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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Personal Public Service Numbers (24 Feb 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I can confirm that my Department has allocated a Personal Public Service Number (PPSN) to the individual referred to by the Deputy. A letter issued on 19th February 2021 with details of the PPSN. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Library Services (24 Feb 2021)

Heather Humphreys: My Department has policy responsibility for public libraries and the provision of public library services is a matter for each local authority in their capacity as library authorities under the Local Government Act 2001. The ‘Plan for Living with COVID-19’, issued by Government, states that all indoor museums, galleries and other cultural attractions such as libraries are...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Offices (24 Feb 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The Department of Rural and Community Development is committed to promoting and supporting breastfeeding which leads to positive health outcomes for mother and child. The World Health Organisation recommends the continuation of breastfeeding up to 2 years of age or beyond. In this regard and consistent with Circular 31 of 2006, concerning the Implementation of the Maternity (Amendment)...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: CLÁR Programme (24 Feb 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy is aware, the CLÁR programme provides funding for small scale projects in designated rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population. Since the CLÁR programme was relaunched in 2016, it has provided funding of almost €39 million for over 1,600 projects under a range of different Measures. Recognising the importance of the CLÁR...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Ministerial Advisers (24 Feb 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I have requested the appointment of one advisor in the Department of Rural and Community Development. The details are as follows: Name Address Contact email address Mr. Niall O’Connor Dept. of Rural & Community Development Trinity Point 10-11 Leinster St Dublin 2 Niall.O’Connor@drcd.gov.ie

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Staff (24 Feb 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The Department of Rural and Community Development currently employs 165 staff broken down by gender and civil service salary scale, as follows: Grade Male Female Secretary General 1 Assistant Secretary General 1 2 Principal Officer 9 3 Assistant Principal...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Reviews (24 Feb 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I can confirm that live studies, reviews and research undertaken or commissioned by the Department of Rural and Community Development since I took up Office as Minister are outlined in the following table, also setting out when they are currently scheduled to be completed.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Local Authority Funding (24 Feb 2021)

Heather Humphreys: Since 2016, my Department has allocated almost €55.2 million to 920 projects through the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS). The scheme invests in physical infrastructure that underpins recreational activities based on the use of the resources of the countryside. This investment is making a significant contribution to supporting healthy, active lifestyles while also...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: LEADER Programmes (24 Feb 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1135 and 1136 together. The Programme for Government contains a number of commitments in relation to the LEADER Programme. Due to a delay at EU level in agreeing the post-2020 EU Budget, my Department’s priority amongst these commitments was to develop and deliver a transitional LEADER programme this year to bridge the gap between the end of the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Tidy Towns Committees (24 Feb 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The SuperValu TidyTowns competition has been in existence since 1958 and continues to grow in popularity, with a record 924 entries in 2019. The TidyTowns Committees operate on a voluntary basis and the continued success of the competition is testament to the time and effort which volunteers, young and old, put in to the competition right across the country. In recognition of the contribution...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Tidy Towns Committees (24 Feb 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The TidyTowns competition was originally launched over 60 years ago. Since its inception, the competition has grown from 52 entries in 1958, to a record 924 entries in 2019. The longevity and continued success of the competition is testament to the time and effort put in by TidyTowns Committees the length and breadth of the country. To mark the 60th anniversary of the competition, grant...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Expenditure (24 Feb 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The table below provides details of the total expenditure in the areas requested by the Deputy: Radio advertising €1,845 There has been no further specific funding committed by my Department under any contracts or agreements of the nature described.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Exceptional Needs Payment (18 Feb 2021)

Heather Humphreys: Under the supplementary welfare allowance scheme, my Department may make an exceptional needs payment to help meet essential, once-off expenditure which a person could not reasonably be expected to meet out of their weekly income. The exceptional needs payment scheme is demand led and payments are made at the discretion of the officers administering the scheme taking into account the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Employment Support Services (18 Feb 2021)

Heather Humphreys: My Department keeps all aspects of jobseekers policy including Short-Time Work Support under continual review. Individual Short-Time Work Support claims are reviewed regularly to ensure that the temporary systematic working arrangements introduced by an employer continue to apply in each case. Short-Time Work Support is available to assist employees in cases where their working days are...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (18 Feb 2021)

Heather Humphreys: Short-Time Work Support (STWS) is a form of Jobseeker's Benefit (JB) and is an income support payment for people who have been temporarily placed on a shorter working week by their employer. This payment is made in respect of the days of work that have been lost. STWS must be systematic and show a clear repetitive pattern of employment. Employees must also work at least 1 day each week...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Data (18 Feb 2021)

Heather Humphreys: My Department is in the process of collating the information requested which will be provided to the Deputy directly, when available.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (18 Feb 2021)

Heather Humphreys: Pension entitlement is determined on the basis of the eligibility conditions applicable on the date an individual reaches pension age. The Deputy will be aware that a Commission on Pensions has been established to examine sustainability and eligibility issues in relation to State pensions and the Social Insurance Fund. The Commission is to report to Government by June this year on options...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (18 Feb 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The Professional Artist scheme under jobseekers allowance is an initiative of the all-of-Government Creative Ireland Programme, introduced while I had Ministerial responsibility for the Arts. The scheme was initially introduced as a pilot scheme and was available to professional writers and visual artists. In September 2019 the Professional Artist Scheme was introduced as a permanent...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance (18 Feb 2021)

Heather Humphreys: Based on the evidence supplied in support of this person’s application, her application for disability allowance (DA) was disallowed on the grounds that the medical qualifying condition was not satisfied. The person in question was notified in writing of this decision on 5 January 2021 and was also notified of their right to request a review of this decision or to appeal it to the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Adoption Data (18 Feb 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The Civil Registration Act 2004, as amended, provides for public access to birth registrations and the issue of birth certificates where a person has the necessary information to identify an entry in the birth register. I do not consider that any amendments are needed to the Act to enable the fullest access to information in the registers maintained by the General Register Office. The...