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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Public Sector Pensions Expenditure (2 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The information requested by the Deputy in respect of lump sums paid to civil and public servants who retired between March 2011 and March 2013 is set out in the table below. The Deputy will note that figures in respect of the Department are in respect of the period from the establishment of the Department on 2nd June 2011. Value of Lump Sums Paid€ Staff of Department of Arts,...

Topical Issue Debate: Cross-Border Projects (1 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I thank Deputy Humphreys for raising the matter and for her continuing and strong interest in advancing the project. Her colleague, Deputy Smith, has a similar interest. The Ulster Canal is a total of 93 km long and extends from Upper Lough Erne to Lough Neagh. It runs through counties Armagh, Monaghan and Fermanagh. It was originally opened in 1841 to link the northern navigation...

Topical Issue Debate: Cross-Border Projects (1 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The planning applications for this project are now likely to be determined in May 2013. The compulsory purchase order, CPO, land maps are well progressed. It is estimated that the CPO process will take approximately 12 months and, depending on the funding in place, the CPO process may proceed incrementally. A decision on the construction of the project and on whether to have a single large...

Topical Issue Debate: Cross-Border Projects (1 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: Potential funding from the €150 million PEACE IV programme is very important. If we could source funding from it that would give a greater possibility of the project progressing in the near future. I hope that having completed the CPOs we can make a start on the project in 2015 or 2016. As Deputy Humphreys indicated, it is an iconic project and it would give a major boost to that...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (1 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: Farmers in the Twelve Bens/Garraun and Maumturk Mountain Complex Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) have had to amend their farming practices since November 2008 to ensure that all these mountain areas recover from past overgrazing. This grazing restriction continues until November 2013. The affected farmers have received payments through agri-environment schemes (such as REPS,...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Applications (1 May 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. Two deliveries of 15 tonnes of turf each have been made to this applicant, under the scheme, in respect of 2012. Where applicants claim to have been extracting more than 30 tonnes of turf per annum from...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation Designation (1 May 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The area to which the Deputy refers is the Stacks to Mullaghareirk Mountains, West Limerick Hills, and Mount Eagle Special Protection Area, designated in S.I. No. 591 of 2012. The development of wind farms requires planning permission under the Planning and Development Acts and approval from the Commission of Energy Regulation. Afforestation is subject to approval by the Forest Service of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation Designation (30 Apr 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 340 and 342 together. In May 2010, the then Government decided that turf-cutting should come to an end on all raised bog NHAs, at the end of 2013. The Programme for Government undertook to review the situation with regard to NHAs and the future of turf-cutting on such sites is being considered as part of that review. The review is currently underway and I...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Issues (30 Apr 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The individual referred to in the Deputy’s Question applied to sell his interest in land within a site designated as a special area of conservation, under the voluntary bog purchase scheme administered by my Department. Following a review of the purchase file and inspection of the lands subject of this application, a letter of offer has recently issued to the applicant’s...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Official Engagements (30 Apr 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I have no principled objection to the publication of the Secretary General's diary on my Department's website, subject to any necessary redactions for confidentiality reasons. A considerable amount of information relating to the administration of my Department is currently published on the website and I would also point out that the diary and other relevant records are already available...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Relocation Options (30 Apr 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 345 to 347, inclusive, together. In April 2012, I secured the agreement of Commissioner Potocnik to the development of a National Raised Bog Special Area of Conservation Management Plan. This was in keeping with the recommendations of Justice Quirke following the Peatlands Forum and with the motion agreed unanimously by Dáil Éireann on 7th of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation Appeals (30 Apr 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I understand that the appellant in question is one of a number for this site who have already opted for a Stage 2 formal hearing of their case before the Designated Areas Appeals Advisory Board. However, there are another three objections on this site still being processed through Stage 1 of the appeals process. I expect these stage 1 appeals to be finalised shortly and the Board will then be...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: An Choimisiúin Logainmneacha (30 Apr 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: Tógfaidh mé ceisteanna 349, 350 agus 351 le chéile. Tháinig deireadh le téarma oifige an Choimisiúin Logainmneacha ar an 11 Deireadh Fómhair 2012. Faoi réir chinneadh an Rialtais i dtaca le Plean an Rialtais um Athchóiriú na Seirbhíse Poiblí, socraíodh go dtiocfadh coiste saineolaithe, a d’fheidhmeodh ar bhonn pro bono ,...

Other Questions: Arts Centres (25 Apr 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I will certainly convey the Deputy's suggestions to the Arts Council and the local authorities. A good example of where the Department really got involved in the past two years was in respect of the Light House Cinema, which was closed. It is now up and running again and doing very well. I am delighted to say I was there on a few occasions recently, including for the opening of a film...

Other Questions: Ministerial Travel (25 Apr 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: A total of 19 Ministers visited 21 countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia for a series of trade, investment and tourism focused programmes during March as part of the Government's St. Patrick's Day programme, Promote Ireland. I travelled to Toronto in Canada in March as part of that programme. The focus of my visit was on enhancing the cultural and trade links...

Other Questions: EU Funding (25 Apr 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 10 and 129 together. There are two programmes operated by the European Union in the areas for which I have responsibility. These are the media programme and the culture programme and both run from 2007 to 2013, inclusive. The media programme is the EU support programme for the European audio-visual industry and details in this regard, including in regard...

Other Questions: Arts Centres (25 Apr 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department has no role in the management or the operation of any art centre or in providing current funding to arts centres. Many such centres are owned by, and some are managed by, the relevant local authority. Most receive some or all of their operational funding from the local authorities. The Arts Council also has a role in that it provides programming funding in respect of many...

Other Questions: Arts Centres (25 Apr 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: As I pointed out to the Deputy, responsibility for most arts centres lies with the local authorities. This evening I will address the local authorities' arts officers and I might mention the challenges they face in regard to the running of arts centres. The Arts Council would have direct contact with the various arts centres because it provides the funding. As the Deputy stressed, the arms...

Other Questions: Dublin City Designation (25 Apr 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I agree Dublin has a huge amount to offer. It is ranked among the most exciting cities in the world. I also agree it has further potential. My involvement is with the national cultural institutions, such as the museums, libraries, the Chester Beatty library, the Abbey Theatre and the other institutions. Despite the fact that we are challenged with funding the cultural institutions,...

Other Questions: Dublin City Designation (25 Apr 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Cabinet is examining various proposals for 1916, including major landmark developments for the country. The issue of College Green is under consideration and I take the Deputy's points on board. I know Deputy Kevin Humphreys has a passionate commitment to this topic. I have discussed it with him over the past two years. Perhaps something will develop from our aspirations.