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Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Sport and Recreational Development (11 Apr 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...has supported more than 1,700 projects across the country. Under Measure 3 of the 2020 scheme, funding of €500,000 was approved for the Connemara Trails & Eurovelo Route project. The proposed works included the upgrading of an existing 10km walking trail at Cappahoosh through Coillte lands, replacement of two bridges along the route of the Western Way walking trail,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Schemes (20 Feb 2024)

Heather Humphreys: I have extended the scheme to those who are medically unfit and they will get the free travel pass. That was important. I acknowledge the work of Epilepsy Ireland. I spoke to them on a number of occasions and they pointed out to me that people with epilepsy could not drive for over a year. They did a lot of work on that. I met with them, only last week, on World Epilepsy Day. We hope to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Programmes (26 Sep 2023)

Heather Humphreys: The Deputy is dead right. The CLÁR programme does not have a huge fund, but it is a very impactful and important fund. I always make a point of trying to visit the communities that have put a lot of effort and work into fundraising themselves. I have seen the improvement in school carparks, playgrounds and indeed many other worthwhile projects, and I can say that CLÁR is small...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Reports (20 Sep 2023)

Heather Humphreys: ...x20ac;10,000 Indecon International Economic Consultants Review of the Community Services Programme €112,422 RPS Guidance document relating to the rollout of the National Broadband €83,537 Future Analytics Feasibility study RE Digiwest network of rural digital working hubs throughout...

Our Rural Future Policy: Statements (14 Jun 2023)

Heather Humphreys: I am very pleased to have the opportunity to open today’s debate. I launched Our Rural Future in 2021. It is the most ambitious and transformational rural development policy ever introduced by an Irish Government. It is a five-year plan, we are just over two years into its implementation and already we are seeing the hugely positive impact it is having on the ground. As we stand...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Funding (25 Apr 2023)

Heather Humphreys: If the Deputy had said Kerry and Cork county councils were not working together I might have understood but there is no excuse for two Cork local authorities not working together. The Deputy should tell them to work together and we will work with them if they work together. These boundaries would do your head in. These schemes are community-led. During the Covid pandemic, as we all know,...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Budget Process (25 Apr 2023)

Heather Humphreys: We have identified areas that we want to focus on as part of the pilot. Sustainable tourism is something that has a big impact on rural economies. We have launched the national recreation strategy. That has huge economic benefits. Let us consider, for example, the benefits of Limerick greenway, the mountain biking trail in the Slieve Bloom Mountains and Mount Congreve Gardens in...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Rural Schemes (23 Feb 2023)

Heather Humphreys: The development of a rural proofing model is a key commitment in Our Rural Future. In conjunction with other Departments, the work on it is progressing well. We have identified the areas we want to focus on as part of a pilot, including sustainable tourism, which has a significant impact on rural economies. We have also launched the national outdoor recreational strategy, which will have...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Rural Schemes (15 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: As I said, the development of a rural-proofing model is a key commitment in Our Rural Future and work is progressing well on this. In conjunction with other Departments, we have identified the areas we wish to focus on as part of a pilot project. This includes sustainable tourism, which is an aspect that has a major impact on rural economies. We have, of course, launched the national...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Library Services (1 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: The provision of public library services is primarily a matter for local authorities in their capacity as library authorities under the Local Government Act 2001. Therefore, works on the toilet facilities in Bray Library are the responsibility of Wicklow County Council. As a measure under the Libraries Capital Programme, my department approved funding of €3m for a Small-Scale...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Recreation Policy (27 Oct 2022)

Heather Humphreys: In May this year, I announced €15 million of funding for Coillte as part of a new five year strategic partnership between my Department and Coillte to enhance outdoor recreational facilities on Coillte-owned land and to support increased tourism and economic activity in rural areas. This builds on the previous 5 year agreement which provided funding of €11 million over the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Schemes (12 Jul 2022)

Heather Humphreys: 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. The Scheme is administered through local authorities, who work closely with local communities and businesses to develop proposals that can make a lasting impact in revitalising rural towns and villages across the country....

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Transport Policy (31 Mar 2022)

Heather Humphreys: ..., promotion of national/international health awareness days, and through Wellbeing clubs including walking/hiking, cycling, fitness and yoga clubs. The Department supports its staff who walk or cycle to work by providing bike sheds and shower facilities and by creating awareness of the Government's cycle to work scheme. The Citizens Information Board operates the cycle to work...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Transport Policy (31 Mar 2022)

Heather Humphreys: My Department has two office locations, one in Dublin and one in Mayo. Employees are encouraged to cycle to work where possible. To facilitate this, there are bike racks in each office, as well as showers available for staff who choose an active commute to work. My Department also promotes the tax incentivised Cycle to Work scheme, which aims to encourage staff to cycle to and from work, and...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Regeneration Projects (19 Jan 2022)

Heather Humphreys: The Rural Regeneration and Development Fund provides funding for the development and construction of ambitious capital projects in towns and villages and rural areas across Ireland. The Fund has, to date, through a series of calls allocated funding of €277 million for 191 projects across the country worth a total of €374 million. The table below sets out the approved...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The budget provided by Government to the Garda Commissioner continues to increase to unprecedented levels, with an allocation of €1.952 billion for 2021. Budget 2022 provides over €2 billion in funding to An Garda Síochána. Since 2016 the budget for An Garda Síochána has increased by approximately €500m, or 33%. This has enabled 1,400 extra...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Priorities (7 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I can assure the Deputy that the Government is committed to ensuring that there is strong, visible policing right across Ireland. Prioritising visible policing in rural and urban communities will ensure community policing is at the forefront of our police service and an integral strand of our social contract with the public. To this end, An Garda Síochána has an unprecedented...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (3 Jun 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The Programme for Government commits to significant investment in cycling infrastructure over the lifetime of the Government. This improved infrastructure, in addition to the continued success of the Cycle to Work scheme and other initiatives, have led to a significant increase in the number of cyclists and bikes on our roads in recent years. Inevitably this has also attracted thieves...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (18 May 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The Programme for Government commits to significant investment in cycling infrastructure over the lifetime of the Government. This improved infrastructure, in addition to the continued success of the Cycle to Work scheme and other initiatives have led to a significant increase in the number of cyclists and bikes on our roads in recent years. Inevitably this has also attracted thieves and...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Transport Policy (22 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The Department of Rural and Community Development has two office locations, one in Dublin and one  in Mayo. Employees are encouraged to cycle to work where possible. To help facilitate this, there are bike racks in each office as well as showers available for staff who choose an active commute to work. My Department promotes the tax incentivised Cycle to Work...