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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (19 Nov 2020)

Heather Humphreys: ...Administrative and support service activities 8.4%  O Public Administration and Defense; Compulsory Social Security 1.9%  P Education 4.2%  Q Human Health and Social Work Activities 3.9%  R Arts, Entertainment, and recreation 2.7%  S Other Sectors ...

Rural and Community Development: Statements (18 Nov 2020)

Heather Humphreys: ...by hard-working volunteers, deliver a significant amount for society. With the right supports and opportunities, I believe they can do even more. I am determined that all of the policies of my Department now and into the future will support that work. I point out to Deputy Michael Collins that we have more schemes for rural Ireland than ever before. There is unprecedented investment...

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 37 - Social Protection (Further Revised) (11 Nov 2020)

Heather Humphreys: ...the first office I was going to was in Roscommon because that is where all the records on births, deaths and marriages are kept. I have a particular interest in that from my time in culture and the arts but we will get there. I will definitely be going to visit. Deputy Carey raised the issue of parent's leave extension. As the Deputy knows, as part of budget 2021, parent's leave will be...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Community Development Initiatives (5 Nov 2020)

Heather Humphreys: ...encourage creativity and connectivity between different Departments and ideas could thrive. I could talk all day about the Annaghmakerrig centre in County Monaghan. The guy who left it to the arts placed one condition on it - the artists could go about their business on their own all day, be it writing books, painting or whatever, but they had to have dinner together in the evening....

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Housing Regeneration (5 Nov 2020)

Heather Humphreys: ...Group has been invited from the: - Department of Finance, - Department of Public Expenditure & Reform, - Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment, - Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, - Department of Environment, Climate & Communications - Department of Transport, and - County and City Management Association It is envisaged...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (4 Nov 2020)

Heather Humphreys: ...changes to the Pandemic Unemployment Payment as part of Budget 2021. These changes included formal provision to enable self-employed people on the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (including arts/entertainment sector workers and taxi drivers) recommencing employment earn up to €480 over a rolling 4 week period while retaining entitlement to the Pandemic Unemployment Payment. The...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (3 Nov 2020)

Heather Humphreys: ...changes to the Pandemic Unemployment Payment as part of Budget 2021. These changes included formal provision to enable self-employed people on the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (including arts/entertainment sector workers and taxi drivers) recommencing employment to earn up to €480 per rolling four week period while retaining entitlement to the Pandemic Unemployment Payment....

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Water and Sewerage Schemes (20 Oct 2020)

Heather Humphreys: ...are not limited in terms of sector. Projects allocated funding include town and village regeneration, enterprise development, tourism development, digital and co-working initiatives, libraries, arts and cultural facilities and sports and recreation facilities. Projects are often a combination of a number of these elements. However, it should be noted that no portion of funding has been...

Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment: Motion [Private Members] (7 Oct 2020)

Heather Humphreys: ...Grant and the Restart Grant Plus which represent a combined total of €550 million set aside to assist businesses to meet ongoing costs while closed, and to help fund reopening costs; and welcomes the sector-specific initiatives including for those sectors facing prolonged closures, including the arts and entertainment sector, tourism and hospitality and those by the National...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (6 Oct 2020)

Heather Humphreys: ...1,303 754 2,257 P Education 2,554 1,803 5,037 Q Human Health and Social Work activities 2,063 1,684 4,225 R Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 1,989 1,275 3,077 S Other service activities 2,213 1,838 4,069 ...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Sep 2020)

Heather Humphreys: ...176 together. This week my Department issued payments valued at €61.9 million to over 217,140 people on the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP). Of these, some 6,340 (or 2.9%) are members of the arts, entertainment and recreation sector.In total we have spent over €3.5bn on PUP payments. The Government has decided that from 17 September the Pandemic Unemployment Payment...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (29 Sep 2020)

Heather Humphreys: Last week, my Department issued payments valued at €61.3 million to over 206,341 people on the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP). Of these, some 5,822 (or 2.8%) are members of the arts, entertainment and recreation sector.  This represents a 59% reduction from 14,200 claimants in that sector at the peak in May.  In total Government has...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (23 Sep 2020)

Heather Humphreys: ...scheme open to new applicants until the end of the year. Of the approximately 206,300 people in receipt of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment this week some 5,800, or 2.8%, are members of the arts, entertainment and recreation sector. This represents a 59% reduction from 14,200 claimants in that sector at the peak in May. From 17 September the pandemic unemployment payment will...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (22 Sep 2020)

Heather Humphreys: I thank Deputy Gannon for raising this issue. Of the approximately 206,000 people in receipt of the pandemic unemployment payment, PUP, some 5,900 or 2.8% are members of the arts, entertainment and recreation sector. This represents a 58% reduction from 14,200 claimants in that sector at the peak in May. This reduction in the numbers of people in receipt of the PUP is in line with...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (22 Sep 2020)

Heather Humphreys: As a former Minister for culture, both the Deputy and I value the work that those involved in the arts and entertainment sectors do. The question is whether I restore the €350 rate specifically for those who work in the entertainment industry. Workers in that sector represent approximately 3% of people on the PUP. I understand the position that they are in but it would be unfair to...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (22 Sep 2020)

Heather Humphreys: ...be aware, the Taoiseach has spoken about sectoral supports. In that respect my colleague, the Minister, Deputy Martin, has announced the establishment of a new task force for the recovery of the arts and culture sector under the chair of Clare Duignan. It will consider the impact of Covid-19 for culture and the arts, the audiovisual industry and the live entertainment industry. The...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (22 Sep 2020)

Heather Humphreys: ...may have returned to work but may be affected by new restrictions, will be able to avail of the support. These new rates will apply to all recipients and it would not be fair to make exceptions for those who had previously worked in the arts or entertainment sector, while applying the changes to more than 97% of recipients who have worked in other sectors. Additional information not...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (22 Sep 2020)

Heather Humphreys: I am acutely aware of the issues faced by self-employed people, in particular those in the arts and entertainment sector in dealing with the challenges created by Covid-19. I have met representatives from the sector and put in place special contact arrangements to ensure that they can check and avail of their entitlements. This includes the flexibility to take-up and receive payment for...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (22 Sep 2020)

Heather Humphreys: Of the approximately 206,000 people in receipt of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) some 5,900 (or 2.8%) are members of the arts, entertainment and recreation sector. This represents a 58% reduction from 14,200 claimants in that sector at the peak in May. This reduction in the numbers of people in receipt of PUP is in line with reductions seen in other sectors and indicates that many...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (22 Sep 2020)

Heather Humphreys: ...730 2,277 P Education 2,654 1,789 5,227 Q Human Health and Social Work activities 2,106 1,618 4,201 R Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 1,885 1,130 2,807 S Other service activities 2,204 1,602 3,733 T...