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Written Answers — Endangered Species: Endangered Species (20 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: My responsibilities under the Wildlife Acts relate primarily to the conservation of populations of certain protected species. My Department is also responsible for the inspection and licensing of zoos. Any person wishing to display such creatures to the public may require a license under the European Communities (Licensing and Inspection of Zoos) Regulations, 2003. In addition, as the...

Written Answers — Heritage Sites: Heritage Sites (20 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The National Monuments Service of my Department records all pre-1700 AD burial places as monuments, either as 'Graveyard' where associated with a church, or, as 'Burial ground', for those that are not associated with a church. My Department is currently examining the recording of post-1700 AD monuments with a view to formulating policy and criteria for including them in a revised and updated...

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (20 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The case in question refers to a claim for compensation relating to a commercial turf cutting operation in a Special Area of Conservation and also to the ownership of land in the same area. As I advised the Deputy in a reply to a recent representation, this case has been responded to by my Department following the receipt of advice from the Chief State Solicitor's Office. My Department has...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (20 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am not aware of any consideration given to such a proposal. It should be noted that my Department has raised the issue of the protection of the Hume Street buildings with Dublin City Council, as the authority with responsibility for implementing the law in relation to protected structures.

Written Answers — NAMA Portfolio: NAMA Portfolio (20 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: In relation to the proposal regarding the use of NAMA buildings for cultural purposes, I have met the chair and chief executive of NAMA on the matter and those contacts will continue. As the Deputy and the House will, however, appreciate, NAMA is dealing with sensitive financial matters and is restricted in regard to the information it may make available in relation to such assets.

Written Answers — Limistéir faoi Chosaint Speisialta: Limistéir faoi Chosaint Speisialta (20 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Tá athbhreithniú déanta agam ar an tréimhse inar féidir aighneachtaí a chur isteach i gcoinne ainmniú Choimpléasc Phortach Chonamara mar Limistéar faoi Chosaint Speisialta agus tá cinneadh déanta agam síneadh ama coicíse a chur leis an sprioclá go dtí Dé Céadaoin, 5 Deireadh Fómhair 2011.

Written Answers — Archaeological Heritage: Archaeological Heritage (20 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I envisage that the website of the National Monuments Service of my Department (www.archaeology.ie) will, in future, be the primary portal for the dissemination of information on archaeological monuments. Summary descriptions of approximately 50% of the records for County Kildare will be available online by the end of this month, with the remainder to follow over the next 18 months. This...

Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (20 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Connemara National Park was established in 1980, combining land from a number of sources including Kylemore Abbey, Coillte Teoranta and a number of private landowners. The Park is managed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of my Department. The main remit of the National Parks and Wildlife Service is the conservation of our natural heritage and the Park provides a valuable...

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (20 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Primary responsibility for the promotion of the arts at all levels throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council. The Council is statutorily funded by my Department and is independent in its day to day operations, including funding decisions. The allocation to the Arts Council for 2011 is €65.127m. My Department has no statutory responsibility for ongoing funding of independent...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (20 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Deputy will find the information requested in the accompanying table. Bodies under the Aegis of the Dept. of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Does the Body have a Board? - Yes/No Is the Board Membership determined by the D/AHG? - Yes/No When is the Board Membership due for Renewal? An Foras Teanga Yes The North South Ministerial Council appoints the members – nominations are made on...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (20 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department was established on 2 June 2011 and brings together functions from the former Department of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Department of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs and the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government. Since its establishment, my Department has spent €357 on translation costs associated with the production of...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (15 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I assume that the Deputy's Question relates to those relevant Secretaries General that have most recently retired. As the Deputy will be aware, my Department was established on 2 June 2011 and brings together functions from the former Department of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Department of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs and the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (15 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Under the terms of the bog purchase scheme, my Department provides payment to applicants who apply to sell land or turbary rights in raised bogs that have been statutorily proposed for designation as a Special Areas of Conservation or Natural Heritage Area. This scheme was originally launched in March 1999 and provided standard rates per acre for the purchase of designated raised bog. In...

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (15 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, the North/South Ministerial Council (NSMC) Plenary Meeting in July 2007 agreed to proceed with the restoration of the section of the Ulster Canal between Clones and Upper Lough Erne. The then Government agreed to cover the full capital costs of the project, which were estimated at that time to be of the order of €35m. However, Government Accounting procedures do...

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (14 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The general scheme of a Monuments Bill to consolidate, update and improve the legislative code governing the protection and regulation of the national archaeological heritage has been submitted to the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel for drafting and will be advanced as speedily as government legislative priorities allow.

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (14 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: In May 2010, the voluntary bog purchase scheme was closed to new applicants. Processing of applications on hand has been slower than anticipated due to capacity constraints in undertaking the conveyance work involved. The Government recently announced a number of decisions regarding the future management of peatlands in Ireland and, in particular, the protection of bogs designated as...

Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (14 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 435 and 449 together. Connemara National Park was established in 1980, combining land from a number of sources, including Kylemore Abbey, Coillte Teoranta and a number of private landowners. The Park is managed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of my Department. The main remit of NPWS is the conservation of our natural heritage and the National...

Written Answers — Invasive Species: Invasive Species (14 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The species referred to by the Deputy was first introduced to Ireland over 100 years ago. It forms dense thickets along roadsides, waste-grounds and waterways, reproduces by vegetative means and is difficult to kill off once it becomes established. The National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department is currently working with the Northern Ireland Environment Agency to fund and manage the...

Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (14 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department, in association with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, is currently undertaking a review of all commonage framework plans. The review will provide the basis for the sustainable grazing of commonages, to avoid both over-grazing and under-grazing. It is envisaged that a minimum and maximum stocking level will be set for each commonage townland and owners of shares...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (14 Sep 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Unfortunately, due to budgetary constraints, my Department is not currently in a position to make a financial contribution to the development of piers at Dún Chaoin and An Blascaod Mór. However, my Department will continue to maintain an interest in the project and my officials are available to engage in discussions or to assist in any other way in advancing the project, notwithstanding the...