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Written Answers — Departmental Advertising: Departmental Advertising (23 Jun 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 346 and 347 together. My Department has not engaged in any campaigns of the nature referred to by the Deputy during the first six months of 2009. 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...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (23 Jun 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: My Department is still awaiting specific documentation from the applicant in this case. An inspection will be carried out as soon as possible after the completed document has been received and the grant will be paid when the work in question has been completed to the satisfaction of my Department.

Seanad: Night-time Rural Transport: Statements (23 Jun 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leis——

Seanad: Night-time Rural Transport: Statements (23 Jun 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I do not have a script.

Seanad: Night-time Rural Transport: Statements (23 Jun 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: No.

Seanad: Night-time Rural Transport: Statements (23 Jun 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: On what basis?

Seanad: Night-time Rural Transport: Statements (23 Jun 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I had intended teacht isteach i dtosach báire agus éisteacht leis na Seanadóirí agus ansin, nuair a bheadh an méad a bhí le rá ráite acu, bhí sé i gceist agam míniú a thabhairt. Ach ó tharla gur iarradh orm labhairt i dtosach, labhróidh mé i dtosach agus míneoidh mé an scéal. Several years ago when the changes to the drink driving laws were introduced, there was serious...

Seanad: Night-time Rural Transport: Statements (23 Jun 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The night-time scheme also will continue.

Seanad: Night-time Rural Transport: Statements (23 Jun 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: We will continue——

Seanad: Night-time Rural Transport: Statements (23 Jun 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: It is up to themselves.

Seanad: Night-time Rural Transport: Statements (23 Jun 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: That is not the case.

Seanad: Night-time Rural Transport: Statements (23 Jun 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Yes, but those responsible for incurring the costs are——

Seanad: Night-time Rural Transport: Statements (23 Jun 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Glacaim an-bhuíochas leis na Seanadóirí ar fad a ghlac páirt sa díospóireacht as díospóireacht thar a bheith dearfach a bheith ann. I thank all the Senators for their contributions to this very constructive debate. I would like to clarify a number of issues. This was a pilot scheme in seven areas. We must have services available in rural transport morning and evening according to...

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (24 Jun 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I am advised that Waterways Ireland has recently awarded contracts for a survey and an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) on this section of the Canal. The work on the EIA will run for 12 months. On completion of the survey and as the EIA is progressed, the options for the route of the restored section of canal will be reviewed. When a preferred option is identified, I am advised that...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (24 Jun 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question 350 on 31 Márta 2009. The position is unchanged.

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (24 Jun 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Evening Rural Transport Scheme was funded by this Department as a Pilot initiative, with 7 groups selected. It was always intended that funding would be on this pilot basis and would, therefore, be temporary. In the context of the pilot scheme coming to an end, I recently met with representatives of 6 of the 7 groups to discuss with them their experiences of operating the pilot Evening...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (30 Jun 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: As the Deputy is aware, Fingal LEADER Partnership is one of 36 groups contracted by my Department to deliver the Rural Development Programme Ireland 2007-2013. The Group covers all rural areas of County Dublin. An overall allocation of €7,766,780 has been allocated to the Group for the duration of the Programme. Their 2009 allocation is (€514,549). There are currently board-approved...

Written Answers — Value for Money Reviews: Value for Money Reviews (30 Jun 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I assume the Deputy is referring to reviews carried out by my Department under the 2006-08 Round of VFM Reviews. The following is the position: (1) Drugs Initiative — Local Drugs Task Forces Completed and laid before Oireachtas. Priority recommendations implemented. (2) Scéimeanna Feabhsúcháin sa Ghaeltacht (Gaeltacht Improvement Schemes) Completed and laid before Oireachtas. A number of...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (30 Jun 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: At the outset, I would like to clarify that the proposed building referred to by the Deputy is not for a school but for an Irish summer college. My Department has received correspondence from the college in question in relation to the development of a new facility. The college has been asked to submit a formal application for assistance. Upon receipt of such application, my Department will...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (30 Jun 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Interest charges paid by my Department in respect of late payments for goods or services from 2004 to end-May 2009 are set out in the table below: 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009* â'¬ â'¬ â'¬ â'¬ â'¬ â'¬ 2,333 244 4,980 136 609 37 *2009 figure to end of May. There is an internal reporting system in my Department in relation to the prompt payment of accounts. This is acted upon...