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Seanad: Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture: Statements (24 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: It is an honour and privilege to be in the Seanad Chamber today as Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. I am very grateful for the invitation to attend and provide an update on Galway's destination as European capital of culture for 2020.The European capital of culture is an initiative of the European Union which aims at highlighting the richness and diversity of Europe, as well...

Seanad: Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture: Statements (24 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I thank the Acting Chairman and the Leas-Chathaoirleach, Senator Paul Coghlan, who was in attendance earlier, for their kind words. I am grateful for and appreciate all of the contributions made by Senators here today. It is great to see their passion, energy and interest in this project. As I outlined in my opening address, the Government will provide €15 million to support Galway...

Seanad: Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture: Statements (24 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: My sincere apologies.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (24 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Primary responsibility for the support and promotion of film making in Ireland, in respect of both the indigenous sector and inward productions, is the responsibility of the Irish Film Board. Detailed information on the supports including documentary development loans, Production funding is available from the Film Board at the following link. Other logistical information, including...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Architectural Heritage (23 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Excuse me?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Architectural Heritage (23 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Is this Deputy Boyd Barrett's question?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Film Industry Tax Reliefs (23 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I thank Deputy Boyd Barrett for raising this issue. My Department is not aware of a report by the organisation to which he specifically referred in his question, and the organisation concerned has informed my Department that it has not produced such a report. However, the Irish Film Board and the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland jointly commissioned a report on the issue of training in the...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Film Industry Tax Reliefs (23 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I thank Deputies Boyd Barrett and Tóibín. I do not disagree with what they say about the quality issues in respect of the training, which have been highlighted in this report. It seems to me that it was more of a box-ticking exercise than anything else, and I think the 14 recommendations have shown that. There is, therefore, no question but that we must do something about it....

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Film Industry Tax Reliefs (23 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I have asked my Department to expedite the long-term plan in this regard. Looking at the summary of recommendations, out of the 14 recommendations, quite a few mention the training provided. There is a new policy framework for training and skills development for the audiovisual sector. It talks about development and continuation of much stronger links between training and education...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Heritage Council Expenditure (23 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: In 2017, the Heritage Council gave €140,200 in current funding and €282,000 in capital funding to the walled town network. I see no reason that should not continue. However, it is not a matter for me. It is a matter for the Heritage Council. This funding was in addition to supports, including training, for community groups. Obviously, my Department is having ongoing...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Architectural Heritage (23 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: My role with regard to the protection and management of our architectural heritage is, as I stated earlier, set out in the provisions of relevant legislation, as are the role of local authorities and the responsibilities of owners as regards heritage assets. Financial support for the protection of architectural heritage is provided by my Department through a number of schemes. These...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Architectural Heritage (23 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: It is not up to me to comment on the eligibility for these schemes. Under the built heritage investment scheme, all protected structures, proposed protected structures and structures that contribute to architectural conservation are eligible. There are other criteria for the structures at risk fund. In Deputy Burton's constituency, Castleknock Castle received funding of €40,000...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Architectural Heritage (23 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: In these schemes, the priority is job creation. As I stated, there were 412 projects in 2017 and the funding ranges from €2,500 to €15,000. The built heritage investment scheme is for applications developed to assist with the repair and conservation of structures that are protected under the Planning and Development Act. The structures at risk fund encourages regeneration and...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Animal Welfare (23 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: As I said earlier, this is a deplorable and illegal activity in the case of badgers and foxes. While badgers are protected under the wildlife Acts, foxes are not but they do come under the Animal Health and Welfare Act and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. One issue which arises in this area is that of evidence. Those doing it must be literally caught in the act. It is...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Animal Welfare (23 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: If the Deputy or anyone she knows is aware of specific incidents, I ask that they please be reported to either An Garda Síochána or my Department. I believe the NPWS and An Garda Síochána communicate in a type of loose task force and there is also the memorandum of understanding between the ISPCA and the NPWS. Patrols and site visits are also ongoing. I appreciate this...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Heritage Council Expenditure (23 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I thank Deputy O'Keeffe for raising this issue. My role as Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, in respect of the protection and management of our architectural heritage, is set out in the provisions of relevant legislation, as are the role of local authorities and the responsibilities of owners as regards heritage assets. The Irish Walled Towns Network was established by...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Animal Welfare (23 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I thank Deputy Daly for raising this issue. They are deplorable and illegal activities. Investigating incidents of badger baiting, fox baiting or digging out, as it is sometimes referred to, is one of a large number of actions and interventions carried out by field staff of my Department on an ongoing basis. Of my Department’s total staff, some 330 work in the area of...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Creative Ireland Programme (23 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The Creative Ireland programme is a cross-Government initiative to mainstream culture and creativity in the life of the nation and to promote individual, community and national well-being. It aims to put creativity at the centre of public policy. While the programme is under the aegis of my Department, its implementation will primarily be through and in collaboration with existing...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Creative Ireland Programme (23 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I have not been to the opera house yet and will not pretend I have, although I have seen photographs. I like the opera and I intend to visit, I hope soon. Under my predecessor, the Department provided a grant for €250,000 for 2018. The Department also provides occasional capital grants to upgrade equipment at the opera house due to its significance. The Arts Council is, of course,...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Creative Ireland Programme (23 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I have every intention to visit the opera house in Wexford. Other creative work is going on in the county, including Living Arts, the arts in schools programme in partnership with the Wexford Arts Centre and contemporary artists, and Film Wexford which seems to have taken off and aims to attract film companies to Wexford locations. There is also the Graves & Company project to...