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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (17 Apr 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I have met every request for meetings since I took on this position. I have no problem meeting groups. I have met members of the families who are for and who are opposed to the proposed development on the historic monument. I have also met members of the Oireachtas group. I have had many discussions. I have no issue at all meeting Deputy McLellan's group and I have set time aside next...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Arts Plan (17 Apr 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: In January 2013, the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Ruairí Quinn, and I jointly launched the arts in education charter. This charter places new responsibilities on Departments, agencies, cultural institutions and arts organisations to provide and promote arts education to children and young people. The charter will facilitate organisations like the Arts Council, the national...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Arts Plan (17 Apr 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I acknowledge the Deputy's comments about Professor Coolahan, who accepted the position of chair of the implementation group on condition that this initiative would be taken very seriously and not just another publication. He wants the recommendations in the charter to be implemented and I am very pleased with the outcomes to date. The web portal to be set up will be very important, and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Natural Heritage Areas Designation (17 Apr 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy is aware, the recently published Review of Raised Bog Natural Heritage Area (NHA) Network, which is available to download from my Department’s website, provides detail on future arrangements regarding turf cutting on each of the 75 current raised bog NHAs. The Reviewhas concluded that Ireland could more effectively achieve conservation of threatened raised bog habitat...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Air Strips (17 Apr 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy is aware, my Department has developed two airstrips at Cleggan and on Inishbofin in Co Galway. These airstrips are not open at present or licensed for use by the Irish Aviation Authority and the landing of aircraft on the airstrips is strictly prohibited. My Department took a decision recently to dispose of both airstrips. This decision was made in view of the economic...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hare Coursing (17 Apr 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: Hare coursing is administered by the Irish Coursing Club, a body set up under the Greyhound Industry Act 1958, which is the responsibility of my colleague, the Minster for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Under the terms of the Wildlife Acts licences are required by the Irish Coursing Club on behalf of their affiliated clubs to facilitate the tagging and the capture of hares. Such licences...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Agencies Staff Remuneration (17 Apr 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I refer the Deputy to my reply to his Question No. 30of 6 March 2014 which related to the same topic. As I outlined on that occasion, whilst my Department provides funding to the National Cultural Institutions, the board of each institution is responsible for all operational matters, including recruitment and internship programmes. I have no direct function in these matters but am given to...

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

Jimmy Deenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 16, 17 and 21 together. Consideration of proposals is ongoing at Government level on the development of projects relating to the centenary of the Easter Rising. Through consultation with the Oireachtas All-party Working Group on Commemorations and the Expert Advisory Group on Commemorations, I have sought to prioritise projects that are of educational and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation Criteria (17 Apr 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I published three major documents relating to Ireland's peatlands in January. These were the draft National Peatlands Strategy, the draft National Raised Bog Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) Management Plan and the Review of Raised Bog Natural Heritage Areas (NHAs). Copies of these documents are available for consultation on my Department’s website at . Written submissions may be...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turbary Rights (17 Apr 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: A total of 2,918 applications for compensation under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme have been received and acknowledged by my Department. Of these, 806 applicants have expressed an interest in relocation to non-designated bogs. Progress in relocating turf cutters is being achieved in a number of cases. Arrangements for the relocation of turf cutters to non-designated...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation Designation (17 Apr 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: Ireland, along with all other member states of the European Union, is obliged under the Habitats and Birds Directives to designate Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) for the protection of important habitats and Special Protection Areas (SPAs) for the protection of birds. These sites are known collectively as Natura 2000 and are selected subject to certain criteria laid out in the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service Staff (17 Apr 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: Officials of the National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department monitor compliance with the Wildlife Acts across the country on an ongoing basis and carry out patrols and site visits to enforce the various provisions of these Acts, as required. This often requires working at night and at weekends. As with all services provided by my Department, they are delivered within the overall...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Animal Welfare (17 Apr 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: The pine marten is protected in Ireland by both national and EU legislation. Under the Irish Wildlife Acts it is an offence, except under licence, to capture or kill a pine marten, or to destroy or disturb its resting places. Once rare, the species has spread widely in Ireland in the past 30 years. Only one licence has been granted in recent years to allow the killing of one pine marten....

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Archives (17 Apr 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: I refer the Deputy to my reply to today's Question No 13 in relation to the National Archives. On a general note, the Deputy will be aware that all of the National Cultural Institutions, including the National Archives, have unavoidably suffered cuts in their allocations in recent years. This is a difficult reality that every publicly funded body has had to deal with during the economic...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Gallery (17 Apr 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: Work has commenced on the major restoration project at the National Gallery of Ireland. The project will include the repair and restoration of the fabric of the Dargan and Milltown Wings, infill of the voids between the wings and the installation of 21stcentury climate, heating, fire suppression and lighting systems amongst other things. The Office of Public Works, the National Gallery of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Property (17 Apr 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: As the Deputy is aware, following ongoing discussions between my Department and the Bank of Ireland, the facilitation of a Cultural and Heritage Centre at the Bank of Ireland Branch at College Green, Dublin 2 was recently announced. The Bank of Ireland at College Green is one of the most iconic buildings in Dublin City. It was the first purpose-built Parliament in Europe, completed in 1739,...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Foras na Gaeilge (17 Apr 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: Is mian liom a chur in iúl don Teachta go bhfuil foireann na n-eagraíochtaí bunmhaoinithe fostaithe go díreach ag na heagraíochtaí sin. Faoin dlí a bhaineann le cúrsaí fostaíochta, baineann ceisteanna maidir le híocaíochtaí iomarcaíochta reachtúla leis na fostóirí ar an chéad dul síos. Mura bhfuil...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Saincheisteanna Gaeilge (17 Apr 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: Tógfaidh mé Ceisteanna Uimh 29 agus 32 le chéile. Ar an chéad dul síos, is mian liom a mhíniú do na Teachtaí go mbaineann na saincheisteanna seo le gnóthaí oibríochtúla Fhoras na Gaeilge agus nach bhfuil ról sonrach agam féin mar Aire ina leith. Tuigtear dom ó Fhoras na Gaeilge go bhfuil roinnt irisí...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Air Strips (17 Apr 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: This airstrip is unlicensed at present and does not currently have the capacity to facilitate night-time landings. However, my Department is open to dialogue with the Coastguard in order to assist them with their activities in any way possible.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation Designation (17 Apr 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: My Department maintains ongoing contact with the Office of Public Works, local authorities and other relevant agencies in relation to the management of protected rivers and other areas. In relation to the recent the winter storms, I would refer the Deputy to the guide produced by the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management, entitled Guide to Works and Development Consents for...