Results 901-920 of 27,613 for speaker:Heather Humphreys
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Conservation (16 Dec 2014)
Heather Humphreys: I met with representatives of the group referred to in the Deputy's Question last week and I am considering their request for inclusion within the consultative committee. With regard to the issue generally, an Inter-Departmental Steering Group has been established to draw up a Threat Response Plan for the Hen Harrier and is examining all of the issues at hand, including forestry consents,...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Easter Rising Commemorations (16 Dec 2014)
Heather Humphreys: I have secured an allocation of €4m in current funding for 2015, which will support the development of an integrated national plan focused on the commemoration of the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising. This allocation will support a wide range of activities and events by interested groups, including local community groups and the arts. There will also be a special emphasis on...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (16 Dec 2014)
Heather Humphreys: I intend to bring a proposal to Government very shortly in regard to the European Capital of Culture and hope to be in a position to advise the Deputy further when it has been discussed.
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Easter Rising Commemorations (16 Dec 2014)
Heather Humphreys: I have secured an allocation of €4 million in current funding to support the development of an integrated national plan focused on the commemoration of the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising. This allocation is in addition to the capital provision of €22 million, which will be allocated in 2015 to a number of flagship projects. The allocation of €4 million will be...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (16 Dec 2014)
Heather Humphreys: Details of grant payments made directly by my Department to the arts are published on my Department's website and are updated periodically.Details for 2011, 2012 and 2013 can be found at the link below as well as general information relating to criteria and conditions of grants and details on how to apply It is envisaged that 2014 details will be available in January 2015. The...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Correspondence (16 Dec 2014)
Heather Humphreys: The matter referred to by the Deputy is currently under consideration by my Department, in conjunction with the Department of An Taoiseach, and will be brought forward for consideration by Government in due course. I have asked my officials to contact the Deputy with a view to organising a meeting to outline the present position in regard to this matter early in the New Year.
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Conservation (16 Dec 2014)
Heather Humphreys: A habitat enhancement scheme (the National Parks and Wildlife Service Farm Plan Scheme) was available to farmers in Hen Harrier SPAs to undertake measures for the species. These measures are not a condition of the designation, nor were they mandatory. Instead voluntary commitments were entered into by 377 landowners under the Farm Plan Scheme, of which 105 plans are still active. In this...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: An Fhoireann Rannach (16 Dec 2014)
Heather Humphreys: Mar chuid den obair ar dhréacht-Phlean Fórsa Oibre mo Roinnse do 2014, rinneadh réamh-iniúchadh ar na postanna ina bhfacthas go bhféadfadh inniúlacht sa Ghaeilge agus sa Bhéarla araon a bheith riachtanach. Mar thoradh ar sin, rinneadh 72 phost a aithint mar mheastachán tosaigh ar an riachtanas a d'fhéadfadh a bheith i gceist.Chlúdaigh...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Redeployment (16 Dec 2014)
Heather Humphreys: My Department was established on 2ndJune 2011. I can confirm that since that date one member of staff of my Department transferred to Waterford as part of a head to head transfer with a member of staff of another Government Department. The transfers in question took place in January 2014.
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: International Agreements (17 Dec 2014)
Heather Humphreys: My colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality, has lead responsibility for matters relating to equality and reform. I am advised, therefore, that the implementation of the legislation and policy regarding the Istanbul Convention is a matter for her Department.
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Land Issues (17 Dec 2014)
Heather Humphreys: The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the Statutory Instruments for the Special Protection Areas concerned - S.I. 587 of 2011 and S.I. 591 of 2012, which can be accessed in the Irish Statute Book at the following addresses: For the convenience of the Deputy, I am also arranging for copies to be forwarded to him directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Reports (18 Dec 2014)
Heather Humphreys: My Department's Annual Report for 2013 is published and available on my Department's website. It is available in both English and Irish and can be located by using the following link: .
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme (18 Dec 2014)
Heather Humphreys: One further appeal has been received by the Peatlands Council since my reply to the Question referred to by the Deputy. Appeals will be dealt with in accordance with the process outlined in that reply, once the final Terms of Reference have been agreed. In that regard, the Council at its meeting on 9 December agreed to a full Terms of Reference in relation to its appeals function. These have...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council Funding (18 Dec 2014)
Heather Humphreys: I refer the Deputy to my reply of 9 December 2014 to his Question No 108 in relation to this matter. As I outlined in that reply, full details of remuneration and expenses paid to members of the Arts Council in 2011 and 2012 is set out in the Annual Reports and Accounts of that body in each of the years in question and is available to view on the website of the Council at . Details of the...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Programmes (18 Dec 2014)
Heather Humphreys: My Department is committed to implementing the priorities set out in the Programme for Governmentand the Statement of Government Priorities 2014 – 2016, published by the Taoiseach and Tánaiste on 11 July last. This will form the underlying basis of the work of my Department for the remainder of this Government's term of office. In particular, the commemoration to mark the...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Strategies (18 Dec 2014)
Heather Humphreys: A draft National Landscape Strategy for Ireland 2015-2025 was approved by Government on the 1 July 2014. The Strategy was subsequently screened for Strategic Environmental Assessment and Appropriate Assessment and written submissions or observations invited as part of the screening process. Taking into account the submissions arising from that consultation, I expect to publish the National...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Career Breaks (18 Dec 2014)
Heather Humphreys: There are currently ten staff in my Department on career break and the details requested by the Deputy are set out in tabular form below. Period of Career Break Number of Staff 0 – 6 months 1 6 – 12 months 2 1 – 2 years 2 2 – 3 years 4 4 – 5 years 1 5 years + 0Staff can also avail of unpaid leave under the Shorter Working Year Scheme for periods of...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (18 Dec 2014)
Heather Humphreys: The table below sets out the information requested by the Deputy in respect of payments made for the use of photographers for the period since I came to office on 11 July 2014 to date. The hiring of photographers for Ministerial or Departmental events is dependent on a number of factors, including the nature of the engagement, the expected level of media interest and the national/regional...
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Public Relations Contracts Data (18 Dec 2014)
Heather Humphreys: No external public relations firms have been employed by my Department since my appointment in July 2014. The engagement of external groups for the provision of specialised services, including public relations firms, is dependent on a number of factors, including the expertise and resources available within my Department. In this context, value for money is at all times a critical consideration.
- Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (18 Dec 2014)
Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 625 and 626 together. Since my Department was established on 2 June 2011, a total of €4,120 has been expended on external IT consultancy. This total is comprised of expenditure for the assessment of a Wide-Area-Networks procurement in 2012 and the assessment of Firewall systems in 2014. In both instances, it was considered advisable to seek external...