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Written Answers — National Library: National Library (29 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, the National Library of Ireland is a statutorily autonomous body established under the National Cultural Institutions Act 1997 and its Board is responsible for the management of the Library. I understand that the Library Board conducted a thorough review of the case referred to in the recently published Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General for 2010 and...

Written Answers — National Gallery: National Gallery (29 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I understand from the National Gallery of Ireland that it has no property on lease for the storage of artworks.

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (29 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I understand that Wicklow County Council is the registered owner of this monument, which is included in the Register of Historic Monuments and the Record of Monuments and Places under the National Monuments Acts. As owner, the Council is responsible for its upkeep and maintenance. If the Council, or indeed any other body acting with the Council's agreement, wish to undertake any works at...

Written Answers — Seirbhísí Iompair: Seirbhísí Iompair (29 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Bhí cruinniú idir oifigigh mo Roinnse agus ionadaithe ó na hOileáin Árann maidir le seirbhísí iompair ar 19 Bealtaine 2011. Is iad bainisteoirí na gcomharchumann ar Oileáin Árann atá ar an gCoiste Monatóireachta. Bhí na bainisteoirí i láthair ag an gcruinniú seo seachas i gcás Inis Meáin. Mar is eol don Teachta, níl aon chomharchumann ag feidhmiú ar Inis Meáin i...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (29 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The inter-departmental committee to examine the implementation of the Creative Capital: Building Ireland's Audiovisual Creative Economy report has been established. The membership of the committee comprises representatives from my Department (which will chair the committee), as well as the Departments of Finance, Public Expenditure & Reform, Education & Skills, Communications, Energy &...

Written Answers — State Boards: State Boards (29 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will appreciate, it is only possible to provide details in respect of appointments to Board positions to State Agencies that are funded from my Department's Vote Group. In relation to the Deputy's specific query, one such case arises in relation to my Department. Ms. Éimear O'Connor is a member of the Board of the Arts Council for which she receives an annual fee of €5,985....

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (28 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: As indicated in my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 163 on 22 September 2011, Foras na Gaeilge currently provides core funding to 19 Irish language organisations, including Cumann na bhFiann. 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....

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (28 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department's cultural infrastructure and development capital allocation for arts-related projects in 2011 was already fully committed to existing projects, prior to the receipt of the application mentioned in the Deputy's Question. In this regard, it may be noted that my Department's cultural infrastructure and development capital allocation fell by over 50% in 2011, compared to the...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (28 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht was established on 2nd June 2011. I am advised that available records do not indicate that any internal promotions of the type described by the Deputy have taken place in my Department.

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (27 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Under Part IV of the Planning and Development Acts 2000-2010, statutory protection of the architectural heritage is primarily a matter for each planning authority. As part of this Act, the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht is a statutory consultee on any proposed development that may have an impact on the built or natural heritage. However, final decisions on development...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (27 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am advised that, to date, thirteen employees of my Department have formally expressed an interest in retiring before the end of February 2012. While I understand that a number of other staff have made preliminary enquiries about retirement, my Department does not maintain records of such cases. As the Deputy will appreciate, enquiries of that nature may not necessarily result in...

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (27 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: 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 consistent across all counties, where post-1700 AD...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (27 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Civil servants in my Department are recruited and paid in accordance with Civil Service norms and it is not the practice to provide details of individuals' remuneration. The breakdown of staff in my Department at the grades described by the Deputy is set out below: HEO, AO and equivalent Professional & Technical Grades: 153 APO and equivalent Professional & Technical Grades: 89 PO and...

Written Answers — Departmental Strategy Statements: Departmental Strategy Statements (27 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: A draft Statement of Strategy 2011-2014 for my Department, which has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Public Service Management Act 1997 and the Guidelines on Strategy Statements issued by the Department of the Taoiseach, has been submitted to me. As required under the Act, it sets out my Department's proposed strategies, outputs and objectives in its key policy areas...

Written Answers — National Library: National Library (27 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I refer the Deputy to my reply on 14th September, 2011 on this matter. I held a full day seminar on 7th September with representatives from a wide range of organisations with an interest in genealogy matters. A representative from the Family History Centres in each county was invited, the majority of which attended on the day. Each organisation which attended was given an opportunity to make...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (22 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: At the outset, it should be noted that 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. Decisions regarding An Foras Teanga are made by both Sponsor Departments under the auspices of the North/South Ministerial Council. Foras na Gaeilge currently...

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (22 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I understand that works that could materially impact on rivers and river beds, such as the deepening or widening of the river bed, would require planning permission. Minor works, which would be considered to be maintenance works within the meaning of the Planning Acts, would not require planning permission. Policy in relation to planning issues is a matter for the Minister for the...

Written Answers — Ferry Services: Ferry Services (22 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 165 and 166 together. As the Deputy will appreciate, the tendering process is not complete until the contract is awarded. With regard to information regarding the fulfilling of the award criteria, any party to the process may contact my Department where they will receive a full debriefing on their tender and their scores in relation to the criteria as...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (22 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht was established on 2 June 2011. My Department has received sanction from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform for the appointment of two Special Advisors. My officials are currently in contact with both individuals with a view to finalising specific contracts arrangements in line with the guidelines...

Written Answers — Environmental Protection: Environmental Protection (21 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Pan-European Common Bird Monitoring Scheme has compiled population figures for common and widespread bird species across Europe between 1980 and 2009. Amongst those species covered, farmland birds were considered the most threatened group and it is asserted that overall numbers are at an all-time low, down by 48% since 1980. However a review of the substantial amount of data available...