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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Promotion (29 Jan 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy is aware, in January 2013 the Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn, TD, and I jointly launched the Arts in Education Charter. This Charter places new responsibilities on Government Departments, agencies, cultural institutions and arts organisations in terms of providing and promoting arts education to children and young people. Both Minister Quinn and I...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Promotion (29 Jan 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department is committed to enhancing our traditional culture by supporting groups and organisations involved in furthering the traditional arts. Since 2005, in excess of €20m has been provided in capital grant aid to organisations that promote traditional music and song, such as Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann and Na Píobairí Uilleann (The Pipers Club), for...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (29 Jan 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 111 and 112 together. As the Deputy will appreciate, the scope for funding for the conservation of the built heritage is constrained by the significant reduction in the public finances. Nonetheless, I can assure the Deputy that the competing priorities regarding the preservation and enhancement of the national heritage are kept under ongoing review, having...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Reports (28 Jan 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: The report referred to by the Deputy - “Assessment of Possible Fiscal Incentives in relation to the Built Heritage in Ireland’s Towns” -by Peter Bacon and Associates, Economic Consultants, was commissioned by the Heritage Council, which is funded by my Department. The report is a welcome economic analysis of the various types of fiscal incentives which could be applied...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (28 Jan 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: Under the provisions of the Planning and Development Act 2000-2012, each planning authority is required, for the purpose of protecting structures or parts of structures which are of special architectural, historical, archaeological, artistic, cultural, scientific, social or technical interest, to maintain a Record of Protected Structures. This record should include every structure which is,...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Internship Scheme Data (28 Jan 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I can inform the Deputy that no JobBridge interns were taken on in my Department in County Louth from September 2013 until January 2014.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (28 Jan 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: It is the intention that the National Commemorative Programme for the Easter Rising will be comprehensive, authentic and inclusive. The arrangements for Easter 2016 will acknowledge all aspects of the Rising, commemorating those involved in the planning and fighting, as well as all the others whose lives were affected. I hope the many of the less familiar aspects will be brought forward to...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Semi-State Bodies Remuneration (28 Jan 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I wish to advise the Deputy that there are no semi-State companies under the remit of my Department. However, a number of bodies and agencies are funded from my Department's Vote Group. I am advised that bonuses are not paid in these bodies or agencies, with one exception referred to below. In the case of the National Concert Hall, I am advised that a payment recognising the unsociable...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Bodies (28 Jan 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: Details in relation to the membership of my Department's Audit Committee are set out in the following table: John Rockett (Chair) Financial Advisor, FCA (retired) Tom O'Connor Solicitor (retired) Tim Dalton Former Secretary General, Department of Justice Pat Dowling Former Principal Officer, Department of Education Conor Falvey Principal Officer, Finance & Accounts,...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (28 Jan 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I have asked my officials to look into the matter raised in the Question and I will write to the Deputy as soon as possible in this regard.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Payments (28 Jan 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: An application for compensation under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme has been received by my Department from the individual referred to in the Deputy’s Question. I am advised that a payment of €1,500 in respect of Year 1 of 15 (2011) and a payment of €1,500 in respect of Year 2 of 15 (2012) have been made to this applicant. The qualifying criteria for...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Appointments to State Boards (28 Jan 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I can advise the Deputy that vacancies on the board of Údarás na Gaeltachta were advertised using and following on from that, 12 board members were appointed in 2013. Under the relevant legislation, five nominations were made by County Councils which have Gaeltacht areas within their jurisdictions. Expressions of interest were publicly advertised in respect of the 7 Ministerial...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Consultancy Contracts Data (28 Jan 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am advised that no pro bono work was provided to my Department by legal, accountancy and consulting firms in the past twenty four months. With regard to bodies funded from my Department's Vote Group, the Deputy will appreciate that the matters raised are part of the day-to-day operational responsibilities of the bodies in question. I am arranging, therefore, for the terms of the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Consultancy Contracts Data (28 Jan 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department, as currently configured, was established on 2 June 2011 and therefore the available information is being provided from that date. The details requested in relation to this expenditure are set out in the following table below. It may be noted that contracts for the provision of services are not included. Company Amount paid from 2 June 2011 to...

Topical Issue Debate: Disability Support Services Provision (23 Jan 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I thank Deputy McLellan for raising this matter this evening. I remind her that primary responsibility for the promotion of the arts at all levels throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council. The Arts Council is the national agency for funding, developing and promoting the arts in Ireland. The council was established in 1951 to stimulate public interest in and promote the...

Topical Issue Debate: Disability Support Services Provision (23 Jan 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I remind the Deputy that the reduction in Arts Council funding was not 11%. It is 6.2%, and if we remove the figure included for the Irish Presidency, it is less than 5%. Since becoming Minister, I have managed the reduction in Arts Council funding as much as possible. The first year's reduction was just 3% and last year it was just 4%. The new Ignite programme and initiative aims to...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Consultancy Contracts Data (23 Jan 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: The following table lists the consultants engaged by my Department in 2013 together with payments made from my Department's Administrative Budget. It may be noted that contracts for the provision of services are not included. Value for money is an overriding consideration in relation to the engagement of such consultants. Company Amount paid Dorgan Associates €28,783...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Climate Change Policy (23 Jan 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I can confirm that no research was commissioned by my Department in relation to climate change mitigation and/or adaptation in the past year.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Climate Change Policy (23 Jan 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, there are, of course, linkages between the challenges of climate change and the protection of biodiversity and these are reflected, where appropriate, in various policies in my Department - for example in the Government's National Biodiversity Plan. Given the key role peatlands play in the carbon cycle, Ireland's extensive peatlands are important as carbon sinks...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council Funding (23 Jan 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: The following table sets out the information requested by the Deputy. Arts Council Grant-in-aid 2009 -2013 Year Current €000 Capital €000 Total €000 2009 72,350 1,000 73,350 2010 68,650 500 69,150 2011 64,313 850 65,163 2012 63,141 141 63,241 2013 60,602 98 60,700