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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Library Services (9 May 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...me, as Minister, and this is reflected in the new public library strategy, The Library Is the Place, which I launched in July last year. The strategy recognises that public libraries are at the heart of our communities. My Department is supporting this by providing a wide range of funding for library buildings, mobile library vehicles and ICT equipment. Last month, I announced a new...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Library Services (9 May 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...2023 and it contains a commitment to develop a new Libraries Capital Programme that will ensure that our libraries continue to be welcoming spaces for learning, socialising and relaxing. My Department issued a Call for Proposals in 2023 inviting Local Authorities to submit applications for funding for infrastructure projects and mobile library vehicles and received applications for...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Library Services (9 May 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...library membership and participation:Ireland Reads - a Government initiative funded by Healthy Ireland and supported by public libraries and many organisations that promote literacy and the arts. On Saturday 24th February, the people of Ireland were encouraged to take time out of their busy lives to ‘Get Lost in a Book’ and drop into their local library for Ireland Reads...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Policies (9 May 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...of the National Planning Framework being led by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage; the development of the new Sustainable Tourism Policy led by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; the development of the new National Hubs Strategy by my own Department; and the development of the new Social Enterprise Strategy due to be published...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Projects (23 Apr 2024)

Heather Humphreys: A vital part of my Department's mission is to support vibrant and sustainable communities across this country. While funding for arts and culture is primarily the responsibility of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports and Media, I am happy to confirm that there are competitive funding streams provided by my Department which could contribute to supporting the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Properties (9 Apr 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ..., with a small staffing complement based in Na Forbacha, Co Galway. This office space, located in the Connemara Gaeltacht, is provided on an agency basis by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (9 Apr 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...Regeneration and Development Fund Phase 1 Regeneration of Sisters of Mercy Convent Site and Adjacent Lands €8,278,682 2021 Rural Regeneration and Development Fund Ballinrobe Community Arts and Amenity Centre - Regeneration of the iconic Valkenburg complex €4,873,114 2022 Rural Regeneration...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Parking Provision (21 Mar 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...projects such as these may be supported again in the future. More generally, investment in tourism-related facilities would fall within the competence of my colleague, the Minister Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Library Services (5 Mar 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...library membership and participation:Ireland Reads - a Government initiative funded by Healthy Ireland and supported by public libraries and many organisations that promote literacy and the arts. On Saturday 24th February, the people of Ireland were encouraged to take time out of their busy lives to ‘Get Lost in a Book’ and drop into their local library for Ireland Reads...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Policies (5 Mar 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...of the National Planning Framework being led by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage;Development of the new Sustainable Tourism Policy being led by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; and Development the new National Hubs Strategy by my own Department.The development of the new Social Enterprise Strategy also benefited from a rural...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Expenditure (7 Feb 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ..., with a small staffing complement based in Na Forbacha, Co Galway. This office space, located in the Connemara Gaeltacht is provided on an agency basis by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. No other rental or purchase arrangements have been entered into for office space since my Department's establishment in 2017. Set out in the following table are...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Policies (30 Jan 2024)

Heather Humphreys: While my colleague, Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly T.D., is responsible for remote delivery of health services, there are a number of initiatives underway in my Department which will be of interest to the Deputy. One of the key focuses of Our Rural Future, the Government's Rural Development Policy 2021-2025, is optimising digital connectivity to support vibrant, sustainable rural...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (23 Jan 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...to apply to the Large Scale Sports Infrastructure Fund for the proposed water activity hub in Carlow Town Park. This scheme falls under the responsibility of my colleague, the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Arts Centres (28 Nov 2023)

Heather Humphreys: A vital part of my Department's mission is to support vibrant and sustainable communities across this country. While funding for arts and culture would mainly be the responsibility of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports and Media, I am happy to confirm that there are competitive funding streams provided by my Department which could contribute to supporting the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Broadband Infrastructure (7 Nov 2023)

Heather Humphreys: .... The development strategy for BCPs is ongoing and will be finalised in the New Year. The strategy will consider the scaling up of successful pilot projects, including eHealth, remote working, arts and culture and digital skills programmes. My Department is also currently leading on the formulation of a National Hub Strategy to chart the future strategic direction of the hubs sector,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rural Schemes (26 Sep 2023)

Heather Humphreys: ...-departmental steering group led by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage; the development of a new sustainable tourism policy, which is being led by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; and the development the new national hubs strategy, led by my Department. In addition, my Department is in the process of developing a new social...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Rural Schemes (26 Sep 2023)

Heather Humphreys: ...to say the least. That has all been funded. That is a good news story. We need to build on that. The town and village renewal scheme was set up way back in 2016 when I was in the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. I introduced the scheme. It is a bottom-up approach. That means that communities know what they want and I think it is a good scheme.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Policies (26 Sep 2023)

Heather Humphreys: ...National Planning Framework which is now underway and which is being led by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. My officials are also working with the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media in relation to rural proofing and the development of the new Sustainable Tourism Policy. Similarly, within my own Department, work is also progressing...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Television Licence Fee (21 Sep 2023)

Heather Humphreys: ...from 2013 to June 2023 is as per the table below. These monies are not paid directly to RTE by my Department.  They are paid to the appropriate Government Department at the time, which is currently the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. Year No. of Recipients / Households at Year End Annual Expenditure 2013 ...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Broadband Infrastructure (20 Jun 2023)

Heather Humphreys: ...of pilot programmes currently underway, or recently completed, that explore the potential for Public BCPs to provide additional public benefit. Among these are programmes related to remote working, arts and culture, eHealth and education and training. A number of these programmes have been provided with additional support to ensure they continue past the pilot stage, including coding for...