Results 101-120 of 183 for 2016 heather inclusive

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (13 Dec 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 395 to 400, inclusive together. My role, as Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, with regard to the protection and management of our architectural heritage, is set out in the provisions of relevant legislation, as are the role of local authorities and the responsibilities of owners as regards heritage assets. Part IV of the...

Other Questions: Cultural Policy (24 Sep 2015)

Heather Humphreys: ...the important role culture plays in our daily lives and will help integrate cultural policy within broader social and economic goals. It will explore how culture can contribute to building an inclusive society, provide avenues for expression for our citizens, drive innovation and contribute to our societal growth and economic well-being. The final policy document to emerge from this...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Ireland (8 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 381 to 383, inclusive, together. I am advised by Waterways Ireland that it has redeployed no staff on the Shannon Navigation since 2012. Currently, 37 members of staff are employed on the North Shannon at the following locations: Roosky (6), Athlone (6), Albert Lock (3), Kilclare (1), Clarendon/Drumshanbo (1), Tarmonbarry/Cleendra (1), Knockvicar (12) and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Programmes (29 Jun 2017)

Heather Humphreys: ...of my Department’s Revised Estimate in 2016, and this has been retained in 2017, giving Údarás na Gaeltachta a new capital baseline of €6.687 million. An additional once-off allocation of €2.4m was also secured for Údarás for capital projects in 2016. The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) referred to in the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (1 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: .... The Act gives primary responsibility to planning authorities to identify and protect the architectural heritage by including relevant structures on the Record of Protected Structures (RPS). Inclusion on the RPS places a duty of care on the owners and occupiers of protected structures and also gives planning authorities powers to deal with development proposals affecting them and to...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Arts Council (2 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: ...the country is devolved to the Arts Council. The council is independent in both its funding and executive decisions. In 2013 the Arts Council published its arts and disability policy 2012 to 2016 to address issues of equity, access and participation for artists and audiences with disabilities. The policy is available on the council's website. It was developed in consultation with a...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (16 Sep 2016)

Heather Humphreys: ...heritage assets. Under Part IV of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, each planning authority is required to include a Record of Protected Structures (RPS) in its development plan. Inclusion on the RPS places a duty of care on the owners and occupiers of protected structures and also gives planning authorities powers to deal with development proposals affecting them and to...

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

Heather Humphreys: ...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 do this by delivering a wide range of strategic interventions and investments throughout the country. The Town and Village...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (31 Jan 2017)

Heather Humphreys: ...heritage. The Act gives primary responsibility to planning authorities to identify and protect the architectural heritage by including relevant structures on the Record of Protected Structures. Inclusion on the Record of Protected Structures places a duty of care on the owners and occupiers of protected structures and also gives planning authorities powers to deal with development...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (28 Sep 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 138 to 140, inclusive, together. I am happy to confirm that I was able to support the National Library of Ireland and the National Museum of Ireland in acquiring a number of items in advance of the auction in London yesterday.  In July this year I agreed to provide funding of up to €500,000 to the National Library of...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Projects (26 Sep 2023)

Heather Humphreys: ..., with playground facilities often forming part of wider amenity projects put forward for funding. Support under the LEADER programme is provided under a broad range of themes, including the Social Inclusion Theme in the current LEADER programme or the Rural Infrastructure & Social Inclusion theme in the 2023-2027 programme. Funding for playgrounds may be available under these...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (20 Sep 2022)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 390 to 392, inclusive, together. The Benefit Payment for 65 Year Olds, provided under the Jobseekers Benefit scheme, was introduced in line with the Programme for Government commitment, to address the position of people who are required to or choose to retire at age 65 before the pension age of 66. The payment is designed to bridge the gap for people...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Parking Provision (21 Mar 2024)

Heather Humphreys: The mission of the Department of Rural and Community Development is to promote rural and community development and to support vibrant, inclusive and sustainable communities throughout Ireland. The Town and Village Renewal Scheme (TVRS) was introduced in 2016 and is one of a number of measures designed to rejuvenate rural towns and villages throughout Ireland. Since the launch of the scheme...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Community Development Projects (14 Nov 2023)

Heather Humphreys: ...facilities often forming part of wider amenity projects put forward for funding. Support under the LEADER programme is provided under a broad range of themes, including the rural infrastructure and social inclusion theme. Funding for playgrounds may be available under this theme. Prospective applicants should, in the first instance, contact their relevant local action group to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Future Plans: Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (25 Nov 2014) See 1 other result from this debate

Heather Humphreys: ...to hear their views on the issues they had to raise. That is a great role that we have with the local arts officers. I have constantly said that I want the 1916 centenary commemorations to be inclusive, respectful and appropriate. Last Wednesday week we launched an overarching plan that will allow for consultation over the next three months. I really want people to engage with this,...

Priority Questions: Creative Ireland Programme (27 Sep 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. I know she has a keen interest in this programme. On 8 December 2016 the Creative Ireland programme was launched as the Government's legacy programme arising out of the Ireland 2016 centenary programme as the main implementation vehicle for the priorities identified in Culture 2025 - Éire Ildánach. The Creative Ireland programme is a...

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 37 - Social Protection (Further Revised) (26 May 2021)

Heather Humphreys: ...focus post Covid. On the role of the Department regarding equality budgeting, we introduced equality budgeting on a pilot basis in 2017 as part of a commitment in the programme for Government in 2016 to developing the process of budget and policy-proofing as a means of advancing equality, reducing poverty and strengthening economic and social rights. The pilot was relatively successful...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Schemes (11 Apr 2024)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 272 to 276, inclusive, together. Our Rural Future, Ireland's Rural Development Policy 2021 – 2025 represents the Irish Government’s blueprint for the development of rural Ireland. It sets out a range of actions for delivery across Government, and sets the strategic framework for the delivery of capital investment under my Department's Rural...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Offshore Islands (11 May 2021)

Heather Humphreys: ...some 25 such contracts to ensure such services, providing island communities with affordable, reliable year-round access. The table below outlines funding provided over the past five years: 2016 €6,075,241 2017 €6,025,978 2018 €6,514,707 2019 €6,922,021 2020 €7,133,134 My Department also provides supports for island organisations and programmes whose...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (21 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: ...issue of geographical spread may be considered in terms of grant approvals. Most of Government's funding for the arts is allocated to the Arts Council to which I allocated a total of €60 million in 2016. The Council is statutorily independent in its funding decisions. Information on the Arts Council's funding schemes, funding decisions and reasons for those decisions is available...