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Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (16 Sep 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The majority of CSP contracts are due to expire at the end of 2009. Renewal of these contracts will fall for consideration in the context of the annual Estimates process for my Department for 2010. Contracts will be renewed subject to the availability of sufficient funding and the satisfactory performance of projects in contract. My Department will be contacting projects in the coming...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (16 Sep 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Decentralisation Programme my Department's headquarters are scheduled to relocate to Charlestown, Co Mayo, and the Office of Public Works (OPW) has been engaged in the process of selecting and purchasing a permanent site for my Department's headquarters at that location. I understand that negotiations are still ongoing between the OPW, the Department of...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (16 Sep 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: As the Deputy will be aware, in 2005 my colleague, the Minister of Transport, announced the proposed re-opening of the Western Rail Corridor (WRC) on a phased basis as part of Transport 21. I understand that work is continuing on the first phase of the Corridor, from Ennis to Athenry and it is on target to be completed by the end of the year. The Government is committed to progressing...

Written Answers — Security of the Elderly: Security of the Elderly (16 Sep 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 817, 819, 821 and 822 together. The Scheme of Community Support for Older People was suspended on 7th April. This was done with a view to affording my Department the opportunity to review the Scheme's operation and to consult with interested parties. This review is currently ongoing and to date in excess of 100 written submissions have been received. In...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (16 Sep 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I am advised that the application under Scéim na mBóithre Áise referred to by the Deputy was received on 23 February 2009 and subsequently examined by an official of my Department on 31 July 2009 during a visit to the area in question. The condition of the road did not warrant it being afforded priority under the scheme. On foot of further representations received, the road was inspected...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (16 Sep 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: No such cases arise in relation to civil servants in my Department.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (16 Sep 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question number 259 on the 21st November 2007, for information regarding the years 2004, 2005 and 2006. The information in respect of my Department for 2007 and 2009 to date is below: 2007â'¬ 2009 to dateâ'¬ Advertising and Promotions 184,932 32,389 It is not feasible within the timeframe provided to compile the data sought by the Deputy...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (16 Sep 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: There is no discernible cost to my Department's Vote in administering the cycle to work scheme, as those participating pay for the bicycles and equipment by way of salary sacrifice. The total amount sanctioned to date by way of cycle purchases for 4 staff in my Department is €2,181. There are minor costs arising in the context of processing applications received and in carrying the...

Written Answers — Ministerial Expenses: Ministerial Expenses (16 Sep 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I assume the Deputy is referring to travel & subsistence expenses. Travel and subsistence expenses paid to me as Minister since the establishment of my Department in June 2002 to end-2008 are set out in Table 1 below. Table 1: Travel and subsistence expenses paid to Éamon Ó Cuív, T.D., Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, June 2002 to end-2008 Period Amount € 2008...

Written Answers — Rural Social Scheme: Rural Social Scheme (22 Sep 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The person referred to by the Deputy has been approved for an increase for a Qualifying Adult and Child Dependant as part of her payment under the Rural Social Scheme.

Written Answers — Rural Social Scheme: Rural Social Scheme (22 Sep 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: In general, farm income is not assessable in determining an entitlement to either an increase for a Qualified Adult and/or Child Dependent on the Rural Social Scheme.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (22 Sep 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: My Department is committed to reducing the payment period to business suppliers as announced on 20 May 2009 by the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment. In that regard, payments due on invoices from business suppliers since 19 May 2009 have been made by my Department as follows: Within 15 days: 92.46 % Within 30 days: 99.99% Longer than 30 days: 0.01%* * a...

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (22 Sep 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I am advised that the correspondence referred to by the Deputy has been received by Waterways Ireland, which has confirmed that it has replied. I am advised also that a proposal for the installation of the landing jetties referred to is being considered in the context of the Waterways Ireland Business Plan for 2010.

Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (22 Sep 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Details of payments in excess of €6,350 made under those subheads of my Department's Vote that are part-funded by the National Lottery are included as part of the annual Appropriation Accounts for my Department. The subheads in question relate to: · Ciste na Gaeilge; · Grants for Community and Voluntary Services; and · Local and Community Development. The published Appropriation Accounts...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (23 Sep 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I wish to advise the Deputy that the review to which she refers was carried out for my Department by Mr John Hynes, former Secretary General, Department of Social and Family Affairs and Mr. Eoin O'Shea, BL and Chartered Accountant. The total cost of this review amounted to €37,449. The review has been published on my Department's website at...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (24 Sep 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 82 to 84, inclusive, together. Following the incident to which the Deputy refers, I visited the area in question and met with senior officials of Donegal County Council in order to discuss the extent of the damage that had been caused. The Council estimated that the total cost of repairs to local and regional roads would amount to approximately €640,000....

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

Éamon Ó Cuív: The majority of CSP contracts are due to expire at the end of 2009. Renewal of these contracts will fall for consideration in the context of the annual Estimates process for my Department for 2010. Contracts will be renewed subject to the availability of sufficient funding and the satisfactory performance of projects in contract. In general, the Community Services Programme does not...

Departmental Expenditure (6 Oct 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The achievement of value for money for each of the schemes and programmes it delivers and funds from its Vote is a priority for my Department. Similarly, ensuring systems are in place to secure value for money across the bodies that are funded from my Department is also a key priority. Against this background, my Department has put in place a range of financial monitoring, performance...

Departmental Expenditure (6 Oct 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Information on staffing at Údarás na Gaeltachta is readily available to my Department, which monitors the organisation on an ongoing basis. Údarás has a good record in job creation; for example, 1,269 new jobs were created in Údarás-assisted companies in 2008, while full-time employment in Údarás-supported enterprises was 8,193. One of the issues that arises is that of the cost per...

Departmental Expenditure (6 Oct 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: As the Deputy knows, I always look out for value for money. The Deputy mentioned schemes I was particularly associated with setting up, of which I will take three examples. The rural social scheme, which costs €7,000 more per year than keeping the same person on unemployment benefit or farm assist, is incredibly good value for money in terms of the amount of work done. The report I...