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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Peadar Tóibín: If this does not have a precedent in respect of any other wreck, it could still be a precedent in respect of this boat in the future.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Peadar Tóibín: That would not be unique.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Peadar Tóibín: My concern is not just about the fact that this is a break with precedent on the actuality of the licence itself, but also around how the licence was generated. The National Monuments (Amendment) Act 2004 states "The Minister shall consult in writing with the Director of the National Museum of Ireland before granting a consent under paragraph (a) of this subsection." Is this committee to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Peadar Tóibín: Despite the general tone of that letter, where the director clearly states that it was the 11th hour and the museum had not been au faitwith the licence conditions, is Mr. Allen is stating the museum had actually been given the full conditionality of the licence? How many days in advance would that have been?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Peadar Tóibín: To give the committee a fuller picture, when he gets back to his office will Mr. Allen submit to the committee the response of the National Museum of Ireland to Mr. Allen's initial submission to the museum of the licence criteria? This will give us an understanding of that middle step.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Peadar Tóibín: They are all the questions I have on this issue. It is important to articulate there is a strong fear among the archaeological community and those who are interested in the heritage and history of the wrecks in the waters around Ireland, as well as anxiety that we ensure a maximalist view regarding the criteria and law to make sure this heritage is not lost to future generations. Many...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Peadar Tóibín: It fell 90 m.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Peadar Tóibín: Is there not some kind of exclusion zone for trawling or efforts in that regard?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Peadar Tóibín: That would be similar to an on-land archaeological monument being interfered with by a commercial operator a regular basis.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Peadar Tóibín: I understand.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Peadar Tóibín: Will Mr. Allen submit to us the response of the National Museum when it receives it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Peadar Tóibín: That concludes our consideration of the topic. I thank both witnesses for attending the committee meeting.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards (28 Feb 2017)

Peadar Tóibín: 299. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the ETBs are delivering training to private sector companies in the commercial market; and if so, if the service they are providing is subsidised by the tax payer. [9868/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Earcaíocht san Earnáil Phoiblí (28 Feb 2017)

Peadar Tóibín: 346. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government cad é an costas breise a bhainfeadh le hoifigeach Gaeilge lánaimseartha a earcú i ngach comhairle contae nach bhfuil oifigeach Gaeilge acu faoi láthair. [10173/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Earcaíocht san Earnáil Phoiblí (28 Feb 2017)

Peadar Tóibín: 347. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government cé mhéad oifigeach Gaeilge atá fostaithe i gcomhairlí contae ar fud an Stáit; cá háit sa tír a bhfuil siad fostaithe; agus an ndeimhneoidh sé i ngach cás an post é atá dírithe ar dhualgas Gaeilge amháin. [10174/17]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts in Education Charter (28 Feb 2017)

Peadar Tóibín: 496. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress on the implementation of the Arts in Education Charter; the next objectives for her Department; if the charter has had any specific successes to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9978/17]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts in Education Charter (28 Feb 2017)

Peadar Tóibín: 497. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the contribution by the State to youth based arts initiatives by contribution, from the Arts Council, local authorities, her Department or otherwise; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9979/17]

Leaders' Questions (23 Feb 2017)

Peadar Tóibín: World-class mess.

Leaders' Questions (23 Feb 2017)

Peadar Tóibín: That is another €200 million.

Leaders' Questions (23 Feb 2017)

Peadar Tóibín: That is over €1 million per bed.