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Written Answers — National Library: National Library (15 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 346 and 355 together. I have no statutory responsibility for this matter, which is for the Board of the National Library of Ireland.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (15 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The works referred to by the Deputy are included in the programme of capital works planned for Killarney National Park this year.

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (15 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Killarney House is a building of architectural and historic importance which requires a programme of sensitive repair and refurbishment. My Department, in conjunction with the Office of Public Works (OPW), is implementing a programme of essential repair works to the external and internal fabric of Killarney House. Last year, some €40,000 was spent on these works and a further €0.5m is...

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (15 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I expect to bring proposals to Government shortly in relation to a National Landscape Strategy following on from work in this area by an interdepartmental Steering Group chaired by the then Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.

Written Answers — Traveller Community: Traveller Community (15 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Deputy will be aware that the All-Ireland Traveller Health Study, September 2010, was jointly funded by the Department of Health, the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety in Northern Ireland and the Health Services Executive. I understand that the study was conducted by University College Dublin with the participation of the Travelling community. The National Museum of...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (15 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Costs relating to my constituency office in Dublin, which is staffed by 3 Departmental staff - an Executive Officer, a Clerical Officer and a Personal Secretary - are met by my Department. I also maintain a constituency office in Listowel, Co Kerry, which is staffed by a Personal Assistant, whose salary is met by my Department. No rental/leasing or maintenance costs accrue to my Department...

Written Answers — Official Travel: Official Travel (15 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Staff in my Department can avail of the Easi Travel Plan Scheme for 2011. This allows staff to purchase annual travel tickets for use on public transport. The scheme allows an employee to forego part of his/her annual salary in lieu of the provision of the annual travel pass by my Department. The deductions from salary are facilitated by my Department's payroll system. In respect of...

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

Jimmy Deenihan: I am advised that water levels on the River Shannon are controlled by the Electricity Supply Board (ESB) and Waterways Ireland. The ESB controls the outflows from Lough Allen, Lough Ree and Lough Derg, as empowered by the various Electricity Supply Acts. The sluices at Athlone Lock, at the outfall of Lough Ree, are operated by Waterways Ireland staff under the direction of the ESB. I...

Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (15 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I assume that the Deputy is referring to peat bogs in County Meath that have been designated for protection as Natural Heritage Areas (NHAs) under the Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2000 or as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) under the European Communities (Natural Habitats) Regulations 1997. Six such bogs in County Meath have been designated and details are set out in the table below. The...

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (9 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 123 and 124 together. I refer to the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 29 of 11 May 2011.

Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (9 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 125, 127 and 128 together. The published Revised Estimates for the Public Service 2011 show that the subheads referred to by the Deputy, which are now included in the Vote of the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, are part-funded by the National Lottery. However, as the Deputy will be aware, the allocation of the proceeds of the National Lottery...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (9 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Programme for Government pledges support for the 20-Year Strategy on the Irish Language 2010-2030 and for the delivery of its achievable goals and targets. It must be acknowledged that the implementation of the Strategy can only be achieved within the resources available, given the economic pressures facing the country at present. A number of steps have been taken to progress the...

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (9 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Funding for the course referred to in this question is a matter for the consideration of the Arts Council. Under the Arts Acts 2003, the Arts Council is statutorily independent of the Minister in its funding decisions and in its processes and Section 24(2) of the Arts Act 2003 precludes interference by the Minister in Arts Council funding decisions. In addition, as a condition of the grant...

Written Answers — Pesticide Products: Pesticide Products (8 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am advised that responsibility relating to the implementation of the regulatory system for pesticides and for approving the uses of individual pesticide products rests with the Pesticide Control Service of the Department of Agriculture, Marine and Food. It is my Department's understanding that the chemical referred to by the Deputy is notified for use as a rodenticide only, therefore...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (2 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I refer the Deputy to my reply on 24th May 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 — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (2 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: A Government decision of the 5th of April 2011 established a long-term compensation package for turf-cutters in sites where turf cutting is no longer possible for reasons of environmental protection. The scheme, which applies immediately to turf-cutters on 31 raised bog Special Areas of Conservation, will deliver payments of €1,000 per annum for a maximum of 15 years. As an alternative to...

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (2 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: This site was adopted by the European Commission on the 7th December, 2004 and notified through publication in the Official Journal of the European Union on the 29th December, 2004.

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (2 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Raised bogs in Ireland contain rare and threatened natural habitats that are protected under National and European law. A small number of raised bogs are on sites that are designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) or National Heritage Areas (NHAs). Raised bogs have almost vanished due to land reclamation, drainage and turf extraction. These sites are among the best examples of the...

Written Answers — Art Collections: Art Collections (2 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: AIB has always had an active policy of lending pieces, on request, to galleries across Ireland for exhibitions. In the last two years, AIB has stepped up this lending programme with the objective of bringing the collection to a wider audience and supporting the arts in the communities. In addition it has encouraged and supported the educational element of these exhibitions. AIB is actively...

Written Answers — Wildlife Conservation: Wildlife Conservation (1 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Mink found in the wild in Ireland are descended from animals that escaped from fur farms. They have been breeding in the countryside since the 1950s and are now found throughout much of the country. A report published by my Department in 2009 estimated that the potential population of wild mink in the State was between 20,500 and 33,500 individuals. The report identified ground nesting...