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Written Answers — Údarás na Gaeltachta: Údarás na Gaeltachta (27 Sep 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Tuigim ó Údarás na Gaeltachta nach mbeidh figiúirí maidir leis an líon post atá cruthaithe acu i 2007 ar fáil go dtí go bhfoilseofar torthaí shuirbhé fostaíochta na heagraíochta ag tús 2008. Is féidir liom a chur in iúl don Teachta, áfach, go raibh 2006 ar an bhliain ab' fhearr ó 1998 agus gur tháinig glanmhéadú de 295 ar an líon daoine i bhfostaíocht lánaimseartha sa...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (27 Sep 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: My officials and I have had no discussions with Commissioner McCreevy or his officials in relation to the Guidelines for Planning Authorities. The guidelines, published by former Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Dick Roche T.D., provide a detailed framework for planners, based on the approach set out in the NSS regarding rural housing policy. The guidelines...

Written Answers — Úsáid na Gaeilge: Úsáid na Gaeilge (27 Sep 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 27 and 37 together. Tá an Staidéar Teangeolaíoch a rinneadh ar úsáid na Gaeilge sa Ghaeltacht críochnaithe anois agus cuireadh Tuarascáil faoi mo bhráid níos túisce i mbliana. Faoi lathair, tá mo Roinnse ag déanamh anailíse ar na torthaí ón staidéar agus ar na moltaí atá déanta sa Tuarascáil, ina measc moltaí maidir le teorainn na...

Written Answers — Official Languages Act: Official Languages Act (27 Sep 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: As I have indicated previously in reply to similar Questions in this House, considerable progress has been made to date in the implementation, on a phased basis, of the provisions of the Official Languages Act 2003. All provisions of the Act are in operation since 14 July 2006. A total of 62 language schemes, which cover almost 100 public bodies, including my own Department, have now been...

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (27 Sep 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: My main legislative priority at this time is the Charities Bill 2007, the purpose of which is to regulate charities so as to ensure accountability and to protect against abuse of charitable status and fraud. The Bill was originally listed for Second Stage in the Dáil on 3 May 2007 but was not taken following the dissolution of that Dáil. The Bill has since been restored to the Order Paper...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (27 Sep 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: As the Deputy is aware, my Department implements and funds a wide range of measures, schemes and programmes for the development and support of various communities, urban and rural. Details of these can be found on my Department's website, www.pobail.ie. The future operation and funding supports provided by my Department's schemes and programmes for the development of urban and rural...

Written Answers — Ministerial Meetings: Ministerial Meetings (27 Sep 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I met with Northern Ireland Minister for the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Michelle Gildernew, MP MLA, on 7 September in Dromahair, Co Leitrim. We discussed issues of mutual interest in the areas of rural development, rural recreation and the EU Rural Development Programme 2007-2013, which will bring significant financial benefits to the island of Ireland. We also...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (27 Sep 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I am informed that support for language transmission through the family has been identified as one of its key strategic objectives by Foras na Gaeilge since its foundation. To meet that objective, Foras na Gaeilge provides a range of resources and supports to parents who raise their children through Irish. These include: Gaschaint, a booklet and CD of useful phrases and sentences for...

Written Answers — Íocaíochtaí Deontas: Íocaíochtaí Deontas (27 Sep 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Ag deireadh 2002 bhí 36 duine fostaithe go lánaimseartha ag an gcéad comhlacht atá luaite ag an Teachta (Comhlacht 1) agus bhí 30 fostaithe go lánaimseartha agus 15 fostaithe go páirtaimseartha ag deireadh 2003. Ceapadh leachtaitheoir i Meitheamh 2004 agus chuaigh an comhlacht as gnó an bhliain sin. Tá sé leachtaithe go hiomlán ó 6 Meitheamh 2007 agus níl aon iarratas ar...

Written Answers — Waterways Ireland: Waterways Ireland (27 Sep 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I understand from Waterways Ireland that the Royal Canal will be re-opened to navigation from Dublin to the River Shannon in 2009. Thereafter, Waterways Ireland proposes that, under the National Development Plan 2007-2013, it will undertake a feasibility study of the Longford Branch to assess both the technical and cost implications of restoring the branch line.

Written Answers — Offshore Islands: Offshore Islands (27 Sep 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: A report on the feasibility of providing roll-on roll-off transport services to the Aran Islands, The Aran Islands Ro-Ro Service Feasibility Study Report, was commissioned by my Department and can be accessed at its website at www.pobail.ie. The feasibility study was carried out by Saltire Management Ltd, a marine consultancy firm from Scotland, which has extensive experience in this sector....

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (27 Sep 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 45 and 108 together. The Linguistic Study of Irish Language Usage in the Gaeltacht has now been completed and a Report was presented to me earlier this year. My Department is evaluating the contents of this Report at present, as well as the recommendations that have been made as a result of this study, including recommendations in relation to the Gaeltacht...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (27 Sep 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The RAPID Programme aims to ensure that priority attention is given to tackling the spatial concentration of poverty and social exclusion within the 46 designated RAPID areas. As I have indicated to the House on a number of occasions, it is a matter for individual Departments to report on the provision of funding and progress on delivery with respect to projects under their responsibility in...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (27 Sep 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: In line with the Government's commitment, as provided for in its Statement on the Irish Language launched in December 2006 and also in the Agreed Programme for Government, my Department is currently in the process of engaging consultants to assist in developing a 20-year Strategy for the Irish language. It is envisaged that the preparation of the Strategy will involve extensive consultation...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (2 Oct 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Based on returns from the Local Action Groups involved in the delivery of the 2000-06 Leader Programmes, the amount of expenditure on self-catering accommodation was €5,661,125.40. The following table shows details of expenditure by LEADER Group area. The new Rural Development Programme for Ireland for the period 2007-13 was approved by the European Commission on July 24th last. Under...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (2 Oct 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Currently, all of the 2,600 places available on the Rural Social Scheme have been taken up. In the circumstances, Implementing Bodies have been encouraged to form waiting lists of suitable eligible applicants in their areas, which can then be used to fill vacancies as and when they arise. I understand that the person referred to by the Deputy is currently 4th on Galway Rural Development...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (2 Oct 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I understand that the person referred to by the Deputy had expressed an interest in joining the Rural Social Scheme (RSS) on 14th June 2007. At that time, Galway Rural Development Company (GRDC) outlined the eligibility conditions for the Scheme, including the qualifying payments from the Department of Social and Family Affairs (D/SFA). Because of his particular circumstances, the person...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (2 Oct 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 350 and 351 together. It is not practical, within the time available to provide the information sought. I am arranging for the material to be compiled as a priority and provided directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (2 Oct 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Since 1st July 2007, two members — Áine Hyland and Pat Farrell — were re-appointed to the Dormant Accounts Board (with effect from 4th July). One new Board member, Colin Wilson, was appointed with effect from 10th August.

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (2 Oct 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 28 of 27 September 2007.