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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (9 Apr 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department does not provide operating grants as described by the Deputy. That is matter for the Arts Council, which is statutorily independent in its decision making. In general terms, responsibility for the promotion of the arts at all levels throughout the country is primarily devolved to the Arts Council. The Arts Council is the principal agency through which State funding is...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hedge Cutting Season (8 Apr 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Wildlife Acts 1976 to 2012 prohibit the cutting, grubbing, burning or destruction of vegetation, with certain strict exemptions, from 1 March to 31 August during the nesting and breeding season for birds and wildlife. Vegetation such as hedgerows and scrub is important as wildlife habitat and needs to be managed in the interests of both farming and biodiversity. I have initiated a...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation Designation (8 Apr 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: Under the Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2000 and the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011, compensation is payable from my Department where a person has been refused consent by me for a prescribed activity within a designated site that he or she has been undertaking in the five year period prior to the refusal. Relevant compensation schemes include the following: -...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turbary Rights (8 Apr 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: The bog referred to in the Deputy's question is part of the River Moy Special Areas of Conservation (SAC). The draft National Raised Bog SAC Management Plan, available to view at, sets out the situation in regard to turf cutting on this and other raised bog SACs. In short, turf cutting may not be undertaken on this bog without explicit consent. If sought, it is unlikely that consent could be...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Motor Tax Exemptions (8 Apr 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 325 and 326 together. The information sought by the Deputy concerning the number of motor vehicles in the possession of my Department and in the bodies funded from my Department's Vote Group that are not required to hold motor tax or insurance is set out in the table. My Department was established on 2 June 2011 and, therefore, the Deputy will appreciate that...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Properties (8 Apr 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: My officials have confirmed that the boundary fence, which had been damaged during the storms earlier in the year and through which sheep had strayed onto National Park and adjoining lands, has now been repaired. The situation will be monitored to safeguard against a recurrence.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Costais Aistriúcháin (8 Apr 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: Tá aistritheoir amháin fostaithe sa Roinn. Cé gurb í aistritheoir inmheánach na Roinne i dtosach báire a dhéanann an obair aistriúcháin ó Bhéarla go Gaeilge, bíonn gá ó am go chéile leas a bhaint as seirbhís aistriúcháin sheachtrach mar gheall ar shrianta ama nó ualach na hoibre. Tá...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (8 Apr 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: Site works have commenced on the first three of the capital projects brought forward in the context of the Centenary commemorations programme, i.e. the Military Service Pensions Archive at Rathmines, the courthouse at Kilmainham and the development of visitor facilities at the General Post Office in O’Connell Street, Dublin. Other initiatives, including works at Richmond Barracks,...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Air Services Provision (8 Apr 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: De réir na dtaifead a chuir an chuideachta ar fáil do mo Roinn, iompraíodh 40,494 paisinéir in 2013. Iompraíodh 26,200 dóibh sin ar eitiltí OSP.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: State Papers Issues (8 Apr 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: Under the National Archives Act, 1986, Government Departments, Offices and the Courts have a statutory obligation to transfer records older than 30 years, subject to certain exemptions, to the National Archives. I am aware that recent legislative changes in the United Kingdom have provided new arrangements for public access to the archival records of government after 20 years and not 30...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Parliamentary Questions Costs (8 Apr 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: The input of Departmental officials into the responses to Parliamentary Questions is part of their day to day duties in my Department. It is not possible to provide the Deputy with the information sought as it would be difficult to disaggregate the costs associated with officials answering priority, written and oral Parliamentary Questions and consequently, the specific costs are not monitored.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Schemes (8 Apr 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department does not provide grants as described by the Deputy. In the case of the arts, funding decisions, including literature awards, are a matter for the Arts Council. In general terms, responsibility for the promotion of the arts at all levels throughout the country is primarily devolved to the Arts Council. The Arts Council is the principal agency through which State funding is...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Conservation (8 Apr 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: There are two species of seal in Irish waters - the Harbour or Common Seal and the more numerous Grey Seal. Both are protected under the EU Habitats Directive. Ireland is obliged to monitor their populations and report on their status every six years. The most recent report submitted to the European Commission in June 2013 is available on the website . Management of seal populations will...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Agencies (8 Apr 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I understand from Údarás na Gaeltachta that the sale of its shares in Arramara Teo. was approved by the board of Údarás on 1 March 2013, subject to Ministerial approval being obtained and legal details being agreed. Ministerial approval was granted on 29 July 2013. Since the sale of the shares is at completion stage, it is not possible to reconsider the decision. Based on...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ministerial Responsibilities (8 Apr 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I have confidence in the systems in place in my Department for processing incoming communications and for dealing with any allegations of wrongdoing notified to my Department. Furthermore, as appropriate, communications to me as Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht are brought to my attention.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: EU Funding (3 Apr 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: Information on the Europe for Citizens Programme for Ireland is available from Europe for Citizens Point Ireland IPA (Institute of Public Administration) 57-61 Lansdowne Road Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 and at the link below:-

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Depaertmental Services (3 Apr 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department has two arrangements in place for the provision of credit/debit card acquiring services. My Department's National Parks and Wildlife Service avails of a Framework Agreement put in place by the Local Government Management Agency, and open for use by all non-commercial contracting authorities in the public sector, for the supply of services by Elavon. The Framework Agreement...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (3 Apr 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: Annual commemorations to acknowledge the service and achievement of Michael Collins take place each August. Special commemorative initiatives marked the 90th anniversary (in 2012) of his death. While I expect that there will be community based initiatives to mark the 125th anniversary of the birth of General Collins, official commemoratives initiatives would look towards 100th and 150th...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: EU Funding (3 Apr 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: There are three Creative Europe desks in Ireland which provide details of the various elements of the Creative Europe Programme and also assist potential applicants with the application process. Details are available at the following websites: - www.mediadeskireland.eu - www.media-antenna.eu - www.ccp.ie.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Coastal Erosion (3 Apr 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department recognises that the storms in January and February of this year have resulted in considerable damage to lands and property, and changes along the coastline, including in areas that have been designated as NATURA 2000 sites. Coastal defence work is not part of my Department's remit but my Department contributed to the Guidance on Works and Development Consents for Repairing...