Results 2,001-2,020 of 27,613 for speaker:Heather Humphreys
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Recreational Angling Sector (17 Dec 2015)
Heather Humphreys: My Department is currently considering the management arrangements in respect of Beat 3 of the River Laune, Killarney and a response will issue in due course.
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (17 Dec 2015)
Heather Humphreys: The final phase of works to the House began in early January 2014 and the works, including the new extension, are now substantially complete. Work is also nearing completion with regard to the landscaping of the grounds and ornamental gardens, with planting expected to be concluded during Spring 2016. The interpretation/exhibition phase of the project is also advancing. I expect that the...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks Projects (17 Dec 2015)
Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department was established on 2 June 2011. Since 2011, my Department has expended almost €400,000 on works to roads within Killarney National Park, including: - €26,666 (inclusive of VAT) on repairs to a roadway in the Killarney Demesne area, from the Deenagh Lodge to the White Bridge; - €175,000 (inclusive of VAT) on repairs to roadways...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service Remit (17 Dec 2015)
Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 742 and 743 together. With regard to relocating the metal structures referred to by the Deputy, I have asked officials of my Department to engage with the jarveys with a view to resolving this matter early in the New Year. In relation to the issue of the road safety for passengers and jarveys crossing the N22, I understand that this is a matter in the...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (17 Dec 2015)
Heather Humphreys: My role as Minister for Arts Heritage and the Gaeltacht with regard to the protection and management of our architectural heritage is set out in the provisions of relevant legislation, as are the role of local authorities and the responsibilities of owners as regards heritage assets. Part IV of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, provides for the protection of architectural...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Ireland Expenditure (17 Dec 2015)
Heather Humphreys: The Ulster Canal is approximately 93 kms (58 miles) in length. It links the south west corner of Lough Neagh with the south east corner of Upper Lough Erne and passes through or close to Counties Tyrone, Fermanagh and Armagh in Northern Ireland and Counties Monaghan and Cavan in Ireland. It passes through a number of towns and villages, including Monaghan and Clones. The cost estimate...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Appointments to State Boards (17 Dec 2015)
Heather Humphreys: I am advised that, since the establishment of my Department in June 2011, 118 appointments have been made to State boards under the aegis of my Department (not including reappointments). I am further advised that 49 vacancies were publicly advertised through various media. In addition, 36 vacancies are currently advertised, or have recently been advertised, via the Public Appointments Service on .
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Appointments to State Boards (17 Dec 2015)
Heather Humphreys: I am advised that, since the establishment of my Department in June 2011, Chairpersons have been appointed to nine State boards under the aegis of my Department. Eight of these Chairpersons appeared before the Joint Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht. In the remaining case, the Chairperson appointed did not appear before the Committee as the appointment was made on an interim...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commencement of Legislation (17 Dec 2015)
Heather Humphreys: The information sought by the Deputy in respect of those Acts for which I have lead responsibility is set out in the following table. Title of Act Details and Purpose of those Section(s)/Part(s) and other relevant information Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2000 Section 36, which relates to the regulation of the activities of commercial shoot operators. National Cultural Institutions (National...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Living Wage (17 Dec 2015)
Heather Humphreys: I am advised that, based on current staffing and pay levels, the estimated additional annual cost of introducing an hourly wage of €11.50 for all employees, employed both directly in my Department and in agencies under its aegis and who are not already paid that amount or more, would be in the order of €160,000.
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service Staff (13 Jan 2016)
Heather Humphreys: The final phase of works to the house began in early January 2014 and the works, including the new extension, are now substantially complete. Work is also nearing completion with regard to the landscaping of the grounds and ornamental gardens, with planting expected to be concluded during Spring 2016. The interpretation/exhibition phase of the project is advancing. I expect that the...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Invasive Plant Species (13 Jan 2016)
Heather Humphreys: I am aware that there is a growing public awareness and concern about the impact of invasive species here, including Japanese Knotweed. In this regard, I wish to advise that my Department is responsible for the enforcement of the Wildlife Acts and the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 477/2011), both of which prohibit the spreading of invasive...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (13 Jan 2016)
Heather Humphreys: My Department has not received an application for funding from the Patrick Kavanagh Centre. However, it has received correspondence from a local group involved in an event commemorating Brian Ború, which used the facilities at the Centre for that purpose. My Department is dealing directly with the organisers from that group in relation to its request for funding.
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Appointments to State Boards (13 Jan 2016)
Heather Humphreys: Details regarding remuneration paid since the establishment of the Department of Arts Heritage and the Gaeltacht on 2 June 2011 to persons nominated by the Minister for Arts Heritage and the Gaeltacht to State and other relevant bodies operating under my Department's aegis are provided in the tables below. Fees paid in this period to persons nominated to the bodies in question prior to the...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (13 Jan 2016)
Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 952, 953 and 954 together. The table below lists the annual subscriptions paid by my Department for membership of professional bodies, both corporate and individual, in 2015. The total cost of these subscriptions came to €19,601. Membership Body Number of Subscriptions Total Cost Institute of International and European Affairs Corporate €...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (13 Jan 2016)
Heather Humphreys: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No 679 of 8 December 2015. With regard to funding, the position is that financial support is provided by my Department through a number of structured schemes for the conservation and protection of heritage buildings. My Department itself operates a Structures at Risk Fund to enable conservation works to heritage structures, in both private and...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Comóradh 1916 (13 Jan 2016)
Heather Humphreys: The bulk of the capital allocation to my Department for the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme will focus on a number of the "Permanent Reminders", which are being developed as part of the Historical Reflection Strand of the Programme. These include: - The development of the GPO Witness Historyvisitor centre - an immersive, interactive experience in the heart of the GPO; - The development of...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Protection (13 Jan 2016)
Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 957, 959 and 961 together. Section 40 of the Wildlife Acts 1976, as amended, prohibits the cutting, grubbing, burning or destruction of vegetation, with certain strict exemptions, from 1 March to 31 August during the nesting and breeding season for birds and wildlife. Following a review of section 40, which involved, inter alia, consideration of submissions...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Protection (13 Jan 2016)
Heather Humphreys: It is my intention that by amending the Wildlife Acts, managed hedge cutting can be allowed under strict criteria during August to help ensure that issues such as overgrown hedges can be tackled. This is a matter of genuine concern to rural dwellers and farmers.I am keenly aware that we must ensure that this should not impact upon our populations of wild birds, including yellowhammers and...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Genealogical Services (13 Jan 2016)
Heather Humphreys: The website www.irishgenealogy.ie,which operates under the auspices of my Department, contains the Indexes to the Civil Records of Irish Births, Deaths and Marriages dating from 1864, with non-Roman Catholic Marriages recorded from 1845. Section 27 of the Civil Registration (Amendment) Act 2014 provides for public online access to register entries in respect of: - births more than 100...