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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: EU Presidency Engagements (28 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: While I do not have statutory functions in relation to maritime issues I had the pleasure to represent the Irish Presidency of the EU at the annual European Maritime Day Conference held in Malta on 21-22 May. I was also guest at a pre-Conference dinner hosted by the Prime Minister of Malta on 20 May. The theme of this sixth annual European Maritime Day Conference was Coastal Development and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Property (28 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 438 and 439 together. The matters referred to by the Deputy are matters for which I have no statutory function.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Council Funding (28 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The scope to provide additional funding for the protection, conservation and development of the State's heritage is constrained by the current national economic difficulties and the significant reduction in the public finances. The Heritage Council, which my Department funds, administers a number of heritage grants schemes. It is a matter for the Heritage Council to allocate its funding...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Exchequer Returns (23 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: Appropriation-in-Aid receipts of approximately €4.525m are expected to be received by my Department and remitted to the Exchequer in 2013. More than three quarters of these receipts, over €3.5m, relate to contributions from civil and public sector employees as part of the Public Service Remuneration Pension-related Deduction (Pension Levy). A full break-out of my Department's...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (23 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: All monies allocated to my Department for the E.U. Presidency will, I understand, be expended in the current year.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Training (23 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I assume the Deputy is referring to a breakdown of the proposed Training & Development expenditure within the Training & Development and Incidental Expenses subhead. In this regard, my Department has a budget allocation of approximately €400,000 for staff training and development in 2013. My Department supports the training and development of staff through formal...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Consultancy Contracts Expenditure (23 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: A total of €138,000 was allocated for consultancy services, value for money and policy reviews in 2012. This subhead provides for fees and expenses in respect of consultancy assignments and other surveys and studies commissioned by my Department, which at present relate primarily to the Arts Division. In line with Government policy, my Department endeavoured to reduce the use of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (23 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I presume the Deputy is referring to the provision of €693,000 for Office Premises Expenses in my Department's Administration Budget as set out in the 2013 Revised Estimates for Public Services. This funding will be used to meet expenses such as heating, lighting, waste disposal, cleaning and water charges. These costs relate largely to my Department's main offices which are listed...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (23 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: An amount of €1.2m in capital funding on subhead B.5 Natural Heritage –National Parks and Wildlife Service was carried over into 2013 in accordance with the procedures governing unspent capital. The State has a particular responsibility to preserve active raised bog habitat under European Council Directive 92/43/EEC (the Habitats Directive) which requires Ireland to protect...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (23 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: A breakout of my Department's provisions for expenditure under the Heritage Programme is published in the 2013 Revised Estimates Volume, which is available on the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform website via the following link:

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cistí Spreagtha Fáis (23 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: Tá mo Roinnse, ina dteannta siúd as earnálacha eile, ag breathnú ar thograí i gcomhair a mbreithnithe i láthair na huaire i gcomhairle leis an Roinn Caiteachais Phoiblí agus Athchóirithe. Níl aon chinneadh críochnaitheach tógtha go fóill.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Tax Reliefs (23 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: Section 481 of the Taxes Consolidation Act, 1997 is the provision in question. It allows tax relief for investments in certain films. The types of film eligible for certification include feature film, television drama, creative documentary and animation. There is no provision within this scheme for film studios. The scheme is kept under regular review in conjunction with the Irish Film...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Issues (23 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: 88 applications for compensation under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme have been received and acknowledged by my Department in respect of Moneybeg and Clareisland Bogs raised bog special area of conservation. 12 of these applicants have expressed an interest in relocation to a non-designated bog. 71 payments and 2 deliveries of turf have been made in respect of the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Raised Bog Management Plan Discussions (23 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Dáil motion of 7 March 2012, which the Government supported, called on the Government to “- engage actively with the European Commission to seek a resolution within the terms of the Habitats Directive, and to prepare and submit a National Raised Bog Restoration Plan to the Commission as a matter of urgency”. As a result of this, in April 2012, I secured the agreement...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Legal Costs (23 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department is very aware of the need to minimise legal costs and, in general, avails of legal advices from the Attorney General's Office and the Chief State Solicitor's Office. With regard to bodies funded from my Department's Vote Group, the Deputy will appreciate that a decision to seek legal advices in any particular instance is part of the day-to-day operational responsibilities of...

Seanad: Decade of Centenaries Programme of Commemorations: Statements (22 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: Senator Fiach Mac Conghail made some very interesting comments about the involvement of artists. I agree completely with him and this is something with which we will engage. Last Friday, I saw the production of "An Rí" by Padraig Pearse in the Abbey Theatre, first produced 100 years ago. James Plunkett's Strumpet City is the themed book for this year. I believe we can do a great deal...

Seanad: Decade of Centenaries Programme of Commemorations: Statements (22 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I will finish. The reason Kilmainham Jail does not take bookings is that it operates by people turning up and taking the tour. Otherwise it would be booked up and people who turn up casually would not have the experience. A person must actually turn up and will then get the tour. I agree with Senator Landy that the GAA played a critical role in the 1916 Rising and in the entire...

Seanad: Decade of Centenaries Programme of Commemorations: Statements (22 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: There were people in Cloughjordan who worked away on their own initiative. A local Fianna Fáil councillor, Mr. Jim Casey, invited me down to turn the sod there and open the centre, which shows the openness involved in all of this. That is the spirit by which we hope to continue the process, at least while I am around.

Seanad: Decade of Centenaries Programme of Commemorations: Statements (22 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: We recognise people like Tom Kettle and Francis Ledwidge, George Fitzmaurice and Thomas McGreavy. These were very important figures, poets who wrote about World War 1. We will have to do more about that. I agree with Senator Bradford that we must look at and by advised by the subject rather than be imprisoned by it. That might be a good way to sum up this period. We recognise that the...

Seanad: Decade of Centenaries Programme of Commemorations: Statements (22 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I thank the Senators for this opportunity and for their proposals. If they have any more they can send them to me.