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Rural Transport. (18 Nov 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The bids came from the existing rural transport groups around the country because we did not wish to duplicate bureaucracy. I insisted on a small proportion of the money going on administration and this was laid down. The operators could not spend much on administration. As for the groups involved, West Cork Rural Transport is in Munster, as is Avondhu Development Group in east County...

Rural Transport. (18 Nov 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: However, I agree with Deputy Wall's remarks on the future possibilities. The point is to keep it attached to some existing structures, either the Leader partnership companies or, more probably, the existing rural transport groups. Perhaps in time they should realign themselves because the overheads should be kept down. There are many ways to deliver this service. Some operators do so with...

Rural Transport. (18 Nov 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Absolutely. One must consider an appropriate pricing mechanism. Young people spend quite a lot of money when they go out for a night. If charging them €15 for a safe way of getting to and from places means that one can provide more services, that is fair enough. Many parents would be more than willing to pay out such sums to ensure their children came and went from discos or wherever...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (18 Nov 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: During the period 2004 to 2007 my Department through CLÁR approved over €20.5m of funding on Local Improvements Schemes roads (L.I.S.) in CLÁR areas. The table below details approvals over the past four years. As all Departments have to refocus their priorities in these uncertain financial times, The CLÁR LIS measure is not being run in 2008. However CLÁR is co-funding with the...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (18 Nov 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: My recent announcement in respect of the Rural Development Programme Ireland 2007 — 2013 represents the outcome of the process for selecting Local Action Groups and the allocation of funding to Local Action Groups to deliver the LEADER elements of the Programme. Under the Programme funding of €425m will be provided towards LEADER activities for the programming period. This is the largest...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (18 Nov 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: My Department operates a range of initiatives, schemes and programmes that support the social and economic development of the western region and the growth of rural business and enterprise. Relevant schemes include the Rural Development Programme, the CLÁR programme, the Rural Social Scheme, the Enterprise Scheme for non-Gaeltacht offshore islands and the Community Services Programme and...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (18 Nov 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Deputy will be aware that I announced the results of the process for selecting Local Action Groups to deliver the LEADER elements of the Rural Development Programme and the respective funding allocations for the successful Groups on the 4th November last. I hope to be in a position to sign contracts with the Groups in the near future. However, contracts will only be signed with those...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (18 Nov 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The funding allocated under this scheme for 2007 and 2008 is set out in the table below. No decision has been made in relation to the 2009 budget for this scheme. Gaeltacht 2007 2008 € € Dún na nGall 37,000 283,181 Maigh Eo — 188,740 Gaillimh 291,250 390,450 Ciarraí 119,000 172,132 Corcaigh 82,192 90,327 Port Láirge 40,000 24,000 An Mhí — — Total 569,442 1,148,830...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (18 Nov 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 90 and 128 together. The following developments are relevant in this context. In accordance with a decision made by the North South Ministerial Council in 2007, and in order to secure good practice and value for money, the functions and funding of Bord na Leabhar Gaeilge transferred to Foras na Gaeilge with effect from 1 January 2008. The Council also...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (18 Nov 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 92 and 129 together. As the Deputy will be aware, my Department's Budget Day estimate for 2009 was published on 14 October 2008. Overall funding is reduced by a total of 6%, with current expenditure reduced by 5% and capital expenditure by 8.5%. My primary concern is to ensure that the daily front line services provided through my Department, especially...

Written Answers — Community Development Forum: Community Development Forum (18 Nov 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: On foot of a recent Government decision, the North West Mayo Community Forum is being established as a joint initiative by the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources and the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. Its objectives include: fostering the socio-economic development of the North West Mayo region through a coordinated engagement involving a number...

Written Answers — Foras na Gaeilge: Foras na Gaeilge (18 Nov 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Tógfaidh mé Ceisteanna Uimh 94 & 123 le chéile. Is mian liom aird na dTeachtaí a dhíriú ar mo fhreagraí ar Cheisteanna Uimh 145 agus 167 den 7 Deireadh Fómhair 2008. Mar atá curtha in iúl don Teach, cuirtear bunmhaoiniú do 19 n-eagras deonach Gaeilge ar fáil trí Fhoras na Gaeilge. Is trí Vóta mo Roinne féin agus tríd an Roinn Cultúir, Ealaíon agus Fóillíochta ó Thuaidh...

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (18 Nov 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Waterways Ireland has responsibility for the management, maintenance, development and restoration of the inland navigational waterways primarily for recreational purposes. Waterways Ireland carries out a capital development programme to provide moorings and harbours for public use and other services along the navigation. However, it is not a grant-giving agency and does not provide...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (18 Nov 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 97 and 130 together. As the Deputies will be aware, the Government decided in July 2008 on a number of spending measures to maintain a prudent fiscal out-turn for 2008 and to provide the basis for a sustainable approach to the financial situation in 2009. The Government reiterated its position on Budget Day on 14 October 2008. One of the measures decided upon...

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (18 Nov 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: There is a provision of €75m for the capital development programme on the waterways under the NDP for the period 2007-2013. I and officials of my Department have regular discussions and consultations with the Body in relation to the scope and progress of the programme. The works that Waterways Ireland would propose to undertake are set out in its capital programme, which was published last...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (18 Nov 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 101, 105 and 117 together. Work is continuing on the development of the 20-year strategy for the Irish language and it is expected that the draft will be submitted for my consideration and for submission for Government approval by the end of the year. In regard to the Report of the Linguistic Study on the Use of Irish in the Gaeltacht, as the Deputy will be...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (18 Nov 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department's headquarters will be decentralising to Charlestown, Co Mayo. To date, 100 staff have moved to temporary accommodation in Tubbercurry, Co Sligo. My Department has incurred expenditure of €1,224,023 in this regard, of which €300,332 was in respect of travel and subsistence. The decentralisation of 10 staff to Na Forbacha, Co Galway, is now...

Written Answers — Polasaí don Ghaeilge: Polasaí don Ghaeilge (18 Nov 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Tógfaidh mé Ceisteanna Uimh 103 agus 126 le chéile. Bhí an cruinniú deireanach den Choiste Rialtais faoin nGaeilge agus faoin nGaeltacht, a bunaíodh mar thoradh ar an Tuarascáil ar an Staidéar Teangeolaíoch ar Úsáid na Gaeilge sa Ghaeltacht, ar 23 Iúil 2008 agus tuigim go bhfuiltear ag súil go mbeidh an chéad chruinniú eile ann i rith na míosa seo.

Written Answers — Údarás na Gaeltachta: Údarás na Gaeltachta (18 Nov 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Ní raibh cainteanna dá leithéid ann.

Written Answers — Coláistí Samhraidh Gaeilge: Coláistí Samhraidh Gaeilge (18 Nov 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Faoi mar is eol don Teachta, is ón Roinn Oideachais agus Eolaíochta a íocadh na deontais teagaisc do na Coláistí Samhraidh Gaeilge agus níl aon fhreagracht ormsa mar Aire ina dtaobh. Chomh fada agus a bhaineann sé le mo Roinn féin de, faoi Scéim na bhFoghlaimeoirí Gaeilge — ceann de Scéimeanna Cultúrtha agus Sóisialta mo Roinne atá luaite ag an Teachta sa Cheist — íoctar...