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Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Expenditure (13 Jun 2023)

Heather Humphreys: The State Bodies under the remit of my Department are independent corporate entities with responsibility for their own governance and compliance matters, and in this case outsourcing arrangements. These bodies may be contacted directly by e-mail, by members of the Oireachtas, at the contact details as set out in the attached table. State Bodies contact details ...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (13 Jun 2023)

Heather Humphreys: The Rural Regeneration and Development Fund provides funding for the development and construction of capital projects in towns and villages and rural areas across Ireland. To date, 215 projects have been approved for funding of €398 million for projects costing €545 million. The Fund is central to achieving the objectives and key deliverables of "Our Rural Future" –...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Data (13 Jun 2023)

Heather Humphreys: No staff have been seconded into my Department from the company in question since my Department was established in 2017.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Data (13 Jun 2023)

Heather Humphreys: There is no record of any contracts being in place between my Department and the company referred to by the Deputy since my Department was established in 2017.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (13 Jun 2023)

Heather Humphreys: The Local Improvement Scheme, or LIS, supports the improvement of rural roads and laneways that are not normally maintained by local authorities. As part of Our Rural Future, the Government is committed to ensuring that the LIS is funded into the future. The scheme makes an important contribution to connectivity, which I view as an important issue for rural Ireland, whether it be access to...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Island Communities (13 Jun 2023)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, responsibility for the Islands transferred to this Department in 2020. Last week, I published Our Living Islands, the Government's new 10-year national policy for the islands. It is an objective of this Government to provide the necessary supports for our offshore islands to ensure that those communities can continue to live, and thrive, on the islands. My...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Broadband Infrastructure (13 Jun 2023)

Heather Humphreys: Public Broadband Connection Points (BCPs) provide onsite connectivity for community use at publicly accessible premises, such as community centres and sports clubs. They are located in rural and isolated areas including on a number of off-shore islands and support remote working, digital skills training and a range of community initiatives. In the coming months, in consultation with...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (13 Jun 2023)

Heather Humphreys: The Town and Village Renewal Scheme (TVRS) was introduced in 2016 and is one of a number of measures to support the revitalisation of rural Ireland. The scheme is funded under Project Ireland 2040 as part of “Our Rural Future”, and directly supports the delivery of the Town Centre First policy. The Scheme is administered through local authorities, who work closely with local...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Policies (13 Jun 2023)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1406 to 1408, inclusive, 1411 and 1412 together. A vital part of my Department's mission is to support vibrant and sustainable communities across this country. My Department provides targeted investment and supports in both rural and urban communities, which enables rural regeneration, facilitates new working opportunities and fosters regional enterprise...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Digital Hubs (13 Jun 2023)

Heather Humphreys: A key focus of Our Rural Future, the Government's Rural Development Policy 2021 - 2025, is optimising digital connectivity to support vibrant, sustainable rural communities. As stated in Our Rural Future, there is an overall ambition for Government to transform digital connectivity for rural communities and enterprises. I want to close the digital divide between rural and urban...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Island Communities (13 Jun 2023)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, I launched the Government's new National Islands Policy, Our Living Islands,on 7 June 2023. Our Living Islandssets out 5 Strategic Objectives, one of which is "Strategic Objective 1 - Revitalise population levels on the islands". In the associated action plan, firm and time-bound commitments have been given by various Government departments and agencies to fulfil...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Programmes (13 Jun 2023)

Heather Humphreys: The LEADER Programme is a key intervention of Our Rural Future, the Government’s Policy for rural development launched in 2021. The programme has been operating successfully in Ireland for over 30 years, and is based on a community-led approach to rural development. Over that time LEADER has demonstrated a very strong track record in supporting communities and enterprises in...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Tidy Towns (13 Jun 2023)

Heather Humphreys: The SuperValu TidyTowns competition is a unique community movement which has a huge impact on our communities throughout Ireland. It is an effective and important sustainability initiative in Ireland, both from an environmental and community perspective. It encourages communities to improve their local environment and make their area a better place to live, work and visit in line with the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (13 Jun 2023)

Heather Humphreys: Our Rural Future, Ireland's Rural Development Policy 2021 – 2025 sets out an overarching vision for a thriving rural Ireland which is integral to our national economic, social, cultural and environmental well-being and development. My Department's mission is to promote rural and community development and to support vibrant, inclusive and sustainable communities throughout Ireland. We...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Digital Hubs (13 Jun 2023)

Heather Humphreys: Our Rural Future, Ireland’s Rural Development Policy was launched in early 2021. The policy recognises the opportunity for rural rejuvenation that remote working presents and commits to establishing a comprehensive and integrated national network of 400 remote working hubs by 2025. In furtherance of this commitment, my Department’s focus to date has been on strategically...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (13 Jun 2023)

Heather Humphreys: The Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) supports the improvement of rural roads and laneways that are not normally maintained by local authorities. As part of Our Rural Future, the Government is committed to ensuring that the LIS is funded into the future. The Scheme was reintroduced by my Department in 2017 following a number of years with no dedicated funding. I am committed to improving...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Data Protection (13 Jun 2023)

Heather Humphreys: My Department is committed to protecting the rights and privacy of all its data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Acts 1988 to 2018. My Department has a Data Protection Policy in place and a Data Protection Officer as required by Article 37 of the GDPR. Any processing of personal data is performed in compliance with the principles...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Hare Coursing (1 Jun 2023)

Heather Humphreys: Awaiting reply from Department.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (1 Jun 2023)

Heather Humphreys: Awaiting reply from Department.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (1 Jun 2023)

Heather Humphreys: Awaiting reply from Department.