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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Grazing Rights (5 Nov 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: There are no mandatory grazing restrictions currently applying to Natura 2000 commonages, other than the general requirement to maintain the land in Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition (GAEC). GAEC is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. In addition, in Natura 2000 sites, the consent of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht is required...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (5 Nov 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Advisory Committee on Commemorations, chaired by Dr Maurice Manning, has placed great emphasis on the importance of the commemorative initiatives that are being organised at local and community level. Such events complement the official initiatives and contribute greatly towards the goals of inclusion and education. While I have not yet dedicated an allocation to support...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Protection (5 Nov 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: Wild mink are not a protected species under the Wildlife Acts 1976 to 2012 and they can be controlled by farmers, landowners and others. A study commissioned by my Department, and published in 2009, estimated the population of mink living in the wild in the State could reach a total of between 20,500 and 33,500 individuals, and identified ground-nesting birds as the species most vulnerable...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (5 Nov 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: An indicative comparison of my Department's 2014 Budget allocations at subhead level and the corresponding 2013 provisions is available on my Department's website via the following link: The full year effects of the savings measures will be achieved during 2014. As the Deputy will be aware, the published allocations will be supplemented in 2014 by a number of measures announced on Budget...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Payments (24 Oct 2013)

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 (2012) and a payment of €1,518 in respect of year 2 of 15 (2013) have been made to this applicant. Under the cessation of turf...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Agencies Issues (24 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The relevant person has been informed by staff of my Department that the item in question is available for collection.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Living City Initiative (24 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I refer to my reply to Question No. 76 of 22 October 2013. I welcome the announcement by my colleague, the Minister for Finance, that the Living City Initiative will be extended to include designated areas of four other cities, including Kilkenny, and to all buildings in the relevant areas built prior to 1915. The initiative will provide tax incentives for works performed to refurbish...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Deer Hunting (23 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: Annual licences to hunt deer are issued by my Department to individuals under the Wildlife Acts. The hunting season for deer is regulated by the Open Seasons Order, which prescribes the periods for the hunting of various deer species. These periods vary depending on the gender and age of the deer. My Department has issued some 4,200 deer hunting licences to date to individuals for the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rural Recreation Promotion (23 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: In July 2012, I convened a Steering Group comprising of representatives from the key stakeholders in the Lough Leane trail project and charged the Group with the planning and development of the trail. To date, the Group has met on seven occasions and a further meeting is scheduled next month. Most of this trail will be inside the boundary of Killarney National Park and, because of the...

Other Questions: Arts Funding (22 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The development of St. John's artists' apartments at St. John's Square, Limerick, was project managed by Limerick City Council and grant aided by my Department under the arts and culture capital enhancement support scheme, or ACCESS II. The development consists of eight apartments which provide accommodation and studio space for artists. Similar projects were grant aided under the ACCESS II...

Other Questions: Arts Funding (22 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The grant from our Department was €384,000, which is substantial. I opened the apartments and I got a very positive response from the artists concerned. They now can rent space in the city, whereas previously they had to pay high accommodation costs there. Work space is provided with the apartment, where they can do some of their backup work in their own apartments. Calls were...

Other Questions: Arts Funding (22 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: If the Deputy has a list of buildings, he should bring them to my attention. I am not aware of these particular buildings. At one stage it looked like the State would own more than 50% of the College Green building, but now it is 15%, so we are in a much different position. We are continuing discussions with the authorities.

Other Questions: Arts Funding (22 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: As regards multi-annual funding, as somebody who has been involved in a number of arts organisations for the past 30 years I agree with Deputy Humphreys on the issue of certainty around funding. I refer the Deputy to the framework published two years by the Government. The Arts Council is well aware of its budget. The Government was able to give the Arts Council more during the past two...

Other Questions: Arts Funding (22 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I have been trying to encourage philanthropy in order to make up for the shortfall in Government funding. This is working to some extent. Last year, I had a small philanthropic scheme of €220,000 which yielded up to €800,000. I am trying to encourage more arts organisations to engage with business - like the "Business to Arts" organisation is doing - to make up that gap as...

Other Questions: Arts Funding (22 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The arts are very much part of our tourism offering. For example, over 1 million tourists visit the National Museum annually. Our cultural institutions are free and we are trying to keep them that way because they are a huge attraction. The number of people coming to Ireland for the cultural encounter is increasing all the time. If The Gathering proved one thing, it was that most of the...

Other Questions: Arts Funding (22 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Deputy is undoubtedly aware that this is a part of the framework. It was publicised last year, so people knew what their reductions would be. In 2006, there was a reduction of 24.3%. In 2009, there was a reduction of 10%. When I got the opportunity to work on the allocation for 2012, there was just a reduction of 2.9%. The Deputy mentioned a figure of 7% for the cut announced last...

Other Questions: Cross-Border Co-operation (22 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am pleased to confirm that I meet Deputy McLellan's party colleague on a regular basis and that we have a good relationship. We will shortly be launching a programme, Gaeilge gan Stró, in the Dáil. I am sure Members will be invited to the launch. We launched the programme on Falls Road some time ago and we will launch it here when it is ready. The Arts Council and the Arts...

Other Questions: Cross-Border Co-operation (22 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: My officials maintain contact with their counterparts in Northern Ireland and they enjoy a good working relationship. There is considerable co-operation that people do not see. People are working closely together to avoid excessive duplication. A great example in the arts is the cross-Border youth orchestra, which is a very successful organisation made up of young people from both sides of...

Other Questions: Arts Funding (22 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 60 and 63 together. My Department has policy responsibility for the conservation, preservation, protection, development and preservation of Ireland's heritage and culture. It also seeks to promote the Irish language, support the Gaeltacht and assist the sustainable development of island communities. A gross provision of over €238 million is being...

Other Questions: Expenditure Reviews (22 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: It is something we will keep under active consideration. I thank the national cultural institutions who have co-operated with my Department and officials and are very serious about rationalisation and saving money. Another departure will be reducing all numbers on State boards to nine members which, again, will result in a saving so things are happening out there, people are co-operating...