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Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (17 Jun 2020)

Josepha Madigan: ...and the other on built and archaeological heritage. My Department also has responsibility for implementing several mitigation measures in the climate action plan, including those relating to peatland conservation and the development of guidance for the retrofit of historic buildings. The two sectoral adaptation plans published by my Department are part of series of five adaptation plans...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wild Fires (9 Jun 2020)

Josepha Madigan: Wildfires are not a natural phenomenon in Ireland. The main cause of such conflagrations is thought to be the deliberate starting of fires without concern for the consequences. There have been 7 significant fires, 1 within Killarney National Park, and 6 in Wicklow Mountains National Park in 2020. In addition there have been a number of smaller fires outside the boundaries of the Park on which...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways (3 Jun 2020)

Josepha Madigan: ...;new destination for waterway users of both the Erne System and the Shannon – Erne Waterway. It is expected to bring additional visitors to the river and to the border area around Castlesaunderson.   Waterways Ireland was successful in 2019 in securing €325,000 of Category 2 (project management) funding under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund for additional...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways (3 Jun 2020)

Josepha Madigan: Waterways Ireland was successful in 2019 in securing €325,000 of Category 2 funding (project development) towards the restoration of the Ulster Canal under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund  for  restoration between Clones and Clonfad (circa 1 km) in County Monaghan. A further 25% of match funding is being provided by my Department. A commission to investigate...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation (3 Jun 2020)

Josepha Madigan: The freshwater pearl mussel is a species that is very sensitive to water quality and to land use management that may impact on the rivers in which it lives. It is therefore essential that measures to improve status are developed and implemented with the cooperation of landowners, farmers, foresters and water users, and the Government Departments and Agencies, and Local...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (3 Jun 2020)

Josepha Madigan: ...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, lands surrounding or in proximity to heritage properties or national monuments in State care (i.e. incorporating the setting of the structure) often reside in private...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Control (27 May 2020)

Josepha Madigan: ...that if wood pigeons were seen to cause damage to crops during the summer, landowners could still avail of Section 42 permits under the Wildlife Acts i.e., permits, on a case by case basis, to prevent serious damage caused by individual species on specific lands. Since the Declaration was signed last month I have considered the matter further in consultation with farming sector interests...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Gorse Burning (27 May 2020)

Josepha Madigan: ...also liaises with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) on cross compliance issues. It is my Department’s understanding that where there is sufficient evidence to indicate that lands have been illegally burned, DAFM will withhold payments to individuals. This sends out an important message. Officers of An Garda Síochána are also authorised to take...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Architectural Heritage (27 May 2020)

Josepha Madigan: ...and monuments from time to time as resources and opportunities permit. These properties may come onto the open market, may be bequeathed to the State or may be offered to it free of cost. Lands surrounding or in proximity to national monuments or heritage properties in State care often reside in private ownership. In some cases, improved protection of, or access to, the monument or...

Covid-19 (Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht): Statements (21 May 2020)

Josepha Madigan: In general, we do not have the phenomenon of spontaneous combustion in Ireland. I can get more details for the Deputy but I know that since the restrictions came into place on 12 March there have been seven wildfires. One occurred in Killarney and the other six in Wicklow. I am not personally aware of the fire in Donegal. The Deputy referred to a register of fires but we already have one...

Covid-19 (Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht): Statements (21 May 2020)

Josepha Madigan: ...There is also contamination which makes it particularly difficult for tillage farmers. As a result, the status quo is being reinstated for the wood pigeon this year. Lethal means will be permitted by land owners in June, July and August to prevent crop damage. The Deputy also mentioned section 42 licences. An expected surge of those was going to come to my Department and we would not...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation Management (13 May 2020)

Josepha Madigan: ...are put in place. Furthermore, interference with natural, dynamic coastal processes (by trying to slow down or stop them) can sometimes invite further instability and increased rates of damage to land and property in the area concerned. The construction of physical barriers such as sea defences can interrupt longshore drift, leading to beach starvation and increased rates of erosion in...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Applications (5 Mar 2020)

Josepha Madigan: ...right (right to cut turf)) in one of these sites on 25 May 2010 and must have had the right to cut and remove turf from the property on that date; - The applicant must have been cutting turf on the land in question during the relevant five year period (up to 31 December 2011 in respect of the 24 raised bog special areas of conservation nominated for designation in 2002, which includes...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rights of Way (17 Dec 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 legislative framework in place to protect biodiversity is further strengthened by the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 SI No 477/2011, which also falls under the remit of my...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Arts Council (12 Dec 2019)

Josepha Madigan: ...agency should have due regard to sustainability and accessibility. The Arts Council is a body corporate under section 8 of the Arts Act 2003. It has the power to acquire, hold and dispose of land and property with my consent and that of the Minister for Finance. To date, the council has not applied for such consent. I am confident that the Arts Council will comply with all...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Biodiversity Plan (12 Dec 2019)

Josepha Madigan: ...the Convention. The NPWS Farm Plan Scheme, a mechanism for engaging with individuals in a joint conservation efforts, will continue in 2020 to support measures to protect biodiversity and assist farmers with lands designated as SACs or SPAs in their role as custodians of nature. I have doubled the allocation for the Farm Plan Scheme to €1m. The National Raised Bog Special Areas of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Biodiversity Plan (12 Dec 2019)

Josepha Madigan: My Department is responsible for developing and publishing Ireland's National Biodiversity Action Plan. The most recent Plan (Ireland's 3rd) was published in October 2017 and includes a number of actions aimed at assisting local authorities throughout the country in their efforts to protect and conserve biodiversity in their areas. Local authorities undertake much valuable work in this sphere...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Biodiversity Plan (12 Dec 2019)

Josepha Madigan: ...Built and Natural Heritage sector in 2020 will amount to €62.5m, up from €54m last year – an increase of over €8m. This funding includes €7m in funding to embark on an accelerated programme of peatlands restoration and conservation works. This programme will result in 1,800 hectares of restored peatland in 2020, generating 100 jobs in the Midlands. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (12 Dec 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The Hill of Tara is one of Ireland’s premier national monuments and is of international prominence and importance. In recent years, it has been subject to extensive research by the Discovery Programme, funded by my Department, through which our knowledge and understanding of the site has been greatly increased. Against a background of high visitor footfall, my Department has been...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Conservation (12 Dec 2019)

Josepha Madigan: ...NPWS Farm Plan Scheme offers a mechanism for engaging with individuals in a joint conservation effort. The scheme will be enhanced in 2020 to support measures to protect biodiversity and assist farmers with lands designated as SACs or SPAs, in their role as custodians of nature. My Department's NPWS continues to monitor and assess the status of vulnerable species in Ireland, and takes into...