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

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 274 and 275 together. Section 22 of the Regulation of Lobbying Act  provides that specific categories of Designated Public Officials (“DPOs”) are subject to a one-year “cooling-off” period, during which they cannot engage in lobbying activities in specific circumstances, or be employed by, or provide services to, a person...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Creative Youth Plan (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: Culture Night (19 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: Culture Night has grown from a relatively small scale cultural event staged only in Dublin in 2006 to the significant national cultural event it now is, with over 400,000 people visiting museums, galleries, historic houses, artists’ studios and cultural centres across the country on the night. I have been very impressed at the variety of events which I have been able to attend on...

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

Josepha Madigan: Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease 2 (known as RHD2) was first confirmed in the wild in Ireland in July 2019. The first two records came from rabbits – one in Wicklow, the other in Clare. The first report from an Irish hare came on the 9th August. Since these initial incidents a request for public involvement has led to further confirmation of the disease. To date the disease has...

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

Josepha Madigan: The National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department met the Club in question on 24 June this year. More recently my Department met the Club on 14th August, 12th September and again yesterday 18th September. My Department maintains regular contact with the Club in question and I envisage that this will engagement will continue.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Oireachtas Joint Committee Reports (18 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 228 and 229 together. In July 2018, the Joint Oireachtas Committee published a Report on Development and Working Conditions in the Irish Film Industry. One of the Recommendations of the Report involved calls for the Irish Film Board - now Screen Ireland - to constitute its Film Forum with an independent Chair, in order to allow all stakeholders within the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Oireachtas Joint Committee Reports (18 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The Report of the Joint Committee was launched on 12 July 2018, just a few weeks after the Government published its Audiovisual Action Plan on 27 June 2018.  The Report made 11 Specific Conclusions and Recommendations, many of which complement the actions set out in the Audiovisual Action Plan. In May of this year, the Dáil debated a motion regarding the Report wherein I set out the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service Expenditure (17 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: My Department has met frequently with farmers' organisations and I am fully aware of their proposals with respect to Budget 2020. The matter is receiving close attention and will be discussed in the normal Estimates process and considered in the context of existing commitments, the overall resources available to the Government and the demands on those resources.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service (17 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The Farm Plan Scheme, administered by my Department's National Parks and Wildlife Service, is an important instrument that allows for proactive engagement with farmers in designated sites, to trial and deliver bespoke measures that support biodiversity. Plans delivered through the Scheme have been used to inform the development of national Agri-Environment Schemes under the Rural Development...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Payments (17 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: An application for compensation under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme has been received by my Department from the individual referred to in the Deputy’s question. With respect to 53 raised bog special areas of conservation sites, the qualifying criteria for the scheme are that: - The applicant must have had a legal interest (ownership or a turbary right (right to cut...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Data (17 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme was established in 2011 for active turf cutters arising from the cessation of turf cutting on 53 raised bog special areas of conservation. This scheme is comprised of a payment of €1,500 per annum, index-linked, for 15 years, or relocation, where feasible, to a non-designated bog, together with a once-off incentive payment of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: EU Regulations (17 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) was developed under the UN Convention on Migratory Species. Ireland signed up to the Agreement in 2003. The agreement includes a commitment that “Parties shall endeavour to phase out the use of lead shot for hunting in wetlands as soon as possible in accordance with self-imposed and published...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Data (17 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The grades in which males and females are employed in my Department and the Agencies under the remit of my Department are available at the following link: ">Grades and Gender in Dept and Agencies

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Agriculture Scheme Penalties (17 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: My Department cooperates with the Department in question in an advisory capacity in relation to various payment schemes operated by it, and to measures to assist with conservation and preservation of the habitats and species. In 2016, my Department submitted a cross compliance report to that Department in relation to works carried out on the lands referred to in the question. Questions...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (17 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: My functions as Minister with regard to the protection of our architectural heritage are set out in the Planning and Development Acts, as are the responsibilities of local authorities and owners. Part IV of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, 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: Built Heritage Investment Scheme Funding (17 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: My Department operates heritage grant schemes to assist in the conservation of protected structures. These schemes are the Built Heritage Investment Scheme and the Historic Structures Fund, they are administered through the local authorities and details are available on my Department’s website and on the website of individual local authorities. As these schemes are for protected built...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Oireachtas Joint Committee Recommendations (17 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The National Peatlands Strategy 2015 sets out a cross-governmental approach to managing issues that relate to peatlands, including compliance with EU environmental law, climate change, forestry, flood control, energy, nature conservation, planning, and agriculture. It contains a comprehensive set of actions for implementation by various bodies. The Peatland Strategy Implementation Group...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Public Parks Access (6 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The location referred to by the Deputy consists of stately home and its curtilage which are protected under the Kerry County Council Development Plan (Ref 74-2) and any alteration to the structure of the house or any material change affecting the curtilage would require planning permission. The current small gravel courtyard to which the Deputy refers is in keeping with the design and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rural Development Programme Funding (6 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: My Department has met frequently with the organisation referred to, along with other such organisations, and I am fully aware of their proposals. The matter is receiving close attention and will be discussed in the normal Estimates process and considered in the context of existing commitments, the overall resources available to the Government and the demands on those resources.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ministerial Advisers Data (6 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: Since my appointment as Minister on the 30 November 2017, and as provided for by the Public Service Management Act 1997, I have appointed two special advisers. The details requested by the Deputy are set out in the following table. Special Adviser Salary John Keogh €98,082 - 4th point - Principal Officer Standard scale Cian Connaughton €94,487- 3rd point - Principal...