Vol. 981 Wednesday, No. 7 10 April 2019 DÍOSPÓIREACHTAÍ PARLAIMINTE PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES DÁIL ÉIREANN TUAIRISC OIFIGIÚIL—Neamhcheartaithe (OFFICIAL REPORT—Unrevised) Insert Date Here 10/04/2019A00050Ceisteanna - Questions � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 765 10/04/2019A00075Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 765 10/04/2019B00300Historic Towns Initiative � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 765 10/04/2019B01100Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 767 10/04/2019C00550Oideachas trí Ghaeilge� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 769 10/04/2019D00800City of Culture Initiative � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 771 10/04/2019E00300Museum Projects � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 773 10/04/2019F00300Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 775 10/04/2019F00600Wild Fires � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 775 10/04/2019G01800Performing Arts � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 778 10/04/2019H00300Aerfoirt Réigiúnacha � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 780 10/04/2019H02200Film Industry � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 782 10/04/2019J01050Commemorative Events � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 784 10/04/2019O01700Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 798 10/04/2019R01600Civil Liability and Courts (Amendment) Bill 2019: First Stage � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 806 10/04/2019S00800Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2019: First Stage � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 808 10/04/2019Y00100Estimates for Public Services 2019: Messages from Select Committees� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 809 10/04/2019Y00250Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 809 10/04/2019Y00300Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 810 10/04/2019Y00400Public Transport Provision � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 810 10/04/2019AA00300Bus Services � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 813 10/04/2019BB00250Autism Support Services � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 816 10/04/2019CC00400Hospitals Building Programme � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 819 10/04/2019DD00500Building the Housing of the Future: Motion [Private Members] � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 822 10/04/2019RR00400Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Direct Election of Mayor Plebiscite Regulations 2019: Motion � � � 857 10/04/2019VV02600Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care)(Amendment) Bill 2019: Order for Second Stage � � � � � � � � 868 10/04/2019VV03000Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care)(Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 868 10/04/2019BBB03100Courts (Establishment and Constitution) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Order for Second Stage � � � � � � � � � � � � 883 10/04/2019GGG00400Rural and Community Development: Statements � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 896 DÁIL ÉIREANN Dé Céadaoin, 10 Aibreán 2019 Wednesday, 10 April 2019 Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy Eugene Murphy) i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m. Paidir. Prayer. 10/04/2019A00050Ceisteanna - Questions 10/04/2019A00075Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions 10/04/2019A00100Acting Chairman (Deputy Eugene Murphy): I wish a good morning to the Minister, the Minister of State, Deputies and the staff of the Houses and welcome them all here as we begin another day’s work. Our questions this morning are to the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. I remind Members that the procedure is they have 30 seconds to ask a ques- tion or less time if they can do so, with two minutes for the Minister to reply, one minute for a supplementary question, one minute for the Minister, a final supplementary question and a final minute for the Minister. I will be very strict on these times to be fair to every Deputy and the Minister. When the time is up, I will tell Deputies and the Minister it is time to finish. 10/04/2019B00300Historic Towns Initiative 10/04/2019B004001� Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if specific consideration will be given to the protection and restoration of market towns and their centres in the context of a future historic towns initiative; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16781/19] 10/04/2019B00450Acting Chairman (Deputy Eugene Murphy): I understand Deputy Aindrias Moynihan is taking the question� 10/04/2019B00500Deputy Aindrias Moynihan: This question relates to the historic towns initiative, a small but important fund which can have a great impact on communities where it is deployed. It pro- vides an opportunity for market towns to restore buildings and facilities such as the Briery Gap in Macroom, County Cork, which stands adjacent to the fantastic market square� Is the Minister considering additional funding in this area and supports to the historic towns initiative? 10/04/2019B00600Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Deputy Josepha Madigan): My role 765 Dáil Éireann with regard to the protection and management of our architectural heritage is set out in the provisions of relevant legislation, as are the roles of local authorities and the responsibilities of owners� The historic towns initiative is a joint undertaking between my Department and the Heritage Council. Historic towns include those of medieval and pre-medieval foundation, plantation towns, planned estate towns and those established around local industries. While almost all Irish towns are historic in origin, the historic towns initiative guidelines state a town seeking to benefit from the initiative should possess significant cultural and heritage assets and have a distinctive sense of place. Each local authority is invited to apply in respect of one historic town with an indicative minimum population of 1,500 inhabitants. Priority is given to projects that are plan-led and likely to make a meaningful contribution to the heritage-led regeneration of the town. The existing initiative commends itself fully to market towns for their consideration. While it is not a criterion for funding, all the towns awarded grants can be described as market towns. On 27 February, with the Heritage Council, I announced funding of €1 million shared by six towns under the 2019 programme round. These towns are Kilrush, County Clare, Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ballina, County Mayo, Navan, County Meath, Boyle, County Roscommon, and Nenagh, County Tipperary. Deputy Niamh Smyth has inquired about the Market House, Castleblayney. Monaghan County Council was granted €140,000 in funding under the historic towns initiative. I am not sure if Macroom has applied for funding but it will be open again next year. 10/04/2019B00700Deputy Aindrias Moynihan: I thank the Minister for her reply. The scheme as it stands is limited. Some counties have multiple projects which they would like to put forward for the scheme. While the €1 million in funding made available is welcome and will make a difference to various areas, it is also limited. For example, redevelopment of the Briery Gap in Macroom would cost in excess of €4 million but there is only €1 million available in the entire fund. What other options is the Minister considering for projects such as this? Is there an oppor- tunity to broaden it out in order that local authorities which have more projects can put them forward to be considered? 10/04/2019B00800Deputy Josepha Madigan: The term “market town” has no legal effect but it is still used loosely to describe a town which functions or functioned historically as a commercial centre for a rural hinterland. All the towns given grants under the historic towns initiative could be described as market towns but this is not a criterion for funding. The grant circular suggests an indicative minimum population level of 1,500 inhabitants and asks local authority applications to set out various criteria such as the
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