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Architectural Heritage (11 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: It will depend on to the archaeologist who lodged the consent application on behalf of the town council submitting an archaeological assessment. I assure the Deputy that when it comes before me, I will sign off on it immediately. It is important that she contacts Athlone Town Council and ensures the matter is attended to immediately and that the impact assessment is conducted in an...

Written Answers — Wildlife Conservation: Wildlife Conservation (6 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I understand that a licence will be issued to the person concerned in the next week.

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (6 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Due to the significant reduction in the budgetary allocation to the built heritage within the Vote of my Department, the operation of the Local Authority Conservation Grants Scheme has been suspended. Limited funding is being provided through a "Structures at Risk Fund" in 2011, to assist with works to safeguard structures protected under the Planning and Development Acts 2000-2010. 23 local...

Written Answers — Wildlife Conservation: Wildlife Conservation (6 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 — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (6 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: At the request of the Deputy, I met with a number of the landowners involved and undertook to have their case reviewed. My Department is nearing completion of this review and will be in contact with the landowners in question in the near future in regard to this case.

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (6 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department was established on the 2nd of June 2011. The 2011 REV provides my Department with an allocation of €211,000 under subhead A.7 Consultancy Services and Value for Money Policy Reviews. Of this allocation, some €32,764 has been expended to October 1st 2011. My Department is keeping the need for consultants under close review in order to control...

Written Answers — Wildlife Conservation: Wildlife Conservation (5 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Wild mink are not protected species under the Wildlife Acts 1976 to 2010 and thus they can be controlled by landowners and their agents. Mink found in the wild in Ireland are descended from animals that escaped from fur farms. They have been breeding in the countryside since the 1950s and are now found throughout much of the country. A report published by my Department in 2009 estimated the...

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (5 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: 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 globally recognised and Dublin needs to be reinforced as an...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (5 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Corncrake Grant Scheme is available in any part of the country, once the presence of a corncrake on the land has been confirmed. Landowners receive a grant/payment if they agree to delay mowing of meadows, carry out corncrake-friendly mowing (i.e. cutting starts in the centre of the field and proceeds outwards, to maximise the chances of young corncrakes moving out of danger to the...

Written Answers — National Gallery: National Gallery (5 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am advised that the National Gallery of Ireland does not hold any property on lease.

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (5 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 (4 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: 1The grazing package that regulates sheep grazing in the Owenduff-Nephinbeg Complex SPA – jointly administered by the National Parks and Wildlife Service in my Department and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food – has been in place for the past five years, and is scheduled to terminate on the 31st October 2011. Relevant lands contained in Ballycroy National Park are included...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (4 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: At the outset, I should explain that matters concerning Áis – an Irish language book distribution service – are matters in the first instance for Foras na Gaeilge. Foras na Gaeilge is an agency of the North/South Language Body, An Foras Teanga, which is jointly funded by my Department and by the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure in Northern Ireland and is answerable to the North...

Written Answers — Pensions Provisions: Pensions Provisions (4 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 381 and 383 together. As the Deputy will be aware, the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht was established on 2nd June 2011. Accordingly, I am able to provide the information requested only in respect of the former Department of Tourism, Culture and Sport and the non-commercial bodies under the aegis of that Department. Applying the parameters set...

Written Answers — Pensions Provisions: Pensions Provisions (4 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I understand that the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform is providing the data on numbers of retired civil servants in the ranges of pension, as sought by the Deputy. For completeness, relevant details in respect of bodies funded from my Department's Vote Group are set out in table below. Amounts Paid Number of pensioners Up to and including €30,000 per year 191 Between...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (4 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: It is not possible to provide the information requested by the Deputy in the time-frame permitted for this Parliamentary Question. I will ensure that the information is sent directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (4 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The details requested by the Deputy in respect of my constituency office are set out in the table below, and reflect costs accrued in respect of staff for the period specified by the Deputy. No of staff (WTE) Staff cost10/3/2011 – 18/6/2011 Permanent staff 2 €22,679 Unestablished staff 2 € 4,979 Total 4 €27,658 No of staff (WTE) Staff cost10/3/2011 – 18/6/2011 Permanent...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (4 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I refer the Deputy to my replies to recent Parliamentary Questions on this matter (Parliamentary Question No.163 on 22 September 2011 and Parliamentary Question No.126 on 28 September 2011). By way of background, I should explain that Foras na Gaeilge currently provides core funding to 19 Irish language organisations, including Cumann na bhFiann. Foras na Gaeilge is an agency of the...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (4 Oct 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Primary responsibility for the support and promotion of film-making in Ireland, in respect of both the indigenous sector and inward productions, is a matter for the Irish Film Board (IFB). This agency is funded through my Department and is independent in its day-to-day operations. The whole area of development of the Irish audiovisual industry (including the gaming sector) was examined...

Written Answers — Wildlife Protection: Wildlife Protection (4 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.