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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (21 Feb 2019)

Josepha Madigan: Under the 1930 National Monuments Act, a national monument “means a monument or the remains of a monument the preservation of which is a matter of national importance by reason of the historical, architectural, traditional, artistic, or archaeological interest attaching thereto and also includes (but not so as to limit, extend or otherwise influence the construction of the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Buiséad Údarás na Gaeltachta (21 Feb 2019)

Josepha Madigan: Léiríonn an tábla thíos an soláthar airgid atá curtha ar fáil d’ Údarás na Gaeltachta in 2019: Údarás na Gaeltachta 2019 Reatha €000 2019 Caipitil €000 C6 - Reatha Riaracháin €9,442 C7 - Reatha (Teangabhunaithe) €3,850 C8 – Caipiteal  €9,700* Iomlán...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (21 Feb 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 215 and 216 together. Our culture, heritage and language play a hugely positive role in our lives enhancing our physical and mental well-being and nourishing our national psyche. The Government recognises the importance of culture, heritage and the Irish language. That is why the Taoiseach has committed to doubling the spend on arts and culture by 2025. ...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Data (21 Feb 2019)

Josepha Madigan: Staffing resources required to meet my Department’s business needs are assessed through my Department’s workforce planning process, having regard to emerging business needs and Government policy on public sector pay and staffing as advised by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.  My Department’s Workforce Plan does not identify vacancies per se across the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (21 Feb 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 218, 221 and 223 together. 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. The Planning and Development Acts give primary responsibility to planning authorities to identify and protect our architectural heritage...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (21 Feb 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 219 and 228 together. Under the provisions of the National Monuments Acts, my Department has established and maintains the Record of Monuments and Places, which affords legal protection to over 120,000 recorded archaeological sites and monuments in the State.  Anyone proposing works in relation to a monument that is included in the Record of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (21 Feb 2019)

Josepha Madigan: Round towers that are, or form part of, national monuments in my ownership or Guardianship under the National Monuments Acts, 1930-2014, are conserved and managed on a day-to-day basis by the Office of Public Works, in close cooperation with my Department's National Monuments Service, which ensures their long-term preservation. National monuments are fully protected under the provisions...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Creative Ireland Programme (21 Feb 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The Creative Ireland Programme is a culture-based programme led by my Department designed to promote individual, community and national wellbeing. Its core proposition is that participation in cultural activity drives personal and collective creativity, with significant implications for individual and societal wellbeing and achievement. Under Pillar 2 - 'Enabling Creativity in Every...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (21 Feb 2019)

Josepha Madigan: Screen Ireland is the national development agency for Irish film making and the Irish film, television and animation industry.  Its statutory remit is to assist and encourage the making of film in the State and the development of a film industry in Ireland.  Screen Ireland supports these sectors by providing investment loans for the development, production and distribution of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (21 Feb 2019)

Josepha Madigan: Private support for the arts is an important funding source and the Government continues to support this through tax incentives and other initiatives. While my Department does not have a breakdown of the total flows of philanthropic funding to the sector, the Programme for a Partnership Government does contain a commitment to encourage strong, mutually beneficial links between the business...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Development (21 Feb 2019)

Josepha Madigan: Screen Ireland is the national development agency for Irish film making and the Irish film, television and animation industry.  Its statutory remit is to assist and encourage the making of film in the State and the development of a film industry in Ireland.  Screen Ireland supports writers, directors and production companies across these sectors by providing investment loans for the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council (21 Feb 2019)

Josepha Madigan: Our culture, heritage and language play a hugely positive role in our lives enhancing our physical and mental well-being and nourishing our national psyche. The Government recognises the importance of culture, heritage and the Irish language. That is why the Taoiseach has given a commitment to double the spend on arts and culture by 2025. Budget 2019 was an important milestone on this...

Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (Resumed) (20 Feb 2019)

Josepha Madigan: This motion is out of order.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Heritage Sites (20 Feb 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. I note his comments on biodiversity. As he knows, today and tomorrow I am hosting a national biodiversity conference in Dublin Castle. The Government takes this issue very seriously. High Island is a spectacular island; there is no doubt about that. It contains an early medieval monastery dedicated to St. Féichín. This is a...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Heritage Sites (20 Feb 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The Deputy can understand that if there was to be an approach made to the Department, it would have to be done in a formal way, not on the floor of the House, although I appreciate the Deputy's offering. I reiterate that there has not been any reasoned approach to us to purchase this particular area. It is also important to say that the Department will support all initiatives to study...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (20 Feb 2019)

Josepha Madigan: In the interests of the preservation, conservation, management and presentation of the built and archaeological heritage, my Department seeks to acquire certain heritage properties and monuments as resources and opportunities permit. From time to time these 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...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways Development (20 Feb 2019)

Josepha Madigan: I can confirm that following a commitment I gave to Deputy Smith last October, Waterways Ireland have recently re-examined the development potential of extending the Erne navigation from Belturbet to Killykeen/Killeshandra, Co Cavan. The preliminary work previously completed has now been externally reviewed. However, the results of the initial assessment remain unchanged in that significant...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways Development (20 Feb 2019)

Josepha Madigan: Waterways Ireland commenced the development of Blueways as a means to attract new visitors to use the waterways, recognising changes in recreational activity with the growth in demand for activities such as walking, canoeing, cycling and stand up paddle boarding, on and beside the water in a comfortable, safe environment. Waterways Ireland is continuing to support and expand the existing...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ulster Canal Restoration Project (20 Feb 2019)

Josepha Madigan: In July 2007, the North South Ministerial Council agreed to a proposal to restore a 13km section of the Ulster Canal from Upper Lough Erne to Clones. This project is hugely important for the border region with potential to stimulate economic activity, giving a much needed boost to job creation and with the growth in water based tourism helping to attract significant numbers of visitors to the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts and Culture Capital Scheme Funding (20 Feb 2019)

Josepha Madigan: This is a project led by Cork City Council with the development company BAM, having been selected by Cork City Council as the preferred tenderer. BAM in turn has engaged international events company Live Nation as the preferred operator. The project is ultimately being developed and managed by Cork City Council. This means that Cork City Council has responsibility for its delivery. The...