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Arts Funding (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: We seek, where possible, to collaborate with the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. This is something I have tried to encourage and I hope to meet the directors of both councils in the future. It is very desirable to encourage collaboration, where possible, and that is something I support and recommend. Collaboration is already taking place in many areas of the arts and if such...

Arts Funding (18 Oct 2011)

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Arts Funding (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: When it was proposed that Irish National Opera would be put in place, there was an expectation that what we are discussing would happen. As a result, the Arts Council reduced the funding it was making available. One of my predecessors announced exactly what would happen, stated that there would be departmental support, relieved the Arts Council of responsibility for the opera brief and...

Heritage Sites (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 46 and 57 together. From 2006 to date, the Irish Heritage Trust has received €9.235 million in funding from my Department. This figure includes €2.53 million towards the operational activities of the trust and endowment funding of €5 million towards the conservation and preservation of the Irish Heritage Trust property, Fota House, in County Cork. This...

Heritage Sites (18 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The review is being carried out by my Department. There was an initial promise to the effect that the operation of the trust would be reviewed following a five-year period. The original idea was that this would be a major initiative and that there would be a great deal of money available to the trust to allow it to take on other large-scale projects similar to the one at Fota House....

Written Answers — EU Regulations: EU Regulations (13 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: My responsibilities in this area derive from the Wildlife Acts and the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 and relate to the conservation of protected species and habitats. Under Section 40 of the Wildlife Acts, the cutting, grubbing, burning or destruction by other means of vegetation growing on uncultivated land or in hedges or ditches is prohibited during...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (13 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 118 to 124, inclusive, together. Over €26 million has been paid under the Voluntary Bog Purchase Scheme since it was launched in 1999. Details of applications relating to Special Areas of Conservation are set out in the table. In May 2010, the voluntary bog purchase scheme was closed to new applicants. Completion of applications on-hand has been slower than...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (13 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The information sought by the Deputy in relation to appointments made by me to State Boards and the remuneration costs arising are set out in the table. In relation to expense arrangements that apply in the bodies funded from my Department's Vote Group, I am advised that any such expenses are paid in accordance with the guidelines and rules set down by the Department of Public Expenditure...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (13 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department is committed to the upkeep of Muckross House as an important building in itself and as a key element of Killarney National Park and, to that end, is at present considering the need for works of the nature referred to by the Deputy. All necessary and desirable works to the House will be carried out on an ongoing basis having regard to the financial resources available.

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (12 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: During 2010 a dispute arose in relation to a right of way giving access to the site in question and this delayed the completion of this purchase. This matter has now been resolved and contracts were received from the applicant's solicitors on the 20th of May 2011. I am advised that the purchase of this land is now progressing.

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (12 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take questions Nos. 118 to 122, inclusive, together. Dublin Contemporary 2011 (DC2011) is the largest contemporary visual art event of its kind and scale ever held in Ireland. Its mission is to create a dynamic experience of contemporary visual art within the specific cultural context of Dublin that resonates both locally and globally. Ireland has a unique cultural brand that is...

Written Answers — National Gallery: National Gallery (12 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: There are no plans for a helipad as part of the redevelopment of the National Gallery of Ireland.

Written Answers — Wildlife Protection: Wildlife Protection (12 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department has responsibility for regulating the use of traps, snares and nets for catching wildlife. This is done in accordance with the provisions of the Wildlife Acts 1976 to 2010 and the Wildlife Act 1976 (Approved Traps, Snares and Nets) Regulations 2003. The use of Larsen Traps complies with the provisions of these regulations and is acceptable when carried out with due care.

Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (12 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The total number of permanent staff assigned to Killarney National Park currently stands at 50. In addition, temporary staff are hired each year according to seasonal demand. At peak season this year 14 temporary staff were hired; currently 5 are employed. There were no retirements in 2010 and 2 staff retired in 2011. As the Deputy will be aware, the moratorium on filling staff vacancies...

Written Answers — Stag Hunting: Stag Hunting (11 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 291 and 293 to 295, inclusive, together. The Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2010 made it an offence to hunt a deer with two or more dogs, unless such activity was specifically permitted under section 42 of the principal Act. My Department has received legal advice that the practice of running a deer to set a course, catching it up and then releasing hounds and...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (11 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The bog referred to by the Deputy is designated as a Natural Heritage Area under the Wildlife Acts. In April of this year, the Government made a number of decisions in relation to turf cutting, including the putting in place of a compensation package for those who are required to cease cutting on raised bog Special Areas of Conservation, the establishment of the Peatlands Council and the...

Written Answers — National Museum: National Museum (11 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I have been informed by the National Museum that it has one leased site at present in Swords, Co. Dublin. The premises is leased from the Office of Public Works and is being used to establish a centralised collection resource centre to provide appropriate accommodation for the management and care of the National Museum's reserve collections and provide access to the material for research and...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (11 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos.297 and 298 together. Details of the Employment Control Framework (ECF) limits for relevant public bodies funded from my Department's Vote Group are set out below. In this regard, it may be noted that no agreement has been reached to date regarding the application of such limits to the North South Bodies funded by my Department. I have not as yet been advised...

Written Answers — Hare Coursing: Hare Coursing (11 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 301 and 303 together. The Wildlife Acts 1976 – 2010 clearly and specifically allow for hare coursing in Ireland. Licences are granted in accordance with sections 32 and 34 of the Acts allowing for the tagging and capture by netting of hares respectively. These licences are granted to the Irish Coursing Club, the statutory body established under the...

Architectural Heritage (11 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I thank Deputy McFadden for raising this matter. I am aware of her deep commitment and interest in cultural tourism and the arts, including amateur drama. I agree with her that this is indeed a most worthwhile proposal and I appreciate the opportunity to clarify the position in so far as my Department's involvement is concerned. We are all in agreement that the project should proceed as...