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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Advertising Campaigns (6 Mar 2018)

Josepha Madigan: In light of the range of enquires being undertaken to ensure a comprehensive response to the matter raised, arrangements are being made for this information to be compiled and forwarded to the Deputy, in accordance with the timelines set out in Standing Orders.

Questions on Promised Legislation (28 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I am very disappointed.

Questions on Promised Legislation (28 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I am very disappointed.

Questions on Promised Legislation (28 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I am very disappointed.

Questions on Promised Legislation (28 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: We are being accused of being anti-Semitic.

Other Questions: School Curriculum (28 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I accept the points the Deputy made. The Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Bruton's Department and my Department did extensive work on this initiative. It is a pilot project which I hope can be rolled out. The closing date for applications is 5 March 2018. The Creative Ireland team in my Department held 39 public meetings. Both Departments felt that mainstream teaching of and...

Other Questions: School Curriculum (28 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: In terms of impartiality, and this is a pilot initiative, the assessment team will seek to select a diverse range of schools. That will include primary and post-primary schools and urban and rural schools across different geographic areas, including DEIS schools. It is anticipated that every school will eventually get to participate. However, the pilot will include DEIS schools, Irish...

Other Questions: Traveller Culture (28 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The Deputy makes valid points about members of the Traveller community. They have difficulties, perhaps more than other groups, in dealing with many of the issues that confront them. The Government must do all it can to assist them in reaching their goals in life. I have attended many good events in my constituency aimed at dealing with this issue. From a broader perspective, the...

Other Questions: Heritage Sites (28 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: As the Deputy is aware, the Government invests in culture and heritage for their intrinsic value but also recognises the valuable economic contribution the sectors can make.  For example, the creative economy is now recognised as a leading sector in generating economic growth, employment and trade in many advanced economies. In 2010 it was estimated that the cultural and...

Other Questions: Heritage Sites (28 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: My Department will be working closely with other Departments in order to ensure we will implement the plans set out in the national planning framework and the national development plan, Project Ireland 2040. There is a later question on creative youth schemes.

Other Questions: Heritage Sites (28 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I thank the Deputy. I will speak about that issue. Suffice it to say it is a pilot project involving 150 schools. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan spoke about education. It is very important we bring forward the scheme. We are investing €460 million under the national cultural investment programme which will be really transformative in bringing many of the national cultural institutions...

Other Questions: Heritage Sites (28 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The national development plan emphasises the amenity value of the natural built heritage. It is a €285 million investment plan. I have mentioned the national parks and nature reserves and how we need to be in a position to cope with the number of new visitors with better infrastructure. We want to help our invaluable natural assets and have hubs for outdoor activities and to promote...

Other Questions: School Curriculum (28 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: On 12 February I launched Scoileanna Ildánacha-Creative Schools. This pilot initiative is a vital element of the recently launched creative youth plan and a cornerstone of pillar 1 of the Government's Creative Ireland programme. Creative Schools is being led by the Arts Council, with support from my Department and the Department of Education and Skills.  Up to 150 schools...

Other Questions: National Orchestras (28 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Deputy Burton mentioned the National Concert Hall, NCH, earlier and it is important to point out that the NCH is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. It held a celebratory event on 16 February last. The concert hall is home to RTÉ's National Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Choir Ireland, the Irish Baroque Orchestra, the Music Network and Music Generation and hosts approximately...

Other Questions: National Orchestras (28 Feb 2018)

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Other Questions: National Orchestras (28 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: -----which saw a €245,000 increase this year. RTÉ itself said in a press release that it is the primary custodian of symphonic and orchestral music in this country. It is the biggest employer of musicians and, ultimately, we hope that we will be able to work this out.

Other Questions: Traveller Culture (28 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: As I advised the House in my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 267 of 6 December 2017, my Department's commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion is reflected in its policies and operations and in those of the bodies under its aegis. One of the stated aims of Culture 2025, which is my Department's national cultural policy document, is to create opportunities for increased citizen...

Other Questions: Traveller Culture (28 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Regarding my own Department, page 6 of the Culture 2025 document specifically mentions that all people, no matter where they come from, should be included in our culture plans. Culture also has an important role to play in promoting tolerance, inclusivity and social cohesion in our increasingly diverse society. It should be accessible to everyone, irrespective of origin, place of residence,...

Other Questions: Bullying in the Workplace (28 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I can assure the Deputy that there is no laissez-faireattitude on my part or within the Department in this area. In 2017 a staff forum, consisting of representatives of management and the staff, was set up to promote and foster good relations within the National Museum of Ireland. There was also a review of departmental documentation in 2017 which set out a number of recommendations, one of...

Other Questions: National Orchestras (28 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The Deputy will appreciate that there are existing legislative obligations on RTÉ in the provision of music. It has traditionally included the provision by RTÉ of orchestral music through the National Symphony Orchestra, as well as the National Concert Orchestra. Responsibility for RTÉ, in the first instance, rests with my colleague, the Minister for Communications,...