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Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Broadband Infrastructure (13 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...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Policies (18 May 2023)

Heather Humphreys: ...to a number of pilot test initiatives. As part of this approach, my officials have engaged with a number of key Government Departments. Officials are now 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, work is also underway on the development of the new...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Funding (17 May 2023)

Heather Humphreys: The capital allocation for my Department is primarily used to deliver IT modernisation and carry out refurbishments on the Department’s buildings.  With the exception of Áras Mhic Dhiarmada, all of the buildings used by the Department of Social Protection are owned or leased by the Office of Public Works (OPW).  Expenditure on art works as part of significant capital...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (17 May 2023)

Heather Humphreys: I wish to confirm to the Deputy that one project has been the beneficiary of funds from my department under the per cent for art scheme in the past five years.  The details requested are set out in the attached table. Beneficiary of Funds Project Funding Programme Funding 2018(Per cent for Art) Funding 2019(Per cent for Art) Funding...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Budget Process (25 Apr 2023)

Heather Humphreys: ...to a number of pilot test initiatives. As part of this approach, my officials have engaged with a number of key Departments. Officials are now working with the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media on rural proofing and the development of the new sustainable tourism policy. Similarly, work is also under way on the development of the new national hubs strategy....

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Flexible Work Practices (25 Apr 2023)

Heather Humphreys: ...-term, digitally-enabled community assets that allow for onsite internet use by the public. Aside from general community use / amenity, they may be used for remote work and study, eHealth services, arts and culture activities and skills training and digital literacy. Furthermore, approximately €14 million in funding was awarded through the Connected Hubs 2021 and 2022 Calls,...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Data (25 Apr 2023)

Heather Humphreys: ...of Mercy Convent Site and Adjacent Lands Mayo County Council 3 1 This project will transform the former Sisters of Mercy Convent site and adjacent lands, creating an iconic and welcoming focal point which will include a new Public Library and Community Services Hub. €9,198,535.00 €8,278,682.00 Planning/Procurement ...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (25 Apr 2023)

Heather Humphreys: ...to a number of pilot test initiatives. As part of this approach, my officials have engaged with a number of key Government Departments. Officials are now 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, work is also underway on the development of the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (21 Mar 2023)

Heather Humphreys: ...on that basis. It would appear that this project could be eligible for funding under the Department of Transport's Active Travel Investment Programme or indeed the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media's Sports Capital Programme.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Departmental Funding (23 Feb 2023)

Heather Humphreys: ...out on the Beara Peninsula, where they are doing wonderful work on the Beara walk and the equestrian trail. There are a lot of opportunities, but the applications have to be submitted. If they are not, my Department cannot give the projects the money. I will be going back to Cork, no doubt. I was in Banteer. I know that is not in the Deputy's constituency but, my goodness, what a...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Rural Schemes (23 Feb 2023)

Heather Humphreys: ...rural proofing as part of their ongoing discussions on the implementation of Our Rural Future. They have since engaged in greater detail with colleagues in the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media on the development of the new sustainable tourism policy. Similarly, work is under way on the development of the new national hubs strategy, with the incorporation...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Rural Schemes (23 Feb 2023)

Heather Humphreys: ...investment in the north and west. Like the Deputy, I am familiar with the region, given that we both live there. We have worked with Fáilte Ireland and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. For example, there is a good remote working hub called the Spool Factory in Boyle, County Roscommon. I have spoken to its management a few times. People who...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: National Broadband Plan (23 Feb 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...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (25 Jan 2023)

Heather Humphreys: The Professional Artist Scheme under the Jobseeker’s Allowance scheme is an initiative of the all-of-Government Creative Ireland Programme. The schemeacknowledges the status of self-employed artists in specified art forms and gives them a 12 month window to focus on building up their work before they became subject to labour market activation which is mandatory for most recipients of...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (18 Jan 2023)

Heather Humphreys: ...funding for the purchase of land for sports clubs is not within the remit of my Department. In the main, funding of sporting clubs is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media through initiatives such as the Sports Capital Programme.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Library Projects (15 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: When I was the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, they were great contributors to the arts. What they contributed to this country in philanthropic support has been outstanding. The Deputy has a good man in his corner there. I have no doubt he will see the railway station, even though it is not under the remit of my Department, there very soon.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (15 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: ...our prisons are trained to do so in a manner that recognises the inherent dignity of the person and their property. All Recruit Prison Officers are trained as part of the Higher Certificate in Arts in Custodial Care to conduct prisoner searches in strict compliance with all provisions of the Prison Rules 2007. This training involves verbal instruction, practical demonstrations, role play,...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Library Services (7 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: ...to include sensory services and, as a result, a number of branches now offer sensory rooms and sensory pods which have been in huge demand. Libraries continue to support Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths (STEAM) education through their makerspaces which feature 3D printers and robotics kits. Libraries also host thousands of events every year in their branches, catering for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (6 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: ...circumstances have taken place and this includes courses on addiction, health issues and offending behaviour. Other areas where there has been significant progress in prison education are in physical education, in the arts, in preparing prisoners for release and supporting their transition to life, and often to education, on release from prison. The Irish Prison Service is in the process...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Public Sector Pensions (1 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: ...workers. Issues directly related to RTÉ, including pension scheme arrangements, are matters for that organisation and the relevant line Department, in this case, the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. Policy issues related to public service pensions are matters for the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. I hope this clarifies matters for the Deputy.