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Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: A Leas-Cheann Comhairle, ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghlacadh leat as ucht an deis cúpla focal a rá. Ar ndóigh, tá dúshlán-----

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Gabh mo leithscéal. Tá mé ag roinnt mo chuid ama leis an Aire, an Teachta Martin.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Ar ndóigh, tá dúshlán mór ag baint leis an obair mhór atá curtha romham ag an Taoiseach. Sílim go bhfuil sé fíor-thábhachtach go dtabharfaimid faoi ceann de na fadhbanna is mó atá os comhair an phobail i láthair na huaire - ceist na dífhostaíochta. For many years, I have believed that unemployment is one of the greatest challenges that people face. People often think of...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (23 Mar 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I am aware that Irish Rail has made a proposal with regard to the development of a railway station at Crusheen, County Clare, on the Western Rail Corridor. My Department has already supported the development of the Western Rail Corridor as part of Transport 21 and I am currently examining the latest proposal regarding Crusheen. My officials are in contact with Iarnród Éireann and a...

Written Answers — Departmental Property: Departmental Property (23 Mar 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: My Department does not pay rent in respect of properties occupied by its staff. That function, and all matters relating to the acquisition and leasing of property, are the responsibility of the Office of Public Works (OPW). However, I can confirm to the Deputy that 7 properties are being leased on my Department's behalf by the OPW. These comprise: - my Department's headquarters building in...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (23 Mar 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I am arranging to have the information requested by the Deputy regarding the number of staff primarily employed, in each of the areas referred to, in my Department or in bodies/agencies funded from my Department's Vote Group, forwarded directly to him.

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (23 Mar 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Waterways Ireland operates a sponsorship programme with the aim of promoting recreation and increasing the number of people using the inland waterways under its remit. I am informed that the call for applications to the 2010 sponsorship programme is now closed. The deadline for receipt of sponsorship applications was 17 December 2009. The programme was advertised in the local and national...

Written Answers — Rural Development: Rural Development (23 Mar 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Over the lifetime of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 (RDP), funding of €54.2m is available under the Village Renewal and Development Measure. Actions under this Measure are aimed at enhancing the environmental, amenity and surface structural aspects of communities and they complement other Axis 3 measures, particularly those targeting tourism and conservation of the local...

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (23 Mar 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The table sets out the estimated costs incurred during my official visit to Poznan, Warsaw and Vienna for St Patrick's Day 2010. I must stress that the details provided are provisional as the Deputy will appreciate that definitive costs cannot be confirmed until the final invoices are received in respect of this visit. Expense Minister Ó Cuív Private Secretary Flights €662.28...

Written Answers — Social Insurance: Social Insurance (24 Mar 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Full details of the Employer Job (PRSI) Incentive Scheme, including the application procedure, will be announced shortly. It will be administered by the Department of Social and Family Affairs. The scheme will run for the calendar year 2010 only. However, any qualifying employment created in 2010 will be eligible for the scheme, which will structured so that employments created prior to the...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (24 Mar 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Due to staff action currently being taken, I regret that I am unable to provide the information sought by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Mar 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Due to staff action currently being taken, I regret that I am unable to provide the information sought by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Mar 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Due to staff action currently being taken, I regret that I am unable to provide the information sought by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (24 Mar 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Due to staff action currently being taken, I regret that I am unable to provide the information sought by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Mar 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Due to staff currently being taken, I regret that I am unable provide the information sought by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Mar 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The supplementary welfare allowance scheme provides for a weekly or monthly supplement to be paid in respect of rent or mortgage interest to any person in the State whose means are insufficient to meet their needs. The supplementary welfare allowance scheme is administered by the community welfare service of the Health Service Executive on behalf of the Department. The purpose of the rent...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Mar 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Due to staff action currently being taken, I regret that I am unable to provide the information sought by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Mar 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Due to staff action currently being taken, I regret that I am unable to provide the information sought by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Mar 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Due to staff action currently being taken, I regret that I am unable to provide the information sought by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (24 Mar 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The qualifying age for free travel for those living permanently in the State is currently 66, aligned with the age for the State Pension. There is also provision for free travel for certain categories of persons under 66, including those in receipt of an Invalidity Pension, Blind Person's Pension, Disability Allowance or a Carer's Allowance. A widowed person aged between 60 and 65 years may...