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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (16 Jan 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: The following table lists the occasions on which photographers were booked for events for the period since the establishment of my Department in June 2011 to date, the photographers or photographic companies engaged, and the actual or estimated cost associated with each specific occasion. The total cost amounts to €9,209.55. This includes costs both for the booking of photographers...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Public Relations Contracts Data (16 Jan 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table. Name of Company Service Provided Total payments between 9 March 2011 to 12 June 2013 Zoetrope Provision of press and publicity, online and social media services to Culture Ireland for the duration of the Imagine Ireland programme 2011 (€97,495). Provision of PR and Media services to Culture Ireland for the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Eligibility (16 Jan 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department is continuing to work through various legal and other issues regarding the position of those who have applied for compensation but do not appear to fulfil the qualifying criteria of the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme for a variety of reasons. Applicants are being, or will be, written to in relation to their position, as issues are clarified.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks Projects (16 Jan 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: Work has commenced on the final phase of restoration, refurbishment and new works for Killarney House and I was very pleased to be present at the formal signing of the contract on 30 December. The refurbished Killarney House, in its historic and beautiful setting, will function as a National Park Visitor Centre and will provide an added attraction for visitors to the town. The visitor...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Bodies (16 Jan 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, the Government Decision of 17November 2011 on Public Service Reform announced a streamlining of State bodies, including a number of bodies funded from this Department’s Vote Group. The Government Decision of 31 October 2012 endorsed the implementation of these measures and the details as requested are laid out in tabular form in the table below. A full...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (16 Jan 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy may be aware, while my Department administers and delivers a wide range of programmes and measures, descriptions of which are available on its website at . In view of the wide range of my Department’s schemes and programmes and the large volumes of applications for funding received thereunder on an ongoing basis, I am not satisfied that the work involved in compiling...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language Issues (16 Jan 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I wish to inform the Deputy that some 60 staff of my Department are currently engaged in the provision of services or development of policy through the medium of Irish. We also have Irish speakers across a number of divisions including the key functions in the Department such as Finance Unit, Personnel, Corporate Services and Press Office. Overall, there are approximately 90 staff working in...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Regulations (15 Jan 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2010 makes it an offence for a person on foot to hunt a deer with two or more dogs unless such activity is specifically permitted under section 29 or section 42 of the Principal Act. My Department understands that the Ward Union Hunt has operated a drag hunt since the enactment of the 2010 legislation which involves the following by a pack of hounds of a scent...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (15 Jan 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy is aware, the national monument is not in the ownership of the State. The practical arrangements for the proposed survey of the national monument buildings by the 1916 relatives’ representative group, which the monument owners have agreed to in principle, are matters for the group and the owners to agree.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (15 Jan 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 418 and 424 together. The founding of Cumann na mBan on April 2nd 1914 was a very significant development and will be a salient date in the centenary commemorative calendar. In seeking to ensure that the commemorative programme is authentic, comprehensive and inclusive, I am particularly concerned that the role of women in the Irish revolution - and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Library (15 Jan 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I can reassure the Deputy that I am fully conversant with the issues surrounding the filling of the post of Chief Herald at the National Library. As part of the Government Reform Plan, I will shortly be bringing a proposal to Government on the legislation required to implement the required reforms at the National Library and the National Museum. I am considering the most appropriate action...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Data (15 Jan 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department was established on 2 June 2011 and therefore the available information is being provided from that date. I am advised by my Department that agency staff provided switch cover in one location from 2 June 2011 until 11 December 2012. All switch duties are now performed by departmental staff.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways Development (15 Jan 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy may be aware, the Dublin City Canals Study was launched on 20th July 2010. This was prepared by consultants on behalf of Waterways Ireland, Fáilte Ireland, Dublin Docklands Development Authority and Dublin City Council. The study examined the existing activities on the Royal and Grand Canals and identified an overall vision for the development of the City Canals within...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Ireland Remit (15 Jan 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am informed that Waterways Ireland already has an ongoing programme to modernise historic canal ownership maps and register navigation property in its ownership.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Applications (15 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. The qualifying criteria for the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme are that: - the claimant must have a legal interest in one of the 53 raised bog special areas of conservation – ownership...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: City of Culture Initiative (15 Jan 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 425, 427 and 428 together. Following my appointment as Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, I attended and officiated at many arts and culture events in Limerick. I have a strong belief that Limerick has a vibrant and diverse arts scene, and the idea of a city of culture was discussed with individuals and groups. I received a written...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (15 Jan 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. At national level, the National Museum of Ireland will present a seminal exhibition highlighting the Viking heritage of Ireland during the time of Brian Ború, as well as a series of activities,...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Public Sector Pensions Issues (15 Jan 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware my Department was established on 2June 2011. Since that time added years were awarded to six staff of my Department who retired on the grounds of ill health, in line with the relevant Department of Public Expenditure and Reform Circulars, as set out in the following table. Year Added Years Awarded Grade 2011 6.66 Clerical Officer 2012 2.12 1.47 6.66 State...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Appointments to State Boards (15 Jan 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: The information sought by the Deputy in relation to the appointments in the State boards funded from my Department's Vote Group is set out in the following table. Appointments to the boards of Foras na Gaeilge and the Ulster-Scots Agency are made by the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC), arising from nominations on a 50:50 basis from each jurisdiction. In the case of Údarás...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Internship Scheme Placements (15 Jan 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: The number of placements in my Department under the JobBridge scheme in 2013 is shown in the following table, together with the equivalent figure for 2012. Year No. of Placements 2012 4 2013 5