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Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Regional Development (10 Nov 2020)

Heather Humphreys: The ecosystem of hubs and other facilities throughout the country offering remote working services are a significant support to both remote workers and students at the present time. These facilities cover the spectrum from fully commercially-operating business models, to public sector and social enterprise hubs. A recent Western Development Commission (WDC) policy paper on remote working in...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: LEADER Programmes (10 Nov 2020)

Heather Humphreys: The 2014-2020 LEADER programme, which is co-financed by the European Commission, will come to an end in December as far as new project approvals are concerned. As the Deputy may be aware, due to delays at EU level, the next EU LEADER programme will not commence until 2022 at the earliest. The Programme for Government includes a commitment to prioritise a State-led programme to...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: CLÁR Programme (10 Nov 2020)

Heather Humphreys: The 2020 CLÁR programme was launched in May 2020 with applications invited under three separate Measures: Measure1: Support for Schools/Community Safety Measures Measure 2: Community Recreation Areas (new for 2020) Measure 3: Community Wellbeing Support (a) Meals on Wheels and linked services (new in 2020) (b) Mobility and Cancer Care Transport, Mayo Co. Council submitted an...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: LEADER Programmes (10 Nov 2020)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 839, 840 and 841 together. The current LEADER programme, which is co-financed by the European Commission, comes to an end this year as far as new project approvals are concerned. The Programme for Government includes a commitment to prioritise a State-led programme to bridge the gap between the current LEADER programme and the next EU programme, which will...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Animal Welfare (10 Nov 2020)

Heather Humphreys: Following further clarification, I understand the Deputy is referring to my Department’s policy and legislative responsibility relating to the control of dogs and dog breeding establishments. The relevant Acts are the Control of Dogs Acts and the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010. All operational matters in relation to this area are the responsibility of the Local Authorities....

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: LEADER Programmes (10 Nov 2020)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 844 and 845 together. The current 2014-2020 LEADER programme, which is co-financed by the European Commission under Pillar 2 of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) will come to an end this year as far as new project approvals are concerned. Proposals for the post-2020 CAP were launched in June 2018 by the European Commission. However, given the lengthy...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Town and Village Renewal Scheme (10 Nov 2020)

Heather Humphreys: The Town and Village Renewal Scheme was adapted this year to assist towns and villages to respond to the impact of COVID-19. The scheme, which has a budget of €25 million this year including €10 million as part of the Government’s July Stimulus Package, includes two separate funding Measures - an Accelerated Measure and a Standard Measure. The Accelerated Measure was...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: LEADER Programmes (10 Nov 2020)

Heather Humphreys: The 2014-2020 LEADER programme, which is co-financed by the European Commission, will come to an end in December as far as new project approvals are concerned. As the Deputy will be aware, due to delays at EU level, the next EU LEADER programme will not commence until 2022 at the earliest. The Programme for Government includes a commitment to prioritise a State-led programme to...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Local Improvement Scheme (10 Nov 2020)

Heather Humphreys: The Local Improvement Scheme, or LIS, is a programme for improvement works on small private or non-public roads in rural areas which are not under the normal maintenance of the Local Authorities. The scheme is funded by my Department and is administered through the Local Authorities. I am not in a position to comment or advise on the particular matter raised by the Deputy, which may not...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Cuanta agus Céanna (10 Nov 2020)

Heather Humphreys: Maidir leis an gCaladh Mór in Inis Meáin, beidh an Teachta ar eolas go bhfuil céim a trí liostáilte mar cheann de na ceangaltais i dTograí 2040. Tuigtear dom go mbíonn cruinnithe sách rialta idir oifigigh na Roinne agus oifigigh an Chomhairle Contae, ag plé na roghanna forbartha éagsúla agus an bealach is fearr chun an fhorbairt a...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: LEADER Programmes (10 Nov 2020)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 850, 851 and 852 together. The current 2014-2020 LEADER programme, which is co-funded by the European Commission, is due to end in December this year as far as new project approvals are concerned. As the Deputy may be aware, due to delays at EU level, the next EU LEADER programme will not commence until 2022 at the earliest. The Programme for Government...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: CLÁR Programme (10 Nov 2020)

Heather Humphreys: The 2020 CLÁR programme was launched in May 2020 with applications invited under three separate Measures: Measure1: Support for Schools/Community Safety Measures Measure 2: Community Recreation Areas (new for 2020) Measure 3: Community Wellbeing Support (a) Meals on Wheels and linked services (new in 2020) (b) Mobility and Cancer Care Transport, I announced the successful projects under...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (10 Nov 2020)

Heather Humphreys: An application in respect of the project referred to by the Deputy was received by my Department under Measure 2 of the 2020 CLÁR programme. The programme was launched in May 2020 with applications invited under three separate Measures: Measure1: Support for Schools/Community Safety Measures Measure 2: Community Recreation Areas (new for 2020) Measure 3: Community Wellbeing Support (a)...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (10 Nov 2020)

Heather Humphreys: I can confirm that an application in respect of the project referred to by the Deputy has been received by my Department under Measure 1 of the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme 2020. The assessment of applications received under Measure 1 of the Scheme, including the one referred to by the Deputy, is currently underway. I expect to be in a position to announce the successful...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Staff (10 Nov 2020)

Heather Humphreys: The Department of Rural and Community Development was established in July 2017. Data on employees recruited since the establishment of the Department , at the grades of principal officer, assistant principal officer, higher executive officer, executive officer and clerical officer are set out for each year from 2017, in the tables below. Table A, employee numbers in each grade at year end in...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Personal Public Service Numbers (11 Nov 2020)

Heather Humphreys: I can confirm that the individuals referred to by the Deputy have been contacted regarding their applications for a Personal Public Service Number (PPSN) by officials of my Department so that we may proceed to progress their applications. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Personal Public Service Numbers (11 Nov 2020)

Heather Humphreys: I can confirm that the company referred to by the Deputy has been contacted by officials of my Department regarding their employees' Personal Public Service Number (PPSN) applications so that we may proceed to progress their applications. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Personal Public Service Numbers (11 Nov 2020)

Heather Humphreys: I can confirm that the individual referred to by the Deputy has been contacted regarding his application for a Personal Public Service Number (PPSN) by officials of my Department so that we may proceed to progress his application. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance (11 Nov 2020)

Heather Humphreys: The information requested by the Deputy is reported annually in my Department's Statistical Information on Social Welfare Services report which is published on . I have for the Deputy's convenience detailed the expenditure from 2015 to 2019, number of claims that were received, the number awarded expressed as a percentage of the claims received in respect of Carer's Allowance from 2015 to...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Fuel Allowance (11 Nov 2020)

Heather Humphreys: Fuel allowance is a means-tested payment to assist householders on long-term social welfare payments towards the cost of their heating needs. The main eligibility conditions that apply to the fuel allowance scheme are that a person must be in receipt of a qualifying payment, must satisfy a means test and must either be living alone or with other qualifying persons. The fuel allowance...