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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hen Harriers Threat Response Plan (29 Mar 2018)

Josepha Madigan: My Department is close to completion of its work on the Hen Harrier Threat Response Plan. This has entailed significant engagement with the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine,  a major stakeholder in this matter.  The draft plan will address various matters relating to the conservation of the Hen Harrier, including the issue of forestry and planting. My Department...

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 33 - Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (28 Mar 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Is mór agam an deis seo a fháil inniu chun Meastacháin mo Roinne do 2018 a phlé. I am pleased to have this opportunity to discuss with the committee the 2018 priorities for my Department. I will also mention the significant programme of capital investment outlined for my Department under Project Ireland 2040 and acknowledge the hugely positive impact this will have in...

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 33 - Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (28 Mar 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Yes.

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 33 - Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (28 Mar 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Cruinniú na Cásca has not been cancelled. I understand that Cruinniú na Cásca took place on Easter Monday. A similar event will take place and we will make an announcement in the next week. My Department and I are working out the finer details but the event may take place around June. We will build on the event this year. We have taken soundings on how the event was...

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 33 - Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (28 Mar 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The local authorities requested more time to examine the event. We also felt that it might be better to hold the event during the summer. I am not at liberty to announce the details of the event today but I shall do so shortly. I will inform the Deputy as soon as I have the information.

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 33 - Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (28 Mar 2018)

Josepha Madigan: There will be no Cruinniú na Cásca. We will hold a similar event and its title will include the word "cruinniú". Last year, was the first time that a cruinniú event was held. Many events took place on St. Stephen's Green in Dublin and across the country. We decided to slightly change the event because we want to build on its success and take account of the challenges...

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 33 - Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (28 Mar 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I attended the meeting of the select committee to discuss the National Archives (Amendment) Bill. Does the Chairman wish to ask a specific question?

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 33 - Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (28 Mar 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Yes.

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 33 - Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (28 Mar 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Obviously some funding is needed. The legislation has not passed all Stages yet. Significant funding will be required and that fact must be taken into account. If the Chairman wishes, I can outline in detail what the National Archives (Amendment) Bill entails?

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 33 - Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (28 Mar 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The Bill is due to be taken in the Seanad. Adequate funding will be provided in the budget and the matter will be discussed in later years.

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 33 - Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (28 Mar 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Can the Chairman ask me a specific question?

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 33 - Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (28 Mar 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I understand, from my colleague seated beside me, that some of the projects have already been completed. That is why there is a shortfall.

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 33 - Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (28 Mar 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The National Gallery of Ireland, for example.

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 33 - Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (28 Mar 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I will find that information now, please bear with me. Does the Chairman mean Creative Ireland or Culture Ireland?

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 33 - Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (28 Mar 2018)

Josepha Madigan: They are separate.

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 33 - Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (28 Mar 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I am just trying to ascertain the exact question. Is the Chairman asking about Creative Ireland or Culture Ireland?

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 33 - Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (28 Mar 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Okay. So the Chairman wants to know what the change is.

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 33 - Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (28 Mar 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The 2017 allocation was €3.5 million. In 2018, the allocation for this subhead has been increased to €4 million to include funding for a special geographic focus on Great Britain which, as I said in my opening statement, is to build on cultural connections and generate wider benefits for Ireland's business and tourism relationships. The bulk of Culture Ireland money went on...

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 33 - Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (28 Mar 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Almost all of it. Culture Ireland also created the culture elements of the President's overseas visits to Cuba in spring 2017 and Australia and New Zealand in November 2017 at an estimated cost of €50,000 for travelling artists and performers. During 2017, Culture Ireland reached approximately 3.5 million live audience members. There were 7 million online viewers. There were some...

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 33 - Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (28 Mar 2018)

Josepha Madigan: With regard to the legal costs, if the Chairman is talking about any particular cases, that-----