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Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (24 Jun 2010)

Mary Hanafin: Under the Artists Tax Exemption Scheme, the income accruing to a writer, composer, visual artist or sculptor from the publication, production or sale of his/her work is exempt from income tax. The Exemption applies to income tax only and does not extend to VAT. Subsequent to the publication of the Report of the Commission on Taxation last year, my Department engaged extensively with the...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (24 Jun 2010)

Mary Hanafin: I have been informed by the NSCDA that the annual accounts of the Authority are currently being audited by the C&AG. Upon completion of the audit and sign off on the accounts by the C&AG, I expect to receive a copy of the annual report and financial statements for 2009 from the Authority. In accordance with the legislation copies of the report will be laid before each House of the Oireachtas.

Written Answers — Video Game Industry: Video Game Industry (24 Jun 2010)

Mary Hanafin: Primary responsibility for the support and promotion of film-making in Ireland in respect of both the indigenous sector and inward productions lies with the Irish Film Board (IFB). The Irish Film Board is funded by my Department but it is independent of the Department in its operations. An Audiovisual Content Production Industry Strategy Framework Group was established by my Department last...

Written Answers — National Gallery: National Gallery (24 Jun 2010)

Mary Hanafin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 25 and 34 together. Remedial and refurbishment works are to be carried out in the National Gallery of Ireland, specifically to the Dargan and Milltown Wings. Problems with the existing roofs in the historic buildings of the National Gallery have been apparent for some time and they need extensive repair. The existing roof lights, replaced in the 1940s, need...

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (24 Jun 2010)

Mary Hanafin: The remit of the Department of Tourism, Culture and Sport in relation to tourism is to support the growth of a competitive and sustainable tourism industry, enhancing its contribution to national economic and social goals, through the development, implementation and influencing of a range of policy actions and programmes by the Department, its Agencies and other Government Departments, in...

Written Answers — Genealogy Records: Genealogy Records (24 Jun 2010)

Mary Hanafin: In November 2009, the website www.irishgenealogy.ie was relaunched to include a search facility for the Church records of Baptism, Marriage and Burial for Dublin City and County Kerry. On Wednesday 16th June 2010 I had the pleasure of launching further Church records on this site (along with His Grace, Dr John R.W. Neill Archbishop of Dublin). These additional records include Church of...

Written Answers — Economic Development: Economic Development (24 Jun 2010)

Mary Hanafin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 29, 187 and 188 together. My Department and its associated Agencies and Bodies have fully or partially funded thousands of projects in the tourism, culture and sport sectors, details of which can be found on the Department's corporate website at www.tcs.gov.ie or on the websites of the relevant Agencies. I also meet on an ongoing basis, with tourism, culture...

Written Answers — Film Industry Development: Film Industry Development (24 Jun 2010)

Mary Hanafin: Primary responsibility for the support and promotion of film-making in Ireland in respect of both the indigenous sector and inward productions is a matter for the Irish Film Board (IFB). This agency is funded through my Department and is independent of the Department in its operations. In terms of value for money, it is worth pointing out that three of the nominations for Academy Awards...

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (24 Jun 2010)

Mary Hanafin: Since my appointment as Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport on 23 March, 2010, I visited the Department's headquarters in Killarney on one occasion, on the 21st May, 2010. I have also held a number of meetings with Killarney-based staff using the department's video conferencing facilities. I am impressed by how effectively the Department operates from a decentralised location which is...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (24 Jun 2010)

Mary Hanafin: In respect of the achievement of the goals, objectives and actions set out in my Department's Statement of Strategy 2008-2010, the duties and responsibilities of staff at Assistant Principal Officer grade and above are as set out in the Department's Business Plan 2010, available on its website at www.tcs.gov.ie. Staff below the grade of Assistant Principal Officer act as support staff with...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (24 Jun 2010)

Mary Hanafin: A review of the ACCESS programme is included as part of the Government's Value for Money and Policy Review Initiative. This review is currently being conducted and it is intended to have the review completed by year end.

Written Answers — Arts and Culture Promotion: Arts and Culture Promotion (24 Jun 2010)

Mary Hanafin: Government Policy on the Arts is set out in the Programme for Government and further elaborated in my Department's Statement of Strategy. My policy is to promote and strengthen the arts, culture and creative sectors in all their forms, increase access to and participation in them, and make the arts an integral and valued part of our national life – socially and economically. It is my aim...

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (24 Jun 2010)

Mary Hanafin: The question of the operation and management of swimming pools, including advertising, is entirely a matter for Dublin City Council. Under the terms of the current round of the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme, operated by the Department of Tourism, Culture and Sport grant aid to a maximum of €3.8m is provided to Local Authorities, towards the capital cost of new swimming pools or...

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (24 Jun 2010)

Mary Hanafin: The Mid-Shannon Tourism Infrastructure Investment Scheme, which was introduced in section 29 of the Finance Act 2007 and launched in June 2008, provides tax incentives for investment in tourism attractions and facilities in the designated Mid-Shannon Corridor. The approval and certification of projects under the Scheme is a matter for the Mid-Shannon Tourism Infrastructure Board in...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (24 Jun 2010)

Mary Hanafin: The information requested in respect of capital schemes operated directly by my Department is as set out in tabular form. It is not possible to disaggregate funding according to source such as the National Lottery, as the proceeds of the Lottery only part-fund elements of the Department's Vote, specifically, grants under the Sports Capital Programme and grants-in-aid provided to the Arts...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (24 Jun 2010)

Mary Hanafin: Under the Sports Capital Programme funding is allocated to sporting and to voluntary and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. All applications received under the Programme are assessed on an individual basis by the Department in accordance with a detailed set of assessment criteria as specified in the guidelines, terms and conditions that...

Written Answers — Arts Plan: Arts Plan (24 Jun 2010)

Mary Hanafin: Dublin Contemporary 2011 (DC2011) is a proposal to host an internationally recognised and acclaimed contemporary art exhibition/event in Dublin in 2011. The project can be described broadly as a major exhibition of leading and emerging Irish and international contemporary art at a number of landmark venues in Dublin city centre, over a period of 8 weeks from September 6th 2011. The project...

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (24 Jun 2010)

Mary Hanafin: The Deputy may be aware that my colleague, Minister of State Mansergh spoke recently on this matter in the Seanad. From my perspective, as a former Minister for Education and Science, I can recognise and appreciate the benefits of the widest possible experiences being available to students. Included in these experiences must be interaction with the arts. It was this recognition which...

Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (24 Jun 2010)

Mary Hanafin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 189, 190 and 192 together. Under the Sports Capital Programme (SCP), which is administered by my Department, and part funded from the proceeds of the National Lottery, funding is allocated to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. While no decision has been made on the timing of the next round of the...

Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (24 Jun 2010)

Mary Hanafin: As the Deputy will be aware, the allocation of the proceeds of the National Lottery is a matter for the Minister for Finance. The elements of my Department's Vote which are part-funded by proceeds of the National Lottery are as follows: · Subhead C.1 – Grants for sporting bodies and for the provision of sports and recreational facilities under the Sports Capital Programme; · Subhead C.3...