a decision will be made as quickly as possible.

Written Answers — Wildlife Protection: Wildlife Protection (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The curlew is red-listed as a globally threatened species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature since 2007. A recent survey published by BirdWatch Ireland indicated that, based on the results of a survey to find breeding curlews in counties Donegal and Mayo, the current number of breeding pairs in the State may have fallen to less than 200. However, there is a large influx of...

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

Jimmy Deenihan: The Arts Council established Aosdána in 1981 to honour those artists whose work has made an outstanding contribution to the arts in Ireland and to encourage and assist members in devoting their energies fully to their art. Membership of the organisation, which is by peer nomination and election, is limited to 250 living artists, who have produced a distinguished body of work. Members of the...

Written Answers — Croke Park Agreement: Croke Park Agreement (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Public Service Agreement 2010-2014, detailed Implementation Plans have been developed across each sector of the public service to underpin the change and reform process envisaged by the Agreement. The Implementation Plans were first developed in October 2010 and subsequently revised in January 2011. I should say that since the establishment of my...

Written Answers — Marine Archaeological Heritage: Marine Archaeological Heritage (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The presence of the shipwreck referred to by the Deputy was notified to my Department in 2010 by a local dive team. Following preliminary investigation, my Department concluded that the surviving structure and the finds retrieved from the site pointed to the likelihood of the wreck being of Spanish origin dating from the sixteenth century. This also coincided with existing records of at...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am advised that the saving to the Exchequer if all existing public service pension payments to former employees of State Agencies under the aegis of my Department were capped at €35,000 per year would be in the order of €792,000 per annum.

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

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy is aware, Dublin Contemporary 2011 (DC2011) is the largest contemporary visual art event of its kind and scale ever held in Ireland. The DC2011 project showcases excellence in Irish and international contemporary art, affording Ireland with a position as a core essential viewing platform in the arts calendar alongside the major contemporary art platforms internationally....

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

Jimmy Deenihan: There is no general scheme of financial support for the erection of memorials. In the context of the decade of centenaries, and in consultation with other Departments and agencies, I will consider an appropriate reflection of World War I in the commemorative programme.

Written Answers — Heritage Sites: Heritage Sites (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 289, 290 and 296 together. Under the provisions of Part IV (Architectural Heritage) of the Planning and Development Act 2000, each planning authority is required to include in its development plan a Record of Protected Structures. The making of an addition to, or deletion from, a Record of Protected Structures is a reserved function of the planning...

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

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 291, 293, 298 and 299 together. The Government's policy on the arts is to promote and strengthen the arts in all its forms, to increase access to and participation in the arts, and to make the arts an integral and valued part of our national life. I am continuing to work towards this goal with my Department and the agencies within its remit and I remain...

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

Jimmy Deenihan: One of this Government's top priorities from its first day in office has been the promotion of the national identity abroad through arts, culture and heritage. This year in particular, Culture Ireland is spearheading Imagine Ireland, a special initiative to promote Irish arts in America, comprising some 1,200 Irish artists in more than 500 events across more than 40 US States. Culture...

Written Answers — Heritage Sites: Heritage Sites (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: There are indications that visitor numbers to National Parks did increase over the busy summer season this year in comparison with the same period last year. No final figures in this regard have been compiled by my Department. It should be noted that the management of the State's built heritage properties is a matter for the Office of Public Works.

Written Answers — Book of Kells: Book of Kells (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I have no statutory function in this matter and no contacts have been made by me in that regard.

Written Answers — An Cruinniú Aireachta Thuaidh-Theas: An Cruinniú Aireachta Thuaidh-Theas (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: D'fhreastail mé féin agus an tAire Stáit, Donnchadh Mac Fhionnlaoich T.D., ar dhá chruinniú den Chomhairle Aireachta Thuaidh Theas in Ard Mhacha ar 12 Deireadh Fómhair 2011. Is éard a bhí i gceist ná an ceathrú cruinniú rannach déag d'UiscebhealaíÉireann agus an tríú cruinniú rannach déag d'Fhoras Teanga na Comhairle Aireachta Thuaidh Theas. Bhí an tAire Cultúir,...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: While the Deputy's Question is hypothetical, I can say that I am advised that the total annual cost of fees – where such are accepted - to board members of State agencies funded from my Department's Vote Group is estimated to be of the order of €838,000.

Heritage Sites (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I do not have that information with me but I can certainly supply it for the Deputy. When I went to Fota I did not ask the people if they were from there but they seemed very enthusiastic. I can find out the information quite easily and if people are based locally, it is easier to manage or work in a facility. I am sure there is a major local input, although members of the trust may not...