Results 1-12 of 12 for construction industry council speaker:Jimmy Deenihan

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Job Initiatives (17 Apr 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: ...Acts 2000-2012. It is anticipated that these projects, with a combined value of €21 million, will unlock €16 million in private funds and support significant employment in the conservation and construction industries and in specialist trades. In tandem with this, my Department is also operating a pilot Traditional Skills Training Programme, in conjunction with four local...

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 33 - Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised)
Vote 34 - National Gallery of Ireland (Revised) (21 Jan 2014)

Jimmy Deenihan: ...in capital funding - is provided through Vote 34 for the National Gallery. In broad terms, the 2014 allocations to my Vote group are as follows: over €148 millionfor arts, culture and film, including almost €57 millionfor the Arts Council; over €45 million for the conservation and protection of Ireland's built and natural heritage; more than €41 million for the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Youth Unemployment Measures (18 Sep 2013)

Jimmy Deenihan: ...establishes that heritage conservation and tourism have very significant economic value and that Ireland's historic environment supports over 35,000 jobs. The report, commissioned by the Heritage Council and prepared under the direction of a steering committee chaired by my Department, provides comprehensive evidence-based data that supports and enhances our innate understanding of the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (28 Nov 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: ...by my Department play a very significant role in Ireland's cultural tourism product. In 2011, there were over 3.6 million visitors to such institutions and venues. At the moment, they and the Arts Council are being activated to support both The Gathering and our upcoming EU Presidency Cultural programme. Indeed, the National Museum alone surpassed 1 million visitors for the year last...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (3 Oct 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: ...economic value and that Ireland’s historic environment supports over 35,000 jobs and contributes in the order of €1.5 billion to the national economy. The report, commissioned by the Heritage Council and prepared under the direction of a steering committee chaired by my Department, provides comprehensive evidence-based data that supports and enhances our innate understanding...

Heritage Funding (18 Jul 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: ...in State care, are prominent tourism sites. My Department provides some limited funding under a number of headings for investment in the built and natural heritage. It also supports the Heritage Council and the Irish Heritage Trust in their work in this area. However, the scope to provide additional funding for the protection, conservation and development of the State's built heritage is...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (6 Jun 2012)

Jimmy Deenihan: ...are an important element of that attraction. My Department provides some limited funding under a number of headings for investment in the built and natural heritage, and also supports the Heritage Council and the Irish Heritage Trust in their work in the heritage area. However, the scope to provide additional funding for the protection, conservation and development of the State's built...

Written Answers — Tourism, Culture and Sport Sectors: Tourism, Culture and Sport Sectors (31 Mar 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: ..., Great Britain and the major European markets, which is reflected in Tourism Ireland's overseas marketing plan for 2011. The four-year National Recovery Plan explicitly recognises the tourism industry as a labour-intensive sector that could provide job opportunities and foreign revenue earnings as the economy recovers. It prioritises continued investment in and promotion of the tourism...

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Carbon Revenue Levy) Bill 2010: Second Stage (1 Jun 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: ...of Endesa's EUAs, it is the ESB. As I said, Endesa intends to make a significant investment in the generation stations at Great Island and Tarbert. Such investment could create up to 300 jobs in construction at Tarbert as well as providing jobs in running the station and attracting further industry to the area. According to the company itself, Endesa's ability to invest will be...

Road Network. (13 May 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: ...This resulted in a court conviction for the driver and an acceptance of liability by the insurance company. The quantum of liability is being decided between the insurance company and Kerry County Council. It is expected to be a substantial figure, which will reduce the overall cost of replacing the bridge for the Department. A grant of €100,000 was allocated to Kerry County Council in...

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Eirgrid) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 May 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: ...for EirGrid to carry out the functions associated with building and operating such an interconnector. The main provisions of the Bill will be to expand the functions of EirGrid to include the construction and ownership of an interconnector and the operation of an interconnector, subject to the appropriate authorisation by the CER. Another provision is to amend the Electricity Regulation...

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (15 Jun 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: ...Gael Party agrees with the general principles of the Bill. However, as outlined by our spokesperson, Deputy O'Dowd, some issues must be addressed on Committee Stage. There is a concern about local councillors' input into major decisions that will affect their areas. If the Bill's provisions are not amended, a deficit in accountability will arise. The Bill's main provision is to create a...