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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Agencies (3 Jul 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: Waterways Ireland was established without a Board. The functions of the Body are exercised by a Chief Executive under the direction of the North South Ministerial Council.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Sick Leave (3 Jul 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware my Department was established on 2 June 2011. The requested totals in respect of the period 2 June - 31 December 2011 and for the full years of 2012, 2013 and this year up to 30 June 2014 are set out in the table below. 2011 2/6 -31/12 2012 1/1/-31/12 2013 1/1/-31/12 2014 1/1/-30/6 Total Sick Days 3,978 4,711 5,511 2,364 Total Certified 3,736...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Consultancy Contracts Data (3 Jul 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department was established on 2 June 2011 and therefore the available information is being provided from that date. I am advised that €125,556 was spent by my Department on external reports from consultants since its establishment. The details requested in relation to this expenditure are set out in the table below. Contracts for the provision of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (2 Jul 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: The centenary of World War I has been acknowledged already this year by several local authorities and academic centres. Regimental associations and ex-service organisations are arranging visits to battlefield sites. National cultural institutions are also organising special events and presentations. One such event will be a special day for the public hosted by Trinity College, in association...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (1 Jul 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: The commemorations for the centenary of the Easter Rising will acknowledge the service and achievements of the personnel involved, with a special consideration to include their descendants and relatives. I have clearly stated my view that this should be the case and, indeed, have consistently supported projects which recognise the importance of the relatives of people who fought in 1916. ...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Applications (1 Jul 2014)

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. The application was received on 23 June 2014. I have been advised that this application will be assessed and my Department will be in contact with the applicant once this assessment has been completed.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Ireland Staff (1 Jul 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am informed by Waterways Ireland that it is currently conducting a review of all its offices and depots with a view to determining what its business requirements will be in future years, having regard to any relevant changes in the environment in which it operates. I am further informed by Waterways Ireland that it has not finalised any proposals regarding future office or depot...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council Funding (1 Jul 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: Primary responsibility for the promotion of the arts at all levels throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council as the national agency for funding, developing and promoting the arts in Ireland. This year, the Arts Council will receive a total allocation of €56.9 million. Although, the Arts Council is funded by my Department, it is statutorily independent in its day-to-day...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Protection Areas Designation (1 Jul 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: The 1979 Birds Directive requires each Member State of the European Union to classify suitable areas as Special Protection Areas (SPAs) for the protection of endangered species of bird, including the Hen Harrier. Ireland's suite of 6 SPAs for Hen Harrier were publicly proposed for designation in 2007 and, following the conclusion of a two stage appeals process, have all now been formally...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Fisheries (1 Jul 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy is aware, all public authorities are obliged to comply with EU legislation, including the Habitats Directive. Broadly speaking, public authorities are directly responsible for ensuring that they are in compliance with the law when undertaking activities that may have an impact on Natura sites. My Department, where necessary, provides guidance and expertise. As the Deputy is...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (26 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy is aware, the arming of the Irish Volunteers was an enabling development in the progress towards the Rising at Easter 1916. Although the landing of arms at Howth was successfully accomplished, the attempted seizure of the weapons by the authorities ended with fatal shootings of civilians at Bachelors Walk. Official commemorations and community initiatives will mark the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tionscadal Láthaireacha Catha na hÉireann (26 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: Tá obair ag teacht chun críche ar Thionscadal Láthaireacha Catha na hÉireann de chuid mo Roinne-se, a cuireadh ar bun chun iniúchadh a dhéanamh ar na féidearthachtaí chun cosaint a thabhairt do na Láithreacha Catha sa tír seo faoin reachtaíocht ábhartha. Cuireadh painéal comhairleach saineolaithe sa Stair Mhíleata ar bun...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Eligibility (26 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: Under the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 and the Wildlife Acts, compensation is payable from my Department where a person has been refused consent by me, as Minister, for a prescribed activity within a European site or natural heritage area, which he or she had been undertaking in the five year period prior to the refusal. As the Deputy is aware, a number...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turbary Rights (26 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 120 and 122 together. As the Deputy will be aware, the draft National Raised Bog SAC Management Plan and the Review of the Raised Bog Natural Heritage Area Network were published earlier this year for consultation. Almost 1,500 submissions have been received and these are being examined at present. To enable the draft national SAC plan to be finalised, site...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turbary Rights (26 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: A total of 143 applications for compensation under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme, applicable to raised bog special areas of conservation, has been received and acknowledged by my Department in relation to the bog referred to in the Deputy’s Question. Of these, 54 applicants have expressed an interest in relocation to a non-designated bog. Such a bog has been...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks Projects (25 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 99, 101 and 102 together. I refer to my reply to Question No.11 of 11 June 2014, which sets out my Department's overall approach to Rhododendron clearance in Killarney National Park. The focus of the Rhododendron management programme and the control methods used are regularly reviewed and refined to respond to the dynamic and vigorous nature of the plant in...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Library (25 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: The post of Director of the National Library was advertised in January of this year in the Public Appointments Service. Candidates were interviewed in April and no candidate was recommended to the Board of the National Library for appointment to the post. The post is currently being filled on an Acting basis by the senior Keeper in the National Library. It is understood that consideration is...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways Development (24 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 317 and 327 together. I am informed by Waterways Ireland that there are no proposals in its works programme for 2015 for the Longford Branch of the Royal Canal. However, Waterways Ireland is currently progressing the development of a Greenway along the tow path of the Longford Branch of the Royal Canal, in partnership with Longford County Council. I am...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (24 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department has been charged with the co-ordination of commemorative events constituting the centenary programme, which is a comprehensive exploration of the period from 1912 keeping pace with the centenary timeline. This involves consultation and collaboration with key Government Departments, offices and agencies, including, in particular, the Department of An Taoiseach, the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council Funding (24 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 320 to 326, inclusive, together. Under the Arts Act 2003, the Arts Council is statutorily independent in its day-to-day operations and I have no role to play in its executive or funding decisions. The particular matter to which the Deputy refers was discussed by the Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht with the Chair of the Arts...