Results 1-20 of 27 for nama speaker:Heather Humphreys

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (18 Jun 2015)

Heather Humphreys: ...monument at Nos. 14–17 Moore Street for the State, following the decision of Dublin City Council to reject proposals that would have given the Council full ownership of the monument, along with NAMA funding to cover the full cost of restoring it and creating a 1916 commemorative centre on the site. The Government’s decision to step in to safeguard the monument will bring it...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Naval Service Vessels (16 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: ...Waterways Ireland earlier this year to dispose of the vessel. On foot of that agreement, the vessel was moved on 19 February last to a dry dock adjacent to the Grand Canal Basin, a property owned by NAMA, to facilitate its safe disposal. However, arrangements to dispose of it were subsequently put on hold to give an opportunity to a group interested in preserving the vessel to develop a...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (12 Nov 2015)

Heather Humphreys: ...to bring the national monument into the ownership of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht have been completed. The purchase from the previous owner was effected with the assistance of NAMA and the consideration of €4 million was arrived at in the normal commercial manner. I am now pressing ahead as a priority with arrangements to implement the Government’s...

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 42 - Rural and Community Development (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2022)

Heather Humphreys: On the Monksland project, I have actually visited that project and it will be transformative in that area in terms of remote working facilities. I cannot say why NAMA has not given a decision. I do not want to see these things being held up, and that is the truth. If the money is there, get it spent and get on with it. If our Department can help in moving that along, we are happy to do so.

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

Heather Humphreys: ...at Nos. 24 and 25 Moore Street, currently used as a cleansing depot, in return for full ownership of Nos. 14-17 being transferred to the City Council. The transfer would have been accompanied by NAMA funding to cover the full cost of the restoration project and the proposed commemorative centre. I was disappointed that Dublin City Councillors rejected these plans, which I believe...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Facilities (17 Sep 2014)

Heather Humphreys: The proposed sale of the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre is not a matter that comes under the statutory remit of my Department. My understanding is that is it being sold on the instructions of NAMA, a body for which I have no statutory responsibility. In any event, the level of funding that would be required to purchase the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre is not currently available to my...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (28 Sep 2016)

Heather Humphreys: My Department concluded a tendering process that was initiated when the property was under lien by NAMA in order to get conservation work underway as speedily as possible to prevent further deterioration to the fabric of the National Monument buildings. The tenders sought were in respect of the proposals for the conservation and restoration of these buildings for which consent was given by...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (6 Jul 2016)

Heather Humphreys: ...previous owner was effected with the assistance of the National Asset Management Agency and the €4 million consideration was arrived at in the normal commercial manner. Half the purchase price was paid to NAMA in 2015 and the balance is due to be paid in the current year. The decision to acquire the national monument at Nos. 14–17 Moore Street for the State was because...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Easter Rising Commemorations (7 Jul 2016)

Heather Humphreys: ...owner was effected with the assistance of the National Asset Management Agency and the €4 million consideration was arrived at in the normal commercial manner. Half the purchase price was paid to NAMA in 2015 and the balance is due to be paid in the current year. The decision to acquire the national monument at Nos. 14-17 Moore Street for the State was because of its...

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

Heather Humphreys: My Department concluded a tendering process that was initiated when the property referred to by the Deputy was under lien by NAMA in order to get conservation work underway as speedily as possible to prevent further deterioration to the fabric of the National Monument buildings. The tenders sought were in respect of the proposals for the conservation and restoration of these buildings for...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: National Monuments (9 Dec 2014)

Heather Humphreys: ..., currently used as a cleansing depot, in return for full ownership of the national monument at Nos. 14 to 17 being transferred to the city council. The transfer would have been accompanied by NAMA funding to cover the full cost of the restoration project and the proposed commemorative centre for which consent was given under the National Monuments Acts in April 2014. I believe the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Quesitons: National Monuments (16 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: ...within the boundary of the national monument were also refused and the demolition of the Moore Lane facades of Nos. 15 and 16 was refused, so they are being protected. It is also important that NAMA has approved funding for the proposed works to the national monument and it is now a matter for the monument owners to progress the project. I accept the Deputy's point that it is a very...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (5 Nov 2015)

Heather Humphreys: ...as Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht have been completed. The issue of a compulsory purchase order did not arise. The purchase from the previous owner was effected with the assistance of NAMA and the consideration of €4m was arrived at in the normal commercial manner. I am pressing ahead as a priority with arrangements to implement the Government’s decision...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Sale of IBRC Mortgage Loan Book: Discussion (26 Feb 2014)

Heather Humphreys: ...who previously expressed an interest in buying their loans where these borrowers are in a position to make fully funded bids within a set time frame prior to the transfer of these loans to NAMA? I welcome the fact that the preferred bidders for the residential mortgages with IBRC have agreed to be bound by the Central Bank code of conduct on mortgage arrears. Can Mr. Richardson confirm...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (12 Nov 2015)

Heather Humphreys: ...Street national monument in part exchange for Nos. 24 and 25. As part of that proposed transaction, there was a €4 million price tag on Nos. 14-17 Moore Street. The €4 million was agreed upon by NAMA in the normal commercial manner. The wider transaction was rejected by the council, so the Government stepped in to save the national monument. There was a serious risk to...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (18 Jun 2015)

Heather Humphreys: ...matters to be dealt with before there is any question of getting the work started. The national monument is in the ownership of a private entity, the loans of which are under the control of NAMA. The Deputy can be assured that the intention is to have the restoration work completed and the commemorative centre up and running in the shortest possible timeframe. I cannot say at present...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Quesitons: National Monuments (16 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: .... The accompanying conditions will also ensure that the restored buildings will, from day one, have a standard of finish and appearance that befits their historical importance. I understand that NAMA has approved funding for the proposed works to the national monument and it is now a matter for the monument owners to progress the project.

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 42 - Rural and Community Development (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2022)

Heather Humphreys: We are happy to do that. We will see what we can do with the relevant Minister. I think the Minister for Finance has responsibility for NAMA. The LEADER funding issue has been raised with me. I wish to put on the record that the funding allocations for 2023 to 2027, when taken together with the allocations under the 2021 to 2022 transition programme, show that all LEADER areas have an...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (18 Jun 2015)

Heather Humphreys: ...at Nos. 24 and 25 Moore Street, currently used as a cleansing depot, in return for full ownership of Nos. 14-17 being transferred to the city council. The transfer would have been accompanied by NAMA funding to cover the full cost of the restoration project and the construction of the proposed commemorative centre. I was disappointed that Dublin city councillors rejected these plans,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Land Acquisition (11 Sep 2017)

Heather Humphreys: ...on-going commitment to the preservation of our natural heritage for future generations of citizens and visitors alike to enjoy. This outcome is the culmination of a constructive engagement between the Department and NAMA and addresses a long-standing strategy to align key environmental assets. As the lands in question are located in a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and Special...