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Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Departmental Funding (19 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I thank the Deputy for her good wishes for Galway 2020. Last night's launch was a great success. I am sure it is a taste of things to come. The overall spending allocations for my Department for 2020 will be announced as part of budget Estimates 2020, which is due to be published on Tuesday, 8 October. As budgetary negotiations are ongoing I am not in a position to comment in detail on...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Departmental Funding (19 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The Deputy referred to a 6% increase in current expenditure but it was actually 7%, from €248.659 million to €265.159 million. The Deputy also mentioned a 39% increase in capital expenditure but it was actually a 36% increase. It went from €54.3 million to €73.8 million. There was a significant increase there. The gross Vote allocation for 2019 was just under...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: World Heritage Sites (19 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: In January, my Department launched a call for applications to Ireland’s Tentative List of World Heritage Sites. The closing date is 26 June 2020 and, given the amount of preparatory work involved, I would not expect to see formal applications coming until nearer that deadline. Inclusion on the Tentative List is the first step towards nomination for World Heritage status....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (19 Sep 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 primary responsibility to planning authorities to identify and protect the architectural heritage by including particular...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: European Capital of Culture (19 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for her Question.I was delighted to be in Eyre Square in Galway yesterday evening to officiate at the launch of the detailed programme for Galway 2020. The Programme which is built around the ancient Irish calendar will commence with a spectacular opening ceremony on 8 February and will be a year-long celebration of street spectacle, exhibitions, readings,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (19 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The Creative Schools pilot is one of the flagship projects of the Creative Youth Plan, which seeks to enable the creative potential of every child and young person. This Plan is led by my Department, with the Departments of Education and Skills, and Children and Youth Affairs and the Arts Council, all working in partnership. Creative Schools aims to understand, develop and celebrate the arts...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Environmental Policy (19 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: Ireland’s 3rd assessment on the status of listed habitats and species was submitted by my Department to the European Commission in April 2019. In Ireland, 85% of habitats are reported as being in Unfavourable status. The main drivers are agricultural practices which negatively impact over 70% of habitats, particularly ecologically unsuitable grazing, abandonment and pollution. The...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Natural Heritage Areas (19 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme, which is administered by the National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department, aims to encourage local communities, groups, schools and interested parties to engage with my Department in relation to the conservation of raised bog special areas of conservation, natural heritage areas and other raised bog areas and to promote public engagement and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hare Coursing Regulation (19 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I made the decision last month to suspend the licences issued to the Irish Coursing Club on behalf of its affiliated clubs to capture and tag hares for the 2019/20 hare coursing season which were due to come into effect on 10 August until a clearer understanding of the extent, spread and implications of the RHD2 virus emerges. Based on what we have been able to establish over the last 7...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tax Exemptions (19 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The Artists Tax Exemption Scheme was first introduced in 1969. Under the scheme, the profits or gains arising to a writer, composer, visual artist or sculptor from the publication, production or sale of his or her work is exempt from income tax. Section 195 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 empowers Revenue to make a determination that certain artistic works are original and creative...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Animal Disease Controls (19 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: Rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD) was first reported in domestic (farmed) rabbits in China in 1984. By 1986 the disease had been found in continental Europe and has since spread globally leading to significant mortality in wild populations of rabbits. In 2010, a new more virulent strain of this virus (RHD2) emerged in France. Unlike the original virus RHD2 has been shown to infect hares...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artists' Remuneration (19 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: My Department supports a broad range of programmes and initiatives across its remit to preserve, protect, promote and develop Ireland's rich cultural, language and heritage resources. In 2019, funding of €339 million was allocated for developing culture, heritage and the Irish language.  This is an increase of €36 million, or 12%, on the previous year.  This compares...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (19 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: One of my key priorities for the remainder of this year is to continue to progress plans for the Decade of Centenaries commemorative programme, with a particular focus on 1) developing specific initiatives for 2020; and 2) continuing to support collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, with a particular focus on local authority engagement. This year, I allocated €1.1...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Budget 2020 (19 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I refer the Deputy to my earlier reply to her Priority Question. The overall spending allocations for my Department for 2020 will be announced as part of Budget Estimates 2020 which is due to be published on Tuesday, 8th October. As budgetary negotiations are ongoing I am not in a position to comment in detail on my Department's 2020 budget allocation. My colleague, the Minister for...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Community Development Projects Funding (19 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: On the 3rd September, I announced a contribution of €100,000 towards The Community Foundation for Ireland’s Biodiversity Fund - one of our Seeds for Nature. The total grant allocation this year through the fund will be €370,000. It will be awarded to 56 organisations covering each county in Ireland to tackle biodiversity loss within their community. I am delighted...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: EU Directives (19 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: Ireland’s Article 17 Report was submitted by my Department to the European Commission in April 2019. In Ireland, 85% of habitats are reported as being in Unfavourable status. The main drivers are agricultural practices which negatively impact over 70% of habitats, particularly ecologically unsuitable grazing, abandonment and pollution. The Unfavourable status of many habitats is not...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (19 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I am aware of the challenges referred to in the question and I am continuing to deliver additional supports to the arts and culture sectors including the film sector in line with Government commitments, as evidenced in Budget 2019. The cumulative impact of these funding increases is testament to the commitment to double Government spending in the arts, culture and heritage sector. My...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Brexit Supports (19 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: Many of the key concerns for the arts and culture sector, encompassing the film and television industry arising from a no-deal Brexit are not sector specific - they relate to the implications of exchange rate movements and free movement of people, goods and services on the island of Ireland and between Ireland and the UK. As the Deputy will be aware, the Government published a Contingency...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (19 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 31 and 266 together. I am grateful to the Deputy for his enduring personal interest in my Department's efforts to conserve, present and promote the unique range of cultural and heritage assets, both natural and built, that Ireland is fortunate enough to possess and that do so much to provide enjoyment and amenities for our people, to sustain and create...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Natural Heritage Areas (19 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme aims to encourage local communities, groups, schools and interested parties to engage with my Department in relation to the conservation of raised bog special areas of conservation, natural heritage areas and other raised bog areas and to promote public engagement and awareness of our natural heritage. On 24 April this year, I announced a call for...