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Other Questions: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme (3 Dec 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am not aware there is a difference between Clara bog and other bogs. As Deputy Naughten knows, we are not taking ownership of the bog from people. They still own the bog and all we are doing is ensuring they do not cut the bogs. With regard to the letters of clarification and comfort, there is a continuous process between the Department and turf cutters. It is a very busy office as the...

Other Questions: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme (3 Dec 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter this afternoon. Under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme, three types of legal agreements have been and are being issued by my Department. First is a legal agreement for qualifying turf cutters who are signing up to the annual payment of €1,500, index-linked, for 15 years. Second is a relocation interim legal agreement for...

Other Questions: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme (3 Dec 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: In response to Deputy Naughten's, this is a very complex issue. The Deputy has been raising this issue in the Dáil for a number of years and has been very consistent on the issue. Given the location of the bogs, I would hope it will be possible to find relocation sites for the 700 or so turf cutters who have expressed an interest in relocation. As the Deputy knows, the majority of...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Archives (3 Dec 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The records contained in the 70,000 boxes in question are kept in a secure place and will be available to the public in the not-too-distant future. Since 2008, the National Archives has experienced a 41.64% reduction in its operational budget. If the Deputy checks the Estimates from the past three years, she will see how I have done my best to arrest that decline in funding. Last year and...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Archives (3 Dec 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy is aware, the National Archives is responsible by law for the acquisition of records of permanent value from Departments of State, the courts and 61 named bodies. The National Archives can also acquire archives from other sources, such as businesses, hospitals, charities and voluntary bodies, where it is considered that the archives are of outstanding quality and value. This...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Archives (3 Dec 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: Records of historical significance are being prioritised and that will continue to be the case. On the question of the moratorium, we recently appointed archivists to the National Archives, not to deal with the backlog but to work on other projects. The National Archives succeeded recently in securing some philanthropic donations which will also help. There is also a problem with space,...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Commemorative Events (3 Dec 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I have had engagements with all the national cultural institutions and the Arts Council. I am really very encouraged by their approach to and enthusiasm for the decade of commemoration, especially the focus on 1916. The centenary of the Proclamation of the Irish Republic will be a most important anniversary. I anticipate that the special arrangements for the location will be of interest...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Commemorative Events (3 Dec 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The major development, which I read recently in the newspaper, is that NAMA has committed a huge sum of money for the restoration of the monument. I was not directly notified of that by NAMA but it was in the national newspapers. I am waiting for another proposal from the developer about its intentions regarding the national monument. That is my responsibility, as I have pointed out so...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Commemorative Events (3 Dec 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. It is my objective in relation to the 1916 centenary programme to bring forward a programme of commemorative events and projects that is comprehensive, authentic and inclusive. Having regard to the time remaining for preparations, my priority attention has been oriented towards the preparation of a number of capital projects that I believe would...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (3 Dec 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: In Ireland, we recognise the potential of the creative industries and particularly their beneficial characteristics. The creative industries now encompass more than the traditional areas of the arts, film, music and literature, and include areas like advertising, as well as the newer industries such as social media, gaming and animation. As Minister with responsibility for arts, culture and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways Development (3 Dec 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, in July 2007 the North/South Ministerial Council (NSMC) agreed to proceed with the restoration of the section of the Ulster Canal between Clones and Upper Lough Erne. The then Government agreed to cover the full capital costs of the project, which were estimated at that time to be of the order of €35m. It was always the intention that the Ulster Canal...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: City of Culture Initiative (3 Dec 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 13 and 14 together. The aim of the City of Culture initiative is to deliver a programme of cultural events and engagement in a city for one year in such a way as to lead to a permanent increase in the engagement of its citizens with arts and culture in the longer-term. The introduction of a City of Culture initiative in Ireland follows similar initiatives in...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Night (3 Dec 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: Following on from discussions between my Department and relevant stakeholders, including Fáilte Ireland, Tourism Ireland, Temple Bar Cultural Trust and St. Patrick's Festival, it was agreed that the commitment in the Programme for Government to expand the Culture Night concept and to consider making it a twice yearly event would be best met by the designation and delivery of an...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Grazing Rights (3 Dec 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: Farmers in the Twelve Bens/Garraun and Maumturk Mountain Complex Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) were obliged to amend their farming practices from 1 November 2008 to ensure that mountain/commonage areas recovered from past overgrazing. This grazing restriction concluded on 1 November this year. The payments delivered from my Department assisted farmers in delivering Good Agricultural...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Philanthropy Initiatives (3 Dec 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: My colleague, Mr Phil Hogan, T.D., Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, has responsibility for philanthropy in general and for increasing donations to philanthropic causes. The Deputy can access the recommendations of the report of the Forum on Philanthropy and Fund-raising and associated updates at: . I am however, pleased to avail of the opportunity to give the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (3 Dec 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Gathering initiative, undertaken by my colleague, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, has the strong support of my Department and the agencies under my Department's remit. A range of actions that have been taken to support The Gathering were outlined in my previous replies to the Deputy. My Department and its agencies have made a substantial contribution towards ensuring a...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (3 Dec 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: On 16 July last I made a determination in relation to a consent application and related Environmental Impact Statement submitted by the owners under the National Monuments Acts in relation to proposed works on the Moore Street national monument site. The national monument is in private ownership and, accordingly, the advancement of proposals that reflect the terms of the consent I have...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Ireland Remit (3 Dec 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 198 and 199 together. Waterways Ireland is the navigation authority for the Royal Canal and is responsible for the management, maintenance and development of the Royal Canal, principally for recreational purposes. Waterways Ireland undertook the work to re-commission the Royal Canal prior to its reopening in 2010 and continues to develop the canal and its...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (3 Dec 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: In supporting Continuing Professional Development my Department recognises the value of membership of professional bodies in the context of keeping pace with the latest professional standards and practices. Accordingly, where such membership is necessary for the performance of official duties or is otherwise beneficial to the work of my Department, through access to research papers or...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (3 Dec 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department recognises the importance of educational study in supporting the development of skills and expertise for workplace performance, and in promoting the concepts of self-development and life-long learning. The annual cost of supporting third-level academic courses and programmes of study being undertaken by my officials under my Department’s Payment and Refund of...