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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Land Acquisition (23 Oct 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The legal process of acquiring lands from the local landowners to facilitate works to provide enhanced public access to the area has taken longer than had been anticipated but is now close to conclusion.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ministerial Meetings (18 Oct 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I am advised that neither I nor any officials in my Department had meetings with this person or representatives of the companies identified by the Deputy during this period. For completeness, I would however confirm that I am further advised that the then Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs Heather Humphreys T.D. did meet with representatives of Enet in...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Seirbhísí Aistriúcháin (18 Oct 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Tá an cás gnó atá ullmhaithe i leith bhunú sheirbhís chomhroinnte aistriúcháin don Státseirbhís fós á mheas ag an Roinn. Níl aon amscála leagtha amach do bhunú na seirbhíse, más ann di, ag an bpointe ama seo.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Animal Disease Controls (18 Oct 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 349 to 351, inclusive, together. The Deputy's Parliamentary Questions refer to brown hares (Lepus europaeus), which are considered to be present on this island only in mid-Ulster, although there are some old records for Co. Donegal. The Irish or mountain hare (Lepus timidus hibernicus) is the species found in Ireland. My Department is aware of reports of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (17 Oct 2018)

Josepha Madigan: My Department has sanctioned annual current funding of €479,551 to the organisation to which the Deputy refers for the 2018/19 school year. In line with the Department's remit insofar as the Irish language is concerned, this overall funding package is specifically directed at supporting the organisation in implementing a range of language-centred actions and initiatives. The following...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (17 Oct 2018)

Josepha Madigan: While my Department operates a wide range of funding schemes in the areas of arts, culture, heritage and the Gaeltacht none of these are specifically designed for the support of the activities of religious organisations or persons. Details of these schemes are made available on my Department's website and they are open to all eligible applicants including religious organisations or persons...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks (16 Oct 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The issue of Lyme disease is not confined to the National Parks. Ticks are widespread in the country and areas of rough vegetation and forestry and are not at all confined to National Parks, Nature Reserves or state lands. Ticks can be found on a variety of domesticated and wild animals including sheep, goats, horses, cattle, dogs, deer, rodents and various wild mammal species. With regard...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Data (16 Oct 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I am not aware of BIM surveys at the location mentioned in the question. My Department is processing data on seal populations accumulated over several years, and plans to further survey the Blaskets population in the spring of 2019. I understand that the results will be published as a report in the second part of 2019.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Data (16 Oct 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 680 and 681 together. The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table. I am advised that, of the four internal Principal Officer appointments, three were from a special Irish language competition conducted by my Department, having decided in consultation with PAS that this was the most resource efficient way of filling these positions. With...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Archaeological Sites (16 Oct 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I am advised the subject matter of the Deputy's correspondence is being examined by my Department’s National Monuments Service. As the Deputy will appreciate, I regularly receive requests to take archaeological sites into State ownership. The care, maintenance and presentation of national monuments in State care is undertaken by the Office of Public Works in consultation and with...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (16 Oct 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Under the Arts Act 2003, the Arts Council is the primary means through which the Government provides support for the arts sector including support for young artists. The Council's Strategy document entitled Making Great Art Work, which is being delivered through its Three-Year Plan 2017-2019, sets out its response to the changing nature of artistic practice and engagement with the arts...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Deer Culls (16 Oct 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 691 and 692 together. I can assure the Deputy that the deer population in Killarney National Park is carefully monitored and managed by qualified staff in my Department. Every year, as part of this on-going management of deer populations within the Park, deer numbers may need to be reduced. Culls in Killarney are undertaken following consideration of a...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Deer Culls (16 Oct 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 693, 694 and 695 together. Wild deer in the State are protected under the Wildlife Acts. There is an annual open season during which deer can be legally shot under licence. The open season for deer operates generally from 1 September to the last day of February, depending on the species and gender of deer. I have no current plans to adjust this season. ...

Financial Resolutions 2019 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (11 Oct 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Is mór an onóir dom é an deis seo a fháil inniu chun Meastacháin mo Roinne do 2019 a phlé. I welcome this opportunity to outline to the Dáil the principal features of the 2019 Estimates for my Department. Our culture, heritage and language distinguish as people. They play a hugely positive role in our lives enhancing our physical and mental well-being and...

Financial Resolutions 2019 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (11 Oct 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I did my best.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service Remit (11 Oct 2018)

Josepha Madigan: There are considerable similarities between the EU Regulation 1143/2014 and sections of the Wildlife Acts and the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 477/2011), both of which prohibit the spreading of invasive species. My Department is currently drafting a Statutory Instrument giving effect to measures in the EU invasive alien species Regulation....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Conservation (11 Oct 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Under Article 12 of the EU Birds Directive (2009/147/EC), which provides the legislative framework for the conservation of wild birds in Ireland, Member States report on the implementation of the directive and the trends in bird populations. Ireland’s most recent Article 12 report noted that one species, the Corn Bunting, is now extinct as a breeding...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (11 Oct 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Project Ireland 2040 has given explicit recognition to the importance of our culture, language and heritage to our sustainable development over the next decade and beyond. This recognition is underpinned by the unprecedented commitment by Government to invest €1.2 billion in our culture, our language and our heritage. Investing in our Culture, Language and Heritage...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (11 Oct 2018)

Josepha Madigan: My Department provides financial support for the protection of heritage buildings and historic structures through a number of schemes which are generally administered by local authorities. The Built Heritage Investment Scheme is a scheme for the repair and conservation of protected structures on the local authority Record of Protected Structures. It is designed to leverage private capital...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service (11 Oct 2018)

Josepha Madigan: In 2018, my Department allocated €11,982m to the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), which represents an over 7% increase from 2017.  In addition, the overall budget for the Heritage Division in 2018 (€47,146m) increased by 4% from 2017.  A further increase in funding of over €7m, or 15%, in the overall budget for the Heritage Division was announced...