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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Artists' Remuneration (6 Nov 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I thank the Deputy. One of these questions was tabled by Deputy Penrose, who is not here. His question is linked to that of Deputy Boyd Barrett.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Artists' Remuneration (6 Nov 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 27 and 29 together.  I am aware of the research Deputy Boyd Barrett has raised. Since becoming Minister, I have put in place a number of initiatives and additional supports for the arts that will make a significant difference over time to the income of people working in the performing arts. Total funding for the arts and culture sector in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Biodiversity Plan (6 Nov 2019)

Josepha Madigan: As I said, the biospheres already have statutory protection but I understand the Deputy's concerns, particularly regarding the Ringsend waste treatment facility. The latter is operated by Irish Water, as the Deputy knows. The discharge into Dublin Bay is regulated by licence from the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA. Any matters related to the regulated discharge, therefore, should be...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Biodiversity Plan (6 Nov 2019)

Josepha Madigan: We have a core role in terms of the protections in existence but Dublin Bay Biosphere Partnership is the management group responsible for the Dublin Bay biosphere. Areas are rewarded biosphere reserve status by UNESCO and are managed in partnership by communities, NGOs and local and national governments. The partnership is led by the three relevant local authorities, namely, Dublin City...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Heritage Promotion (6 Nov 2019)

Josepha Madigan: Over the past year, I have listened carefully to the extensive public debate on biodiversity loss and the threats to nature. The very first National Biodiversity Conference, which I hosted this year, the development of the Seeds for Nature initiative, the wide-ranging public debate on the Heritage Ireland 2030 plan and the extensive engagement across government on climate action were...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Urban Development (6 Nov 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I thank the Deputy for her comments. The Iveagh Market is not a matter for our Department, plain and simple. That is a matter for Dublin City Council and it is through the council that the Deputy or her colleagues should pursue the matter. The cost of refurbishment, renovation and restoration is exacerbated, as the Deputy said, through the years of inaction from the council and the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Urban Development (6 Nov 2019)

Josepha Madigan: We have received the recommendations about Moore Street and I know the Moore Street advisory group is of the view that there is an urgency to securing the national monuments at Nos. 14 to 17 Moore Street. The advisory group has confirmed its support for the Office of Public Works in carrying out this process as soon as possible and opening up the houses to limited tours not later than summer...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Biodiversity Plan (6 Nov 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The Dublin Bay biosphere encompasses over 300 km2 of marine and terrestrial habitat and is managed by the Dublin Bay biosphere partnership, which is led by the three relevant local authorities, Dublin City Council, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and Fingal County Council. The partnership also involves other key stakeholders such as the Dublin Port Company and representatives from...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Traveller Culture (6 Nov 2019)

Josepha Madigan: This is extremely important for the Traveller community.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Traveller Culture (6 Nov 2019)

Josepha Madigan: Just to finish-----

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Traveller Culture (6 Nov 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I just want to finish by saying-----

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Traveller Culture (6 Nov 2019)

Josepha Madigan: -----I was present in the Dáil in March 2017 when the previous Taoiseach, Deputy Enda Kenny, allowed ethnicity for the Traveller community.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Traveller Culture (6 Nov 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I was just finishing my sentence.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Traveller Culture (6 Nov 2019)

Josepha Madigan: He recognised it.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Traveller Culture (6 Nov 2019)

Josepha Madigan: Yes, it was recognised.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Traveller Culture (6 Nov 2019)

Josepha Madigan: It was recognised.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Traveller Culture (6 Nov 2019)

Josepha Madigan: Noted.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Urban Development (6 Nov 2019)

Josepha Madigan: My role with regard to the protection and management of our architectural heritage is set out in the provisions of relevant legislation, as are the roles of local authorities and the responsibilities of owners. Part IV of the Planning and Development Act gives the planning authorities primary responsibility for identifying and protecting architectural heritage by including particular...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Traveller Culture (6 Nov 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The Traveller community has a rich culture, with unique traditions and crafts which are an integral part of the heritage of this community. My Department and several of the bodies under its remit have a number of initiatives to support the recording and celebration of Traveller culture and heritage, including the Travellers' Journey exhibition presented by the National Museum of Ireland. A...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Traveller Culture (6 Nov 2019)

Josepha Madigan: There is nothing to apologise for in the context of the question to which Deputy Burton referred, which was transferred from my Department to the Department of Justice and Equality. The Deputy referred the matter to the Ceann Comhairle. There is a very simple reason for transferring the questions and we wrote back to the Ceann Comhairle yesterday to explain it. I believe my Department also...