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Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (22 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department provides funding under the built heritage capital programme to the Office of Public Works (OPW) to assist in the conservation and presentation of historic properties and national monuments in State care. It should be noted that there has been a significant reduction in the budgetary allocation to this programme in recent years. The 2011 allocation to the programme is €2.005...

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (22 Jun 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 conveyancing 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 Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (22 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I have engaged with the National Asset Management agency on this matter and that engagement will continue.

Written Answers — National Archives: National Archives (22 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I refer the Deputy to my answer to today's Question No. 14. (16748/11).

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (22 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 117 to 119, inclusive, together. The extensive information sought by the Deputy is being collated by my Department at present and will be forwarded directly to him as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (22 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: There are currently 3 staff working in the North South Co-operation Unit of my Department, including a Principal Officer, Assistant Principal Officer and Higher Executive Officer. The Principal Officer also has other areas of responsibility within my Department. As the Deputy will be aware, the Taoiseach announced the establishment the Department of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht in March...

Written Answers — National Museum: National Museum (22 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy may already by aware, Roger Casement's ceremonial sword and hat have been recently returned to Ireland for display, through the good offices of the London Metropolitan Police and the assistance of the National Museum of Ireland and the Irish Embassy in London. The repatriation of effects and belongings of historical Irish figures involves issues of ownership which are the...

Written Answers — Census of Population: Census of Population (22 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The 1926 Census is currently in the ownership of the Central Statistics Office (CSO), which is under the remit of the Department of the Taoiseach. Informal discussions have taken place between my Department and both bodies on the digitisation of the 1926 Census. The timeframe for the publication of necessary legislation is currently under consideration. It is essential that I take into...

National Archives (22 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am aware of Deputy's Fleming interest in this area. Coming from a county like Kerry which has experienced huge emigration down through the years, we share a particular interest in this area. Kerry has a strong disapora worldwide. Work on the 1926 census requires a change in legislation, which I am working on. I agree with Deputy Fleming about the number of organisations involved,...

Arts Review (22 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy is aware, the report of the National Economic and Social Forum into the arts, cultural inclusion and social cohesion was published in January 2007 and was based on information collected on the situation in Ireland in the years before that date. At the time I was a member of the project team that worked on this report. It was a worthwhile document, bringing forward as it did a...

Arts Review (22 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am glad to point out that I shared a very enjoyable evening with Deputy McLellan in Youghal last Friday. The centre there was a very good example of how such centres work very effectively and efficiently for the communities they serve. I was delighted I was able to spend some time there.

Arts Review (22 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I thank the Deputy for the hospitality.

Arts Review (22 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: It was a cultural evening, let me add. With regard to public spaces and NAMA buildings, with my officials I met representatives from NAMA, as I had promised Deputy Wallace in the House just last week that I would. While they are very open to facilitating any community initiatives, they reminded us that they manage loans, not buildings, which is a subtle difference. However, where there are...

Tax Code (22 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The introduction of the new temporary 9% VAT rate on certain tourism related services and goods falls within the statutory remit of my colleague, the Minister for Finance. This initiative has been introduced primarily as part of the Government's overall job creation strategy. It will apply to a variety of areas, including the hospitality and tourism sectors, and operate from 1 July 2011 to...

Tax Code (22 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: As I pointed out, the Minister for Finance will monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the reduction. We will know whether it is being passed on by visiting a cinema and so on to ensure that is the case. If it is not passed on, the reason for introducing the measure will no longer apply. The Minister has stated it will be monitored carefully and reviewed. It is important that all...

Tax Code (22 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am disappointed hoteliers would say that. The reduction has not yet been implemented, but if that is the spirit in which it is being taken, I am disappointed. Hoteliers and restaurateurs welcomed the reduction when it was announced in press releases by their representative organisations, but if that is the attitude that will be taken to it, it will be reviewed quickly. It is intended to...

Departmental Staff (22 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Arising from the Government's commitment to restore the public finances and restructure and reorganise the public service, each Department has been directed to achieve a progressive reduction in the number of civil servants employed and in the number of public servants employed in bodies funded from their Vote groups through the implementation of an employment control framework, ECF, during...

Departmental Staff (22 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: We need a different chairman.

Departmental Staff (22 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: According to the Croke Park agreement, we can reach our target and this is very much tied into the EU-IMF deal, which as the Deputy knows was put in place by his party's Government and before our time. I am in regular contact with the cultural institutions and realise they could use more staff. Nevertheless, they have not been forced to remove any services which, in fact, have improved with...

Comhoibriú Trasteorann (22 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Minister of State is too good to be stopped.