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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (24 Feb 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I, together with my Government colleagues, am committed to ensuring that the commemorations to mark the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising will be inclusive, appropriate and respectful. The relatives of those who fought and those who died during the Rising will play a key role in the Ireland 2016programme and I am actively engaging with them to ensure that will have a central involvement in...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Easter Rising Commemorations (17 Feb 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 551 and 552 together. The objective of the Ireland 2016 initiative, which I am leading and which was formally launched on 12November 2014, is to develop, coordinate and deliver a programme to honour and remember those who fought or died in the 1916 Easter Rising. I, together with my Government colleagues, am committed to ensuring that the commemorations to...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Easter Rising Commemorations (12 Feb 2015)

Heather Humphreys: .... The aim of the commemoration of the 1916 Easter Rising is to have a rich diversity of programmes and events, complementary and additional to formal state occasions, which will run throughout 2016. In this regard, I am committed, together with my Government colleagues, to ensuring that the commemorations to mark the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising will be inclusive, appropriate and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (10 Feb 2015)

Heather Humphreys: ...and will have a different focus. In this regard, I am committed, together with my Government colleagues, to ensuring that the commemorations to mark the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising will be inclusive, appropriate and respectful. The Ireland 2016initiative, which I am leading, aims to develop, coordinate and deliver a programme to honour and remember those who fought and died in...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Plan (3 Feb 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 665 to 668, inclusive, and 671, 672 and 674 together. My Department is committed to implementing the priorities set out in the Programme for Government and the Statement of Government Priorities 2014 – 2016, published by the Taoiseach and Tánaiste on 11 July 2014. This forms the underlying basis of the work of my Department for the remainder of...

Order of Business (14 Jan 2015)

Enda Kenny: ...I think I heard the Deputy make one himself in regard to freedom of the press when he was over there. In regard to the Cabinet sub-committee, I want to formalise the structure around the preparations for 2016 in order that they are decisive and clear. The group already there will continue because it will engage with the parties, organisations abroad and others who wish to make...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Programmes (18 Dec 2014)

Heather Humphreys: ...1916 Easter Rising is a major priority for me. On the 12 November 2014, the launch took place of Ireland 2016, a national initiative led by my Department, to mark the anniversary of the Easter Rising in an inclusive, respectful and appropriate way. This programme is underpinned by the €4 million I secured in the recent budget, which will support a wide range of activities and...

Seanad: Role of Culture and Arts in Irish Society: Motion (10 Dec 2014)

Heather Humphreys: ...capital projects at our cultural institutions. The historic Dargan and Milltown wings are being refurbished at the National Gallery of Ireland at a cost of €32 million. This two-year project will create almost 300 construction jobs and is expected to be completed by 2016. This will bring the gallery back up to international standards and allow it to present world-class exhibits...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Commemorative Events (9 Dec 2014)

Heather Humphreys: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. Along with my Government colleagues, I am committed to ensuring the commemorations to mark the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising will be inclusive, appropriate and respectful. I appreciate the concerns of the relatives of those who fought and those who died during the Rising. I am actively engaging with them to ensure they will have a central...

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,...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: 2016 Commemoration Programme (25 Nov 2014)

Heather Humphreys: I have established a 2016 Commemoration Project Office within my Department, tasked with coordinating all activities relating to the commemoration of 1916. The relevant officials are now liaising with the Department of Defence in relation to matters regarding relatives, including the compilation of lists in this regard for other events that are organised to commemorate the centenary of 1916....

Seanad: Commemoration Planning: Statements (13 Nov 2014) See 1 other result from this debate

Heather Humphreys: In the spirit of inclusiveness, I want to work with everybody to have an appropriate and respectful commemoration in 2016. It is a very important event in our history and it was in that spirit of inclusiveness that we set out the overarching plan to which people can contribute. It is important that people get involved because it is not about any particular individuals, groups or parties; it...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2014) See 1 other result from this debate

Ivana Bacik: ...that Kerry County Council is seeking to declare itself an island. We may hear from our Kerry colleagues on that issue. We have different views. Senator Michael Comiskey welcomed the launch of the 2016 commemoration programme at the GPO last night. By all accounts, it was an historic event. Other speakers referred to the speech of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht,...

Order of Business (12 Nov 2014)

Enda Kenny: ...mid-next year. I do not have a date for publication in respect of the licensing of health care facilities Bill. The Deputy will be aware that the calendar of events for commemorative matters for 2016 and beyond will be launched this evening in the General Post Office and the Deputy may wish to attend. Obviously the Minister, Deputy Heather Humphreys, will outline the detail after having...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (22 Oct 2014) See 1 other result from this answer

Heather Humphreys: I am committed with my Government colleagues to ensuring that the commemorations to mark the centenary of the Easter Rising will be inclusive, appropriate and respectful. As I have previously outlined to the House, the commemorations to mark the centenary of the Easter Rising will be a major event in a programme that has been developing since 2012 to commemorate the key events leading to...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (22 Oct 2014) See 1 other result from this answer

Heather Humphreys: I refer the Deputy to my earlier reply to Question 6 today. I am committed with my Government colleagues to ensuring that the commemorations to mark the centenary of the Easter Rising will be inclusive, appropriate and respectful. As I have previously outlined to the House, the commemorations to mark the centenary of the Easter Rising will be a major event in a programme that has been...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (22 Oct 2014) See 1 other result from this answer

Heather Humphreys: I refer the Deputy to my earlier reply to Question 6 today. I am committed with my Government colleagues to ensuring that the commemorations to mark the centenary of the Easter Rising will be inclusive, appropriate and respectful. As I have previously outlined to the House, the commemorations to mark the centenary of the Easter Rising will be a major event in a programme that has been...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (22 Oct 2014)

Heather Humphreys: I refer the Deputy to my earlier reply to Question No. 6 today. I am committed with my Government colleagues to ensuring that the commemorations to mark the centenary of the Easter Rising will be inclusive, appropriate and respectful. As I have previously outlined to the House, the commemorations to mark the centenary of the Easter Rising will be a major event in a programme that has been...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (9 Oct 2014)

Heather Humphreys: ...programme will address the cultural revival in Ireland, which reflected the strengthening sense of national identity and determination to achieve autonomous government. As part of the 2016 commemorations, arrangements have been made for a number of significant capital projects. These include the renovation of Kilmainham Courthouse to enhance the visitor experience at Kilmainham Gaol, the...

Seanad: Arts and Culture Sector: Motion (8 Oct 2014)

Heather Humphreys: ...and worthwhile event in Ballina to commemorate the women of Cumann na mBan. The 1916 commemorations are one of my major priorities. I have consistently stated I want the commemorations to be inclusive, respectful and appropriate. I have had the honour of attending a number of First World War commemorative events since my appointment and only last week I visited Richmond Barracks, which...