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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Archaeological Sites (31 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The total number of individual archaeological excavation licences issued by the National Monuments Service of my Department under Section 26 of the National Monuments Act 1930 since 1995 to date amounts to 20,164. The licensing of  archaeological excavations is an important function of the National Monuments Service in the protection of archaeological sites and monuments where there...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Conservation (31 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Section 40 of the Wildlife Acts 1976, as amended, prohibits the cutting, grubbing, burning or destruction of vegetation, with certain strict exemptions, from 1 March to 31 August. Following a review of Section 40, which involved, inter alia, consideration of submissions from interested parties, proposals were announced in December 2015 to introduce legislation to allow for managed hedge...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Redeployment (31 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I am advised that there is one such person has been seconded to the EU as indicated in the following table. Grade Pay Scale (First Point - Last Point) Duration of Secondment Principal Officer €80,852 - €99,408 Since May 2016

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (31 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The first meeting of Dáil Éireann took place in the Round Room of the Mansion House on the afternoon of 21st January 1919. The elected members present at that meeting asserted the exclusive right of the elected representatives of the Irish people to legislate for the country, adopting a Constitution and approving the Declaration of Independence. At that meeting, the Dáil also...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ministerial Advisers Data (31 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Since my appointment as Minister on the 30th November 2017, I have appointed one special adviser, Mr. John Keogh.  Mr. Keogh has been appointed as my Media Adviser from the 8th January 2018. He has extensive experience as a senior editor with over twenty years’ experience in both traditional and digital media. Mr Keogh was Director of News at Newstalk for 13 years, Managing...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Centres (31 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Under the Arts Act 2003, primary responsibility for the promotion and support of the arts throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council.  Under the Arts Act the Arts Council is independent in relation to its funding decisions.  Further information on the work of the Arts Council and the funding schemes is available on the website of the Council at...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hen Harriers Threat Response Plan (30 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: My Department is close to completion of its work on the Hen Harrier Threat Response Plan which will address various matters relating to the conservation of the Hen Harrier, and will discuss the draft Plan with the Consultative Committee, which includes representatives from across the relevant sectors, including from the forest sector.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Promotion (30 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: In 2017, my Department ran a Small Scale Local Festivals and Summer Schools fund. Funding available under this scheme was capped at €5,000 per applicant. Full details of this scheme are available at . It is currently envisaged that this funding scheme will run again in Q1 2018. In this context, it may be useful to monitor my Department's website. In addition, the Arts Council also...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Road Projects Status (30 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: A number of method statements in relation to the upgrade of the Oughterard to Maam Cross Section of the N59 were received in my Department in 2015 and 2016. At a meeting in September 2016 between the National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department and Galway Council to explore how best to progress work on the N59 including in relation to approval of method statements it was agreed...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hare Coursing (30 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: In October 201, my Department issued a revised licence in relation to coursing under Section 34 of the Wildlife Act 1976 (as amended) to the Club, which included new and revised conditions relating to the reporting of coursing trials. One such condition stipulates that an individual coursing club may hold no more than one trial session but that in exceptional circumstances may apply to hold...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hare Coursing Data (30 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: My Department issued the Irish Coursing Club with a revised licence in October 2017 on behalf of its affiliated clubs which included new and revised conditions relating to the reporting of coursing trials. It is my understanding that it is normal practice for some coursing clubs to "trial" or familiarise hares with the course in advance of coursing meetings. This involves releasing the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hare Coursing Regulation (30 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: During the 2015/16 coursing season, my Department sanctioned two coursing clubs (Thurles, Co. Tipperary and Doon, Co. Limerick) due to non-co-operation with Departmental officials by reducing the number of courses run during their meetings. Doon coursing club subsequently cancelled the holding of their meeting. During the 2016/17 coursing season my Department published three reports on...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Appeals (30 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The individual referred to in the Deputy's question appealed to the Peatlands Council against a decision of my Department that he does not fulfil the qualifying criteria to be eligible for compensation under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme. The Council has forwarded its recommendation to me in this case. As soon as I have made my decision as regards this recommendation, the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Clár Éire Ildánach (30 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Fógraíodh ar 13 Nollaig 2017 go raibh Bliain Na Gaeilge 2018 faofa ag an Rialtas. Ag tógáil ar rath An Teanga Bheo a bhí mar shraith faoi Éire 2016: Clár Comórtha agus i bhfianaise go mbeidh Conradh na Gaeilge ag ceiliúradh 125 Bliain d’Athbheochan na Gaeilge i 2018, feictear gur togra tráthúil í Bhliain na Gaeilge 2018 chun...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Public Private Partnerships Data (30 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I am advised that my Department is not currently engaged in any Public Private Partnership.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Medals (30 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 663 and 664 together. The presentation of medals for participation in the 1916 centenary commemorations was a matter for the services concerned and/or their sponsoring Departments. My Department had no role in relation to the decisions of the relevant emergency service providers.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Retirements (30 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I am advised there is one individual under the aegis of Department, at Assistant Principal level, due to retire in the next six months, due to age, in counties Galway, Mayo, Roscommon or Clare.  It should be noted that this individual will be eligible to apply for retention under circular 21/2017 which allows for retention, in certain cases, beyond the Compulsory Retirement Age...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Deer Hunting (25 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: My Department grants some 5,000 licences annually to hunt deer during the Open Season which is the period during which deer can be legally shot under licence. The Open Season for deer operates generally from 1 September to 28 February, depending on the species and gender of deer. In March 2015 myDepartment along with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine published the report Deer...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Coursing Club (25 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: In October 2017 my Department issued a revised licence in relation to coursing under Section 34 of the Wildlife Act 1976 (as amended) to the Irish Coursing Club (ICC) on behalf of its affiliated clubs which included new and revised conditions relating to the reporting of coursing trials.  One such condition condition stipulates that an individual coursing club may hold no...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Creative Ireland Programme (25 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Pillar 2 of the Creative Ireland Programme - Enabling Creativity in every Community is a key element of the Programme and the 31 Local Authorities are important partners.   Last year, a sum of €2m (€1m from my Department and €1m from the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government) was allocated between all 31 Local Authorities to enable them...