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Written Answers — Corrib Gas Project: Corrib Gas Project (17 Nov 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: My Department's role in this issue largely focuses on the work of the North West Mayo Forum which, as the Deputy will be aware, was established in November 2008, with the dual purpose of facilitating dialogue on local issues relating to the Corrib Gas Project and also offering the opportunity for furthering the socio-economic development of the North West region and, in particular, Kilcommon...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (17 Nov 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: In answering this question I take it that the Deputy refers to the 'various LEADER Programmes' she is referring to the various Local Action Groups delivering the Rural Development Programme (RDP) 2007-2013. The RDP 2007 – 2013 has funding of €425m available to be allocated to qualifying projects up to the end of 2013. Expenditure under the programme may continue up to the end of 2015....

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (17 Nov 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I can confirm to the Deputy that each of the agencies that are funded from within my Department's Vote Group is required to operate and comply in all aspects with circulars issued from time to time by the Department of Finance regarding travel and subsistence and other such expenses. Each agency has been provided with these circulars and has confirmed in writing to my Department that they are...

Written Answers — Ferry Services: Ferry Services (17 Nov 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Under the provisions of its contract with my Department, the company referred to by the Deputy cannot sell or otherwise dispose of its interest in the vessels referred to by the Deputy without my prior written consent. Earlier this year, the ownership of the vessels concerned was transferred to another company. As both companies are under the control of the same directors, this arrangement...

Written Answers — Ferry Services: Ferry Services (17 Nov 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: My Department has agreed a fixed price of €27,000 per annum with the first-named company referred to by the Deputy to provide 20 sailings annually using the vessel referred to by the Deputy. The company has also agreed to provide any additional sailings required, subject to my prior consent, at a cost of €1,200 each. The issue of fuel usage or cost does not arise, therefore, in the case...

Written Answers — Ferry Services: Ferry Services (17 Nov 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Under the terms of the contract between my Department and the operator concerned, the operator is obliged to install a new crane and pallet hoist on the vessel referred to by the Deputy. It was originally envisaged that these works would be carried out earlier this year. I am advised that the necessary preparatory work on the vessel has been carried out, and that the crane and pallet hoist...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (17 Nov 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Details of all of the programmes and schemes operated by my Department, including guidelines and criteria, are available on the Department's website at www.pobail.ie. The Deputy will appreciate that eligibility for grants available depends on the nature of the grant sought and details of the group seeking them. My Department has no record of an application for funding having been received...

Written Answers — An Teanga Ghaeilge: An Teanga Ghaeilge (17 Nov 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Tógfaidh mé Ceisteanna Uimh 333, 334, 335 agus 347 le chéile. Tá dréacht den Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge agus don Ghaeltacht faoi bhreithniú ag an gCoiste Rialtais don Ghaeilge agus don Ghaeltacht. Tá sé i gceist an dréacht a chur chuig an gCoiste Oireachtais ar Ghnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta d'fhonn comhairliúchán deiridh a dhéanamh roimh ceadú agus...

Written Answers — Údarás na Gaeltachta: Údarás na Gaeltachta (17 Nov 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Reachtáladh an toghchán deireanach d'Údarás na Gaeltachta ar 2 Aibreán 2005. Faoi réir na reachtaíochta faoina bhfeidhmíonn an tÚdarás, ní mór an chéad toghchán eile a reachtáil am éigin sa tréimhse idir 1 Aibreán 2009 agus 1 Deireadh Fómhair 2010. Mar is eol don Teachta, tá moltaí éagsúla maidir leis an Ghaeilge agus an Ghaeltacht á bplé ag an gCoiste Rialtais don...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (17 Nov 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 341 and 342 together. My Department has worked, and will continue to work, with Departments and other public bodies to assist them in meeting their translation obligations under the Official Languages Act in the most efficient and cost effective manner possible. In addition, I wish to again reiterate that the obligation under section 10 of the Act to publish...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (17 Nov 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The LEADER elements of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 – which are currently being implemented by 36 Local Action Groups throughout the country - aim to improve the quality of life in rural areas and promote the diversification of the rural economy. The funding available for the delivery of these LEADER activities amounts to over €425m and includes a number of measures that...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (17 Nov 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: My Department has provided funding of €358,932 over 2008 and 2009 for the employment of two Technical Food Advisors by Teagasc. The Advisors support the development and delivery of technical competencies primarily for artisan food business in the meat and dairy sectors. The Advisors liaise with the food businesses to identify the technical and development needs for their products. They...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (17 Nov 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: My Department operates a range of initiatives, schemes and programmes that support the growth of business and enterprise in urban and rural areas. Relevant schemes include the 2007-2013 Rural Development Programme (RDP), the Local Development Social Inclusion Programme (LDSIP), the CLÁR programme and the Community Services Programme. My Department is responsible for the implementation of...

Written Answers — Rural Development: Rural Development (17 Nov 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I can confirm to the Deputy that good progress has been made in developing walking trails as part of the National Countryside Recreation Strategy. In the case of my own Department, we have successfully introduced the Walks Scheme, in consultation with Comhairle Na Tuaithe, for the development, enhancement and maintenance of Waymarked Ways and other priority walks. Currently there are 18 walks...

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (17 Nov 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: As the Deputy is aware, Waterways Ireland is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, operation and cleaning of the Grand Canal within the Dublin City Council area. In general, this comprises - the ongoing work of litter removal, - grass cutting and channel weed cutting in order to keep the channel open for navigation, - maintaining the towpaths in condition for walkers and other users,...

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (17 Nov 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I am informed by Waterways Ireland that the restoration of the Royal Canal from the Dublin Docklands to the Shannon is ongoing. At this time, it is envisaged that the works involved may be substantially complete by Autumn 2010. However, a number of outstanding infrastructural issues remain to be addressed, including the securing of a sustainable water supply, which will determine the final...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (17 Nov 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The RAPID Programme aims to ensure that priority attention is given to tackling the spatial concentration of poverty and social exclusion within the designated RAPID areas nationally. As I have indicated to the House on a number of occasions, it is a matter for individual Departments to report on the provision of funding and progress on delivery with respect to projects under their...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (17 Nov 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The RAPID Programme aims to ensure that priority attention is given to tackling the spatial concentration of poverty and social exclusion within the designated RAPID areas nationally. Following an independent evaluation of the RAPID programme commissioned in 2006, it was recommended that, in order to further develop and enhance the programme through the lifetime of the 2007-2013 NDP, it...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (17 Nov 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: As the Deputy will be aware, the CLÁR Programme was set up as an innovative programme to deal with infrastructural deficits in the most peripheral communities in Ireland that had suffered significant population loss. Measures for roads, water, sewerage and school playgrounds are amongst the many successful initiatives run under the CLÁR Programme. For the future, the Renewed Programme for...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (17 Nov 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 356 and 357 together. As I have said previously in response to the Deputy, most recently in response to his Question No. 35 of 10 June last, I have no statutory responsibility for rural housing or for the operation of local authorities. Planning permission is primarily a matter for local authorities under the relevant legislation and guidelines issued by the...