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Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (21 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department is currently engaged in a roll out of Special Protection Areas (SPAs) nationwide. An adverse Judgement delivered by the European Court of Justice against Ireland in December 2007 for failure to comply with the requirements of the Birds Directive means Ireland must deliver on this programme of work in order to meet the requirements of the Judgement and to remedy perceived...

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (21 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2011 has yet to be published. I intend to seek Government approval to publish the Bill and introduce it in the Oireachtas as soon as possible.

Seanad: Arts Plan: Statements (21 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I appreciate Senator Daly's comments. He is from a very cultured town, Kenmare, where the people have a very good balance between tourism and culture and have always held on to their unique identity. The Senator is in a very special part of the globe in Kenmare. The 1916 commemorations will be very important and it is important they are inclusive. We can all trace our party origins back to...

Seanad: Arts Plan: Statements (21 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: It is easy to adapt buildings for dance studio space and it should be possible to do that. I am sure there are several opportunities for music-----

Seanad: Arts Plan: Statements (21 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I met NAMA officials. They are loan managers, not property developers, and, therefore, they are facilitating people, hopefully, in a significant way in certain instances. The likes of the Senator or her community should engage with NAMA if buildings are available. I met the agency's officials and we discussed possibilities for the arts in vacant buildings and they have been enthusiastic...

Seanad: Arts Plan: Statements (21 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: It depends very much on their economic circumstances. Most local authorities will consider the income and expenditure of the venue and make a decision on that basis. I agree with the Senator regarding people with disabilities. Only a few weeks ago I opened a project run by people from Mount Eagle Lodge in Tralee. The standard was extraordinary. The parents of these adults with special...

Seanad: Arts Plan: Statements (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Senator O'Sullivan spoke about ring-fencing money for regional centres. Funding is available from the Department for certain operations, which is very important, but it is a matter for the Arts Council in certain ways. The council takes an overview on all the country. Considering the distribution of the council funds, there is a national distribution and balance, which is taken into...

Seanad: Arts Plan: Statements (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Absolutely. However, that is a good example. I suppose another sign of the times is that when the Minister for Finance, Deputy Noonan, goes to America he will meet the former American Senator Chris Dodd, who now represents five or six of the major studios in America, to talk about the film industry. The Minister, Deputy Noonan, told me about that this morning, before I came to the Seanad.

Seanad: Arts Plan: Statements (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I suppose it is part of the national narrative at the moment that we are promoting the arts, be it film or whatever. Before my time, a good report on the creative industries was drawn up under previous Ministers, and the recommendations were to double the number of people involved in film and the audio-visual sector to 10,000 and to double the money from €0.5 billion to €1 billion. That...

Seanad: Arts Plan: Statements (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Recently, I put together a group of people, some of whom are the top people in the arts in the city, and they have drawn up a good proposal on philanthropy. The group was set up four months ago under John McGrane of Ulster Bank, which is a great sponsor of the arts. It is important to recognise that. Sometimes people are happy to be invited into the photographs when they go to an event,...

Seanad: Arts Plan: Statements (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: That is the Department - the taxpayer. They must be recognised at all times. That happens in America and elsewhere, but sometimes it does not happen here, so I would like to recognise the work of Ulster Bank. Anyway, John McGrane chaired a meeting of the group, which has some really good people on it, including Kingsley Aitkens, Maurice Foley, Gemma Duke, Eamon Carroll, Stuart McLaughlin,...

Seanad: Arts Plan: Statements (21 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: As much as I need to reply to everybody.

Seanad: Arts Plan: Statements (21 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: We are here until 2.15 p.m.

Seanad: Arts Plan: Statements (21 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I thank all the speakers. Their contributions, although short, were very much to the point. They asked pertinent questions and I will try to answer them in so far as I can. I have been a great admirer of Senator Ó Murchú for some time. Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann has been one of the great cultural movements. It and the GAA have been all-embracing movements and their contributions to...

Seanad: Arts Plan: Statements (21 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Absolutely. I am sure the Senator would have done very well with the Dublin football team if he ran for the Presidency. He would have been out there leading them.

Seanad: Arts Plan: Statements (21 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: As you know, my goodwill is with you, sir.

Seanad: Arts Plan: Statements (21 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Certainly. I was at Croke Park last Sunday and I felt the atmosphere, even if the result was not what we Kerry people would have liked. However, as we say in Kerry, when we lose it is good for the game and when we win, it is good for Kerry. Last Sunday's match was very good for the game. I was impressed with the number of young people I saw taking pride in the Dublin jersey. The city was...

Seanad: Arts Plan: Statements (21 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Senator Mac Conghail emphasised the aspect of education. Engagement between the Department and the Department of Education and Skills has taken place and will continue. At present, two high-ranking officials, assistant secretaries in each Department, who have worked with each other in the past, are engaging with each other. The engagement started with my adviser and the advisers of the...

Seanad: Arts Plan: Statements (21 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I understand from my experience of teaching how if a school places an emphasis on certain subjects generally they prevail. This can be guided by the principal. However, I must state that just yesterday, I met a delegation from the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals, and I will address its conference this year. It has a direct connection with 700 schools in the country...

Seanad: Arts Plan: Statements (21 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: They are committed. We cannot live in your perfect world either.