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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Leader Programmes (13 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Funding under the LEADER Programme is targeted at innovative approaches to addressing the needs of rural areas as identified in the Local Development Strategies prepared for each sub-regional area. The funding can be provided under a broad range of themes, including enterprise development and social inclusion. It is important, however, to ensure that the available funding is targeted at...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Leader Programmes Administration (13 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Following a competitive process for the implementation of the LEADER 2014-2020 programme in Co. Galway, a Local Development Strategy submitted by Forum Connemara was selected by an independent Selection Committee. The selected strategy covers the municipal district of Connemara, including Inisbofin and the Aran Islands. A Funding Agreement was issued to Forum Connemara on 6 October 2016...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Leader Programmes Funding (13 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: The maximum grant allowed and the maximum rate of grant available for projects under the LEADER 2014-2020 Programme are set out in Table 1. In addition, it is expected that funding of up to €500,000 will be permitted for certain categories of community projects that are not considered to involve State Aid. These categories include projects seeking to develop cultural and leisure...

Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Order for Second Stage (18 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (18 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on Second Stage of this important legislation, the Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016. The publication of this legislation is delivering on a commitment in the programme for a partnership Government. Ireland has designated 75 natural heritage areas, NHAs, under national law for the protection...

Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (18 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I have met them. They are sorted now.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Projects (18 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: The building in question is recorded on the NIAH with a regional rating. It is also listed on the local authority’s Record of Protected Structures. Under Part IV of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, each planning authority is required to include a Record of Protected Structures (RPS) in its development plan. Inclusion on the Record of Protected Structures places a...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (18 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 375 and 376 together. I am advised that my Department’s view is that the building in question may be considered a national monument within the meaning of the National Monument Acts. Officials from my Department met with representatives of Donegal County Council and the local Historical Society on site in late 2015 to discuss the possibility of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rural Broadband Scheme (18 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: In September, I established two Regional Broadband Action Groups to help support the roll out of rural broadband from next year. The Broadband Action Groups comprise officials from my Department, the Local Government Management Agency and nominated staff from each Local Authority. Both Groups met for the first time in the middle of September and will meet bimonthly for the foreseeable...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Legislative Measures (18 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: The Heritage Bill 2016 passed its Second Stage reading in Seanad Éireann on 20 January 2016 and is included in the Government Legislation Programme, which was published on 8 June 2016. I have requested that this Bill would proceed to the Committee Stage in the Seanad as soon as possible and I am hopeful that a definite arrangement in this regard will be made shortly. In relation to...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (19 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Funding has been allocated for the regional walkways and rural recreation. The Deputy said he was in touch with the unit in Ballina. I will speak to him later about that particular issue.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (19 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: In actual fact the budgets have been increased in the arts Department. I was delighted to get an increase in the budget for the arts community.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (19 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: We were also able to increase funding to Údarás na Gaeltachta. Within the budgets there are different schemes. I am pleased the budget was increased.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Conservation (19 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: At the request of the landowner concerned, an official from my Department’s regional staff recently examined the area referred to in the Deputy’s Question, to consider works that the landowner proposed to carry out to protect his lands on the banks of the River Feale. Consent was granted to the landowner, subject to some conditions, for repairs to be carried out to rock...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rural Development Programme (19 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: On 9th August this year, I launched the Town and Village Renewal Scheme as part of the Government’s programme to support rural development. I have allocated €10 million in capital funding for the scheme this year. Local Authorities, in conjunction with local communities and businesses, were invited to submit proposals to my Department by the end of September for approval.My...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Cultural Policy (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I published the draft framework policy document Culture 2025 - Éire Ildánach, in July. The draft was submitted to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs for input. The Culture 2025 framework policy has several features. It sets out a series of high-level objectives under the heading "Enrich. Engage. Participate" to establish...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Cultural Policy (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: The new initiative is designed to build on the positive legacy for our arts and cultural sectors arising from the success of the 2016 commemorations. In particular, I am keen to build on the positive levels of engagement in our arts and culture experienced throughout the year. I have spoken of my desire to increase access and participation in the arts at local level. After all, we...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Cultural Policy (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I will announce details of the new initiative next month. I have met key cultural stakeholders in the past week to bring them up-to-date with what I am keen to do. This initiative will be anchored in boosting and valuing creativity in all its forms. I want to make clear that I fully respect the arms-length principle. No interference takes place in the funding decisions of the subsidiary...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: The State acquired ownership of the national monument at 14 to 17 Moore Street in July 2015. The aim was to get conservation work under way as speedily as possible with a view to having the proposed 1916 commemorative centre opened during the centenary year. My Department concluded a tendering process that had been initiated when the property was under lien by the National Asset Management...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Our contract is with Lissadell Construction, which is carrying out the work. It is a highly respected heritage builder and the OPW uses it regularly on different sites. It is respected for the level of its expertise in that area. The Deputy received a chart detailing the construction and multidisciplinary team of professional experts involved in the work. CCJV is an affiliate single...