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Other Questions: Tax Reliefs (28 Nov 2012)

Dinny McGinley: As stated, consultations between the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy Jimmy Deenihan, and the Minister for Finance on section 481 are continually taking place. I agree with the Deputy that section 481 makes a major contribution to the economy. I understand some 15,000 people are employed in the audio-visual and creative arts. This brings huge revenue into the country....

Other Questions: Tax Reliefs (28 Nov 2012)

Dinny McGinley: We are considering all areas in which value for money might be obtained. The section 481 relief provides great value for money. If there are other areas in which it might be applied, I am sure these will be considered by the Government. If the Deputy who has an obvious interest in this matter wishes to put forward proposals in this regard, beimid ag éisteacht.

Other Questions: Scéimeanna Teanga (28 Nov 2012)

Dinny McGinley: Tógfaidh mé Ceisteanna Uimh. 11 agus 41 le chéile. Ba mhaith liom a chur in iúl go bhfuil naoi scéim teanga daingnithe go dáta i mbliana. Ciallaíonn sé seo go bhfuil 108 céad scéim teanga san iomlán daingnithe ón uair gur tháinig Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla i bhfeidhm. Sa bhreis air seo, tá 122...

Other Questions: Famine Commemoration (28 Nov 2012)

Dinny McGinley: Deputy O'Donovan made a constructive proposal. Contrary to the opinion of some, there was famine in Northern Ireland too. I come from the geographic north, if not the political North, and I am aware there was famine in the whole area. I cannot see any reason we should not pursue the constructive proposal made by Deputy O'Donovan. During my visit to the commemoration in Drogheda last...

Other Questions: Environmental Policy (28 Nov 2012)

Dinny McGinley: The recommendations of the report to which the Deputy refers are being comprehensively examined and considered by my Department. As the Deputy will be aware, the recommendations cover a number of areas within my Department's remit, including Waterways Ireland, which has responsibility for Shannon navigation, and the National Parks and Wildlife Service, NPWS, which has general responsibility...

Other Questions: Environmental Policy (28 Nov 2012)

Dinny McGinley: The Deputy is correct. The report was presented to the Minister, Deputy Deenihan, last July or August and, as far as I know, it is being considered. We are waiting for recommendations to emerge from the report. This is a very complex matter involving the flooding of the River Shannon. Before I ever came to this House I heard about the draining of the Shannon, which has been going on for a...

Other Questions: Environmental Policy (28 Nov 2012)

Dinny McGinley: Of course the OPW will have a pivotal role, although I am saying that before the recommendations are made. There is also the ESB, which controls a great deal of the area around Ardnacrusha, as the Deputy knows well. I come from west of the Shannon and do not live by its banks but I know some of the difficulties and complexities involved. The matter is being pursued actively in the...

Other Questions: Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge (28 Nov 2012)

Dinny McGinley: Maidir leis an nGaeltacht féin agus cur i bhfeidhm na straitéise, tá an fhreagracht ar Údarás na Gaeltachta. Tá áthas orm a rá, mar atá a fhios ag an Teachta, go bhfuil bord úr ag Údarás na Gaeltachta anois. Bhí an cathaoirleach os comhair an chomhchoiste inné agus beidh an chéad chruinniú ag an bhord an...

Other Questions: Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge (28 Nov 2012)

Dinny McGinley: Sea, bhí mé ag éisteacht leis an Teachta.

Other Questions: Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge (28 Nov 2012)

Dinny McGinley: Tá bealaí eile i gcónaí ag Údarás na Gaeltachta le foinsí úra maoiniú a fháil. Tá siad ag fáil cíosanna agus ag díol achmhainní agus mar sin. Bhí €6 mhilliún acu an bhliain reatha agus bhí €6 mhilliún acu anuraidh. Sa bhliain 2008 bhí €26 mhilliún acu, i 2009 bhí...

Other Questions: Famine Commemoration (28 Nov 2012)

Dinny McGinley: The Deputy will be aware that, as chair of the National Famine Commemoration Committee, the Minister, Deputy Deenihan, is responsible for ensuring on behalf of the Government, that appropriate arrangements are in place to commemorate the Great Irish Famine, an Gorta Mór. Details of the work of the National Famine Commemoration Committee since 2008 in implementing a varied and diverse...

Other Questions: Famine Commemoration (28 Nov 2012)

Dinny McGinley: The Deputy's view will be conveyed to the Minister. I am sure that will be the case when Connacht is in line again for the rotation of the commemoration, which will take place in Munster next year and was in Drogheda this year. I had the pleasure and privilege of being there. It was the first such event I attended and what went on there that day was a revelation. It is appropriate that we...

Other Questions: Famine Commemoration (28 Nov 2012)

Dinny McGinley: I would like to see it. Deputy Naughten's constructive proposal will be conveyed to the Minister.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Wildlife Conservation (28 Nov 2012)

Dinny McGinley: I thank the Senator for raising this matter. Deer in the wild are of interest to me because I live adjacent to a national park in County Donegal that has a very extensive herd of deer. While I am not sure of the species, we are very familiar with their presence.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Wildlife Conservation (28 Nov 2012)

Dinny McGinley: They were imported from Scotland as far as I know and would not have the direct line the Kerry deer are alleged to have going back.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Wildlife Conservation (28 Nov 2012)

Dinny McGinley: I withdraw the word - it has been proved. The Kerry red deer are a unique feature of our heritage. A recent report discovered that the Kerry red deer are the direct descendants of deer present in Ireland some 5,000 years ago. While the report concluded that these deer species were brought from Britain into the country, the authors of the report believe that the unique Kerry red deer...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Wildlife Conservation (28 Nov 2012)

Dinny McGinley: I appreciate the Senator's comments. Unfortunately the illegal hunting of deer - red deer or otherwise - is not confined to the Killarney National Park. It seems to be becoming - I will not say a pastime - but an activity in other parts of the country, including in my county. Coincidentally, a number of concerned citizens from my county want to meet me to discuss what can be done to...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Turbary Rights (28 Nov 2012)

Dinny McGinley: Some 747 applicants have to date indicated an interest in relocation. Potential relocation solutions for 34 SAC bogs have been identified, with arrangements finalised for the first of these relocation bogs. It is expected that relocation will not be required for about 15 SACs, as there has been little or no turf cutting on these bogs for many years. If, following an in-depth examination,...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Turbary Rights (28 Nov 2012)

Dinny McGinley: As I said, there is a standing invitation to the Turf Cutters and Contractors Association to engage with the Minister so we can achieve a solution that will be acceptable to all. The Minister has devoted much time and effort to coming to such an arrangement and major progress has been achieved. Some 2,000 payments have been made thus far and 2,500 applications have been received. People...

Other Questions: Heritage Council (28 Nov 2012)

Dinny McGinley: The level of funding available in 2013 from my Department’s Vote for the Heritage Council will be subject to the normal budgetary and Estimates processes, which may be necessarily constrained by the current difficult fiscal environment. The Minister, Deputy Deenihan, hopes to finalise any allocation to the Heritage Council as soon as possible, once final budgetary decisions are made....