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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Environmental Policy (24 Oct 2019)

Josepha Madigan: My Department is responsible for implementing the Wildlife Acts 1976 to 2018, the primary legislation underpinning the protection of biodiversity and nature in Ireland. The Wildlife Acts afford protection to a range of habitats and species and provide for regulation and control of activities that impinge on biodiversity, such as hunting and trade. The legislative framework in place to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks Projects (24 Oct 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department manages an extensive conservation and recreational property portfolio of some 87,000 hectares. Our 6 National Parks account for circa 65,000 hectares with another almost 22,000 hectares of nature reserves and other heritage sites. The existing National Parks are managed from a...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Legal Cases Data (24 Oct 2019)

Josepha Madigan: In light of the volume and complexity of the information requested by the Deputy, arrangements are being made for this information to be compiled and forwarded to the Deputy, in accordance with the timelines set out in Standing Orders.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Oct 2019)

Josepha Madigan: They are cranky.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Animal Diseases (23 Oct 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 223 and 226 together. I recently made a decision to ease the suspension of the annual license for the capturing and tagging of hares for coursing meetings on a managed and restricted basis and only in areas unaffected by the Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD2) virus. In tandem with this measure, I have required a number of field studies to be undertaken at...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Animal Diseases (23 Oct 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I recently made a decision to ease the suspension of the annual license for the capturing and tagging of hares for coursing meetings on a managed and restricted basis and only in areas unaffected by the Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD2) virus.I also have agreed that a number of field studies at some coursing clubs, which will involve veterinary and virology expertise and input, will be...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation Management (23 Oct 2019)

Josepha Madigan: Regulation 27(9)(b) of the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 provides that a Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht may request a public authority to take such steps as the Minister considers are necessary to ensure compliance with or enforcement of the Birds and Habitats Directives and the 2011 Regulations. There are no plans to compel local...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Greenways Development (22 Oct 2019)

Josepha Madigan: Waterways Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is working closely with Local Authorities and The National Transport Authority along the route of the Royal and Grand canals to advance development of the canal towpaths into long distance Greenways for walking and cycling. There is planning permission in place since late Spring 2019 for the upgrade of the Grand Canal towpath from the 12th...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Data Protection (22 Oct 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I am advised that no concerns have been brought to the attention of my Department regarding the work of heritage centres in relation to genealogical research due to the coming into effect of GDPR legislation, as referred to by the Deputy. My officials will however be happy to respond to any such queries if received. The Deputy will also be aware that the Office of the Data Protection...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Protection Areas (22 Oct 2019)

Josepha Madigan: Booterstown Marsh is part of South Dublin Bay and River Tolka Estuary Special Protection Area (SPA) (site code: 004024). While my Department is responsible for the designation of SPAs under the Birds Directive, the bird sanctuary at Booterstown Marsh is in private ownership, managed by An Taisce. The level of protection afforded to the site as an SPA will not change should there be a transfer...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (22 Oct 2019)

Josepha Madigan: As far as I am aware, my Department has not been formally approached by the organisation in question and consequently has no funding relationship in place. My Department remains open to communication from all cultural bodies.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (22 Oct 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I am not aware of any formal approach to my Department by the organisation in question for the event cited and consequently has no funding relationship in place. My Department remains open to communication from all cultural bodies.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Consultancy Contracts Data (22 Oct 2019)

Josepha Madigan: There was no expenditure committed or incurred on Consultancy Services under the Administrative Budget (vii) Consultancy Services and Value for Money and Policy Reviewsfor the period from 1 January 2018 to 1 January 2019.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Value for Money Reviews (22 Oct 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The IGEES Evaluation Unit in my Department produced two peer-reviewed papers between 1 January 2018 and 1 January 2019, as follows: - Review of the Implementation of Recommendations of the Value for Money and Policy Review of the Arts Council. - Review of Subsidised Ferry Services to Offshore Islands. As these reviews were both conducted in-house by my Department there were no external costs...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Question Heading for question(s) 664 (22 Oct 2019)

Josepha Madigan: With further reference to my response to the Deputy of 3rd October last, I wish to re-state that all allocations of funding to bodies under the aegis of my Department are made on the basis that the allocation of such funds is a matter for the board of the body concerned in accordance with its statutory obligations and remit. Any additional allocations made to such bodies are, and will...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Project Ireland 2040 Funding (22 Oct 2019)

Josepha Madigan: Under Project Ireland 2040 - the National Development Plan, €1,188 million in capital expenditure has been allocated to my Department for 2018-2027. The detailed breakdown of this investment programme is set out in my Department’s sectorial capital plan, Investing in our Culture, Language and Heritage. Under this plan, €460 million is being provided to support an...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Project Ireland 2040 Funding (22 Oct 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 666 and 667 together. Under Project Ireland 2040 - the National Development Plan, €1,188 million in capital expenditure has been allocated to my Department for 2018-2027. The detailed breakdown of this investment programme is set out in my Department’s sectorial capital plan, Investing in our Culture, Language and Heritage. Under this plan,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Project Ireland 2040 Administration (22 Oct 2019)

Josepha Madigan: Capital projects undertaken by bodies under the aegis of my Department are appraised, planned, designed, implemented and evaluated in line with the Public Spending Code and best practice guidance outlined in the Capital Works Management Framework published by the Office of Government Procurement. Under the Public Spending Code, the public body with appraising, planning and managing a...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Capital Expenditure Programme (22 Oct 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The Office of Public Works (OPW) plays an important role, in partnership with our National Cultural Institutions (NCIs), as stewards and custodians of many of the buildings in which our NCIs are housed. Section 70 of the National Cultural Institutions Act 1997 provides that the OPW have a specified role with regards to the maintenance, upkeep, repair, renovation and improvement of premises...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Cultural Institutions (22 Oct 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The following table sets out the days on which National Cultural Institutions were closed or partially closed due to health and safety concerns: National Cultural Institution 2018 and Reason for Closure 2019 and Reason for Closure Chester Beatty Library (CBL) 1 Day for Health & Safety concern Not Applicable ...