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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service (25 Sep 2018)

Josepha Madigan: With regard to the Deputy's request on behalf of the fishermen in County Kerry and for a meeting with the NPWS officials of my Department, I have instructed my regional staff in the area to contact the group in question directly.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Communications (25 Sep 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Official email business in my role as Minister is conducted via Department and Oireachtas email accounts. On occasion, when outside the office, I make use of a private g-mail account on my mobile phone to forward information of a non-sensitive nature to my private office, generally relating to diary appointments or constituency matters. Minister of State Joe McHugh has confirmed that only...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Labour Activation Programmes Data (25 Sep 2018)

Josepha Madigan: In respect of the Cultural Institutions under the remit of my Department, I am advised that no persons are engaged in either Labour Activation schemes or zero hour contracts. Cultural Institutions operate both paid and unpaid internships. Paid internships are funded from a number of sources. Regarding unpaid internships, the Cultural Institutes are regularly approached by students and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Schemes (25 Sep 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 Structures at Risk Fund (SRF) enables conservation works to heritage structures in both private and public ownership, which are deemed to be at significant risk of deterioration. I have allocated...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (25 Sep 2018)

Josepha Madigan: My Department has approved capital funding of €250,000 in respect of the theatre to which the Deputy is referring. The amount is payable to the relevant Local Authority towards the restoration and enhancement of this theatre, pending clarity on all reinstatement issues including the contribution from insurances, and subject to the acceptance of the Local Authority of the conditions...

National Monuments (The Moore Street Battlefield) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Sep 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I have answered that question.

National Monuments (The Moore Street Battlefield) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Sep 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I thank all of the Deputies for their contributions. I listened carefully to everything that was said and I acknowledge the more considered contributions that took account of the realities we are putting forward. While I accept the sentiments and the motivation behind Deputy Tóibín's Bill, I reiterate that the Government cannot support it. I will pick up on a couple of points...

National Monuments (The Moore Street Battlefield) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Sep 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I am not getting into a discussion.

National Monuments (The Moore Street Battlefield) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Sep 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I do not think the Deputy is clear about what a preservation order means.

National Monuments (The Moore Street Battlefield) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Sep 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I will send a response to the Deputy setting out exactly what is the position.

National Monuments (The Moore Street Battlefield) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Sep 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I move amendment No. 1:To delete all words after “That” and substitute the following:Dáil Éireann declines to give a second reading to the National Monuments (The Moore Street Battlefield) Bill 2018 in order to allow the Moore St. Advisory Group to continue and conclude its deliberations, given that the Bill, as proposed, is pre-emptive of the on-going work of the...

National Monuments (The Moore Street Battlefield) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Sep 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Excuse me, it includes him. It also includes 1916 relatives groups, city councillors and street traders. Its role is to represent and work with all stakeholders, including the owners of the site surrounding the State-owned national monument at Nos. 14 to 17. The idea is to broker regeneration solutions that can be supported by all concerned. The site around the national monument...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Properties (20 Sep 2018)

Josepha Madigan: As set out in my reply to Dáil Question No. 1921 of 16 January last, the management of properties occupied by staff of my Department and the bodies under its aegis is primarily a matter for the Office of Public Works. On occasion my Department may also be required to lease additional property for specific purposes. I am advised that any such properties are fully occupied at present. ...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (20 Sep 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 255 and 256 together. I am aware of the issues referred to in the questions and I am determined to deliver additional supports to the arts and culture sector in line with Government commitments. In this regard, primary support for the Arts is delivered through the Arts Council. Funding for the Arts Council has increased by 20% over the past 4 years and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Action Plan for Rural Development Implementation (18 Sep 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Between 2016 and 2017, my Department invested in excess of €7m capital in the Development of Ireland’s network of 6 National Parks and more than 80 Nature Reserves and other conservational/recreational heritage properties. Key highlights of this capital investment include: - The on-going management, development and operation of our 87,000 hectare National Park and Nature...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Action Plan for Rural Development Implementation (18 Sep 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Significant progress has been made in the consultations with key stakeholders on the new National Heritage Plan for Ireland (Heritage Ireland 2030). This critical phase is now nearing completion, the Steering Group having facilitated inputs by all important partners by extending the original closing date for submissions. The resulting engagement has identified additional priorities and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme (18 Sep 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Legal advice has been received in relation to the matter referred to by the Deputy in the context of the administration of the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme. This advice is currently being reviewed by my Department. Any action as necessary arising from this advice will be taken in due course.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ministerial Advisers Data (18 Sep 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Following my appointment as Minister on 30th November 2017, I appointed a Media Adviser on 8 January 2018 and a Policy Adviser on 15 March 2018, both of whom continue to serve in my Department. My immediate predecessor, Minister Heather Humphreys T.D., appointed Media and Policy Advisers on 14 June 2017. The Media Adviser ceased employment on 31 July 2017 and a replacement was appointed...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service (18 Sep 2018)

Josepha Madigan: My Department's National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), manages a property portfolio in respect of national parks and reserves of approximately 87,000 hectares. These important biodiversity areas are located all around the country. The current focus of capital investment within the National Parks and Nature Reserves, is on managing existing Parks and Reserves' lands, as well as upgrading...

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

Josepha Madigan: While I am advised that it does not seem to have any funding application from this particular group, my Department has been in ongoing contact with the local authority and other relevant agencies for some time in relation to the possible acquisition by the State of an archaeological monument in which the group appears to have a special interest. The local authority, which was willing to part...