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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Charitable Grant Data (16 Apr 2019)

Josepha Madigan: Details of the grant aid provided to the charity mentioned since the establishment of my Department in 2011 are set out in the following table. The grants are to the organisation for use across the properties it manages. Currently, two of those are open to the public and it has plans to make two further historic properties open to the public in the future. Year Funding 2011 €375,000...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Grant Aid (16 Apr 2019)

Josepha Madigan: My Department does not provide grant aid funding to the society in question.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Charitable Grant Data (16 Apr 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The requested details of payments made by my Department, since its establishment on 2nd June 2011, to the body specified by the Deputy are set out in the following table. Year Grant Expenditure € 2011 Green Schools Programme 49,800 2011 Booklet on Bogs and Pollinators 14,914 2012 Green  Schools Programme 49,800 2012 Design and Print of Nature's Way: Invasive...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme (16 Apr 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 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 €500....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Archaeological Sites (16 Apr 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I refer the Deputy to my reply to PQ No. 1432 of 26th March 2019 which is copied below. The archaeological excavations are being carried out on this site under a licence granted by my Department under the National Monuments Acts and in accordance with the Method Statement approved by the Department as part of the licensing process. The Department’s National Monuments...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: EU Directives (16 Apr 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 592 to 599, inclusive, together. Firstly, I will address the various issues raised by the Deputy in relation to the Review of the Derogation Process under Article 9 of the Birds Directive. My Department commissioned a review of the derogation process under Article 9 of the EU Birds Directive which took account of all relevant factors, including perceived...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Disability Act Employment Targets (16 Apr 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I am advised that my Department and the bodies under its aegis complies with Part 5 of the Disability Act 2005. This requires all departments and bodies under its aegis to make a return to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the National Disability Authority on how many employees have disclosed a disability. My Department provides a Part 5 return on an annual...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Disability Act Employment Targets (16 Apr 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I am advised that my department and the bodies under its aegis complies with Part 5 of the Disability Act 2005. This requires all Departments and bodies under its aegis to make a return to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the National Disability Authority on how many employees we have who have disclosed a disability. My department provides a Part 5 return on an...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Boat Permits (11 Apr 2019)

Josepha Madigan: My Department's National Parks and Wildlife Service is responsible for the operation and maintenance the area in question. It governs the lakes in accordance with the Bourn Vincent Memorial Park Act 1932. Commercial licences and permits to operate class P5 boats at the location in question are advertised by way of tender.  The last such tender was advertised in May 2018 and...

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

Josepha Madigan: There are provisions under the Wildlife Acts allowing for the control of bird species in certain circumstances. There is a facility under Section 42 of the Wildlife Acts whereby organisations and individuals may apply to my Department for permits, on a case by case basis, to prevent serious damage caused by individual protected animals and birds on specific lands. Permissions are only issued...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Contracts Data (11 Apr 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I am advised that no contracts have been awarded by my Department to the company identified by the Deputy during the period specified. 

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (10 Apr 2019)

Josepha Madigan: Would the Deputies let him speak?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (10 Apr 2019)

Josepha Madigan: Yes, hear, hear.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Commemorative Events (10 Apr 2019)

Josepha Madigan: 12 o’clock The legacy of the decade of centenaries will be really important. If we think back to 1916 and the 2016 celebrations, the legacy of that was crucial to the success of the second half of this decade. We are all aware of the challenges and sensitivities involved over the next number of years, especially for an appropriate commemoration of the struggle for Independence,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Film Industry (10 Apr 2019)

Josepha Madigan: My Department has not received reports of any such alleged activity. I know that the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection stated that it would liaise with the Deputy on the issue. It is important to state that blacklisting is against the law and is not and should not be tolerated under any circumstances. The Deputy sometimes refers to a belief that the film industry is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Film Industry (10 Apr 2019)

Josepha Madigan: As I stated, the film industry is not outside the remit of the law. It must be subject to the same rigours of the law as any other industry. My Department is not aware of any particular issues with workers in the industry. It is important to again stress that the new film regulations are in place and that the tax credit is now linked to quality employment and observance of all employment...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Film Industry (10 Apr 2019)

Josepha Madigan: My replies are somewhat in disarray. Is the question on commemorations?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Film Industry (10 Apr 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I thank the Acting Chairman for his forbearance.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Commemorative Events (10 Apr 2019)

Josepha Madigan: As chair of the all-party consultation group on commemorations, I have held two meetings of the reconstituted group since last October. The group is one of three convened by the Government to focus on the decade of centenaries initiative and any or all related programming, the other two groups being the senior officials group on commemorations and the expert advisory group on centenary...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Performing Arts (10 Apr 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I will take the Deputies' comments into account. My door is open. My Department and I have an awareness of the particular theatre practitioners. I have outlined what the Government is doing. We must remember that, for decades, an artistic pursuit in this country and across the world has been incredibly difficult. If I had a magic wand, I would increase funding significantly, but I do...