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Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (25 Apr 2018)

Josepha Madigan: In answer to the Deputy's point about Fine Gael, the year 2013 was two years after the Green Party was in Government. There is no hobnailed boot in this and there was consultation. The key phrase is "managed burning".

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (25 Apr 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I will have to get back to the Deputy with statistics and they are primarily something the Garda would have. I want to be clear that the Heritage Bill is not about illegal burning. The Deputy is correct about controlled burning and it will greatly reduce the chances of wildfires taking hold in upland areas. Large areas of unmanaged heather or gorse are not good for biodiversity and provide...

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (25 Apr 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I can respond to all of the comments made by Deputy Ryan but I do not want to create a Green Party versus Fine Gael debate.

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (25 Apr 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I could mention all of the things that the Green Party did not do, which my predecessor tried to address and I am trying to address but I shall not go into that now. It might be beneficial to reiterate that the main reason for the burning provision is to allow people who manage land to burn, for proper land management purposes, in March where, for example, poor weather has prevented this....

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

Josepha Madigan: I refer the Deputy to Dáil Question No. 459 which I replied to on 29th March 2018. I am advised that since the establishment of the Department in June 2011, my Department has spent €5,883 on social media training for staff. A breakdown is supplied in the following table. No expenditure occurred in the years 2011 and 2015. Year Training Course Cost 2012 Social Media in the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways By-laws (25 Apr 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Waterways Ireland continues to work closely with boat owners using the canals, and adjacent land owners and committees. Meetings are held with the key stakeholder interest groups, the Royal Canal Amenity Group, Inland Waterways Association of Ireland (IWAI) and the Heritage Boat Association (HBA). In addition, Waterways Ireland works alongside the Friends of the Grand Canal and Royal...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Training (25 Apr 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I am advised that, during the period 2012 to 2017, my Department spent €6,383 on social media training for staff. A breakdown of the year provided, training course, number of staff who attended and cost is provided in the following table. Year Training Course Number of Staff Cost 2012 Social Media in the Public Sector 3 €1,337 2013 Social Media for Consultation 1...

Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Apr 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Deputy Naughten, and I have noted and accepted the case made in the report by RTÉ. Between the Departments we are undertaking the necessary evaluations. We need to look at the governance structure and the legal requirements the Deputy mentioned. We also need to consider the transfer of employment. We hope to expedite it...

Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Apr 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Hopefully within the next few weeks.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Protection (24 Apr 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The hare is protected under the Wildlife Acts although there is a short Open Season when hunting is permitted, and the capture of hares for coursing is permitted under license. The hare is also on Annex V of  EU Directive 92/43/EEC (the Habitats Directive) and Ireland is required to make a detailed report every six years on the conservation status of all species...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service (24 Apr 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The area of Inch Lake and surrounding wet grassland within the area referred to by the Deputy has been leased by the National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department under a 30 year agreement established in 2001.  This area has been developed into the Inch Wildfowl Reserve. Inch Wildfowl Reserve is not a statutory nature reserve but is afforded protection by its inclusion in the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Schemes (24 Apr 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Financial support is provided by my Department through a number of schemes for the conservation and protection of historic buildings. These schemes are administered by local authorities and include the Built Heritage Investment Scheme and the Structures at Risk Fund. Projects to be funded under these schemes in 2018 were announced recently and details are available on all local authority...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service (24 Apr 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The National Parks and Wildlife Service side of my Department commenced, late last year, discussions with various interests with a mast presence in the area in question. The aim of these discussions is not just to address the issue of payments but also enhancing the overall care and management of the site. These discussions are still on going.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (24 Apr 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I am advised that, since the establishment of this Department in June 2011, no payments have been made by my Department to the company in question.  

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (24 Apr 2018)

Josepha Madigan: In the lead up to the State’s commemoration of the centenary of the events of 1916, the All-Party Consultative Group on Commemorations proved very constructive.  In the upcoming years to 2023, and the various historical events falling to be remembered, such input will again be beneficial in informing the State Commemorative Programme for the remainder of the Decade of Centenaries....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Protection (24 Apr 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 626 to 628, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Copyright Legislation Review (24 Apr 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The Department of Culture, Heritage, and the Gaeltacht undertook a public consultation on the legal deposit of published digital material in 2017.  In response, the Department received 42 submissions to the consultation from the library and archives community, publishers and members of the public.  The consultation document along with the submissions received...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Regulation of Lobbying (24 Apr 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 requires a person carrying out lobbying activities to register and submit returns of such activity. The obligation to register and submit returns rests with the person lobbying, not the Designated Public Official. The returns register is publicly available to view and records relevant communication between a registered person and a Designated Public...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (19 Apr 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The Arts Council is the principal agency through which current funding is channelled to artists and arts organisations. The Arts Council provides funding for a number of bursaries including a Music bursary award to support professional artists to develop their art practice, although I understand that applicants are only eligible to apply for such funding on reaching 18. My Department will...

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (18 Apr 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I am very pleased to have this opportunity to talk about Peter Mathews. I only found out about a half hour ago that these statements were happening today and I am glad I am in a position to say something. I met Peter Mathews back in 2011 when I joined Fine Gael. He was at my first constituency meeting. I should say I saw him first at the count, which, if I remember correctly, was in the...