Results 121-140 of 226 for 2016 heather inclusive

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council (2 May 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Projects (2 May 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...

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (13 Apr 2017)

David Norris: ...takes 15 years for a whitethorn to recover having been flailed and cut. The correspondence reads:Even now, around the country, farmers are cutting hedges and ditches all over their farms, setting heather on fire on the hills outside the permitted time, totally against the law but there isonly one case I know where the local farmer was fined 3500 euro for doing so, but if this bill goes...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Capital Expenditure Programme (13 Apr 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 212 to 214, inclusive, together The Exchequer Capital Investment Framework published in 2015 Building on Recovery Infrastructure and Capital Investment 2016-2021provides for a capital envelope for my Department in its then configuration of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht of €302 million. This envelope includes provision of €178 million on...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (21 Mar 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 Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Heritage Plan (21 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: ...and conservation. The NIAH building surveys provide the basis for my recommendations, as Minister for Arts, Heritage Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, to the planning authorities for the inclusion of particular structures in their Record of Protected Structures. The published surveys are a source of information on the selected structures for relevant planning authorities. They are...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Built Heritage Investment Scheme Applications (21 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 687 to 690, inclusive, together. My role, as Minister, with regard to the protection and management of our architectural heritage, is set out in the provisions of relevant legislation, as are the roles of local authorities and the responsibilities of owners as regards heritage assets. Part IV of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended,...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (7 Mar 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 Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (7 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 395, 402 and 403 together. Under the Arts Act 2003, primary responsibility for the promotion and support of the arts, including inclusivity in the arts, throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council. In Budget 2017, I secured significant additional funding for the Arts Council. This will see an increase in the Arts Council allocation in 2017 of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (7 Mar 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...

National Famine Commemoration Day Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 Feb 2017)

Heather Humphreys: ...had prior commitments regarding the delivery of a major sporting event at that time. Similarly, last year’s commemoration was held in Glasnevin Cemetery in early October due to the volume of events under the 2016 commemorative programme held in April and May. The 2015 commemoration in Northern Ireland had no military involvement. Including a statutory requirement for the...

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

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 397, 404 and 405 together. Under the Arts Act 2003, primary responsibility for the promotion and support of the arts, including inclusivity in the arts, throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council. In Budget 2017, I secured significant additional funding for the Arts Council. This will see an increase in the Arts Council allocation in 2017 of...

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

Heather Humphreys: ...of architectural 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...

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...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Commemorative Events (14 Dec 2016)

Seán Kyne: I thank Senator Daly for raising this Commencement matter. I am taking this item on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Heather Humphreys, who unfortunately cannot attend the House. On Easter Monday of this year, 28 March, a State ceremony took place in Ashbourne, County Meath, to remember Commandant Thomas Ashe and all of those who gave their lives arising from the events of the Battle of...

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...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: The 1916 centenary commemorations were inclusive, respectful and measured and sought to strengthen peace and reconciliation on the island of Ireland.  Official estimates indicate that over 1 million people were present to participate in and enjoy the commemorative, reflective and celebratory events that took place over the Easter weekend and which were a great source of pride for our...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Data (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 419 to 422, inclusive, together. The Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs was established on 9thJune 2016. The Department has responsibility for all the matters that previously came within the remit of the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, which was itself established on 2ndJune 2011, and in addition is also...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Promotion (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 426, 435, 437, 453 to 455, inclusive, and 477 together. Under the Arts Act 2003, primary responsibility for the promotion and support of the arts, including music, throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council. In this regard, I secured significant additional funding for the Arts Council as part of Budget 2017. This will see an increase in the Arts...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: ...abroad through Culture Ireland. A small number of summer schools and similar events receive funding from my Department. Details of these are on my Department’s website atwww.ahg.gov.ie. Budget 2016 included over €48 million for the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme, including almost €31 million for major capital works, additional funding for an inclusive and...