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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (9 Oct 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The national monument in question at Bremore, Gormanstown, Co. Meath, is protected by a Preservation Order made under the National Monuments Acts. The effect of the preservation order is that it is unlawful for any person to demolish or remove wholly or in part or to disfigure, deface, alter or in any manner injure or interfere with the national monument without my consent. It is also...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Programme for Government Implementation (9 Oct 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The commitments in the Programme for Government which pertain to my Department, along with the current status of these commitments, are outlined in the table below: Commitment Current Status 1. We will make strategic policy formulation the primary function of the Department, with line agencies and bodies responsible for policy implementation. My Department continues to set and develop...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Correspondence (9 Oct 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: A reply has now issued to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Payments (9 Oct 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: An application for compensation under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme, administered by my Department, has been received for the individual referred to in the Deputy’s Question. One of the qualifying criteria for the scheme is that the claimant must have been cutting turf on the lands in question in the relevant five year period. If, however, an individual has a...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Public Services Provision (4 Oct 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 150 and 151 together. As the Deputy will be aware, my Department was established on 2 June 2011. It oversees and has policy responsibility for the conservation, preservation, protection, development and presentation of Ireland’s heritage and culture. My Department also seeks to promote the Irish language, to support the Gaeltacht and to assist the...

Philanthropy and the Arts: Statements (3 Oct 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: We must also consider that the St. Vincent de Paul and other organisations are included in philanthropy.

Philanthropy and the Arts: Statements (3 Oct 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I made that clear in my contribution.

Philanthropy and the Arts: Statements (3 Oct 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The indications are it will continue with the Deputy's successor.

Philanthropy and the Arts: Statements (3 Oct 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I reserve judgment.

Philanthropy and the Arts: Statements (3 Oct 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: It was a Fianna Fáil policy.

Philanthropy and the Arts: Statements (3 Oct 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: I thank the Deputy.

Philanthropy and the Arts: Statements (3 Oct 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Ireland is one of the great philanthropic countries of the world. It is a core characteristic of ours, and one that we rate highly, that we take an interest in others and that we support their work and efforts through the donation of our time or our money. Today, it is estimated that total philanthropic income in Ireland is in excess of €500 million annually. This is a sizeable...

Other Questions: National Monuments (3 Oct 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Department in its current form did not exist when those decisions were made. Former Deputy Roche, who was Minister at the time, made the decision to declare 14-17 Moore Street a national monument. He and the officials involved, many of whom are now staff in my Department, must be given credit for that. They are the people who protected these buildings. It is important that is...

Other Questions: National Monuments (3 Oct 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Deputy Wallace as a developer will be aware of how the system works. Planning permission in respect of most of this site was granted through An Bord Pleanála. Dublin City Council and other agencies will have to deal with that matter. I only have control or authority over the national monument. My function is to determine what effect the works carried out will have on it. The...

Other Questions: National Monuments (3 Oct 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Deputy will be aware that NAMA operates at arms length from Government as such Ministers cannot direct NAMA to do anything. I have no doubt that Deputy Wallace knows that.

Other Questions: Arts Funding (3 Oct 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: At the two diaspora fora organised in Dublin Castle, culture was frequently mentioned as our unique selling point, USP. The Taoiseach and Tánaiste are very much aware of the importance of promoting Irish culture in order to improve brand Ireland across the world. That is being done through the diaspora forum, through our diaspora and through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade,...

Other Questions: Heritage Council Funding (3 Oct 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The heritage in schools scheme is one of a range of heritage programmes supported by the Heritage Council. This year, my Department is providing €4.8 million of Exchequer funding for the Heritage Council, together with €1.5 million from my Department’s share of the Environment Fund, to support the work of the council in its role of improving heritage infrastructure,...

Other Questions: Heritage Council Funding (3 Oct 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Heritage Council operates at arms' length from me. I can issue a policy directive but cannot instruct it as to where to spend its money. Before I came to office, the funding of the Heritage Council was reduced drastically, but that is the scenario facing all Departments at present. However, I believe the council has adequate funding to do an effective job. As a former teacher of...

Other Questions: Heritage Council Funding (3 Oct 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Coincidentally the Deputy may be aware that representatives of the heritage Council will be in Listowel tomorrow so I will be speaking to them. I will have the opportunity to discuss a range of subjects with them and I will mention that the Deputy suggested I should raise this subject with them - I will be delighted to do so.

Other Questions: Heritage Council Funding (3 Oct 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: Of course - I always do.