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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Applications (17 Jun 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. I am advised that a payment of €1,500 in respect of Year 1 of 15 (2012), a payment of €1,518 in respect of Year 2 of 15 (2013) and a payment of €1,521 in respect of Year 3 of 15 (2014)...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Capital Programme Expenditure (17 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 396 and 397 together. As the Deputy will recall, my Department was established in June 2011. Details of the Voted Capital Services allocated to my Department at subhead level are published in Appendix II of the annual Revised Estimates Volume for each of the years since 2011 and are available on the website of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform at...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Payments (17 Jun 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. I am advised that a payment of €1,500 in respect of Year 1 of 15 (2011), a payment of €1,500 in respect of Year 2 of 15 (2012), a payment of €1,518 in respect of Year 3 of 15 (2013)...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Industrial Relations (17 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: There are currently three cases before the Employment Appeals Tribunal involving my Department. One of these cases involves a currently employed civil servant whilst the remaining two cases involve former civil servants. My Department is defending all three claims that have been made. Where any disputes arise with staff in relation to employment issues, my Department seeks to resolve these...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways Maintenance (17 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am informed by Waterways Ireland that the tender for the work is to be advertised in June 2014 and work to commence in September. It is expected that the remedial works will be completed and the towpath reopened by the end of October 2014. I understand that the slippage from the earlier timeline of the reply of 19 December last arises due to changes to the tender and proposed works...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Expenses (17 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: The total amount spent per annum in 2011, 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014 on staff subsistence payments and on taxi payments where staff are engaged in official business is laid out in the table below: Payments 2011 2012 2013 2014 to date Staff Subsistence Payments 528,823.93 570,528.62 522,597.55 173,181.80 Taxi Payments 18,868.07 17,502.61 11,489.54 5,623.88 All travel and subsistence...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (17 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 9, 17 and 23 of 11 June last when I outlined the Government's capital funding priorities in respect of 1916 commemoration projects. I also explained that the possibility of funding of events and projects at community and local authority level will fall to be examined as part of future budgetary discussions. While I expressed a...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (17 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am very pleased to record my appreciation of the ongoing constructive relationship which we enjoy in respect of cross border issues. Minister Ni Chuilín and I meet on a regular basis to discuss topics of mutual interest. Officials from our respective Departments also maintain channels of contact. As the Deputy is aware, we are following the historic timeline in relation to the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Historic Towns Initiative (17 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department is currently promoting the role which Ireland’s heritage has to play in making our country an attractive destination for sustainable tourism and inward investment. It is in this context that my Department is developing the heritage-led Historic Towns Initiative in collaboration with Fáilte Ireland and the Heritage Council. A pilot programme for this initiative in...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (12 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department is always looking at ways to improve the tourism and education dimensions and visitor services at national parks and I am pleased to acknowledge that the bus service in operation at Glenveagh National Park has proven to be a success over many years. Due to the success of the scheme, and as a result of a significant and welcome increase in coach tour bookings and a general...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (12 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 135 and 138 together. The passing of the Home Rule Act was a milestone in the history of Ireland and the crowning achievement of the Irish Parliamentary Party. As Minister with responsibility for co-ordinating the Decade of Centenaries, I have been following the historical timeline closely, marking key stages in the progress of the 3rdHome Rule Bill through...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks Projects (12 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department continually reviews the condition of infrastructure, including roadways, in the National Parks and, where funding is available, priority maintenance and upgrading is carried out. In 2013, my Department commenced a programme of road maintenance works in Killarney National Park and I was very pleased to be in a position to approve an allocation of €100,000 this year...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Data (12 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Deputy will be aware that my Department and the agencies under its remit are subject to the Moratorium on Public Service Recruitment, introduced in March 2009. Under the moratorium, appointments to positions at the grade of Principal Officer or above, either by way of recruitment or promotion, can only be made on foot of specific sanction from the Department of Public Expenditure and...

Other Questions: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Relocation Options (11 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I agree with Deputy Naughten that if there had been political will in 2002 to 2004, the matter would be resolved by now. As with so many other European issues, the matter was landed on the current Government's table. In this case, I was given the responsibility for resolving it. As the Deputy knows, I have worked very openly with people on this and made a great deal of progress. There is...

Other Questions: Commemorative Events (11 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 9, 17 and 23 together. Deputies on all sides of the House will agree that the centenary anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising will be an important occasion in the public life of our nation and present a unique opportunity to remember the sacrifices made by past generations. The Government's priority concern has been to plan a number of significant capital...

Other Questions: Commemorative Events (11 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I agree with Deputy McLellan that local groups must get assistance for next year. There are a lot of plans. I hope to put a small fund in place to assist them. I have asked local authorities to assist local groups also. As I know from my own experience running small festivals, local groups can provide considerable value for money with a very small allocation. I agree with Deputy Maureen...

Other Questions: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Relocation Options (11 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am sure the Deputy will accept that major progress has been made on this issue in the past three years. Ireland signed up to the habitats directive in 1992 and it was transposed into Irish law in 1997. A total of 53 SAC bogs were accepted by the Government and they were designated by 2004. After this, there was a type of moratorium in protecting these bogs and on my appointment as...

Other Questions: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Relocation Options (11 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Deputy is aware that three scientific reports have been issued for consultation. We have received a very encouraging response, with over 1,000 people responding. There are the reviews of NHAs and SACs. Having gathered the responses and with the co-operation of the Turf Cutters and Contractors Association, TCCA, - I am glad that there was a recent meeting between the TCCA and my...

Other Questions: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Relocation Options (11 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I confirm for the Deputy that people will receive notices shortly. I agree with him that they must know well before the next turf cutting season the 25 bogs that will be designated. There will be a public notice and there is a procedure to be gone through. There is also an appeals system. The notices will be issued. On that occasion I believe I confirmed that it would be towards the end...

Other Questions: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Relocation Options (11 Jun 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: My officials have been working with the people on Ballynafagh and Mouds bogs and progress is being made. As regards referring back to Brussels, it would be futile unless there was agreement between the TCCA and everybody concerned. I am glad that a meeting took place recently between the TCCA and my officials. This matter can be resolved. It is difficult, as everybody knows, but we have...