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Other Questions: Arts Funding (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I am glad to report, as in my reply to Deputy Barry, that I have retained the majority of the €18 million current funding which was provided for the 2016 commemorations for reallocation to arts and cultural purposes within my Department’s Vote. It will, therefore, become part of the baseline figures for my Department, meaning it will be carried forward into future years. As I...

Other Questions: Arts Funding (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I thank the Deputy. I will be clear. The investment in our artists, which is the most important thing, is €18 million in current expenditure. That investment will go into a number of different areas. The Arts Council will get an extra €5 million. People are getting confused between capital and current expenditure. The point is that we have built those projects. They are...

Other Questions: Arts Funding (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Garry Hynes runs the very successful Druid Theatre Company in Galway. I do not know when that comment was made but I am sure she, like other organisations, will welcome the increase. I have been very clear that as the economy continues to improve I wish to see more money invested in the arts. I have achieved that since 2014. Every year has seen an increase in investment in the arts. It...

Other Questions: Arts Funding (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Capital money is for building. It is for bricks on mortar.

Other Questions: Arts in Education Charter (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: The programme for a partnership Government commits to the implementation of the arts in education charter. This is a partnership between my Department, the Department of Education and Skills and the Arts Council. Under the Arts Act 2003, primary responsibility for the promotion of the arts at all levels throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council, which is the main channel of...

Other Questions: Arts in Education Charter (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I agree that there are huge benefits for children who are exposed to the arts. My Department supports Music Network by way of the music capital scheme, whereby instruments can be bought for children. Funding of €210,000 was provided under the scheme in 2016. In many cases, young people and groups might not have the necessary funding to purchase musical instruments and this scheme...

Other Questions: Arts in Education Charter (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: We fund the arts in education charter. We increased the funding last year. I am very committed to it. It relates to young children accessing the arts and getting the opportunity to get involved in them at an early age. It is about doing this in schools. Targeting schools is the best opportunity to access all of the children, including children in disadvantaged areas. We need to get into...

Other Questions: Arts in Education Charter (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: We continue to work with the Department of Education and Skills because two Departments are involved. We will continue to work on that and to develop the arts in education partnership. We need to support it more. I am certainly very conscious of it and will work on it.

Other Questions: Rural Development Plan (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Supporting rural development is a key priority for this Government. The programme for a partnership Government contains a series of commitments for delivery across a range of Departments and State agencies to revitalise rural Ireland and ensure that the benefits of economic recovery are felt in all regions. The action plan for rural development will act as an overarching structure for the...

Other Questions: Rural Development Plan (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Funding for rural development programmes within my Department's Estimate for 2017 will amount to €79.27 million. This represents an increase of €18 million or 29% compared to the 2016 baseline of €61.2 million. This will allow for increased activity on key rural development schemes administered by the Department and will also complement the broader work of the...

Other Questions: Rural Development Plan (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: This action plan for rural development is about joined-up thinking at a higher level and getting Departments to "rural proof" their policies and positively discriminate in favour of rural Ireland. I have said this on a number of occasions and they will have to focus on rural Ireland. The Deputy mentioned the village of Moate, and I will be happy to visit. It is great to see communities...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Budgets (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: The current underspend against profile within my Department's Vote has occurred principally because of delays in the drawdown of funding in relation to- the Arts Programme in respect of certain once-off Decade of Centenary projects; and - the Rural and Regional Programme that transferred to my Department in June. The Decade of Centenary projects where there have been some delays in drawdown...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I am glad to report, as stated earlier, that I have retained the majority of the €18 million current funding which was provided for the 2016 Commemorations for reallocation to arts and cultural purposes within my Department’s vote. It will therefore become part of the baseline for the Arts division of the Department, meaning it will be available for future years. The Deputy may...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: The graving docks in the Grand Canal Basin are located in the site known as City Block 19. I am advised by Waterways Ireland that this site is being considered for development in partnership with the private sector. Development will be in accordance with the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) Planning Scheme for the area.The SDZ outlines the nature and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Music Industry Promotion (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: The Government appreciates the importance of the cultural and creative industries to Ireland, including the music industry. Under the Arts Act 2003, primary responsibility for the promotion and support of the arts, including music, throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council.In this regard, I am pleased that I secured significant additional funding for the Arts Council as part of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rural Development Programme Projects (20 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 – a significant increase on the €4m baseline allocation in my Department’s Vote for 2016. Local Authorities, in conjunction with local...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rural Development Programme Projects (20 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 allocated €10 million in capital funding for the scheme this year - a significant increase on the €4m baseline allocation in my Department’s Vote for 2016 - with €380,000 available to each county. The scheme is...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts in Education Charter (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I am firmly committed to continuing the work of the ongoing partnership between the Department of Education and Skills, my own Department and the Arts Council, in line with the Arts in Education Charter. Indeed, the Programme for a Partnership Governmentcommits to the continued implementation of the Arts in Education Charter.The arts in education remit is being achieved largely through...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rural Development Programme Data (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I launched the Town and Village Renewal Scheme on 9th August this year, as part of the Government’s programme to support rural development. The scheme is administered through the Local Authorities who were each invited, in consultation with local communities and businesses, to submit up to 8 proposals to my Department by the end of September for approval. A total of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rural Development Programme Data (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I launched the Town and Village Renewal Scheme on 9th August this year, as part of the Government’s programme to support rural development. The scheme is administered through the Local Authorities who were each invited, in consultation with local communities and businesses, to submit up to 8 proposals to my Department by the end of September for approval. A total of...