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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Appointments to State Boards Data (7 Sep 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The table below gives details of current vacancies on the State boards under the remit of my Department. Board No. of current Vacancies Vacancy arose Crawford Art Gallery 1 May 2017 Foras na Gaeilge 3 N/A – North/South body National Museum of Ireland 3 October 2017 (Staff representative vacancy)January 2018 (x2) A process is currently underway with the Public Appointments...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: EU Legislation (7 Sep 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I am advised that there are at present three outstanding pieces of EU legislation which require transposition into Irish law by my Department, and that the relevant legal instruments are currently at an advanced stage of drafting, with a view to full transposition over the coming months. The details are set out in the table. EU legislation Deadline for transposition Directive...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Control (12 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: 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 and Ireland is obliged to maintain their numbers at a favourable conservation level. We are also required to monitor their populations and report to the European Commission on their conservation status. A standardised monitoring...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Museum Projects (12 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: As Chair of the National Famine Commemoration Committee, 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. In relation to the reference to plans to provide either a permanent or temporary exhibition space within...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Archaeological Sites (12 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The advice given in response to the enquiries received by my Department in this case was that, by establishing the identity of local landowners in the nineteenth century and by clarifying the proximity of the granite pillar to any former demesnes/estates, related historical documents might provide information that would be helpful in establishing the origins of the pillar. That guidance also...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Data (12 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The following table shows the ratio of men and women at each civil service grade and equivalents within my Department as of the 31 May 2018. Grade Total Female Male Secretary General 1 1 0 Assistant Secretary 4 0 4 Principal Officer * 21 5 16 Assistant Principal Officer * 106 48 58 Higher Executive Officer * 72 44 28 Administrative Officer * 82 37 45 Executive Officer * 157 91 66...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hen Harriers Threat Response Plan (12 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The draft Hen Harrier Threat Response Plan is nearing completion and is currently being refined in consultation with Departmental stakeholders. The draft was circulated to the Consultative Committee and observations from members of the Committee were sought. Committee members requested a period in which to make observations, and the final observations were received last week....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Capital Expenditure Programme (12 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 769 and 770 together. Details of the annual funding allocation to my Department at subhead level are published in the annual Revised Estimates Volume. Through these subheads, my Department administers and delivers a wide range of programmes and measures, descriptions of which are available on its website at Expenditure under these programme areas is recorded...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Living Wage (12 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I have been advised by officials in my Department that, based on current staffing and pay levels, the estimated additional annual cost of introducing an hourly wage of €11.90 for all employees, employed both directly in my Department and in agencies under its aegis and who are not already paid that amount or more, would be approximately €338,000.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Control (12 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 772 to 775, inclusive, together. The EU Birds Directive allows Member States to make derogations from its protective measures in respect of certain wild bird species in certain circumstances – for example, where they are causing damage to crops, livestock and fauna or represent a threat to public health or safety or to air safety.The Declarations to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Grant Payments (12 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: While my Department does not have a specific scheme for the restoration of vintage machinery, the Arts and Culture Capital Scheme operated by my Department may include a contribution towards equipment or machinery within an overall project that fulfils the criteria of the scheme.  I expect to re-open this scheme for new applications later in the year.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hedge Cutting Season (12 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Section 40 of the Wildlife Acts 1976, as amended, prohibits the cutting, grubbing, burning or destruction of vegetation, with certain strict exemptions, from 1 March to 31 August. Following a review of Section 40, which involved, inter alia, consideration of submissions from interested parties, proposals were announced in December 2015 to introduce legislation to allow for managed hedge...

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (11 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: On amendment No. 1 to section 5, the provision of page 5, line 26, was amended by text inserted on Committee Stage by Deputy Ó Cuív, replacing "use by boats with users" because people who do not have boats could also be users of the canals and take water from them. The wording was amended on the advice of the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel. The amendment reinstates "use by...

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (11 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: What Senator Humphreys raised does not speak to the amendment. It is wrong to suggest it. The Bill will not allow the removal. The reality is that there is limited space on the dock. The by-laws can now be drawn up and sent for public consultation. Their drafting will take time, as we know. This Bill is being debated extensively and there has been constructive engagement with the...

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (11 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I thank Senator-----

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (11 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: -----O'Sullivan for his support.

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (11 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Amendments Nos. 2 to 5, inclusive, are grouped. They are technical drafting amendments, updating the Minister's title to the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. Amendment No. 5 is a minor technical amendment to correct the subsection numbering in page 7, line 7, to refer to subsection (6) and not subsection (4). The reference changed following the insertion of two amendments...

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (11 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I point out to Senator Humphreys that the by-laws are subject to 90 days consultation. They come before the Houses and there are 21 sitting days in which they can be reviewed. I thank Senator Higgins for commending our drafting of the original subsection (4) but it is important to point out that the Bill also deals with the Heritage Council. I consider that the Heritage Council does a very...

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (11 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: There is an entire section in the Bill which is designed to improve the governance of the Heritage Council. As the Senator knows, legislative issues do not fit neatly into departmental boundaries but, ultimately, her point is moot. This is a Government Bill.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Creative Ireland Programme (11 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The Creative Ireland Programme Scheme was launched on 17 May 2018.  Following an extended deadline for applications to the 15th June, a total number of 287 applications were received in respect of the Scheme. It is expected that an announcement regarding successful applicants will be made mid-August 2018 following a comprehensive evaluation process including assessment by an external...