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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (28 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The International Protection Office (IPO) of the Immigration Service of my Department is absolutely committed to ensuring that all applicants have an equal opportunity to present their case, while adhering to the necessary measures to ensure the safety of all participants. Staff in the IPO have worked both onsite and remotely throughout the pandemic to ensure the protection...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (28 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: Funding for the type of project referred to by the Deputy may be available through the LEADER Transitional Programme. This programme, which will cover the period 2021-2022, came into effect on the 1April 2021 for new project applications. The programme is delivered through Local Action Groups (LAGs) in each of the 28 LEADER sub-regional areas around the country.  Funding is provided...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Broadband Infrastructure (28 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: It should be noted that responsibility for broadband and mobile phone services rests with the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications. While I do not have a specific role with regard to broadband or mobile network coverage, as Minister for Rural and Community Development I regularly discuss these matters with my Cabinet colleagues, including...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (28 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The third call for Category 1 applications to the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund closed on 1st December. Category 1 relates to ambitious, large scale projects capital projects which have all the necessary planning and other development consents in place at the closing date for applications. However, as part of this call for applications the date for the confirmation of...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (28 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The Rural Regeneration and Development Fund was established to deliver on the National Strategic Objective in the National Development Plan 2018-2027 of Strengthened Rural Economies and Communities. The Fund provides investment to support suitable projects in towns and villages with a population of less than 10,000, and outlying areas. Calls for applications to the Fund are sought under...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Development Programme (28 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: Our Rural Future, Ireland's new Rural Development Policy, is an ambitious framework for the sustainable development of rural Ireland for the next five years. The vision of the policy is for a thriving rural Ireland which is integral to our national economic, social, cultural and environmental wellbeing and development.  Our Rural Future contains over 150 commitments to be delivered...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Development Programme (28 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: Our Rural Future, Ireland's new Rural Development Policy, is an ambitious framework for the sustainable development of rural Ireland for the next five years. The vision of the policy is for a thriving rural Ireland which is integral to our national economic, social, cultural and environmental wellbeing and development.  Our Rural Future demonstrates the Government's commitment to...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Irish Language (28 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1181 and 1182 together. My Department's first Irish Language Scheme came into effect on 8 April 2019 and shall remain in force for the period of three years from 2019 to 2022. It has been prepared in accordance with the Guidelines outlined under Section 12 of the Official Languages Act 2003. In accordance with regulations made pursuant to the provisions of...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (28 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The Government is aware of the challenges facing many sectors across the country in light of the current pandemic and is committed to working closely with sectors in managing through these challenges, recognising that it will require a whole of Government approach. To that end, my Department has introduced a number of supports to assist those, in the community and voluntary...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Contracts (28 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: It is not possible, in the time available, to compile the detailed information requested by the Deputy. My officials are collating the information requested and a deferred reply will be issued to the Deputy shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Expenditure (28 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The table below provides the information requested by the Deputy. Name of Public Relations Consultancy/Agency Costs of such engagements inclusive of Vat Remit Of Contracts Term: Date external consultant was engaged 2020 & 2020 to date. DHR Communications (Public Relations Agency) €14,560. Provision of...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Expenditure (28 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: My Department's total expenditure in relation to advertising and public messaging for the period requested is laid out in the tables below.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Transport (28 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: My Department does not own, rent or operate any vehicles. Of the four agencies under the remit of my Department - Pobal, the Western Development Commission, the Charities Regulatory Authority, and Water Safety Ireland - only Water Safety Ireland operates vehicles. Water Safety Ireland currently uses 10 vehicles, none of which are hybrid or electric. Water Safety Ireland has informed my...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: School Meals Programme (29 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The school meals programme provides funding towards the provision of food to some 1,557 schools and organisations benefitting 227,000 children.  The objective of the programme is to provide regular, nutritious food to children who are unable, due to lack of good quality food, to take full advantage of the education provided to them.  The programme is an...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (29 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) is a statutory support provided for employees and the self- employed who have lost employment due to Covid-19. The PUP is a statutory scheme which provides that a person cannot be engaged in insurable employment and continue to avail of the support.  A special arrangement was introduced to allow the self-employed to engage in...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Local Employment Service (29 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As part of the July jobs stimulus, the Government committed to increase the capacity of all elements of the Public Employment Service. The Department has allocated additional Intreo resources to enhance its own capacity and is now moving to expand external capacity. My Department shortly intends to issue a Request for Tender (RFT) to expand local employment type services into four...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (29 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The person concerned reached pension age on 12 October 2020. An application for State pension (contributory) was received on 23 April 2021.  The pension entitlement of the person concerned will be examined by a Deciding Officer and they will be notified of the outcome. Determination of pension eligibility depends on the individual nature of an applicant’s circumstances. ...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Occupational Injuries Benefit (29 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: An Occupational Injury Benefit claim from the person concerned was received on the 26th February 2021. The application form from the person concerned did not include sufficient information to make a decision on the claim. As a result, a letter issued on the 12th March 2021 asking for further details required to process their claim. The letter was returned to the department and...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: JobPath Programme (29 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: Jobseekers currently engaged on a Community Employment (CE) scheme are not eligible for selection for the JobPath service. When a person completes a period of Community Employment they can avail of my Department's Intreo service for advice and assistance in gaining employment. Should they make a claim for a Jobseeker's payment after completing CE, they will become eligible for referral...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: JobPath Programme (29 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The JobPath service provides employment assistance and advice to customers referred to the service by my Department for a 52 week period. Should a customer secure employment during this engagement period the JobPath service also provides in-work support to these customers. However, should the customer subsequently lose their employment within their original 52 week engagement period they...