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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (2 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 72 on 31 January 2017.The position remains unchanged.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Promotion (2 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Under the Arts Act 2003, primary responsibility for the promotion and support of the arts throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council. The Arts Council is dedicated to supporting a vibrant community of visual artists, visual arts groups and organisations so that the public can experience the highest standard of visual arts , in urban and in rural parts of Ireland. The strategic...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cycling Facilities Provision (2 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The progression of any proposals in relation to the development of such a pedestrian and cycle route is a matter for consideration, in the first instance, by Irish Rail and Fingal County Council.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rural Development Policy (2 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: In January this year, I launched Realising our Rural Potential, the Government's Action Plan for Rural Development. The Plan provides a framework for the coordinated delivery of over 270 actions by a range of Government Departments, State agencies and other bodies to support the economic and social development of rural Ireland. The Action Plan includes commitments across a range of policy...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rural Development Plan (2 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: In January this year, I launched Realising our Rural Potential, the Government's Action Plan for Rural Development. The Plan contains over 270 actions to be delivered by a range of Government Departments, State agencies and other bodies to support both the economic and social development of rural Ireland. Strong regions provide the basis for improving economic opportunities and employment...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Projects (2 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 763 and 768 together. My role, as Minister, with regard to the protection and management of our architectural heritage, is set out in the provisions of relevant legislation, as are the roles 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...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Job Creation (2 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: My Department works to invest in rural Ireland across all its programme areas. In this regard I secured increases in funding across a range of arts and heritage bodies under my Department’s remit, as well as increases in a number of rural schemes under Budget 2017. These included: - An additional €5 million for the Arts Council, an 8% increase in its annual budget; - Boosts in...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Town and Village Renewal Scheme (2 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 765 and 766 together. The Town and Village Renewal Scheme is part of a package of measures at national and local level to support the rejuvenation of towns and villages across Ireland, which also includes initiatives in areas such as heritage, tourism, arts and culture, the re-use of vacant premises, and business supports. On 13 April, I launched an...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Issues (2 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: As I stated in my reply to Questions No. 437 and 438 from the Deputy on 7 March 2017, Waterways Ireland continues to work closely with boat owners using the canals, canal users, land owners and representative groups. Contact is on-going between Waterways Ireland and the canal users groups, and local communities who support the efforts of Waterways Ireland in the maintenance and operation of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (2 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Most of my Department's arts and culture budget is allocated to the agencies under its remit. Within these allocations, the Arts Council is the primary State agency for funding the arts. I secured significant additional funding for the Arts Council in Budget 2017 of €5 million, or 8%. Details of the Council's funding decisions can be found on its website at the following link The...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (2 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I refer the Deputy to my reply today to Priority Question No. 5.

Rural Equality Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (4 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I move amendment No. 1:To delete all words after “That” and substitute the following:“Dáil Éireann, while recognising that rural proofing and equality are important issues to ensure the development of rural areas, declines to give the Rural Equality Bill 2017 a second reading for the following reasons:(a) the proposals in the Bill would require rural impact...

Rural Equality Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (4 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Women can multitask.

Rural Equality Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (4 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: They still have them and they are going well, thank God.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (4 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: TheCreative Ireland Programme, which the Taoiseach and I launched in December, places a special focus on “Enabling the Creative Potential of Every Child”. Building on the Arts in Education Charter this will involve the development of an integrated plan – Creative Children -to enable every child in Ireland to access tuition in music, drama, art and coding by 2022. My...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council (4 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 157 and 158 together. The Arts Council has a current staff of 42.5 full- time equivalents. A list of contact details for Arts Council staff and advisers under the various artforms and cross artform practices can be accessed on its website at the following link: . Details of staffing for previous years can be found in the Annual Reports available on the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts in Education Charter (4 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 159 and 160 together. TheCreative Ireland Programme, which the Taoiseach and I launched in December, places a special focus on “Enabling the Creative Potential of Every Child”. Building on the Arts in Education Charter this will involve the development of an integrated plan – Creative Children -to enable every child in Ireland to access...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Creative Ireland Programme (9 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: In Budget 2017, I secured €5m to commence the implementation of the Creative Ireland programme which includes an ambitious plan to deliver 10 major initiatives by the end of this year. Further details of these initiatives are available on . To date, €220,000 has been spent on promotion and public engagement under the Creative Ireland Programme. This includes the hosting of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Museum (9 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 339 to 341, inclusive, together. As the Deputy will be aware, the National Museum of Ireland was established under the National Cultural Institutions Act, 1997 (the 1997 Act). Section 11 (1) of the 1997 Act sets out the principal functions of the Board of the Museum. Section 11(2) deals with the powers of the Board of the Museum. The Act also specifies...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cycling Facilities Provision (9 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: As it is unclear to my Department as to what exactly has been referred to, I have asked my officials to contact the Deputy directly on this matter.