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Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (13 Jul 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The public consultation on a review of measures relating to the control of dogs in Ireland covered questions regarding all breeds of dogs, and also restricted breeds that have some additional controls on them when in a public place. The responses generally related to both matters as they are closely linked. The issues raised in the approximately 1,000 submissions to the public...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Reviews (13 Jul 2021)

Heather Humphreys: Details of social impact assessments carried out by my Department and agencies under its remit are set out below: - The Western Development Commission has not undertaken any social impact assessments to date, however, the WDC is in the process of commencing an analysis of the Socio-Economic Impact of the Western Investment Fund - 20 years of Innovative Regional Investment. - The...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Broadband Infrastructure (13 Jul 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The Broadband Connection Point (BCP) initiative is a key element of the National Broadband Plan and of Our Rural Future. It is now in the latter stages of delivery. As of 6 July, 203 Broadband Connection Points are live and in use, with the remaining sites in the process of being surveyed, installed or tested. The map of live BCPs can be found on: nbi.ie/bcp-map/. Since the onset of the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (13 Jul 2021)

Heather Humphreys: My Department is responsible for dog control policy and legislation. The relevant legislative instruments are the Control of Dogs Acts and the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010. Local Authorities are responsible for all operational matters relating to dog control, including the dog warden service, local authority dog pounds, inspection and regulation of dog breeding establishments and...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (13 Jul 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The CLÁR programme provides funding for small scale projects in rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population over a defined period. The Measures being funded under this year's programme are: Measure1: Support for Schools/Community Safety Measures Measure 2: Outdoor Community Recreation Facilities Measure 3: Community Wellbeing Support (a) ...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Legal Cases (13 Jul 2021)

Heather Humphreys: Details of legal cases brought against my Department since its establishment in July 2017 are set out below: - In 2021 the Human Resources unit of my Department was notified of a summons to the High Court. This pertains to an ongoing matter relating to an employee. - The Attorney General’s Office is currently acting on behalf of the Department being respondents in a Judicial...