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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turbary Rights (12 Dec 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 132, 133 and 134 together. Details are set out in the following table, on a bog by bog basis, of the number of applications under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme received by my Department, the number of applicants opting for financial compensation, the number of applicants expressing an interest in relocation to non-designated bogs, and the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Remuneration (12 Dec 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I can confirm to the Deputy that temporary promotions or acting-up allowances are not a feature of the staffing arrangements within my Department for the forthcoming EU Presidency.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (11 Dec 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Government policy is to promote and strengthen the arts in all its forms, increase access to and participation in the arts, to make the arts an integral and valued part of our national life, and maximise the potential for cultural tourism. Primary responsibility for the promotion of the arts at all levels throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council, which, under the Arts Acts, is...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme (11 Dec 2012)

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. Arrangements are being made for cut turf to be delivered to this individual as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme (11 Dec 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The qualifying criteria for the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme, administered by my Department, are that: The claimant must have a legal interest in one of the 53 raised bog special areas of conservation – ownership or turbary right; the claimant must have been the owner or entitled to exercise turbary rights on the land in question on 25 May 2010; the turbary on the site...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Public Services (11 Dec 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy may be aware, a key objective in my Department’s Reform Plan and Croke Park Action Plan is to deliver on the commitment in the Programme for Government to identify and eliminate non-priority programmes and outsource, where appropriate, non-critical functions. In the context of the Comprehensive Review of Expenditure, my Department examined external service delivery...

Financial Resolutions 2013 - Financial Resolution No. 15: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am pleased to have this opportunity to outline to the Dáil the principal features of the 2013 Estimates for the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. I echo the comments of my colleagues, the Minister for Finance, Deputy Noonan, and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Howlin, who outlined the full package of budgetary measures yesterday. Ireland is making...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (6 Dec 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The National Famine Commemoration Committee was first established in 2008 following a Government decision to commemorate the Great Irish Famine with an annual national famine memorial day. I would like to emphasise that the National Famine Commemoration is, and will remain, an inclusive event, which recognises the significant impact of the famine on all communities on the island of Ireland....

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (5 Dec 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Government policy on the arts is set out in the Programme for Government . As Minister responsible for the arts and culture sectors, I am committed to securing the best possible funding provision for them during my term of office. Government policy is to promote and strengthen the arts in all its forms, increase access to and participation in the arts, to make the arts an integral and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Lottery Funding (4 Dec 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: An overall allocation is provided from the National Lottery each year for expenditure through the Votes of various Departments. In 2012 my Department’s allocation of funding of €4,811,000 to the Heritage Council was partially funded by National Lottery funds. In turn, the Heritage Council supports a range of conservation projects. It is a matter for the Heritage Council to...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council Funding (4 Dec 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 339, 341, 342 and 344 together. Government policy on the arts is set out in the Programme for Government . As Minister responsible for the arts and culture sectors, I am committed to securing the best possible funding provision for them during my term of office. Government policy is to promote and strengthen the arts in all its forms, increase access to...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Capital Expenditure (4 Dec 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy is aware, on 31 October 2012, my Department’s gross capital expenditure totalled €26.4m. This represented 84% of the published profile. Capital spending was slightly behind profile, primarily due to certain capital projects progressing at a slightly slower rate than was anticipated. However, I expect, as with last year, that close to my Department's full provision...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cross-Border Co-operation (4 Dec 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 345 to 349, inclusive, together. My Department is committed to supporting North/South co-operation, particularly in the context of the Good Friday Agreement and the St. Andrews Agreement. As the Deputies will be aware, there are two North South Implementation Bodies under my Department's remit: Waterways Ireland and An Foras Teanga (comprising two agencies...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Caighdeán Oifigiúil (4 Dec 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Freagróidh mé Ceisteanna Uimh. 350 agus 351 le chéile. Mar is eol don Teachta, foilsíodh an Caighdeán Oifigiúil den chéad uair i 1958. Tuigtear dom go ndearna Rannóg an Aistriúcháin i gCoimisiún Thithe an Oireachtais athbhreithniú air thar na blianta agus gur foilsíodh leagan athbhreithnithe den Chaighdeán Oifigiúil...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (4 Dec 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: There is a Cultural Agreement in place between Ireland and India, which was signed in January 2006. Under the terms of the Agreement, closer relations and understanding between both countries will be promoted and developed in the fields of art, culture, archaeology, education, including activity in the fields of science and technology, audiovisual matters, tourism and sports. The Culture...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Crime Prevention (28 Nov 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 21 and 50 together. The national cultural institutions under the aegis of my Department own important collections of art and other artefacts on behalf of the State. In 2012 my Department wrote twice to the institutions on the subject of their security measures and arrangements to ensure the protection of the collections in their care. My Department also...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turbary Rights (28 Nov 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Out of the 2,510 applications received in my Department to date for compensation under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme, 747 applicants have expressed an interest in relocation. Arrangements for the relocation of turf cutters to non-designated bogs have been made as regards a group from Clara Bog in County Offaly and a group from Carrownagappul Bog and Curraghlehanagh Bog...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (28 Nov 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 23 and 52 together. Government policy on the arts is set out in the Programme for Government. As Minister responsible for the arts and culture sectors, I am committed to securing the best possible funding provision for them during my term of office. Government policy is to promote and strengthen the arts in all its forms, increase access to and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Job Protection (28 Nov 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 24 and 44 together. Positioned at the core of local, regional, urban and rural activities, the arts, creative and heritage-related sectors play a pivotal part in the economic life of communities across the country, including the vital area of employment. Employment in the arts sector embraces a very diverse and broad extent of activities, encompassing those...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Remuneration (28 Nov 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 25 and 26 together. The table below sets out the number of staff in my Department and in bodies within my Department's ambit, as well as the associated grades, in the various pay brackets specified. Pay bracket € No of staff Grade of staff €400,00 and above - N/A €300,000 to €399,999 - N/A €200,000 to €299,999 -...