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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Capital Expenditure Programme (6 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The 2019 capital allocation for my Department is €73.8 million. In addition, a sum of €0.7 million is available by means of capital carryover from 2018. Details of provisional capital expenditure as of 31 August 2019 are detailed by subhead in the following table and show that total capital expenditure for my Department up to that date amounts to €35.9 million,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Built Heritage Investment Scheme (6 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: In the interests of the preservation, conservation, management and presentation of the built and archaeological heritage, my Department occasionally seeks to acquire certain heritage properties and monuments as resources and opportunities permit. From time to time such properties may come onto the open market, may be bequeathed to the State or may be offered to it free of cost. In addition,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (6 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: My Department has provided the requested figures in the following table. The Deputy should note that pending the outcome of an upcoming ICT/business needs analysis exercise which will result in a new ICT strategy, the estimates going forward may change. Expenditure Year 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Total licensing renewal € 439.967 632,532 370,529 577,151 379,426 489,730...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Animal Welfare (6 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: My Department is responsible for the implementation of the European Communities (Licensing and Inspection of Zoos) Regulations 2003 which transpose Directive 1999/22/EC of 29 March 2019 of the Council of the European Union relating to the keeping of wild animals in zoos. These Regulations provide for a zoo inspection regime on foot of which licences may be issued to particular zoos and are...

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

Josepha Madigan: As the Deputy is aware, my Department was already subject to existing Data Protection regulatory provisions prior to the coming into effect of the GDPR in May 2018.A Data Protection Officer (DPO) was appointed in 2018, in line with the requirements of Article 37 of the GDPR. Included in this role was responsibility for the oversight of arrangements for transition to the new regulatory...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Customer Charters (6 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: As I advised the House in response to Parliamentary Question number 1435 of 26th March last , my Department received two complaints in relation to the Department's operations during 2017 while a further three such complaints were received during 2018. I am advised that in each case, the matters raised were addressed and brought to a conclusion.  My Department has received four...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Insurance Industry (6 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I am aware that insurance of thatched buildings has been an issue for some time and appreciate the heritage value of such properties. My Department has no role, however, in relation to such insurance. The provision of insurance cover and the price at which it is offered is ultimately a commercial matter for insurance companies based on their assessment of the risks the underwriter...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (6 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I am aware of the 1,500th anniversary of the birth of St. Colmcille in December 2020. My officials have had some initial discussions with Foras na Gaeilge regarding how the anniversary might be marked. As yet, I have not received an approach from Donegal County Council on the matter, but I would of course be open to a discussion between my Department and the Council to help ensure that...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Conservation (6 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: My Department submitted Ireland’s 3rdassessment on the status of EU-protected habitats and species to the European Commission in April 2019. A summary report has just been published which provides an overview of the assessment methodologies and the main findings of the assessments (see www.npws.ie/sites/default/files/publications/pdf/NPWS_2019_V ol1_Summary_Article17.pdf. These very...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Internships (6 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I am informed that my Department does not currently facilitate unpaid internships. I am further informed that, following consultation with the Workplace Relations Commission earlier this year, my Department can no longer facilitate short term unpaid work experience placements of third level students. My Department facilitates a small number of second level transition year students every...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cyber Security Protocols (6 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: My Department’s ICT unit has dedicated, professionally trained ICT security staff who are responsible for the management and oversight of ICT security systems which mitigate the risks of cybersecurity breaches. The Department maintains a security breach register where any breaches are analysed by the ICT security team and also escalated to supporting ICT security vendors where required.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Operations (6 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: My Department takes data security and disaster recovery extremely seriously. As well as deploying leading enterprise solutions, my Department has disaster recovery and business continuity plans and disaster recovery sites in operation. These plans are regularly updated in line with changes to infrastructure, file storage locations, etc.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hare Coursing (6 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The Deputy may be aware that a disease fatal to rabbits and hares, but of no risk to humans, has been confirmed in the wild in Ireland for the first time. Rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD) was first reported in domestic (farmed) rabbits in China in 1984 killing millions of animals within one year of its discovery. By 1986 this viral disease had been found in continental Europe and has since...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (6 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: On April 17th, I held a symposium to investigate the possibility of creative nightlife and cultural activity after hours as an alternative and complementary option to Ireland's existing rich night time experience. My Department has been working with key partners to develop an approach to support a sustainable and forward looking infrastructure to facilitate the development of after hours...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Performing Arts (6 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I am acutely aware of the issue regarding the provision of affordable art spaces, particularly as a result of the changing property market. Theatre has always been central to the arts in Ireland. Ireland is highly regarded for its theatre and has earned a reputation for excellence in theatre art as demonstrated through international awards for Irish companies, dramatists, directors,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Records (6 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: Officials in my Department have informed me that the file in question will be considered for release this year as part of the annual release of files by the Department of the Taoiseach under the National Archives Act. Release of the file will be carefully considered by the Certifying Officer in the Department of the Taoiseach before the end of this year as part of the process of the annual...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Seirbhísí agus Tacaíochtaí Gaeilge (6 Sep 2019)

Josepha Madigan: Tá sé curtha in iúl dom go bhfuil 71 ball den fhoireann i mo Roinn ábalta seirbhís chur ar fáil trí Ghaeilge. Tá mo Roinn tiomanta seirbhís ar ardchaighdeán a chur ar fáil trí Ghaeilge agus/nó go dátheangach do chustaiméirí na Roinne. Tacaíonn an Roinn le baill foirne atá ag iarraidh a gcuid scileanna...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cyber Security Protocols (11 Jul 2019)

Josepha Madigan: My Department views ICT security as being of central importance in ensuring the security and integrity of systems, files and data. Working with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), an operational arm of the Department of Communication, Climate Action and Environment, my Department ensures that we are aware of the latest threats and necessary actions are taken to offset risks to the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service (11 Jul 2019)

Josepha Madigan: Ticks are widespread throughout the countryside and in areas of rough vegetation and forestry. They are not confined only to National Parks or Nature Reserves. The issue of warning notices is a matter for the HSE/Local authorities to consider. Any such signs would need to be countrywide as opposed to specifically located in particular National Parks or Nature Reserves.  The...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service (11 Jul 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I would first like to thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. Significant environmental damage is caused by wildfire and, more specifically, illegal burning. This issue has become more acute in recent years, as evidenced by the recent spate of fires in various parts of the country, including earlier this year at Torc Mountain in Killarney National Park, Co. Kerry.  Wild...