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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (15 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: Since the formation of my Department in June 2011, expenditure of €769.58 has been incurred as a result of travel and subsistence expenses relating to litigation in the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg. No costs have been incurred in relation to the General Court in Luxembourg or the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg. T his information is, as requested,...

Good Friday Agreement: Motion [Private Members] (14 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important topic and to support the Government's amendment to the motion. I thank Sinn Féin for tabling the motion given that next Wednesday, 22 May, will mark the 15th anniversary of the ratification by referendum of the Good Friday Agreement. The Good Friday Agreement is arguably the most important agreement of our time. In 1998, it...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Relocation Options (14 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: 55 applications for compensation under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme have been received and acknowledged by my Department in respect of the raised bog special area of conservation referred to in the Deputy’s Question. 10 of these applicants have expressed an interest in relocation to a non-designated bog. 40 payments and 5 deliveries of turf have been made in...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Payments (14 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: 26 applications for compensation under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme have been received and acknowledged by my Department in respect of the raised bog special area of conservation referred to in the Deputy’s Question. 5 of these applicants have expressed an interest in relocation to a non-designated bog. 6 payments have been made in respect of the applications...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Relocation Options (14 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 (also known as Lough Sheelin Bog). 12 of these applicants have expressed an interest in relocation to a non-designated bog. 71 payments and 2 deliveries of turf have...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Protection Areas Appeals (14 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: There are some 481 appeals outstanding in respect of special areas of conservation and special protection areas. The majority of these appeals are at Stage 2 of the appeals process where appellants have opted for formal hearings of their cases before the Designated Areas Appeals Advisory Board. The time taken to process appeals depends on a variety of factors. These can include...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Public Sector Staff Remuneration (14 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The information requested by the Deputy in respect of the staff (whole time equivalent) of my department and the bodies under its aegis is set out in the table below. Salary Band € Department of Arts Heritage and Gaeltacht. Bodies under the aegis of the Department. 0 - 20,000 22.1 42.38 20,001 - 30,000 56.44 251.99 30,001 - 40,000 195.8 327.48 40,001 - 50,000 115.99 156.63...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (14 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware my Department was established on 2 June 2011. Overtime is not payable to officers above the grade of Higher Executive Officer, including ministerial advisors and secretaries general. Ministerial drivers are also ineligible for overtime payments. The amount of overtime, and other payments due in respect of additional attendance, in the case of each eligible...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ministerial Correspondence (14 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I can confirm to the Deputy that I am in receipt of such correspondence. I have been informed that the draft lease agreement between the parties was issued by the lessee to the solicitors for the lessor yesterday, the 13th May 2013. On confirmation of their acceptance of the lease, the formal lease will be issued to them for execution.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ministerial Expenditure (9 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht was established on 2 June 2011. The amount of travel and subsistence, both foreign and domestic, paid to the Minister of State and Secretary General in my Department from that date was as follows: - June - Dec 2011 2012 2013 Minister of State 14,119 26,087 1,551 Secretary General 3,933 4,690 975 There are 10...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (8 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy is aware, my Department, which was established in June 2011, administers and delivers a wide range of programmes and measures, descriptions of which are available on its website at . While expenditure under these programme areas takes place countrywide, it is not possible to give a county-by-county breakdown of that expenditure. For example, a number of my Department's...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge (7 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: Tógfaidh me Ceisteanna Uimh 238 agus 239 le chéile. wIs sa Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge 2010-2030 a leagtar amach polasaí an Rialtais maidir le cur chun cinn na Gaeilge. Sa chomhthéacs seo, tá sé ráite i gClár an Rialtais 2011-2016 go dtabharfaidh an Rialtas tacaíocht don Straitéis agus go ndéanfaidh sé na spriocanna...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Census of Population Publication (7 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy is aware, the Programme for Government contains a commitment to enabling the publication of the 1926 Census records. A 1926 Census Working Group has been formed comprising officials from my Department, the National Archives and the Central Statistics Office. The group has met to consider how best to enable the publication of the 1926 Census records. Under current legislation,...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Film Board (7 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 242 to 246, inclusive, together. As can be seen in its Annual Report and Accounts, the Irish Film Board has a successful year in 2011. The Irish film industry continued to build on its excellent international reputation garnering significant recognition and acclaim as new Irish features were selected for major international festivals and Irish talent...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: North-South Implementation Bodies (7 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will appreciate, Waterways Ireland is an implementation body established under the British Ireland Agreement and therefore, the proposed lease agreement between Waterways Ireland and Longford County Council with respect to Abbeyshrule Tidy Villages, Co Longford falls to be considered under the relevant North / South procedures. I am advised that this process is expected to be...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Properties (7 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: It is not possible to collate the information requested in respect of my Department in the time-frame permitted for a Parliamentary Question but it will be sent directly to the Deputy as soon as possible. With regard to bodies funded from my Department's Vote Group, the Deputy will appreciate that the matters raised are part of the day-to-day operational responsibilities of the bodies in...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: An Teanga Gaeilge (7 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: Ar an gcéad dul síos, ní mór dom a shoiléiriú don Teachta nach bhfuil feidhm reachtúil agamsa maidir le foilsiú Achtanna den Oireachtas. Ceadaíonn an leasú a rinneadh ar alt 7 d’Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla, 2003 le halt 62 den Acht um an Dlí Sibhialta (Forálacha Ilghnéitheacha), 2011 gur féidir Achtanna den...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Protection (7 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: Seals are protected under the Wildlife Act and their habitats require protection under the EU Habitats Directive. In the winter months, officials of my Department responded to information received from the Irish Seal Sanctuary and others on dead seals on the Waterford and Wexford coasts. As set out in my reply to PQ Number 379 of 26th of February 20134, these deaths were investigated by...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Centres (2 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The property in question is the responsibility of the Office of Public Works, and any questions relating to the future use of the building should be addressed to that Office.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Protection of Architectural Heritage (2 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I refer the Deputy to my reply to question No. 353 of 26th March, 2013.