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Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (6 May 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: It has not been possible within the time available to compile the information sought. I am arranging for this work to be compiled and the material provided directly to the Deputy as a matter of priority.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (6 May 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: As the Deputy will be aware, water and sewerage schemes under the CLÁR Programme were closed to new applications on 8 August 2008. All applications on hand at that date were processed and funding approved, where appropriate. Against the background of the current economic climate, I am reviewing the overall Programme, having regard to demand, the funding available and the level of outstanding...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (6 May 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I can confirm that Údarás na Gaeltachta has been requested to supply the information relevant to the Deputy's Question. The Deputy will appreciate, however, that the details sought by him, which relate to a large number of companies for the period since their establishment, are extensive and it has not been possible to collate them within the time available. I can assure the Deputy that the...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (7 May 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The number of Civil Servants in my Department that have been dismissed, or had their probationary period terminated from 2004 to date in 2009 is as follows: 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 To date in 2009 Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 1

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (12 May 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: My Department has not employed consultants or lobbyists to act for it outside the State in the period 2004 to 2008 inclusive.

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (12 May 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to answer Questions Nos. 299 to 302, inclusive, together. I refer the Deputy to my reply to Questions No. 169, 170 and 171, which were taken together on the 29th April. The issues raised by the Deputy are under consideration as part of the process described in that reply. In addition, I would like to point out that Meitheal Forbartha na Gaeltachta Teoranta (MFG) has been awarded...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (12 May 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: There are currently five staff within my own Department dedicated to the development of a regulatory framework for the charities sector. As the Deputy will be aware, the Charities Act 2009 was signed into law on 28 February 2009 and provides, inter alia, for the establishment of a new Charities Regulatory Authority. This will entail the dissolution of the Office of the Commissioners for...

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (12 May 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: In the years to which the Deputy refers, the following bills sponsored by me were passed by the Houses of the Oireachtas and subsequently signed into law. Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill (2004) British-Irish Agreement (Amendment) Bill 2005 Charities Bill 2007 Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2007 None of these Bills were drafted or passed to give effect...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (12 May 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: An official from my Department has recently been in contact with one of the persons referred to by the Deputy. I understand that the official is awaiting further clarification in regard to the matter in question.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (13 May 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: As the Deputy will be aware, the Annual Reports and Accounts of Údarás na Gaeltachta are laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas annually. Table 1 of such Reports provides a breakdown by county of full-time employment in assisted companies. Table 2A provides a breakdown of funding and the projected extra employment as a result of that funding. An tÚdarás does not publish statistics in...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (13 May 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: As the Deputy will be aware, the Annual Reports and Accounts of Údarás na Gaeltachta are laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas annually. Table 1 of such Reports provides a breakdown by county of full-time employment in assisted companies. I am advised that an tÚdarás does not compile statistics in relation to the number of staff within companies assisted by it who are either funded...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (14 May 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: My Department funds, and in some cases administers, a range of programmes to enable members of communities to be active participants in identifying and meeting their own development needs, working alongside the Statutory Agencies and others involved in local development initiatives. Details of all of the programmes and schemes operated by my Department, including guidelines and criteria, are...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (19 May 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: A decision in relation to the school's application for CLÁR funding under the primary school outdoor play facilities enhancement scheme will be made as soon as possible and the Deputy will be informed of the outcome.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 May 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: To date, no application for a Farm Electrification Grant has been received by my Department in respect of the person referred to by the Deputy. Application forms are available directly from my Department or from ESB Offices throughout the country. It should be noted that it is up to an applicant to apply on their own behalf - it is not an obligation of the ESB. Details of the Farm...

Written Answers — Údaráis Áitiúla: Údaráis Áitiúla (20 May 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Mar is eol don Teachta, is ceist do na húdaráis áitiúla soláthar trealaimh den tsaghas atá luaite aige a mhaoiniú. Bhí cruinniú agam, áfach, le h-ionadaithe ón eagras atá luaite ag an Teachta lé déanaí faoin gceist. Ag eascair as an gcruinniú sin, tá teagmháil déanta agam le h-Údarás na Gaeltachta agus tuigim go bhfuil feidhmeannaigh de chuid na heagraíochta sin ag...

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (20 May 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 198 and 199 together. I am advised that Waterways Ireland is not engaged with the developer in question in relation to the provision of private mooring facilities. However, Waterways Ireland has been in contact with the developer's consultants and advisers to progress outstanding technical queries regarding the provision of public moorings. In this regard, I...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (21 May 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I refer the Deputy to my reply to question number 329 on the 8th May 2008. All payments made by my Department to businesses in respect of goods and services received are subject to the Prompt Payments of Accounts Act 1997, which requires that payments are made within 30 days of receipt of the invoice or delivery of the goods or services, whichever is the later. I wish to confirm that my...

Written Answers — Ferry Services: Ferry Services (26 May 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I have no Ministerial responsibility in relation to the matter raised by the Deputy. Enquiries by my Department indicate that the issue is one for Donegal County Council, in conjunction with Limavady District Council in Northern Ireland, and I understand that Donegal County Council will be in contact with the Deputy to explain the background and current state of play in relation to this issue.

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (26 May 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The person concerned is a pensioner in the North/South Pension Scheme, established for the North/South Implementation Bodies and Tourism Ireland Ltd. Waterways Ireland, which is under the aegis of my Department, is a participating employer in the Scheme. I have been informed that a complaint has been lodged, on behalf of this individual, with the Pensions Ombudsman on the matter to which the...

Written Answers — Offshore Islands: Offshore Islands (26 May 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: As Aughnish is not cut off daily by the tide from the mainland, it is not eligible to receive island development funding from my Department.