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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation Designation (25 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 424 and 425 together. I refer the Deputy to my reply to Questions 330 and 331 of 11 February 2014.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Severe Weather Events Response (25 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department is working with all relevant agencies at national and local level in responding to the impact of the recent storms. At national level, my Department is working with relevant Government Departments through the National Coordinating Group on Severe Weather to ensure that agreed approaches are taken to repair and restoration works so that people, property and nature are all...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (25 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: UNESCO sets out a formal process for State signatories to the World Heritage Convention to nominate properties for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The nomination process is initiated by the State authorities drawing up a Tentative List of what they consider to be the most important heritage sites within their national boundaries. A particular criterion is that a site must be...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Control of Dogs (25 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: As Minister, I have responsibilities under the Wildlife Acts relating to the conservation of certain protected species, which include the granting of licences for the hunting of such species. I am aware that drag hunting, which is the activity identified by the Deputy in this case, and involves the following by a pack of hounds of a scent which has been laid or dragged over a course, is...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Ireland Remit (25 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, the Naomh Éanna was purchased by the Irish Nautical Trust (INT) and moored at Grand Canal Dock in 1989, when it could no longer meet health and safety requirements to operate as a passenger-carrying vessel. In April 2013, a report commissioned by INT on the hull condition of the vessel highlighted serious safety concerns. Based on the report’s...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Semi-State Bodies Issues (25 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I can advise the Deputy that no semi-State companies are funded from my Department's Vote group and, consequently, there are no Chief Executive Officers operating under the aegis of my Department on Hay contracts.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (20 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: As we approach the Centenary of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914–1917, I warmly welcome the increasing interest in these polar explorations and the recognition of the heroic achievements of those involved, including several Irishmen. Following on the loss of the expedition ship Endurance, trapped in the ice from January 1915 until finally crushed in November 1915, the 800...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways Maintenance (20 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am informed by Waterways Ireland that Marine Notice No. 5 of 2014 referred to by the Deputy only relates to Sallins moorings and not the 14th Lock. I am also informed by Waterways Ireland that its Marine Notice No. 124 of 2013 which issued on 25 October 2013 advised that the 13th level of the Grand Canal (which leads to the 14th Lock) would be closed from Monday 4 November 2013 until...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Data Protection (20 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: An officer of my Department is responsible for developing and implementing data protection policy in my Department as part of a wider remit in the Corporate Governance area. This officer's duties include ensuring that data is processed in line with data protection legislation and that my Department registers all details of data processing with the Data Protection Commissioner in a timely...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways Development (20 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, Waterways Ireland proposes to make new bye-laws which are intended to enhance its ability to manage the canals for the benefit of all canal users. There are over 14,000 registered boat owners on the seven waterways managed by Waterways Ireland. These seven waterways make a vital contribution to tourism, attracting visitors from around Ireland and from abroad....

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways Development (18 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 420 and 427 together. As the Deputies will be aware, the public consultation process on the draft bye-laws referred to concluded on 3 February last. I am informed by Waterways Ireland that a general synopsis reveals that in excess of two thousand submissions were received from a wide variety of interests, including, but not exclusively, individual citizens,...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Animal Welfare (18 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: There are two species of seals in Irish waters - the Harbour or Common Seal and the more numerous Grey Seal. Both are included in a list of species protected under the EU Habitats Directive. Consequently, Ireland is obliged to monitor and report on their status, including in relation to their population, every six years. The most recent six year report submitted to the European...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Promotion (18 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department does not provide funding for film projects. The Irish Film Board is the statutory body with responsibility for all film related matters, including the funding of film projects. All funding decisions are handled by the Irish Film Board and my Department has no role in the operation of their various programmes and schemes. Detailed information regarding the role of the Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Career Breaks (18 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I wish to advise the Deputy that currently 10 staff in my Department are on sabbatical/career break. Details are set out in the table. Period on Sabbatical / Career Break Staff Numbers 0 – 6 months 0 6 – 12 months 1 1 – 2 years 3 2 – 3 years 3 4 – 5 years 2 5 years plus 1 TOTAL 10

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Sick Leave (18 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department was established on 2nd June 2011. The requested totals in respect of the period 2nd June - 31st December 2011 and for the full year of 2012 are set out in the table below. The requested averages have been calculated and are shown for the full year of 2012 but not for the June – December 2011 period, as that is not a full year. However, in...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Projects (18 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 428, 432, 442 and 448 together. As the Deputies will be aware, the Naomh Éanna was purchased by the Irish Nautical Trust (INT) and moored at Grand Canal Dock in 1989, when it could no longer meet health and safety requirements to operate as a passenger-carrying vessel. A report on the hull condition of the vessel, commissioned by INT in April 2013,...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (18 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 429, 434, 435, 445, 446 and 447 together. On 16 July 2013 I made a determination under the National Monuments Acts in relation to a consent application and related Environmental Impact Statement submitted by the owners in relation to proposed works on the Moore Street national monument site. My decision on the consent application provided, inter alia, for...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Development (18 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Irish Film Board (IFB) has been allocated €14.037 million from my Department's Vote in 2014 to carry out its functions. The IFB has primary responsibility for the support and promotion of film-making in Ireland, in respect of both the indigenous sector and inward productions. It is a statutorily independent agency responsible for the promotion and development of the Irish film...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (18 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: A series of events organised at community, regional and national levels is being rolled out to mark the Millennium Anniversary of the Battle of Clontarf and the death of Brian Ború. I had the honour on 22nd January last at Trinity College Dublin to launch the national programme of festivals and events to take place this year as part of the Millennial anniversary commemorations of the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Security Checks (18 Feb 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department has not carried out a sweep or other check for surveillance or bugging equipment. For completeness, I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department carries out periodic assessments of its ICT systems and infrastructure as part of its management of ICT security issues and engages external ICT systems security support to supplement its internal resources in this area. My...