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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rural Schemes (9 May 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...them. We should look at the number of kilometres that are covered. That would probably be a good indication. I am happy to engage. I have reviewed the criteria. I will come back to Deputy Troy on the part about the second parcel of land needing to be a minimum of 1 ha. I am not sure; I am not across the finer details. We leave it up to the discretion of the local authorities. I...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rural Schemes (9 May 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...;170 million has been invested in the LIS. A few questions were raised. Basically, the new rules mean there must be one farm or one house. I do know where the issue of the hectare, which Deputy Troy raised, comes in there. I will have to check that and come back to him. Regarding the issue of the a landowner who will not sign up, I honestly do not know what I can do. Maybe the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (21 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy may be aware, Minister Helen McEntee and the Minister of State with responsibility for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, Robert Troy published the Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021 on 23 April. The Bill will bring Garda compensation claims within the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) process. This will benefit both claimants, in terms...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Redundancy Payments (8 Oct 2020)

Heather Humphreys: ...to Clery's Department Store, the Duffy Cahill report has been raised recently in the context of the liquidation of Debenhams Retail Ireland. My colleagues, Ministers of State Damien English and Robert Troy have met with some of those former employees and trade union representatives. They, along with the Tánaiste and officials from the Department of Business, Enterprise and...

Covid-19 (Business, Enterprise and Innovation): Statements (14 May 2020)

Heather Humphreys: ...animation industry is a priority under the Creative Ireland programme and the section 481 provisions have been very successful. The regional uplift aspect has been particularly successful, as seen with Troy Studios in Limerick and a number of others. The Deputy mentioned Cartoon Saloon, which is a wonderful company. I was delighted to facilitate some of the meetings which led to the...

OECD Report on SME and Entrepreneurship Policy in Ireland: Statements (10 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: ...meet them. I engage with all the representative bodies regularly. I also chair the retail consultation forum and have held Brexit meetings with businesses right across the country. Deputy Troy specialises in cheap political shots as opposed to solutions. Any right-minded person will agree that SMEs are in a better place now than they were in 2010, when many were forced to close. The...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: IDA Ireland Site Visits (9 Oct 2019)

Heather Humphreys: ...people are employed in 681 IDA client companies located outside Dublin. Some 56% of all new foreign direct investment jobs created last year were based in regional locations. I will give Deputy Troy some data on his own county. There are 21 IDA client companies in County Westmeath, employing 3,466 people. That represents an increase of 16% over last year, with 493 new jobs added. In...

EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement: Statements (Resumed) (9 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: On the first opportunity I have had to do so, I congratulate Deputy Troy on his appointment as spokesman on business, enterprise and innovation. The Deputy has raised a number of questions and I will try to address them. I appreciate fully and recognise the concerns of beef farmers on this deal. It is important to remember that the deal has been negotiated at EU level where the Government...

Other Questions: Film Industry (18 Apr 2018)

Heather Humphreys: ...the Deputy is talking about. I suggest he brings it up with the Irish Film Board, which falls under the remit of the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. The Deputy should visit Troy Studios in Limerick. The same people own Troy as have bought Ardmore. The Deputy should go down there and see what is happening. Some 500 jobs have been created down there and there is huge...

Topical Issue Debate: Ardmore Studios (29 Mar 2018)

Heather Humphreys: ...in Ardmore Studios will attract many more films into the film production area. I genuinely believe this will be in the best interests of the film industry in County Wicklow. I have been to Troy and Ardmore. There is no doubt that the facility needed investment. The people involved are specialised in the area of film production. This is their business. The Deputy should see what...

Topical Issue Debate: Ardmore Studios (29 Mar 2018)

Heather Humphreys: ...Limited is a new holding company set up by Mr. Joe Devine and Mr. Daniel O’Donoghue to acquire Ardmore. The lead investor, Mr. Devine, is currently chairman and a major shareholder in the Troy film studios in Limerick. Troy has successfully set up and developed the studio from a standing start to the point where it currently hosts a production company with approximately 500 people...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 32 - Business, Enterprise and Innovation (Revised) (27 Mar 2018)

Heather Humphreys: ...an independent valuation. It is also satisfied it got full market value in line with the other parties. It is a private commercial deal. Olcott is purchasing it. There are links between it and Troy Studios. I have been to visit Troy Studios and I can say that what is going on down there really is great stuff. Huge investment is taking place in Troy Studios and it will create up to...