Results 3,041-3,060 of 28,255 for speaker:Éamon Ó Cuív

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (21 May 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Question No. 348 of 20 May 2008. The invitation for applications to deliver the new programme appeared in this morning's national newspapers.

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (21 May 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department does not operate a scheme or programme that specifically provides support to communities for the installation of defibrillators in Gaeltacht areas. However, I am currently in consultation with the HSE with a view to examining ways of providing this equipment at appropriate locations. In relation to the specific query from the Deputy, I can confirm...

Written Answers — Group Water Schemes: Group Water Schemes (21 May 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The position is as set out in my reply to Question No. 334 of the 8th May, 2008. The commencement date of the scheme is a matter for Kerry County Council and the group.

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (22 May 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: My Department manages the Scheme of Community Support for Older People, which assists qualifying older people, aged 65 years and older, by means of a community based grant scheme. Funding is provided towards the once-off cost of installing monitored alarm systems, door and window locks, door chains, security lighting, smoke alarms and in the case of qualifying older people living on our...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (22 May 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: At this stage nine Rural Recreation Officers have been recruited for the following areas: Barrow Nore Suir Rural Development Limited, in Kilkenny; Donegal Local Development Company Limited; Laois Rural Development Company Limited; South Kerry Development Partnership Limited; West Cork LEADER Co-operative Society Limited; South West Mayo Development Company Limited; Wicklow Rural Partnership...

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (22 May 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Ministerial cars are driven by members of An Garda Síochána. Such vehicles are exempt from tolls under section 62 of the Roads Act 1993. Accordingly, no cost arises to the Exchequer.

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (27 May 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Deputy will be aware that I launched the LEADER element of the Rural Development Programme on Tuesday 20th May. The process of selecting Local Action Groups for the delivery of the LEADER element began with the publication of advertisements in the National newspapers on Wednesday 21st May. The selection process will run over the coming months and will culminate in the selection of Local...

Written Answers — Rural Development: Rural Development (27 May 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Deputy will be aware that I launched the LEADER element of the Rural Development Programme on Tuesday 20th May. The process of selecting Local Action Groups for the delivery of the LEADER element began with the publication of advertisements in the National newspapers on Wednesday 21st May. The selection process will run over the coming months and will culminate in the selection of groups...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (27 May 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The number of civil servants within my Department at the grade of Assistant Principal or higher is 68 and the number of those who were recruited to those roles from outside of the Civil Service is 7.

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (27 May 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I would like to refer the Deputy to my reply to question number 601 on 2 April 2008.

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (28 May 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I met a delegation regarding Crusheen station on Friday 16th May. I indicated that in discussions with Iarnród Éireann, further proposals had been requested from them in relation to the Western Rail Corridor under the CLÁR programme. I also indicated that, in this context, if proposals for Crusheen Station were included, they would be considered in respect of CLÁR funding, subject to...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (29 May 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Since its establishment in 2002, my Department has managed the EU LEADER Programmes which fund community projects in the context of the Programmes' objective of improving the quality of life in rural areas. My Department's CLÁR Programme, which is a targeted investment programme in rural areas, has co-funded a number of community projects with LEADER. In line with the 'bottom-up' approach to...

Written Answers — Designated Areas: Designated Areas (4 Jun 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I refer the Deputy to my response to Question 200 of 14 May 2008.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (4 Jun 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The legal advice available to me is that the matter raised by the Deputy does not fall within the scope of the section of the Act to which he refers. It is not possible for me to answer the Question more fully within the parameters of the conventions of the House in relation to a Question asked on a "details supplied" basis.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (4 Jun 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: As the Deputy will appreciate, my Department has responsibility for a wide range of programmes and schemes that support the sustainable and inclusive development of both urban and rural communities. It is possible that elements of the following programmes and schemes may provide financial support to community groups to provide facilities for their communities: Grants for Locally-Based...

Written Answers — Departmental Projects: Departmental Projects (4 Jun 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department operates a wide range of programmes, measures and schemes and provides funding and support to many projects, pilot schemes and pilot projects. Details of all the programmes and schemes operated by my Department can be found on my Department's website at www.pobail.ie. Given the significant amount of pilot projects and initiatives funded and supported...

Written Answers — Cruthú Fostaíochta: Cruthú Fostaíochta (4 Jun 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Tugtar léargas cuimsitheach ar chúrsaí fostaíochta sa Ghaeltacht i dTuarascáil Bhliantúil agus Cuntais Údarás na Gaeltachta a leagtar faoi bhráid Thithe an Oireachtais gach bliain agus a bhíonn ar fáil ar an suíomh idirlín www.udaras.ie Dírím aird an Teachta chomh maith ar an bhfreagra a thug mé ar Cheist Dála Uimh 295 ar 13 Samhain 2007 agus ar an teolas cuimsitheach maidir...

Written Answers — Departmental Advertising: Departmental Advertising (5 Jun 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 148 and 149 together. It is not feasible within the timeframe provided to readily compile the wide data sought by the Deputy in relation to advertising campaigns carried out or undertaken by the bodies that come within the ambit of my Department for the period 2005 to date. Accordingly, I am arranging for the material to be compiled by my Department and...

Written Answers — Departmental Advertising: Departmental Advertising (5 Jun 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: My Department has not engaged, nor does it intend to engage, in any campaigns of the nature referred to by the Deputy in 2008. For the sake of completeness, however, I should add that my Department is currently providing support of €171,500 in total over three years to an international marketing programme entitled "Ireland's Islands", which is being managed and delivered by Fáilte...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (17 Jun 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Details of the public bodies funded by, or within the ambit of my Department are listed in the table below. Name of Body Title Address Telephone Number Western Development Commission Ms Gillian Buckley, CEO Dillon House, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon 094 9861441 Dormant Accounts Board Mr Michael Morley, Chairperson PO Box 10457, Dublin 4 1890 474847 Waterways Ireland Mr John Martin,...