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Údarás na Gaeltachta (1 Jul 2010)

Michael Ring: I thank the Acting Chairman and the Minister for their kind remarks. Since 1997, the Government has spent more than €234 million on job creation in Gaeltacht areas. In that time, 13,763 jobs were created and 13,730 jobs were lost. In total, 33 jobs were sustained over 13 years at a cost of €234 million. That is proof that new ideas are needed. We need new thinking and new policies for...

Údarás na Gaeltachta (1 Jul 2010)

Michael Ring: I thank the Acting Chairman. I disagree with the Minister. We have spent very badly in the Gaeltacht with regard to the amount invested and jobs created. A number of years ago, a US company based in my constituency contacted Údarás to state it was withdrawing jobs. Taxpayers' money was given to that company and it was allowed to keep that money to run on until after a general election...

Community Development (1 Jul 2010)

Michael Ring: Thank you.

Community Development (1 Jul 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 3: To ask the Minister for Community; Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the proportion of funding earmarked for LEADER partnerships that has been drawn down to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29074/10]

Community Development (1 Jul 2010)

Michael Ring: I tabled some parliamentary questions on this matter. In his reply the Minister said €40 million is allocated for this year but we are halfway through the year and the most recent reply I received stated €9 million has been drawn down so far. Some of the groups told me they are having difficulty in accessing the funding from the Leader programme. Will the full €40 million be drawn...

Community Development (1 Jul 2010)

Michael Ring: I am glad the Minister, Deputy Carey, and the Minister of State, Deputy White, are aware of the problems. They are correct to say that there are some wonderful ideas in circulation. I agree with them on the issue of credit. The banks have to play their part and support the people who are prepared to take a risk. On the question of funding, I have been critical of the previous Leader...

Housing Grants. (1 Jul 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 4: To ask the Minister for Community; Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs his plans, if any, to reintroduce the grants scheme for the building of new homes and improvements to certain existing homes to qualifying applicants in Gaeltacht areas [29075/10]

Housing Grants. (1 Jul 2010)

Michael Ring: This was a good scheme. I am aware there is a shortage of funds at present but, like Deputy McGinley and others, I regularly deal with constituents from Gaeltacht areas. This scheme helped young couples to build homes in Gaeltacht areas and elderly people to make their homes safe and warm. Mr. McCarthy called for the abolition of the scheme but he does not live in a bad house in a rural or...

Decentralisation Programme (1 Jul 2010)

Michael Ring: The decentralisation programme outlined by the Minister and commented on by Deputy Wall is farcical. There is a development in Kiltimagh and I ask the Minister to look at that facility to see if it is suitable for decentralisation, even on a short-term basis, until the site in Charlestown has been bought and developed with the required planning permission. The Minister has said there is no...

Irish Language (1 Jul 2010)

Michael Ring: I agree with Deputy O'Shea. I believe that a directive should go out to local authorities and State agencies in regard to uploading documents onto their websites owing to the cost involved. There is a major problem in respect of signage, in particular in Gaeltacht areas where signs are displayed in Irish only. In every county on the way to Gaeltacht areas, including in my own county, signs...

National Drugs Strategy (1 Jul 2010)

Michael Ring: Second Stage of the Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Bill 2010 will be before the House tomorrow and it is hoped the Bill will be passed before the summer recess. Will there be anything in the legislation to deal with that? Some 48 head shops are open at present. What levels of resources are being given to the Garda and the HSE to make sure the new products that are introduced on...

Written Answers — Newspaper Contracts: Newspaper Contracts (1 Jul 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will provide the details of the contract awarded in respect of an Irish paper (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29076/10]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (1 Jul 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will ascertain from the Office of Public Works when works (details supplied) in County Mayo will commence. [29171/10]

Written Answers — Hospital Procedures: Hospital Procedures (1 Jul 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be admitted to the Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, for a biopsy procedure. [28865/10]

Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (1 Jul 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans to publish the document on designated parking badges and bays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28921/10]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (1 Jul 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 265: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will reintroduce the disadvantaged area scheme rates paid prior to the budget cuts of December 2008 in view of the drop in farming incomes since 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28866/10]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (6 Jul 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 262: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding an appeal for a full medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and when a decision will issue on this appeal. [29763/10]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 Jul 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 375: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform when an application for naturalisation by a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be approved. [30202/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Jul 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 439: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be approved and awarded jobseeker's allowance. [29376/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Jul 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 441: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the rate of payment a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive if they were to claim jobseeker's allowance in their own right; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29403/10]