Results 1-20 of 113 for going forward speaker:Heather Humphreys

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (17 Dec 2020)

Heather Humphreys: I look forward to going back to County Cork at some stage. I would love to go back to see how they are getting on with that Banteer project. It was quite an amazing project they put forward. They had wonderful plans for the area and I had a lovely day there. As I said, the Charleville project mentioned by the Deputy will be assessed by an independent panel of experts. I have no doubt...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (6 Nov 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Bill will go through Committee Stage today and will then be reported to the Dáil. I will then have to go back to the Seanad to bring forward the amendments we made to the original Bill. They have to go back to the Seanad. That will be done as quickly as possible.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (6 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: There are special units in every single division. Having spoken to some gardaí recently, they said the number of people coming forward to these specialised units dealing with domestic, sexual and gender-based violence is increasing. We are breaking down that stigma for some people who may be worried about coming forward and may be afraid. They are now going to specially trained people...

Other Questions: National Monuments (7 Jul 2016)

Heather Humphreys: ...and we will work with the Dáil reform committee to assist in the selection of Dáil Members to sit on the forum. I anticipate that Members who have an interest in the issue will put themselves forward to the consultative group. This is a genuine attempt to get all the views and for people to sit around the table and find a solution to go forward. I wish to bring people...

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 42 - Rural and Community Development (Revised) (7 Feb 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...what has happened and situations where people have been attacked. A lot of that comes down to the owner of the dog who is not keeping it under control. We want a media campaign on the issue. We are going to have a targeted neutering campaign and I am also going to set up a stakeholder group. That is going to bring in all the stakeholders and there are many diverse views on dogs, as we...

Companies (Statutory Audits) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (10 Jul 2018)

Heather Humphreys: I accept the spirit in which the Deputies have put forward the arguments and I am happy with that. I am not going to move the amendment. Amendment No. 4 is also grouped. I do not oppose amendment No. 4 either.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Eligibility (3 Feb 2022)

Heather Humphreys: I cannot go into the details of the individual case the Deputy has raised but if he wishes to forward me a note on it, I will be happy to examine the matter.

Social Welfare Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Nov 2022)

Heather Humphreys: I am happy to give the Deputy this report, which is with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. We have done the work on it and we are discussing how we can go forward. The Deputy can press the amendment if he wants. I will give him the report and all I have, however.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (9 Apr 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...to Illness Benefit. This has been processed and their Illness Benefit claim is now in payment. Arrears have issued paying them fully up to date, and their weekly payment is due each Thursday going forward. I trust this clarifies the position for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ticket Touting (14 Jun 2018)

Heather Humphreys: ...of tickets for matches or official events related to EURO 2020 to be held here. Officials of my Department have met with UEFA officials to discuss the implementation of the commitment. I will bring forward legislative provisions necessary to give effect to the commitment before tickets go on sale.

Other Questions: Enterprise Support Schemes (18 Apr 2018)

Heather Humphreys: I thank the Deputy. As he rightly said, my first function in my new brief as Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation was to go to the Mullingar facility at the National Science Park. It is a wonderful facility. I have used it as an example of what other regions could do in putting forward an application and providing such a facility for the manufacturing industry. It has...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: ...Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment and we can raise it with him. The Chairman mentioned the NTA. It is expanding rural link services. It is about communities coming forward and indicating demand. In Cavan where I launched this, it goes not just into the town. It is going from, for example, from Butler's Bridge into Cavan town, right through the town and into...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Jan 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...from private providers. Nobody foresaw the general increase in the applications we now have due to a war. We are in an emergency situation. We have plans - I know the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, is working on them - to acquire more State-provided accommodation and to look at where that needs to go in terms of maybe a fairer or a broader distribution across the country. The Taoiseach has...

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (13 Apr 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Waterways Ireland has no plans to dramatically increase the costs of licences or permits. Its remit is to enhance this amenity for everyone and for public use. To be clear again, the by-laws will go out for consultation, which will include the fees, and will be laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas. There will be an opportunity to voice concerns at that stage. I understand the spirit...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (31 May 2016)

Heather Humphreys: ...workshop held in October at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham. Work by my Department, the expert steering group and a wider expert committee continued on the document in early 2016 and is currently on-going. The Programme for a Partnership Government commits to the publication of Culture 2025as a priority and I intend to submit the draft policy to Government for consideration in the coming...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (7 Jul 2016)

Heather Humphreys: ...workshop held in October at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham. Work by my Department, the expert steering group and a wider expert committee continued on the document in early 2016 and is currently on-going. This expert committee has broad representation across arts and cultural interests. The Programme for a Partnership Government commits to the publication of Culture 2025as a priority. As...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (7 Jul 2016)

Heather Humphreys: ...workshop held in October at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham. Work by my Department, the expert steering group and a wider expert committee continued on the document in early 2016 and is currently on-going. This expert committee has broad representation across arts and cultural interests. The Programme for a Partnership Government commits to the publication of Culture 2025as a priority. As...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Electric Vehicles (16 Jun 2021)

Heather Humphreys: ...Deputy that my Department has not purchased any vehicles in 2020 or 2021. Currently my Department has two diesel vehicles, a 2007 van and a 2019 van. The Deputy may wish to note that the policy going forward will be to replace these vehicles with electric vehicles. To this end, it is planned to replace the 2007 van with an electric vehicle within the next two years. To support this...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Community Development Projects (30 Jan 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...fund was announced last November. There was a number of successful projects I know the Deputy was very interested in, such as the Killala Bay ships reef project, which received €50,000 and is ongoing. The Cong to Lisloughrey pier recreational trail got another €50,000. These are small schemes by any measure. There is one particularly good one in Deputy Dillon's...

Other Questions: National Monuments (1 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: ...levelling Moore Street and erecting a shopping centre, which is not a fact. In reply to Deputy Ó Cuív, I am willing to consider a process whereby people can work together to move this issue forward. It is an important building and I want to see the development of a fitting tribute to the leaders of 1916. I want an open dialogue and am happy to sit down with my Oireachtas...