Results 441-460 of 28,255 for speaker:Éamon Ó Cuív

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (22 Feb 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I have no plans at present to expand the geographical boundaries of RAPID areas. However, as I have stated previously, there appears to be an anomaly in relation to Ballyfermot, which despite meeting the criteria for inclusion in strand I of the programme, was omitted due to its inclusion in the URBAN II programme. I have met representatives from Ballyfermot in relation to this issue and I am...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Feb 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: My Department has not received an application for grant aid under the farm electrification grant scheme from the person concerned. Any such application received will be processed by my Department without delay.

Written Answers — Offshore Islands: Offshore Islands (22 Feb 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Údarás na Gaeltachta has been assisting island communities in the Gaeltacht in various ways over the years. This assistance includes the direct provision of buildings or, in some cases, the provision of grant aid towards the cost of buildings. Islands that have received assistance to date include Inis Mór, Inis Meáin, Inis Oírr, Oileán Cléire, Toraigh and Árainn Mhór in County...

Written Answers — Iarratais Pleanála: Iarratais Pleanála (22 Feb 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Tógfaidh mé Ceisteanna Uimh. 267 go 272 uilig, le chéile. Mar is eol don Teachta, is iad an Roinn Comhshaoil, Oidhreachta agus Rialtais Áitiúil agus na húdaráis áitiúla atá freagrach as cúrsaí pleanála sa Ghaeltacht, ar a n-áirítear cur i bhfeidhm na bhforálacha faoi leith san Acht um Pleanáil agus Forbairt 2000 a bhaineann leis an nGaeltacht féin. Ag féachaint don...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (22 Feb 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I am always seeking to improve measures and benefits for communities across the range of programmes operated by my Department. In the context of a 19% increase in the Estimates for 2005 for my Department, I anticipate progress across a range of measures this year, including the local and regional drugs task forces, the rural social scheme, and the community development programme.

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (22 Feb 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: There has been no formal expansion of the number of groups or bodies eligible for various forms of grant aid from my Department. However, given my Department's focus on communities, particularly those that are vulnerable or under threat, all applications for funding receive serious consideration.

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (22 Feb 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 93 of 9 November 2004 in relation to rural housing.

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (22 Feb 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: My Department has not advertised new grant schemes for 2005 as yet. Funding is being continued under existing programmes to bodies such as area partnership companies, Leader groups, community development projects etc.

Written Answers — Departmental Programme: Departmental Programme (22 Feb 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: As I have stated previously, the RAPID programme is now operating on a number of different levels. Many small-scale proposals from RAPID areas are being dealt with more effectively at local level. To support this approach dedicated funding of €6 million is provided in 2005. These proposals are being co-funded by the relevant Department or local agency under a number of categories with broad...

Order of Business. (23 Feb 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: An fáth gur roghnaíodh 2 Aibréan ná go gcaithfidh an toghchán a bheith ann cúig bhliain agus sé mhí tar éis an chinn deiridh. Bhí an ceann deiridh mí na Nollag 1999 agus caithfidh sé a bheith idir mí na Nollag agus mí an Mheithimh. Bhí seo pléite agam go poiblí le pobal na Gaeltachta agus na baill údaráis agus aontaíodh go mbeadh sé in earrach na bliana seo. D'fhógair...

Written Answers — Fostaíocht Gaeltachta: Fostaíocht Gaeltachta (23 Feb 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Dírím aird an Teachta ar na freagraí a thug mé ar Cheisteanna Uimh. 190, 121 agus 332 ar 5 Deireadh Fómhair, 9 agus 23 Samhain 2004 faoi seach. Tuigim óÚdarás na Gaeltachta nach bhfuil mórán athraithe tagtha ar chúinsí an tionscail ó shin. Ó thaobh na n-oibrithe de, tuigim go bhfuil thart ar aon trian a bhí leagtha as a gcuid oibre go sealadach tar éis a gcearta iomarcaíochta...

Written Answers — School Safety: School Safety (23 Feb 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Flashing amber safety lights were installed at twenty-two schools in CLÁR areas in 2003. The comparable figure in 2004 was 50. Details of the projects are listed on a county basis in the following statement. Location of Flashing Amber Safety Lights at Schools Funded under the CLÁR Programme 2003-2004 School DED Cavan Corran National School Lissanover Bawnboy...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (23 Feb 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Only the social welfare payments outlined in my reply of 9 February at present form the basis for eligibility under the rural social scheme. As I have outlined to the Deputy in my reply of 9 February 2005, a review of the rural social scheme will be undertaken by my Department within the coming months. This review will include an examination of the current eligibility criteria. When this...

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (1 Mar 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The programme for my visit to Canada has yet to be finalised. However, I expect to attend the Toronto St. Patrick's Day parade and to meet with Tourism Ireland and with the Toronto Irish chamber of commerce in the course of my visit. The Department of Foreign Affairs, in consultation with officials of other Departments and relevant agencies as appropriate, will co-ordinate briefing material....

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (1 Mar 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I refer the Deputy to Question 381 of 8 February 2005. The necessary documentation to progress this issue is still awaited by Westmeath Community Development Limited.

Finance Bill 2005: Financial Resolution. (2 Mar 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I move: That section 40 of the Stamp Duties Consolidation Act 1999 (No. 31 of 1999), which provides for the calculation of ad valorem duty where the consideration for a conveyance on sale consists of stock or securities, be amended in the manner and to the extent specified in the Act giving effect to this Resolution.

Údarás na Gaeltachta. (2 Mar 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leis an Cheann Comhairle agus leis an Teachta as ucht an deis seo a thabhairt dom dul ar an taifead faoin gceist seo. Tá iontas orm faoin gcaoi a bhfuil an Teachta ag láimhseáil na ceiste seo. An tseachtain seo caite, ghlaoigh an Teachta ar an oifig eolais, agus d'iarr sé cóip de na rialacháin. Glaodh orm agus d'ordaigh mé ar an bpointe go...

Údarás na Gaeltachta. (2 Mar 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Applications for entry in that register were sought publicly in November and incorporated in the official register of electors published on 1 February 2005. It was open to persons to apply at any time between that date and prior to 1 March for inclusion to the supplement to the postal voters list which will apply to the Údarás election on 2 April 2005. Advance notice was given of my...

Údarás na Gaeltachta. (2 Mar 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Arising from a meeting today of my officials with returning officers, a substantial number of applications was received in advance of the statutory deadline.

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (2 Mar 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I am informed that the total weight of waste, for which figures are available, that my Department produced in the past year was 42,737 kilograms. The breakdown is as follows: toner cartridge — 18 kgs; recycled cardboard — 2088 kgs; metallic packing — 5 kgs; cables — 10 kgs; electrical scrap — 86 kgs; PC base unit — 343 kgs; PC keyboard and mouse — 23 kgs; PC monitor — 530 kgs;...