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Caiteachas Poiblí. (16 Dec 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Nach féidir liom freagairt?

Caiteachas Poiblí. (16 Dec 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Tá an Teachta ag aontú liom go hiomlán. Táim ag rá do bhíodh an tÚdarás ag déanamh miondeontais agus mórdheontais. Táim ag rá sa chuid is mó go mba cheart na miondeontais a fhágáil faoi MFG agus na mórdheontais do na mórthionscal a fhágáil faoin Údarás. Tagann an t-airgead tríd mo Roinn. Má tá an comhoibriú sin ann agus an comhtháthú sin ann, táim cinnte go...

National Drugs Strategy. (16 Dec 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Deputy Mitchell wants to abolish the Department.

National Drugs Strategy. (16 Dec 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: She said it on-----

Decentralisation Programme. (16 Dec 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Deputy will be aware that under the decentralisation programme, my Department's headquarters are scheduled to relocate to Charlestown, County Mayo. To date 100 staff have moved to temporary accommodation in Tubbercurry, County Sligo. In light of budgetary constraints and affordability issues, the Minister for Finance has decided to defer proceeding with permanent accommodation in...

Decentralisation Programme. (16 Dec 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: As the Deputy knows the decision to decentralise was made and the initial proposal was to locate at Knock Airport. The Government proceeded to acquire a site and sought planning permission which was granted by Mayo County Council. A sole person, Mr. Sweetman, who lives here in Dublin, as he is perfectly entitled to do, objected to An Bord Pleanála and in a decision that surprised me, An...

Decentralisation Programme. (16 Dec 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Deputy has got it in one. If Kiltimagh had not been on the pitch, we would have the building half built by now.

Decentralisation Programme. (16 Dec 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: It is worth going back over the record. Decentralisation is about people. We promised that 140 staff would go to Knock Airport. We decentralised 100 to Tubbercurry and we have 91 located there. We promised ten staff to the Department's office in Na Forbacha and that decentralisation is complete. We promised 40 staff of Pobail to Clifden. We had 25 there and I believe the number is now...

Health Services. (16 Dec 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: No, I am taking it.

Health Services. (16 Dec 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I hope I am good enough for the Deputy.

Health Services. (16 Dec 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghlacadh leis an Teachta as ucht na ceiste seo a thógáil tráthnóna. I am taking this Adjournment matter on behalf of my colleague, Deputy Mary Harney, Minister for Health and Children. As the Deputy is aware, Government policy on older people is to support people to live in dignity and independence in their own homes and communities for as long as possible....

Health Services. (16 Dec 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: An equipping-----

Health Services. (16 Dec 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Is the Deputy ready? An equipping group has been determining the requirements of the unit and funding was made available earlier this year for this purpose. Despite the significant challenges imposed by the employment control framework and the associated moratorium on the recruitment of certain disciplines, the HSE is considering all options for opening the unit, including doing so on a...

Social and Affordable Housing. (16 Dec 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I should like to thank the Deputy for raising the question. In fact I have visited Ballylynch twice and fully understand the desire of the Deputy that this issue of regeneration should be proceeded with. I hope I get to visit Ballylynch a third time, when perhaps I can get a second goal against him. This Government's commitment to social housing takes a broad approach to supporting the...

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (16 Dec 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I meet with the Chief Executive of Waterways Ireland on a regular basis. My most recent meeting was at the North South Ministerial Council meeting in inland waterways sectoral format in Belfast on 2nd December last. This was the tenth meeting in inland waterways sectoral format. The agenda for the meeting comprised the following principal items: 1. Waterways Ireland Progress Report...

Written Answers — Rural Development: Rural Development (16 Dec 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 31, 41 and 238 together. I can confirm for the Deputies that the Rural Social Scheme (RSS) will continue in 2010 at its current level, following the provision made available for the Scheme in my Department's Estimates for next year. There are currently 2,600 participant places available under the RSS and 130 supervisor places (full time equivalents). With the...

Written Answers — Rural Transport: Rural Transport (16 Dec 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 32 and 45 together. The Rural Transport Evening/Night Scheme was implemented in 2007 as a pilot project in seven selected areas, with funding from my Department. This pilot scheme was in addition to the rural transport services already provided in the seven areas under the Department of Transport's 'Rural Transport Programme'. The pilot arrangement was...

Written Answers — Bóithre Áise: Bóithre Áise (16 Dec 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Níl cinneadh críochnúil déanta ag mo Roinn go fóill maidir leis an méid sonrach airgid a bheidh ar fáil chun caitheamh ar bhóithre áise sa Ghaeltacht in 2010, i gcomhthéacs na n-éileamh caipitil uile a mbeidh freastal le déanamh orthu sa Ghaeltacht trí chéile. Chomh maith leis sin, ar ndóigh, beifear ag díriú i dtosach ar cheadúcháin atá déanta cheana, ach nach bhfuil...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (16 Dec 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I received one representation on this issue which I passed to my colleague, Brian Lenihan T.D. Minister for Finance, for his consideration. As the Deputy knows, the economic and social implications of climate change are immense and it is the responsibility of Governments everywhere to change behaviour to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. The most effective way is to put a price on carbon...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (16 Dec 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Rural Development Programme (RDP) 2007-2013 is being delivered by 36 integrated Local Development Companies across the country, on my Department's behalf. Under the Programme, the main measure providing direct support for investment and job creation is the 'Support for Business Creation and Development' measure. Funding for the LEADER elements of the RDP will amount to €425m and in...