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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Annals of Inisfallen (1 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No 18 (Ref: PQ 38454/13) of 18 September 2013.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Payments (1 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 (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 the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Council Funding (1 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: It is a matter for each local authority to decide on whether to employ a Heritage Officer. Since 1999 the Heritage Council, which my Department funds, has supported the employment of Heritage Officers in local authorities. I understand that the Council is currently part-funding Heritage Officers in 28 local authorities.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Regulatory Impact Assessment Data (1 Oct 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The position in my Department in relation to Bills and Regulatory Impact Statements (RIAs), as sought by the Deputy, is laid out in the following table. Title Position Irish Film Board (Amendment) Act 2011 Technical Act - no RIA required. Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2012 Act involved a more streamlined approach to the translation of legislation, with no...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Road Improvement Schemes (26 Sep 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: In view of the very limited budget available and in the context of the priorities outlined in the 20-Year Strategy for the Irish Language 2010-2030 , there are currently no plans to re-open this scheme in the short to medium-term.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Council Expenditure (26 Sep 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The level of funding allocated from my Department’s Vote to the Heritage Council is €4,496,000 in 2013. In addition, the Heritage Council has been allocated €1.6million from my Department's share of the Environment Fund. It is a matter for the Council, within certain parameters, to decide how its funding should be allocated across the range of research, education and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Data (26 Sep 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht was established on 2 June 2011. Accordingly, the details requested by the Deputy in respect of certain categories of staff employed by my Department are set out, for 2011 and 2013 only, in the table below. - Minister Minister Minister of State Minister of State - 2011 2013 2011 2013 Special Adviser 2 2 0 0...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Natural Heritage Areas Review (25 Sep 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The land referred to by the Deputy is located in a natural heritage area designated in 2003. In May 2010, the previous Government decided that turf cutting should come to an end on all raised bog natural heritage areas at the end of 2013. However, as set out in the Programme for Government, the current Government undertook to review the situation with regard to raised bog natural heritage...

An Appreciation of the Life and Work of Seamus Heaney: Statements (24 Sep 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: Our statements this evening are more than tinged with sadness. When Seamus Heaney died so suddenly last month his loss reverberated around the world. We feel this loss most keenly here in Ireland where he lived, worked and wrote. Like many in this House, I met Seamus Heaney on a number of occasions. In 1991, we were both on a tour of American cities, including San Jose and Pittsburgh, and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Memorial Days (24 Sep 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: Daniel O’Connell was the foremost constitutional parliamentarian of his age. His mass mobilisation of the Irish people with a view to the peaceful advancement of their cause through the parliamentary process was an inspirational template followed by many in later years. Not only 'The Liberator' to his people, O'Connell was also a leading figure in the development of democracy and human...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Official Engagements (24 Sep 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy may be aware, the institutions referred to in the question are national cultural institutions operating under the auspices of my Department. I have been informed that no such events have taken place at any of these institutions since March 2011.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Cultural Institutions (24 Sep 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 361 to 363, inclusive, together. I refer the Deputy to my reply to his Questions Nos 751 and 752 of 18 September 2013. As I stated in that reply, the body referred to by the Deputy is an independent one. As Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, I have no statutory responsibility for it or its collection, although, as I indicated, my Department has...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service Issues (24 Sep 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department aims to be receptive to reasonable requests to facilitate neighbours of National Parks and has opened channels of communication to progress the matter with the person named by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Lottery Funding Disbursement (24 Sep 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I raised this matter with my colleague, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Mr Brendan Howlin, T.D., during discussions on the proposed new National Lottery Act 2013, which was signed into law on 14th of May last. I am happy to confirm that, following my request to the Minister, the ‘natural environment’ has been included in s.41(1) of the Act, as a potential...

Seanad: Turf-cutting: Statements (19 Sep 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: We contacted and consulted with the Office of the Attorney General before any scheme was put in place. My officials have confirmed this. Senator Ó Clochartaigh referred to the motion in the Dáil. I will implement it to the "t". I am open to meeting members of the TCCA at any time. I have no argument with them personally and appeared on national television with the TCCA...

Seanad: Turf-cutting: Statements (19 Sep 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: That is exactly how it happened. People are trying to twist things but that is exactly how it happened. Perhaps Senator Ó Clochartaigh or some of his party colleagues do not agree but that is how it happened.

Seanad: Turf-cutting: Statements (19 Sep 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: Well, that is exactly how it happened. How the TCCA was influenced or who convinced it to do that, I do not know. Who drew up the plan is a totally different issue. What I agreed to in the Dáil is what I am implementing. I said we would take on consultants to draw up a national plan for the 53 bogs and that is what we are doing. The plan presented by the TCCA allowed for turf...

Seanad: Turf-cutting: Statements (19 Sep 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I thank all Senators who have contributed to this debate this afternoon, which have been very helpful, positive and supportive. As Senators will be aware, this is not an easy issue. My great grandfather, grand-uncles and cousins cut turf on Moanveanlagh bog, which is one of the designated bogs in Kerry. I recognise the fact that my cousins left the bog as soon as this became an issue. My...

Seanad: Turf-cutting: Statements (19 Sep 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: On natural heritage areas.

Seanad: Turf-cutting: Statements (19 Sep 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I welcome this opportunity to address Seanad Éireann on the issue of turf cutting. Many Senators have a deep interest in and concern for this issue, as I do, and I look forward to hearing their perspectives. The issue of the management of Ireland's bogs is a very complex one. It concerns the management of raised bogs and blanket bogs, areas protected under EU and national law,...