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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (28 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: At the outset, I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere condolences to all families who have been affected in such devastating circumstances. I am aware that the Deputy proposed a Private Members Bill seeking to ensure that perpetrators of domestic homicides could not benefit through inheritance. I know that Bill has lapsed, but I can inform the Deputy that work is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Contracts (28 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: It has not been possible to collate the information requested by the Deputy within the time allowed. I will write to the Deputy to provide this information as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Reviews (28 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The Domicile and Recognition of Foreign Divorces Act 1986 governs the recognition of foreign divorces granted on or after the coming into operation of the Act on 2 October 1986. Section 5 of the 1986 Act provides that a foreign divorce may only be recognised in Ireland if it was granted in the country where either spouse was domiciled on the date the divorce proceedings were instituted. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Housing Issues (28 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: Instances of gazumping normally arise where a non-enforceable agreement for the sale of property at a particular price is reached between a vendor and intending purchaser but subsequently the vendor refuses to complete a formal contract and sells the property to another purchaser for a higher price. The non-enforceable relationship between the original parties is preserved by use of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (28 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I can inform the Deputy that my Department did not engage with any companies in relation to public relations advice and media advice in the timeframe specified.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (28 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The amount spent by my Department on advertising and public messaging in print, broadcast and online since January 2020 to date in 2021, is set out in the table below. Campaign name Spend on Print Media € Spend on Broadcast Media € Spend on Online Media € Companies engaged to buy media Companiesadvertised with ...

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: Local Employment Service (22 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: My Department is currently finalising a request for tender to expand local employment services type provision to some parts of the State where no such provision currently do not exist. This RFT, which is required to comply with EU procurement rules,  will have no impact on the contracts of existing providers in other areas and it is expected that the tender will prove...