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Priority Questions: Arts Funding (9 May 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Through their work, artists, writers and musicians address social and political issues and shape the way that we view a particular topic. They challenge us to think outside of our comfort zone and to understand the rationale for debate or change by engaging us interactively. By their very nature, arts and culture organisations lead and reflect societal change. As we work together to...

Priority Questions: Arts Funding (9 May 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The event referred to by the Deputy was organised by Una Mullaly from The Irish Timesfor the International Literature Festival. Dublin City Council cited the guidance from the Referendum Commission, which, in turn, restates the guidance from the Attorney General that public funds, as I said earlier, should not be used to promote either side of the debate during a referendum. The mural...

Priority Questions: Arts Funding (9 May 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I am just quoting the comments the Taoiseach made in the Dáil.

Priority Questions: Arts Funding (9 May 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The key points from the Referendum Commission, which takes in the Attorney General's advice, is that any information disseminated by Government or any agencies or bodies involving the use of public funds must be equal, fair, impartial and neutral and that the Government is not entitled to spend public money for the purpose of promoting a campaign for a particular outcome. The Taoiseach said...

Priority Questions: National Monuments (9 May 2018)

Josepha Madigan: As I said, I believe it would be a distraction not to try to engage with the group of which the Deputy is a member. He mentioned the trade affair. I believe that the advisory group met with Dublin City Council and discussed a range of issues. A submission was made by the group on behalf of the traders to the review currently taking place with regard to the casual trading by-laws. I...

Priority Questions: National Monuments (9 May 2018)

Josepha Madigan: There is a key position where Hammersons is the main landowner. Its input is most critical to the rejuvenation of this area. I set up and support Moore Street advisory group. Its role is to bring all relevant interests together so they can agree a suitable vision and plan for the area. I am delighted that this is happening and that key players are talking to each other. I will do...

Priority Questions: National Orchestras (9 May 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The report envisages that RTÉ will continue to contribute substantially towards the costs of the orchestra in order to secure broadcasting rights, but €4 million from the Exchequer will be required. This issue will also be considered by officials. I do not want to prejudge, however, what proposals might be generated in this regard. It is important that the Deputy note that...

Priority Questions: National Monuments (9 May 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I thank the Deputy for his question. Under section 8 of the National Monuments Act 1930, as amended, a preservation order may be made where it appears to the Minister that a monument, which in the Minister's opinion is a national monument, "is in danger of being or is actually being destroyed, injured or removed or is falling into decay through neglect". Apart from any question of whether...

Priority Questions: National Monuments (9 May 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The Deputy is correct in that, in February 2018, the Court of Appeal overturned all aspects of a High Court judgment and restored the previous understanding of what the statutory rights, powers and entitlements of the Minister – now me - were in regard to national monuments. It clarified that it is the Minister, and not the courts, who is charged with determining what constitutes a...

Priority Questions: National Orchestras (9 May 2018)

Josepha Madigan: RTÉ recently published the report it commissioned from independent consultants Helen Boaden and Mediatique on the RTÉ Orchestras entitled RTÉ Orchestras: Ensuring a Sustainable Future. The report has recommended, inter alia, that the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra should be a national cultural institution in its own right or within the National Concert Hall and that the...

Priority Questions: National Orchestras (9 May 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Aodán Ó Dubhghaill, who is the head of the RTÉ orchestras, has stated that they "have a singular place in Irish musical heritage and have nurtured, through performance and education, generations of world-class musicians." The report confirms this view while also recognising RTÉ's overall funding position as it plans for the future. These recommendations offer a solution...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways Development (9 May 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Waterways Ireland manages and maintains the navigation on the River Erne in County Cavan as part of the Shannon – Erne Waterway. Waterways Ireland public jetties are provided in both Belturbet and Kilconny and the navigation channel is provided with navigation markers and signage as and where required. The upper limit of the managed navigation on the River Erne is currently just below...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (9 May 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The protection and management of our architectural heritage is set out in the provisions of relevant legislation as are the roles of local authorities and the responsibilities of owners. Financial support for the protection of architectural heritage is provided by my Department through a number of schemes. These schemes are administered via the local authorities. The Built Heritage Investment...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Concert Hall (9 May 2018)

Josepha Madigan: As I stated in my reply to the Priority Question No 1 earlier today, both the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment and I have welcomed the recommendations of the RTÉ report in relation to the provision of orchestral music. The report has recommended that the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra should be a national cultural institution in its own right, or...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (9 May 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The Decade of Centenaries public consultation process was launched by my predecessor, Minister Heather Humphreys T.D. in October of last year. The original closing date for receipt of submissions was 31st January 2018 and this was subsequently extended to 28th February. The objective of this process was to give interested parties the opportunity to submit their views and ideas around how...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (9 May 2018)

Josepha Madigan: My role is set out in the provisions of relevant legislation, as are the roles of local authorities and the responsibilities of owners. I recently launched Investing in our Culture, Language and Heritage 2018-2027, a major capital investment of close to €1.3 billion in funding for culture and heritage over the next 10 years. This plan will see increased investment in protecting and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Museum (9 May 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Section 19(1) of the National Cultural Institutions Act, 1997 (the 1997 Act) provides that the Board of the National Museum of Ireland shall consist of a chairperson and not less than 13 or more than 15 ordinary members. There are currently three vacancies, one of which is to be filled by a staff representative, on the Board of the National Museum of Ireland. Officials in my Department are...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Reviews (9 May 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The post project review of the Pálás Cinema project will be conducted in accordance with the Public Spending Code which is managed by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. The Public Spending Code provides that such reviews should be undertaken once sufficient time has elapsed to allow the project to be properly evaluated with sufficient evidence of the flow of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Tax Reliefs (9 May 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 40 and 56 together. The Government supports the Irish film industry through the twin approach of direct funding through the Irish Film Board and the film tax credit scheme - Section 481 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997. Section 481 is provides a critical support for the Irish production sector, generating thousands of jobs, and providing a strong...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (9 May 2018)

Josepha Madigan: It should be noted that Glasnevin cemetery is operated by an independent trust which organises a full programme of events throughout the year. Further details of the programme should be available from the Trust itself. The Government, including my Department, works in close partnership with Glasnevin Trust. This includes support for specific events organised by Glasnevin Trust or as a...