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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ministerial Appointments (19 Feb 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 451 to 453, inclusive, together. The table below sets out details of all appointments made to the Boards of the bodies funded from my Department's Vote Group in the period in question. I am satisfied that all Board members are suitably qualified to carry out the duties required of them. Total Number of Board members % of board members which can be...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Issues (19 Feb 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: Under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme, applicants will enter into a legal agreement with me, as Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. A provision has been included in the legal agreement which provides that the agreement is assignable on the death of the applicant by way of will or rules on intestacy.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Shooting Rights (19 Feb 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department does not hold maps in relation to the legal title of shooting rights which are vested in the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Bodies (19 Feb 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The term of the Irish Film Board ended on 16 January 2013 and the new board, when constituted, will operate pro bono . With regard to the other three boards referred to by the Deputy, I am advised that, to date, three members have decided to gift their fees back to the State.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Expenditure (14 Feb 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The information requested is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Expenditure (14 Feb 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The information requested is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Applications (13 Feb 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: An application for compensation under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme was received by my Department from the individual referred to in the Deputy’s Question. The application was returned to the applicant as it was incomplete. It has since been returned to my Department and is being assessed. My officials will be in contact with the applicant in the coming weeks...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Properties (13 Feb 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: Since the establishment of my Department on 2 June 2011, no lease arrangements are in place where my Department has acted as the landlord.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Protection (12 Feb 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: Lamping is the practice of hunting animals at night, in most cases of deer. It is illegal to hunt animals at night under the Wildlife Acts, save where specific exemptions are provided under licence. My Department is aware of the illegal killing of deer in certain areas of the country, both during the day and at night. Staff from my Department have carried out increased number of patrols,...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation Designation (12 Feb 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The individual referred to in the Deputy’s Question has 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. Contracts for sale have been signed by an official of my Department recently and these contracts and a deposit have been forwarded to the Chief State...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Census of Population (12 Feb 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department is continuing to work with the National Archives of Ireland and the Central Statistics Office with a view to progressing the preparatory work necessary to enable the publication of the 1926 Census in line with prevailing legislation.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (12 Feb 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am advised that my Department does not carry out any assessment of means of any individual.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (7 Feb 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: The applicant in this case has published notice of the submission of the Environmental Impact Statement in a national newspaper in conformance with the relevant statutory requirement for the notice to appear “in at least one newspaper circulating in the district in which the relevant national monument is situated”. The published notice has also set out the arrangements for...

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

Jimmy Deenihan: Board fees are payable in four bodies operating under the aegis of my Department viz. the Arts Council, the Irish Film Board, Údarás na Gaeltachta and in the case of the Chair of the National Concert Hall. Applicable fees are listed in the table below: State Board Annual remuneration payable to chairs and board members. Arts Council Chair - €8,978 Member - €5,985...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Upward Only Rent Reviews (6 Feb 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I assume the Deputy is referring to leases where the bodies funded from my Department's Vote Group are tenants as opposed to landlords. The details requested by the Deputy are contained in the table below: Name of Agency The number of leases with upward only rent clauses in place at start 2011 Number of these leases currently in operation Waterways Ireland 1 1 National Museum of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff (6 Feb 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: As I have previously advised the House, I appointed Mr. James Kenny as a special advisor with effect from 7th June 2011. The current salary for that position would ordinarily be €83,337 at present. However, as Mr. Kenny is in receipt of a public service pension, he does not receive that full salary in addition to his pension. Instead, his salary has been abated to €41,502...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Banking (6 Feb 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department has two commercial bank accounts. The aggregate balance of these accounts on 4 February 2013 was €4,401. There is no interest rate attaching to these accounts. With regard to bodies funded from my Department's Vote Group, the Deputy will appreciate that management of bank accounts is part of the day-to-day operational responsibilities of the bodies in question. I am...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Environmental Policy (5 Feb 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I refer to the previous reply to Question Nos. 157, 158, 160 and 161 of 23 January 2013.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Licence Applications (5 Feb 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am advised that my Department has no record of an application as referred to by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Ireland Feasibility Study (5 Feb 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: I have been informed by Waterways Ireland that the feasibility study on the extension of the Royal Canal between Longford and the Main Line of the Canal is currently being undertaken by Waterways Ireland and is due for completion at the end of December 2013.