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Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (14 Jul 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department was established on 2 June 2011 and, therefore, the Deputy will appreciate that the information sought by him can only be provided from that date. I am advised that a payment of €5,445 was made since the establishment of my Department to Zoetrope PR for the provision of press and communications services in respect of Culture Ireland's Imagine Ireland initiative in the...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (14 Jul 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department was established on 2 June 2011 and, therefore, the Deputy will appreciate that the information sought by him can only be provided from that date. I am advised that no funding of the nature referred to by the Deputy was provided by my Department since 2 June.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (13 Jul 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department has two staff specifically assigned to monitor EU policy developments and one of these is based in Brussels.

Written Answers — Commemorative Events: Commemorative Events (12 Jul 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 274 and 275 together. I am pleased to confirm that the nominations for the Oireachtas Consultation Group on Commemorations have been received and that the Group, which I will Chair, will comprise:- Senator Mark Daly Senator Mary White Deputy Aonghus Ó Snodaigh Senator Kathryn Reilly Deputy Catherine Murphy Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan The agenda for the first...

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

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department has no statutory responsibility for funding of local development agencies or local authorities in respect of their support for community arts organisations. 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,...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (12 Jul 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I refer the Deputy to my replies on 24th May and 2nd June 2011 on this matter. I have met the Chair and Chief Executive of Bank of Ireland and we had a constructive engagement on the issues. That engagement will continue.

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (12 Jul 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Appointments to the Arts Council are still under consideration. I hope to be in position to make announcements on this issue in the near future.

Written Answers — Arts Plan: Arts Plan (6 Jul 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Allied Irish Banks Plc has gathered a considerable collection of art. The Bank is actively engaged with my Department to review its lending policy and to explore other means by which the public might have greater access to the collection. My Department will continue with that process.

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (6 Jul 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 116 and 117 together. As the Deputy will be aware, heritage and cultural tourism is acknowledged as a growing element of the tourism sector and is an area that could help to stimulate economic growth. Indeed, heritage and culture are key areas in attracting tourism to all of the counties in Ireland. In relation to the Deputy's specific query, my Department...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (5 Jul 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Under Article 82(3)(c) of the Planning and Develoment Regulations 2001, where it appears to a local authority that a proposed development under Part 8 of the same Regulations might detract from the appearance of a protected structure that authority must give notice to the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht of the proposed development. South Dublin County Council has confirmed to...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (5 Jul 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department has provided funding under the local authority conservation grants scheme to provide assistance for the conservation of buildings protected under the provisions of Part IV of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. This scheme has been administered by the local authorities. My Department has also administered a Civic Structures Conservation Grants Scheme to assist...

Written Answers — Commemorative Events: Commemorative Events (5 Jul 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: A meeting of the National Famine Commemoration Committee took place on Wednesday, 8th June 2011 and at that meeting it was agreed that Clones, County Monaghan would be the site of this year's National Famine Commemoration. The great support in the local communities in Monaghan for this event is very welcome, which is evidence of the deep respect still held today for all those who perished,...

Written Answers — Commemorative Events: Commemorative Events (5 Jul 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Arrangements for the development of the national commemorative framework will be announced shortly. The Government are committed to an inclusive approach and would welcome recommendations and proposals with regard to commemorations from Oireachtas members, local authorities, community groups and individuals in Ireland and abroad.

Written Answers — Audiovisual Sector: Audiovisual Sector (5 Jul 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: As I have mentioned in this House previously, I am finalizing a five-year strategy for the audiovisual sector that, among other matters, will address issues regarding talent development, convergence, sectoral growth, education and the digital opportunities for Ireland, as well as reporting on industry leadership, State agency roles and innovation. It will seek to provide a road map for the...

Written Answers — Commemorative Events: Commemorative Events (5 Jul 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Dublin's successful bid to host the EuroScience Open Forum (ESOF) conference in 2012, and the designation as Dublin City of Science for next year, represents an exceptional opportunity to showcase Dublin and Ireland as a centre not only of scientific research but of creative innovation and cutting-edge cultural achievement. The international acclaim for institutions such as the Science...

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (5 Jul 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I wish to point out that Arts officers are employed by each local authority throughout the State. The activities of these officials, as is the case of all local authority employees, fall, in the first instance, within the statutory remit of the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government. While being Minister with responsibility for the Arts, my statutory authority does not...

Written Answers — Cultural Events: Cultural Events (5 Jul 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Plans for the 2011 culture night are well under way and discussions are also ongoing as to the most appropriate way to build on its success and popularity for the future. These discussions include the feasibility of making Culture Night a twice yearly event as proposed in the Programme for Government. The Deputy will appreciate that these discussions must have regard to the resources...

Written Answers — Caiteachas Ranna: Caiteachas Ranna (5 Jul 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Tá liosta des na liúntais caipitil fé gach fo-mhír do Vóta mo Roinne le fáil sna Meastacháin Athbhreithnithe la haghaidh Seirbhisí Poiblí 2011. Is mian liom a chur in iúl don Teachta go bhfuil na liúntaisí fé fo-mhíreanna don Ghaeilge agus don Ghaeltacht agus fén fo-mhír do Chomhoibriú Thuaidh-Theas bainteach leis an tréimhse ó 1 Bealtaine go dtí 31 Nollaig 2011....

Written Answers — Ministerial Meetings: Ministerial Meetings (5 Jul 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Deputy will appreciate that the formal transfer to me, as Minister, of the full range of functions for the new Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht did not take full effect until 1 June 2011. I met formally with my Department's new Management Advisory Committee on 30 June 2011 and arrangements have been put in place for regular meetings in the future. Needless to say, since my...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (5 Jul 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Deputy will appreciate that it is not possible to provide the information requested within the confines of a 'details supplied' question. I am however arranging for the available information to be provided directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.