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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Funding (20 Jun 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ..., which is a great example of where a community came together and assisted many Ukrainian refugees who came there. I was down there recently and it is a wonderful success story. They were able to tap into the community recognition fund, develop their pitches and sporting facilities and do different things, the same as in the Deputy's constituency. There is loads of good work going on...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Programmes (25 Apr 2024)

Heather Humphreys: I have spoken to them in my role as Minister for business about how they could contribute. We should tap into that resource. I know some of those involved well and they have a lot to offer. I agree with the Deputy. We are missing a trick in terms of the valuable resource that we have in our older generation. As he said, we need some way to activate them. I am happy to examine how we...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Funding (13 Jun 2023)

Heather Humphreys: ...;300,000 were administered through Pobal. I have been out and about and a few people have said to me that certain projects were going to cost more than they thought. That is usual. I told them they could not have gold taps and they had to cut their cloth to measure, but we do not want to see anybody not progressing and we will look at things within reason. There is no doubt that we...

Cost-of-Living Supports: Motion [Private Members] (14 Feb 2023)

Heather Humphreys: ...caused by the war in Ukraine and all of us recognise the very real challenges that people and families are facing. People's utility bills have gone up and the cost of the weekly shop has increased. It is not easy for people at the moment. We know that and it is why this Government has taken unprecedented steps to support our citizens. To listen to the Deputies opposite, you would swear...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Policies (29 Nov 2022)

Heather Humphreys: ...money. That is the bottom line. We will continue to raise awareness about the issue. On Black Friday, there was a lot of online activity and many more of these criminals may have been trying to tap into vulnerable people. I would be happy for post offices to put up notices. I am sure we have provided them as well and we are happy to do that to create that awareness. The Deputy...

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 42 - Rural and Community Development (Revised) (2 Feb 2022)

Heather Humphreys: ...help. There is a joined-up approach. On CLÁR funding, last year I extended the three categories to four categories. I am reviewing the fund with my officials to see if there are other areas that we can tap into. In regard to the water and sewerage, but particularly the water, Irish Water has responsibility in this area. I am familiar with the rural water schemes. I am one of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Rural Development Strategy: Engagement with Minister for Rural and Community Development (20 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: ..., find out what they want and what their priorities are and we will put them together and work through this is in a sustainable way. There are loads of different funding streams that people can tap into to make their vision a reality. The most important thing is getting these communities together and getting people to think and maybe to think outside the box. If a place has a good plan...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Retail Sector (24 May 2018)

Heather Humphreys: ...that can be delivered to their doorstep. Through initiatives such as on-line vouchers, we encourage Irish based retailers to take advantage of the opportunities presented so that they too can tap into markets further afield. Concerns have recently been raised relating to taxation of online activities in the Retail Consultation Forum chaired by Minister Breen. Whilst I have not engaged...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: ...a focus on maximising the potential of our tourism sector and developing activity tourism that particularly benefits areas in the countryside. This is a growing sub-sector internationally and we have not yet fully tapped into the growing customer base for our natural assets in this area. Similarly, we have potential to optimise our built heritage, which is often rooted in rural Ireland,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Absolutely. It is something on which we can work. Credit unions have told us very clearly they have much funding and it is about tapping into that and working with them.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: ...from, for example, from Butler's Bridge into Cavan town, right through the town and into Ballinagh, which is a good idea. The local people said there was a need for such a service. It is about tapping into what the local demands are. It is a wonderful service. I know towns across the country light up on Thursday or a Friday morning when they come in. They are brought in on the rural...

Seanad: Action Plan for Rural Development: Statements (9 Feb 2017)

Heather Humphreys: ...of parishes. Some people say Ireland is made up of parishes. When one goes to America, all they want to know is the parish one is from. I believe in the strength of those parishes and if we tap into that resourcefulness, commitment and community, we will ensure that rural Ireland succeeds. As I said previously, rural Ireland does not need to be saved; it just needs to be supported....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 33 - Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (28 Sep 2016)

Heather Humphreys: ...them. It is very important to work with all of the local authorities across the country and also with Foras na Gaeilge and Údarás na Gaeltachta. The organisations are all in place so we must tap into them and work collaboratively in terms of culture. We also wish to examine the role of voluntary organisations and develop policies to provide increased support. These are the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 33 - Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (28 Sep 2016)

Heather Humphreys: ...the middle of a parish in the middle of the country. That is why the REDZ programme asks the towns to work with the hinterland. This is not just for the towns. There is tremendous community spirit and we need to tap into that. That is why I am going out on regional consultations. On Friday morning, I am going to Cavan for the first of these. They are organised through the local...

Seanad: Cultural Institutions: Motion (13 May 2015)

Heather Humphreys: ...important and intrinsic to what makes us Irish.Tourists, artists and citizens alike have drawn inspiration from our natural heritage for centuries. I see a huge role for our national parks, our nature reserves and all our protected areas in tapping into and exploiting the opportunities here. It is my intention to encourage and facilitate, to the greatest extent possible, public access...

Seanad: Commemoration Planning: Statements (13 Nov 2014)

Heather Humphreys: ...Government or the Opposition; they belong to the Irish people. I want to engage communities throughout the country. I spoke to the county and city managers last night. They are a great way to tap into local communities. They have a great framework and I look forward to working closely with them. The consultation will last for three months. I want to include everyone, and contact can...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Programme for Government Priorities (17 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: ...of the 1926 census to stimulate genealogy tourism 8 We will also explore philanthropic opportunities for the development of a national archives and genealogy quarter, providing easy access to archives and tapping into an area of cultural tourism which is of huge interest to the vast Irish Diaspora 9 We will encourage greater cooperation between local authorities to provide assistance...