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Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (1 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Programme for Government contains a commitment that "we will seek to capture some public good from NAMA by identifying buildings that have no commercial potential, and which might be suitable as local facilities for art and culture." My Department has recently been in contact with NAMA to arrange a meeting to discuss this commitment. Accordingly, until such time as that meeting takes...

European Council Meetings (1 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The greatest spinner ever.

Written Answers — Bog Purchase Scheme: Bog Purchase Scheme (31 May 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 conveyancy 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 — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (31 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am informed by Waterways Ireland that all of the works on the proposed public jetty at Leitrim village have not yet been completed by the developer to the satisfaction of Waterways Ireland. I understand that this has been the case for some time and there has been ongoing correspondence between the legal representatives for Waterways Ireland and the developer in an attempt to move matters...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (31 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Priority Question No. 30 of 11 May 2011 in which I stated to the House that I hope shortly to publish a review of the Irish audio visual production content sector in Ireland which includes interactive media games and digital graphics industry.

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (31 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am currently in the process of appointing Mr Seán Mac Cárthaigh as one of my special advisers. Mr. Mac Cárthaigh's principal role will be to co-ordinate the implementation of the elements of the Programme for Government relevant to this Department and to provide advice to me in relation to my Arts, Culture, Heritage and Gaeltacht responsibilities. I propose to appoint a second adviser...

Progress on the 20 Year Strategy for the Irish Language: Statements (26 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Fáiltím roimh an deis tús a chur leis an bplé sa Teach inniu ar an Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge. Ar dtús, ba mhaith liom a rá go bhfuil an-áthas orm a bheith ceaptha mar Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta. Cé nach bhfuil mé líofa sa Ghaeilge, tá spéis ar leith agam sa teanga agus táim ag obair go dlúth leis an Aire Stáit i mo Roinn, Dinny McGinley. Mar is eol...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (26 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, there are three agencies under the remit of my Department with specific roles in the promotion of the Irish language. Údarás na Gaeltachta is responsible for the economic, social and cultural development of the Gaeltacht. Further details are available at www.udaras.ie. Foras na Gaeilge, one of the two agencies comprising the North/South Language Implementation...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (26 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I can confirm that, as Minister, I have made no new commitments on payments of the nature referred to by the Deputy but my Department is honouring the commitments made by the previous Government.

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (26 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Since 2004 the centre referred to by the Deputy has received in excess of €1m in capital funding towards the development of an arts and cultural centre. The Government's policy on the arts is to promote and strengthen the arts in all its forms, increase access to and participation in the arts, and make the arts an integral and valued part of our national life. I am continuing to work...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (24 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I have written to the Bank of Ireland seeking to engage with it in relation to the future of the historic College Green building. A follow-up meeting is arranged.

Written Answers — Voluntary Bog Purchase Scheme: Voluntary Bog Purchase Scheme (24 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department has no record of having received an application under the voluntary bog purchase scheme from the individual referred to in the Deputy's Question. Should the Deputy wish to supply additional details to me, however, I will have the matter examined further by my Department.

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (24 May 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 funded by my Department and is independent in its day to day operations, including funding decisions. The total allocation to the Arts Council for 2011 is €65.16m. In the context of the 2012 Estimates I will endeavour to maximise continuing Government...

Written Answers — National Commemorative Events: National Commemorative Events (24 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: While the National Famine Commemoration is normally held in mid-May of each year, this year's will take place at a later date in 2011. The National Famine Commemoration Committee, which I chair, will meet very shortly with a view to finalising the date and venue for the 2011 event. I envisage that I will be in a position to announce details of the 2011 Commemoration subsequent to that meeting.

Written Answers — Bog Purchase Scheme: Bog Purchase Scheme (19 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The voluntary bog purchase scheme was closed to new applicants in May 2010. The processing of those applications on hand has been slower than anticipated due to capacity constraints in undertaking the conveyancing work involved. The voluntary bog purchase scheme does not provide for the payment of interest due to delays. The vendor will be contacted as progress is made in advancing the...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (19 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: Between 2008 and 2010, St. Finbarre's Cathedral in Cork received €104,000 in funding for conservation works under the Civic Structures Conservation Grants Scheme, which is administered by my Department. In addition, the Heritage Council, which is funded by my Department, provided funding of €310,500 for the cathedral under the Significant Places of Public Worship Grants Scheme between...

Written Answers — Film Industry Development: Film Industry Development (19 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department had previously been aware of this project. Contact had been made with the Irish Film Board in relation to it. It should be noted that the Irish Film Board is statutorily independent in carrying out its functions. The question of who it meets is entirely a matter for the board.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (18 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Deputy will be aware that in line with the Government's drive to restore the public finances and reduce the budget deficit, all Departments have been asked to achieve a progressive reduction in staff numbers and payroll costs by implementing Employment Control Frameworks. In this regard, the Department of Finance now sets the numbers of temporary staff, referred to by the Deputy in the...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (18 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I have endeavoured to ensure representation on the Peatlands Council for domestic peat cutters through the participation of the Irish Farmers Association, the Turf Cutters and Contractors Association and Irish Rural Link. The input of peat cutters will play an important role in the work of the Council. It is open to them to make an input into the deliberations of the Council through the...

Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (17 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: I assure the Deputy that, as in previous years, Muckross Gardens continue to be managed and maintained to the highest possible standards, as evidenced by the many positive comments from visitors to the gardens and also the favourable mention of the gardens in a magazine, The Irish Garden, last year. As with all gardens, climatic conditions can have a marked bearing on the appearance of...