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Written Answers — Rural Social Scheme: Rural Social Scheme (27 Jan 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 871: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress made on the programme for Government proposal to expand the rural social scheme to provide additional income for farmers and fishermen by increasing the number of places available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47845/08]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (27 Jan 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 873: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress made on the programme for Government proposal to initiate a study in consultation with Fáilte Ireland, LEADER companies, agricultural associations, county enterprise boards and rural tourism operators to devise a new plan for farm-based rural tourism, including the development of farm-based niche...

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Michael Ring: Question 874: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress made on the programme for Government proposal to pursue the possibility of using former railway infrastructure as recreational trails for cycling and so on in partnership with Iarnród Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47849/08]

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Michael Ring: Question 875: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress made regarding the programme for Government proposal to introduce an all-Ireland walkways development plan, mapping out infrastructural needs and routes and maximising their use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47851/08]

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Michael Ring: Question 877: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress made regarding the programme for Government proposal to implement a major programme to promote rural countryside recreation to be implemented by a dedicated unit or division of staff in consultation with stakeholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47853/08]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (27 Jan 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 876: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress made on the programme for Government proposal to ensure that a farmer's application for planning permission on his or her land will not be adversely affected by his or her decision to grant entry to his or her land for recreational purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47852/08]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (27 Jan 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 878: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress made regarding the programme for Government proposal to implement the recommendations of the working group on drug rehabilitation, including extra detox beds and community employment-specific places in locations around the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47857/08]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (27 Jan 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 879: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress made on the programme for Government proposal to develop and strengthen the range of projects being undertaken through the local and regional drugs task forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47858/08]

Written Answers — Offshore Islands: Offshore Islands (27 Jan 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 880: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress made regarding the programme for Government proposal to complete the infrastructure programme on the islands, ensuring low-cost high quality access services with fixed and competitive tariffs for passengers and freight; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47860/08]

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (27 Jan 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 881: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress made on the programme for Government proposal to develop the potential of language-based and countryside recreation-based tourism and services through the new rural development programme and through Údarás na Gaeltachta; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47861/08]

Written Answers — Offshore Islands: Offshore Islands (27 Jan 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 882: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress made regarding the programme for Government proposal to change the law to enable Údarás na Gaeltachta to provide development services on a contract basis to non-Gaeltacht islands thus ensuring parity between all islands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47863/08]

Written Answers — Offshore Islands: Offshore Islands (27 Jan 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 884: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress made regarding the programme for Government proposal to invest through the community employment scheme, the job initiative scheme, the rural social scheme and the community services programme in providing top class community services on islands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47866/08]

Written Answers — Offshore Islands: Offshore Islands (27 Jan 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 885: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress made on the programme for Government proposal to ensure that play facilities are provided on islands where necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47867/08]

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (27 Jan 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 886: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress made regarding the programme for Government proposal to develop a 20-year strategic plan for the growth in the use of Irish and in bilingualism by 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47872/08]

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (27 Jan 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 887: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress made on the programme for Government proposal to provide funding to the Higher Education Authority to ensure that the training necessary in Irish language translation is provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47874/08]

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (27 Jan 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 888: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress made on the programme for Government proposal to increase support for the public service to develop the capacity to provide comprehensive services through the medium of the Irish language; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47875/08]

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (27 Jan 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 889: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress made on the programme for Government proposal to work to extend the number of professionals who are available to serve the Irish language speaking and Gaeltacht communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47876/08]

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (27 Jan 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 890: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress made regarding the programme for Government proposal to establish a senior officials' group between the Departments of Education and Science and Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs to enhance the action of both Departments and their agencies in addressing challenges in supporting the Irish language,...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (27 Jan 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 891: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress made on the programme for Government proposal to develop a comprehensive plan based on the linguistic study of the Gaeltacht with clear and effective measures for the continued preservation and development of the language in the Gaeltacht; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47880/08]

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (27 Jan 2009)

Michael Ring: Question 892: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress made regarding the programme for Government proposal to provide for an extension to the Irish language network of crèches in the Gaeltacht and to ensure that support is given to crèches which want to set up facilities through Irish nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47881/08]