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[Deputy Jimmy Deenihan.] Questions— 14 February 2012. Written Answers ACAs allow planning authorities to protect the architectural heritage by controlling and guiding change on a wider scale than individual structures, in order to retain the overall architectural or historical character of an area or place. National Monuments 372. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if in view of the fact that representatives of a company (details supplied) are seeking information on the battlefield status of the Moore Street area, Dublin, in applying for ministerial consent for work to the 1916 national monument, if he will authorise an independent battlefield site assessment of the Carlton site in line with his undertaking to preserve the 1916 national monument under preservation order no. 1 of 2007. [7717/12] 373. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the expenditure of public funds there has been to date, on the preservation and protection of the 1916 national monument, Moore Street, Dublin, since its designation under section 8 of the National Monuments Act. [7718/12] 374. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his views that the national monument at 14-17 Moore Street, Dublin, is in danger of being or is actually being destroyed, or is falling into decay through neglect; the steps he has taken to remedy this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7719/12] 380. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding plans to protect and develop 16 Moore Street, Dublin, as an important historical, cultural and tourism landmark; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7983/12] Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Deputy Jimmy Deenihan): I propose to take Questions Nos. 372 to 374, inclusive, and 380 together. I refer to the reply to Question No. 83 on 31 January 2012. To facilitate consideration of the consent application submitted under the National Monuments Acts in respect of the proposed development of the monument site, the applicant has been asked by my Department, following consultation with the National Museum of Ireland, to, inter alia, examine and report on some wider aspects of the site. I understand that the applicant has engaged a consultant archaeologist to undertake this assessment. Responsibility for the care and maintenance of the monument is the responsibility of the owner and, consequently, no such expenditure has been incurred by my Department. I have from time to time given the owner consent under the National Monuments Acts to undertake essential maintenance works and I am satisfied that there is no immediate risk to the structures of the monument buildings. Departmental Staff 375. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide an organisational chart detailing officials and their responsibilities within his Department. [7733/12] Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Deputy Jimmy Deenihan): The information requested by the Deputy is available on my Department’s website at www.pobail.ie. Ministerial Appointments 376. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will 486
Questions— 14 February 2012. Written Answers list all appointments to State boards and agencies made by him since he came to power; the persons appointed; the boards and agencies to which they were appointed; the remuneration details of each appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7816/12] Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Deputy Jimmy Deenihan): The information requested by the Deputy (as conveyed to my Department by the relevant bodies), is contained in the table: Name of Body Appointments to the board since 9th Remuneration/Board fees March 2011 National Gallery of Ireland Fred Krehbiel Not in receipt of fees. National Concert Hall Kieran Tobin (Chair) Chair receives €8,978. Fees are not Dearbhla Collins John McGrane Laurie Cearr Gina Menzies Bruce Arnold Margaret Ryan Ray Bates Alma Hynes Artemis Kent Deborah Kelleher Peter McEvoy Pat Heneghan Rachel Holstead Patricia Slavin applicable to ordinary members. Chester Beatty Library Patricia Donlon Fee not applicable. Crawford Art Gallery John Bowen (Chair) Fees not applicable. Sheila Maguire Noel O’Keefe Úna Feely Jim Corr Tim Brosnan Tim Lucey Arts Council Eimear O’Connor €5,985 Ciaran Walsh €5,985 Mark O’Regan €5,985 John Fanning Not in receipt of fee. Heritage Council Ciara Breathnach Not in receipt of fees. Kieran O’Conor €5,985 Ted Creedon €5,985 Catherine Heaney €5,985 Fidelma Mullane €5,985 Michael Parsons €5,985 Appointments to North-South Bodies are not made by the Minister but by the North-South Ministerial Council arising from nominations on a 50:50 basis from both jurisdictions. However, for the sake of completeness, I can inform the Deputy that 15 appointments were made by the Council in December 2011 to the board of Foras na Gaeilge, and 8 appointments were made to the board of the Ulster-Scots Agency. The fees for board members of these North-South 487
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[Deputy Jimmy Deenihan.]<br />
Questions— 14 February 2012. <strong>Written</strong> <strong>Answers</strong><br />
ACAs allow planning authorities to protect <strong>the</strong> architectural heritage by controlling and<br />
guiding change on a wider scale than individual structures, in order to retain <strong>the</strong> overall architectural<br />
or historical character <strong>of</strong> an area or place.<br />
National Monuments<br />
372. Deputy Gerry Adams asked <strong>the</strong> Minister for Arts, Heritage and <strong>the</strong> Gaeltacht if in view<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> fact that representatives <strong>of</strong> a company (details supplied) are seeking information on <strong>the</strong><br />
battlefield status <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Moore Street area, Dublin, in applying for ministerial consent for work<br />
to <strong>the</strong> 1916 national monument, if he will authorise an independent battlefield site assessment<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Carlton site in line with his undertaking to preserve <strong>the</strong> 1916 national monument under<br />
preservation order no. 1 <strong>of</strong> 2007. [7717/12]<br />
373. Deputy Gerry Adams asked <strong>the</strong> Minister for Arts, Heritage and <strong>the</strong> Gaeltacht <strong>the</strong><br />
expenditure <strong>of</strong> public funds <strong>the</strong>re has been to date, on <strong>the</strong> preservation and protection <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
1916 national monument, Moore Street, Dublin, since its designation under section 8 <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
National Monuments Act. [7718/12]<br />
374. Deputy Gerry Adams asked <strong>the</strong> Minister for Arts, Heritage and <strong>the</strong> Gaeltacht his views<br />
that <strong>the</strong> national monument at 14-17 Moore Street, Dublin, is in danger <strong>of</strong> being or is actually<br />
being destroyed, or is falling into decay through neglect; <strong>the</strong> steps he has taken to remedy this<br />
situation; and if he will make a statement on <strong>the</strong> matter. [7719/12]<br />
380. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked <strong>the</strong> Minister for Arts, Heritage and <strong>the</strong> Gaeltacht <strong>the</strong> position<br />
regarding plans to protect and develop 16 Moore Street, Dublin, as an important historical,<br />
cultural and tourism landmark; and if he will make a statement on <strong>the</strong> matter. [7983/12]<br />
Minister for Arts, Heritage and <strong>the</strong> Gaeltacht (Deputy Jimmy Deenihan): I propose to take<br />
Questions Nos. 372 to 374, inclusive, and 380 toge<strong>the</strong>r.<br />
I refer to <strong>the</strong> reply to Question No. 83 on 31 January 2012. To facilitate consideration <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
consent application submitted under <strong>the</strong> National Monuments Acts in respect <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> proposed<br />
development <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> monument site, <strong>the</strong> applicant has been asked by my Department, following<br />
consultation with <strong>the</strong> National Museum <strong>of</strong> Ireland, to, inter alia, examine and report on some<br />
wider aspects <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> site. I understand that <strong>the</strong> applicant has engaged a consultant archaeologist<br />
to undertake this assessment. Responsibility for <strong>the</strong> care and maintenance <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> monument is<br />
<strong>the</strong> responsibility <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> owner and, consequently, no such expenditure has been incurred by<br />
my Department. I have from time to time given <strong>the</strong> owner consent under <strong>the</strong> National Monuments<br />
Acts to undertake essential maintenance works and I am satisfied that <strong>the</strong>re is no<br />
immediate risk to <strong>the</strong> structures <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> monument buildings.<br />
Departmental Staff<br />
375. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked <strong>the</strong> Minister for Arts, Heritage and <strong>the</strong> Gaeltacht<br />
if he will provide an organisational chart detailing <strong>of</strong>ficials and <strong>the</strong>ir responsibilities within his<br />
Department. [7733/12]<br />
Minister for Arts, Heritage and <strong>the</strong> Gaeltacht (Deputy Jimmy Deenihan): The information<br />
requested by <strong>the</strong> Deputy is available on my Department’s website at www.pobail.ie.<br />
Ministerial Appointments<br />
376. Deputy Shane Ross asked <strong>the</strong> Minister for Arts, Heritage and <strong>the</strong> Gaeltacht if he will<br />
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