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Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (14 Dec 2006)

Éamon Ó Cuív: In 2003 and 2004, 15 projects covering 17 locations in CLÁR areas, received broadband supply (DSL, wireless, satellite, etc) under two specific measures operating under the CLÁR Programme. Having consulted with the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, however, I do not propose any further investment in broadband in CLÁR areas. My Department have been advised that the...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (14 Dec 2006)

Éamon Ó Cuív: While I have publicly responded to the issues raised in recent days, I am unable to say anything of substance on the record of the House in reply to the Question given that the Question is presented on a details supplied basis.

Written Answers — National Minimum Wage: National Minimum Wage (31 Jan 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I can confirm to the Deputy that all staff employed in my Department are earning more than one euro per hour more than the minimum wage. With regard to the agencies coming within the ambit of my Department, I understand that 4 staff members are currently earning the minimum wage; 1 staff member is earning the minimum wage as defined by Sections 15 and 16 of the National Minimum Wage Act...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (31 Jan 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Deputy will be aware the capital grants to sports clubs are a matter for the Minister for Arts, Sports and Tourism under the Sports Capital Programme. Sporting clubs and organisations located in RAPID areas or serving such areas can qualify for top-up grants from my Department under the RAPID Leverage Fund. The Department of Arts, Sports and Tourism granted St. Mary's Rugby Football...

Written Answers — Tuarascáil Roinne: Tuarascáil Roinne (31 Jan 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Faoi mar a chuir mé in iúl don Teach mar fhreagra ar Cheist Dála Uimh. 366 den 28 Samhain 2006, tá an obair ar an staidéar seo críochnaithe anois agus tá dréacht den tuarascáil a thagraíonn an Teachta di faighte ag mo Roinnse. Tuigim go bhfuil an dréacht sin glanta anois ag Coiste Stiúrtha an tionscadail féin agus táthar ag súil le leagan críochnaítheach agus profáilte a...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (31 Jan 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: When the Community Services Programme was opened to fresh applications last year, 243 expressions of interest were received. Following appraisal, 126 Projects — reflecting the amount of funding available — which scored highest in the appraisal process, were invited to submit business plans. The application from the project referred to by the Deputy was placed 142 and therefore did not...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (31 Jan 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Discussions between my Department and the Department of Transport are ongoing at present and I will make a further announcement as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (31 Jan 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The following are the details regarding the staff currently employed in my Constituency Office: Numbers Grade Salary Scale 1 Personal Assistant Non Civil Servant €43,445–€55,147 (Modified Scale) 1 Executive Officer Civil Servant €30,027–€47,641 (PPC* Scale) 2 Clerical Officers Civil Servant €22,766,–€36,913 (PPC* Scale) * PPC — Personal Pension Contribution.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (31 Jan 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The details of staff currently serving in my Press Office are: Numbers Grade Salary Scale 1 Administrative Officer Civil Servant €32,783–€58,052 (PPC* Scale) 1 Translator Civil Servant €31,845–€62,496 (PPC* Scale) 1 Executive Officer Civil Servant €30,027–€47,641 (PPC* Scale) 0.5 Clerical Officer Civil Servant €21,625–€35,071 (Standard Scale) 1 Clerical...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (31 Jan 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: My Department provides funding for projects through a number of schemes and programmes including — Community & Voluntary Grants, the LEADER and CLÁR Programmes and Gaeltacht Schemes. Funding is also available for projects, such as the one that the Deputy refers to, through the Dormant Accounts Fund. Each of the schemes and grant programmes operated by my Department and by the Dormant...

Written Answers — An Teanga Ghaeilge: An Teanga Ghaeilge (31 Jan 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Mar Aire is é mo pholasaí agus mo chleachtas déileáil le litreacha san dá theanga oifigiúil go cothrom. Agus é sin ráite, má tá cás faoi leith ag an Teachta go gcreideann sé gur cuireadh moill ar litir de bharr na teanga oifigiúla inar scríobhadh í bheinn buíoch dá bhféadfadh sé sonraí maidir leis an litir sin, an teanga inar scríobhadh í san áireamh, a chur chugam...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (31 Jan 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: As I informed the House in reply to Parliamentary Question No 366 on 28 Samhain 2006, the linguistic study to which the Deputy refers — covering all of the Gaeltacht areas, including those in Co Mayo — has been completed and a draft report presented to my Department. I understand that the draft in question has now been cleared by the Steering Group for the project and a final proofed...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (31 Jan 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I understand that Údarás na Gaeltachta purchased a site of approximately 2.2 hectares in Mín na Coilleadh, close to Mín an Bhealaigh, Ard an Rátha, Co Donegal, for industrial development in 2004. The current position is that Údarás is in discussions with Coiste Tionsclaíoch Chomhairle Pharóiste Ard an Rátha in regard to identifying potential projects for the site. In this...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (31 Jan 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The extension of Rannach pier on Árainn Mhór was discussed at a meeting between officials of my Department and Donegal County Council on 18 January 2007. It was agreed that Donegal County Council should submit an updated fee proposal for consideration by the Department in respect of the appointment of consultants to prepare contract documents and obtain the relevant statutory permissions...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (31 Jan 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The position in regard to the number of jobs created and lost in Údarás na Gaeltachta client companies in Co. Mayo in 2006 is as follows: Jobs created, 135 Jobs lost, 60 Net increase, 75. I understand from Údarás that none of jobs created in 2006 were in enterprises that replaced other enterprises which had ceased business in the recent past. The Deputy will be pleased to learn that the...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (31 Jan 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1299 and 1300 together. The Irish language centres referred to by the Deputy are a core element of a 5-year language strategy called Gaeilge 2010, which is being promoted by Údarás na Gaeltachta in co-operation with my Department and local community groups in the Gaeltacht. The courses available through these centres comprise the graded Teastas Eorpach na...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (31 Jan 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: It is the practice in my Department that all project work is undertaken by those staff with the requisite skills, including project management skills and that outside expertise is engaged where that is required to supplement the skills available in-house.

Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (1 Feb 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 208 and 209 together. The Deputy will be aware that the National Development Plan (NDP) 2000-2006 constituted a programme setting out the Government's broad strategic response to the State's economic and social development needs for the seven-year period in question, and that it did not set out specific project commitments. My Department was involved in four...

Written Answers — Rural Social Scheme: Rural Social Scheme (1 Feb 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: When the Rural Social Scheme (RSS) commenced in July 2004, there were 2,500 places available. In September 2005, a further 100 places were provided and as of Friday last, 26th January, there are 2,591 participants on the Scheme. All Implementing Bodies maintain a waiting list of applicants in order to replace participants who leave the Scheme and fill vacancies as they arise. As the Deputy...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (1 Feb 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Under the Housing (Gaeltacht) Acts, assistance is available to qualified applicants in a Gaeltacht area towards the construction of new houses and the improvement of existing houses. A shopkeeper may qualify for an improvement grant under the Acts, which could include re-roofing and the installation of new windows if the place of residence and business are under the one roof, but any such...