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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rural Development Programme Data (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I launched the Town and Village Renewal Scheme on 9th August this year, as part of the Government’s programme to support rural development. The scheme is administered through the Local Authorities who were each invited, in consultation with local communities and businesses, to submit up to 8 proposals to my Department by the end of September for approval. A total of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rural Development Programme Data (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I launched the Town and Village Renewal Scheme on 9th August this year, as part of the Government’s programme to support rural development. The scheme is administered through the Local Authorities who were each invited, in consultation with local communities and businesses, to submit up to 8 proposals to my Department by the end of September for approval. A total of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rural Economic Development Zones (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Following on from the pilot Rural Economic Development Zones (REDZ) initiative in 2015, I launched a new phase of the REDZ initiative on 21September 2016. A total of €5 million has been allocated under REDZ 2016, compared to an allocation of €3.8 million in 2015.REDZ are functional, rather than administrative, geographic areas that reflect the spatial patterns of local economic...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 33, 35 and 46 together. I have retained the majority of the €18 million current funding which was provided for the 2016 Commemorations for reallocation to arts and cultural purposes within my Department’s vote. It will, therefore, become part of the baseline figures for my Department, meaning that it will be carried forward into future years. As...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Functions (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Supporting rural development is a key priority for this Government. The Programme for a Partnership Governmentcontains over 80 commitments for delivery across a range of Departments and State agencies to revitalise rural Ireland and ensure that the benefits of economic recovery are felt in all regions. These Departments and agencies have the statutory authority, budgets and expertise in...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 37 and 39 together. I published the draft framework policy Culture 2025/Éíre Ildánachin July this year, which was submitted to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs for input. The Culture 2025 framework policy sets out: - a series of high-level objectives under the headings of Enrich, Engage,...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artists' Remuneration (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I have had discussions with the Minister for Social Protection in relation to the recognition of artists within the social protection system. Officials from both our Departments have been tasked with investigating the issue and will report back in due course. In relation to other supports, it should be noted that in Budget 2017 I secured a series of funding increases across the arts and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Plan (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I have retained the majority of the €18 million current funding which was provided for the 2016 Commemorations for reallocation to arts and cultural purposes within my Department’s vote. It will, therefore, become part of the baseline figures for my Department, meaning that it will be carried forward into future years. Budget 2017 will include - an additional €5 million...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rural Broadband Scheme (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: The Programme for a Partnership Governmenthas committed to the delivery of next generation broadband to every household and business in the country through the National Broadband Plan. The Plan comes under the remit of the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten T.D. However, as Minster with responsibility for the revitalisation of rural Ireland, I intend...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tionscadail Oidhreachta (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Tá mé sásta go bhfuil an tAcht um Pleanáil agus Forbairt, 2000, arna leasú, éifeachtach ó thaobh ár n-oidhreacht thógtha a chosaint.  Tá athbhreithniú leanúnach á dhéanamh ag mo chuid oifigigh ar fheidhmiú an Achta, a mhéid a bhaineann sé leis an gcosaint seo. Go ginearálta, bíonn athruithe ar...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 170 to 172, inclusive, and 212 together. I have retained the majority of the €18 million current funding which was provided for the 2016 Commemorations for reallocation to arts and cultural purposes within my Department's Vote. It will, therefore, become part of the baseline figures for my Department, meaning that it will carried forward into future...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Earlier this year, I announced a new €9 million investment scheme for arts and cultural centres to run over the next three years, focussed on enhancing the existing stock of such centres around the country. The funding is being made available as part of the Capital Investment Framework 2016-2021. My Department's scheme targets investment at a range of different facilities and will be...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artists' Remuneration (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I have had discussions with the Minister for Social Protection in relation to the recognition of artists within the social protection system. Officials from both our Departments have been tasked with investigating the issue and will report back in due course. In relation to other supports, it should be noted that in Budget 2017 I secured a series of funding increases across the arts and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: World Heritage Sites (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Ireland's current World Heritage Tentative List has come about from a very comprehensive, thorough and inclusive process undertaken by a panel of Irish and international heritage experts specifically appointed for that purpose. The process included full public consultation and an in-depth review of all proposed candidate sites. In the meantime, my Department has engaged with local...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Promotion (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 178, 187 and 188 together. Under the Arts Act 2003, primary responsibility for the promotion and support of the arts including music throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council. In this regard, I secured significant additional funding for the Arts Council as part of Budget 2017. This will see an increase in the Arts Council allocation in 2017 of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: My Department appreciates the importance of the cultural and creative industries to Ireland and is aware of the report referred to in the Question. My Department provides significant support for the arts and film through its funding of the Arts Council and the Film Board, as well as through its capital supports for the development of arts and cultural infrastructure. I am keenly aware of the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: The Government appreciates the importance of the cultural and creative industries to Ireland, including the music industry. Under the Arts Act 2003, primary responsibility for the promotion and support of the arts, including music, throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council. In this regard, I am pleased that I secured significant additional funding for the Arts Council as part of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Promotion (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 181 and 203 together. While the provision for arts in the education system and the content of the school curriculum is primarily a matter for the Department of Education and Skills, I am firmly committed to continuing the work of the ongoing partnership between the Department of Education and Skills, my own Department and the Arts Council, in line with the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I published the draft framework policy Culture 2025/Éíre Ildánachin July this year, which was submitted to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs for input. The Culture 2025 framework policy sets out: a series of high-level objectives under the headings of Enrich, Engage, Participateto establish Government vision in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Promotion (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Under the Arts Act 2003, primary responsibility for the promotion and support of the arts including music throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council. In this regard, I secured significant additional funding for the Arts Council as part of Budget 2017. This will see an increase in the Arts Council allocation of €5 m , or 8%. The Arts Council’s ten-year strategy...