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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (19 Dec 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 596 and 597 together. I am advised that there was no expenditure by my Department in respect of social media in 2016. In 2017 expenditure of €64,167 was incurred in respect of social media relating to the Creative Ireland programme. This arose from a comprehensive citizen engagement programme to showcase the range and depth of Ireland's cultural and...

Seanad: Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (18 Dec 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2018 was initiated in the Dáil on 6 November 2018 and passed all Stages on 11 December, to the point where I present it to Senators today. This is a short, technical Bill which has one important objective, namely, to increase the statutory limit on the cumulative capital outlay, commitments and liabilities that can be advanced to Screen Ireland,...

Seanad: Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (18 Dec 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I acknowledge Senators' support for the Bill and their recognition of the additional resources for Screen Ireland in budget 2019. I also acknowledge Senator Warfield's welcome of the performance of Screen Ireland in general. Last June, I announced that the national development plan provides for €200 million in funding over 20 years for this sector, which is unprecedented. Senators...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (18 Dec 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Skellig Michael was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1996. Since then, management of the island by my Department and the Office of Public Works has focused on protecting and preserving the outstanding universal value of the site while allowing it to be accessible to local communities and visitors to experience and enjoy its cultural and spiritual richness. As the Deputy is...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (18 Dec 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The Government launched its Audiovisual Action Plan in June 2018. The Joint Oireachtas Committee also published a Report entitled Development and Working Conditions in the Irish Film Industry in July. To implement the recommendations, a high-level Steering group was established with representatives of all Government Departments and State Agencies that have an interest in or involvement with...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Voluntary Bog Purchase Scheme (18 Dec 2018)

Josepha Madigan: In 1999, a voluntary bog purchase scheme was introduced under which domestic turf cutters could sell their plots at agreed rates. These rates were subsequently increased in 2004, following agreement with the farming organisations under the Partnership talks. In May 2010, the then Government announced the closure of the voluntary bog purchase scheme to new applicants. At that time, the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (18 Dec 2018)

Josepha Madigan: My Department has published an archaeological stratigraphic report on the excavations that took place on Skellig Michael between the years 1986 and 2000 which provides a detailed account of the archaeological works carried out within the monastery and South Peak structures. It contains stratigraphic details with supporting plans, sections and photographs; a finds catalogue with descriptions...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Archaeological Sites (13 Dec 2018)

Josepha Madigan: In line with general practice for peat extraction, a rolling series of survey work, investigation and excavations have been carried out at Mayne Bog over a number of years.  In 2006, with the co-operation of the landowners, my Department commissioned a full survey of the then known togher (constructed of planks) followed by the excavation of a single cutting across the togher. ...

Estimates for Public Services 2018: Motion (12 Dec 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I move the following Supplementary Estimates: Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Supplementary) That a supplementary sum not exceeding €1,000 be granted to defray the charge which will come in course of payment during the year ending on the 31st day of December, 2018, for pensions, superannuation, occupational injuries, and additional and other allowances and gratuities...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Parliamentary Questions Data (12 Dec 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I am advised that the number of Parliamentary Questions (total of Oral + Written) my Department has processed for each of the last three years are as follows; 904 in 2016, 1,567 in 2017 and 1,332 up to the end of November for the current year.  No Parliamentary Questions have been referred to bodies or agencies under the aegis of my Department for direct reply during this...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Budgets (12 Dec 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The carryover of unspent capital monies from one year into the next is at the discretion of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and is also subject to approval by the Dáil. The level of carryover to be approved, if any, is also at that Minister's discretion. Any application from my Department to carryover unspent capital monies from 2018 to 2019 will fall to be assessed...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Budgets (12 Dec 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The 2018 capital allocation for my Department is €54.3 million as published in the 2018 Revised Estimates is contained in the following link: Details of capital expenditure by my Department and all Government departments are published by the Department of Finance on a monthly basis at   Capital expenditure to 31 October 2018 for my Department amounted to €32...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Budgets (12 Dec 2018)

Josepha Madigan: As the Deputy will appreciate my Department operates a wide range of funding schemes across all areas of the Departments' remit. In view of this and because of the wide range of my Department’s schemes and programmes, along with those schemes administered by bodies under the aegis if my Department, it is not possible to provide the information sought. However, if the Deputy has...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Development Plan Expenditure (12 Dec 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Project Ireland 2040 – the National Planning Framework and associated 10 year National Development Plan (NDP) – explicitly recognises that our culture, language and heritage are integral to the sustainable development of the country and underpins this recognition by a commitment to invest in excess of €1.2 billion in our culture, language and heritage over...

Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Dec 2018)

Josepha Madigan: A number of matters were raised. Deputy Boyd Barrett referred to employment issues. I have already mentioned the normal employment legislation which is there for any worker in any industry. I also mentioned the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection's legislation which will be coming through and which should protect workers, namely, the Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions)...

Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Dec 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I thank all the Deputies for their comments, including Deputies Boyd Barrett, Joan Collins, Ó Snodaigh and Burton. I did not have time to mention Deputy Joan Collins last week, but I thank her for her contribution. The amendments were ruled out of order on the basis that they dealt with subject matter unconnected to the Bill. I wish to make clear that the committee itself decided...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Office of Public Works Properties (11 Dec 2018)

Josepha Madigan: My functions, 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. In relation to the building mentioned by the Deputy, I am aware of the decision by the Office of Public Works (OPW) to dispose of the building. While the sale is a matter for the OPW, and I have no...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (11 Dec 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The Government's approach to the remembrance of all of those who lost their lives during the Independence Struggle and the significant events and themes associated with this period is informed by the guidance of the Expert Advisory Group on Centenary Commemorations and the core principles set out in the Group's Second Statement, published in October 2017.  My...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Brexit Issues (11 Dec 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The negotiations on both the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement and political declaration on the framework for the EU-UK future relationship, both of which we were endorsed by the European Council on 25 November, were conducted on behalf of the EU27 by the EU's Chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, and the Commission's Article 50 Taskforce.  Brexit is a priority issue for this Government, and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (11 Dec 2018)

Josepha Madigan: As Chair of the National Famine Commemoration Committee (NFCC), I am responsible for ensuring that appropriate arrangements are in place to commemorate the Great Irish Famine.  This year’s National Famine Commemoration took place on Saturday 12th May in University College Cork, while the International Famine Commemoration was hosted at Williamstown, Melbourne on Sunday 28 October....