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Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (21 Oct 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The average number of sick days annually per head of staff in my Department, based on the total amount of sick leave taken for the period 2003 to 2008 (to date), is as follows: Year Average Days 2003 8.28 2004 8.80 2005 10.74 2006 9.17 2007 9.35 2008 to date 8.48 These figures are in respect of the staff at my Department, as well as staff seconded from my Department to the National...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (21 Oct 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Deputy will be aware that the management of staff absenteeism is the responsibility of the relevant agencies under the ambit of my Department. The average level of staff absenteeism over the past five years, as advised to me by each of the agencies under the remit of my Department, is outlined in the table below. Details of staff seconded from my Department to An Coimisinéir Teanga and...

Written Answers — : (21 Oct 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I have been advised by the agencies within the ambit of my Department that 1 member of staff has availed of an early retirement scheme in the past three years. The member of staff was a Higher Executive Officer, was 56 years old and availed of Actuarial Reduced Retirement.

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (23 Oct 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The information sought by the Deputy in respect of the 2 such appointees currently serving in my Department is set out in the following table. Position Annual Salary â'¬ Special Advisor 100,191 Media Advisor 86,168

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (23 Oct 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The position is that year-to-year increases in allocations would not normally be granted to allow for increments. In the normal way, the overall cost of increments for some staff on incremental scales should be offset by reductions in cost arising from retirements or other movements by staff on higher incremental points and their replacement by staff on lower points. I can confirm that there...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (23 Oct 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The 2.5% pay increase arising from Towards 2016 is being implemented by my Department since 1 September 2008. The estimated cost arising in respect of the staff at my Department, as well as Departmental staff seconded to the National Drugs Strategy Team, the National Advisory Committee on Drugs and An Coimisinéir Teanga, is of the order of €130k in 2008 and €400k in a full year. The...

Written Answers — Voluntary Sector Funding: Voluntary Sector Funding (29 Oct 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 352 and 354 together. The funding provided by my Department to the organisation concerned for the years 2007 and 2008 is set out in the following table. Year €m 2008 1.58 2009 1.91 With regard to the organisation being obliged to publish annual accounts I understand that it is registered with the Registry of Friendly Societies. The Registry maintains...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (29 Oct 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I assume that the Deputy is referring to the scheme of performance-related awards for posts at the level of Deputy Secretary and Assistant Secretary. Under this scheme operated by the Department of Finance, the Central Committee for Performance Awards considers recommendations made by Secretaries General. The table below shows the amount paid from 2006 to date under this performance related...

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (29 Oct 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I understand that in July 2008 Waterways Ireland let the contract for the replacement of Lyneen Bridge, the last of the 9 bridges required to facilitate the reopening of the Royal Canal. Completion of Lyneen Bridge is scheduled for early 2009, followed by commissioning of the entire length of restored canal. It is anticipated that the formal opening of the Royal Canal may take place at the...

Written Answers — Price Increases: Price Increases (30 Oct 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department has not imposed any price increases for public service, product or tax since 1 January to date in 2008. In addition, I am informed that none of the agencies under the remit of my Department have imposed any price increase for public service, product or tax to date in 2008.

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (30 Oct 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I understand that Waterways Ireland is currently amending the Environmental Impact Statement for Glasson to include additional information from recent ecological site evaluations of this environmentally sensitive area, so as to fully ensure that the proposal is in compliance with the EU Habitats Directive. I am advised that Waterways Ireland proposes to submit a planning application for this...

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (4 Nov 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: As the Deputy will be aware, Mr. John Curran, T.D., is the Minister of State at my Department. He has responsibility for the following: National Drugs Strategy; Local and Community Affairs (excl. Community Services Programme and RAPID Programme); Charities Legislation. The Deputy will also be aware that Mr. Conor Lenihan, T.D., the Minister of State with responsibility for Integration has...

Written Answers — Rural Development Programme: Rural Development Programme (4 Nov 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I can confirm to the Deputy that I am announcing the Rural Development Programme funding allocations today. I anticipate that contracts will be signed over the coming weeks, at which stage the Programme will be open to applications for grant assistance.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (5 Nov 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: There are currently 2.6 staff working in my Department's Press and Information Office. In addition my Department employs a Media Adviser. I can confirm that I have no other press office. The Press and Information Office: Provides information in Irish and English in response to queries from the public and stakeholders in relation to schemes and programmes run by the Department; Handles...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (5 Nov 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 304 to 307, inclusive, together. My reply relates only to matters which are the direct responsibility of my Department and does not cover matters in relation to property acquisition or property disposal, as these are issues for the Office of Public Works. As the Deputy will be aware, the decentralisation of my Department's Headquarters to Charlestown, Co....

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (6 Nov 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 204 and 205 together. There are five staff employed by my Department, whose function it is to deal with representations and matters relating to my constituency. These staff are based in my constituency office in Co. Galway and their grades and remuneration are as follows: Grade Salary Scales 1 Personal Assistant €444.26 – €857.15 per week + 10%...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (6 Nov 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Group referred to by the Deputy is a private company limited by guarantee. Although the company is contracted to deliver a number of programmes on behalf of my Department, my Department has no role to play in the management and staffing of the company. Consequently, details of the staff employed and their respective positions within the company are a matter for the company itself.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (6 Nov 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 207 to 209, inclusive, together. I wish to refer the Deputy to PQ No. 223 of 2nd October in relation to positions within the newly Integrated Companies. As previously stated, decisions in relation to the advertising and appointment of positions in LEADER and Partnership Groups are matters for the boards of the companies concerned taking into account all...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (6 Nov 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: My Department operates a personnel administration system, which records and tracks details in relation to staff, including the recording and tracking of staff absences from work for various reasons. I understand that this system is used by all Government Departments and that, while it does not have a specific facility to benchmark absences as referred to by the Deputy, it does enable my...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (11 Nov 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 428, 430 and 431 together. The 2007 Annual Report for the Western Development Commission is available in the Dáil Library and on the WDC website at www.wdc.ie. Details of staff numbers and amounts paid in salaries, travel expenses for the past five years are provided in the following table. Western Development Commission Year Staff Numbers Staff Salaries...