Results 761-780 of 28,255 for speaker:Éamon Ó Cuív

Written Answers — Coláistí Samhraidh: Coláistí Samhraidh (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Tuigfidh an Teachta gurb í an Roinn Oideachais agus Eolaíochta a thugann aitheantas do Choláistí Gaeilge Samhraidh agus a íocann deontas caipitíochta leo. Ó thaobh mo Roinne féin de, cuirtear cúnamh ar fáil do theaghlaigh cáilithe sa Ghaeltacht a chuireann lóistín ar fáil do na foghlaimeoirí Gaeilge a bhíonn ag freastal ar na Coláistí. Tá an cúnamh sin méadaithe i mbliana...

Written Answers — Scéim Labhairt na Gaeilge: Scéim Labhairt na Gaeilge (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Níl torthaí na scoilbhliana 2004/05 sin ar fáil go fóill ach cuirfidh mo Roinn an t-eolas cuí ar aghaidh chuig an Teachta chomh luath agus a bhíonn sé ar fáil. San idirlinn, leagtar amach sa Tábla leis seo líon na dteaghlach a thuill an deontas iomlán faoi Scéim Labhairt na Gaeilge i ngach contae do na scoilbhlianta 2001/02, 2002/03 agus 2003/04. Is amhlaidh go bhfuil méadú beag...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 19, 21 and 31 together. As already indicated on the record of the House, I have established Fóram na Gaeilge, which includes representatives of relevant State and voluntary organisations with expertise on a wide range of language policy and practice issues, to advise me in relation to the advisability of preparing a 20-year strategic plan with realistic goals...

Written Answers — Scéim Labhairt na Gaeilge: Scéim Labhairt na Gaeilge (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Níl figiúirí críochniúla don scoilbhliain 2004/05 ar fáil go fóill. Leagtar amach sa Tábla leis seo, áfach, líon na dteaghlach a thuill an deontas iomlán faoi Scéim Labhairt na Gaeilge i ngach contae do na scoilbhlianta 2002/03 agus 2003/04. Cé go raibh laghdú ar líon na dteaghlach a thuill an deontas iomlán i gContae Chiarraí don scoilbhliain 2003/4 i gcomparáid leis an...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 324 on 26 April 2005. Discussions between my Department and the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment are ongoing.

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: In July 2004 I launched the Western Development Commission's publication "To Catch the Wind", which explores the potential for community owned wind farms in Ireland. This guide provides detailed information to communities who wish to become involved in wind energy development. Funding is available under the Leader+ and area based rural development initiatives for environmentally friendly...

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The availability of three-phase electricity supply is a matter for the electricity sector and not one in which I have a function. However, my Department administers the farm electrification grant scheme, which subsidises the installation of electricity supply to farms located in disadvantaged areas, which are without supply or where supply is inadequate to facilitate their development and...

Written Answers — Rights of Way: Rights of Way (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: In February 2004, I established a countryside council called Comhairle na Tuaithe to address issues relating to waymarked ways and access. This decision followed consideration by the Rural-Agri-Tourism Advisory Group of a report presented by the Consultation Group on Access to Waymarked Ways. The establishment of a countryside council was the key recommendation of the report. Comhairle na...

Written Answers — Rural Development: Rural Development (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 27 and 38 together. I have noted the recent comments of the Council for the West concerning spending under the national development plan, NDP in the BMW region and share its concern regarding the underspend in the BMW region under the NDP. It is estimated that €36 billion or some 90% of the profiled expenditure for the period of the NDP from January 2000 to...

Written Answers — Bullying in the Workplace: Bullying in the Workplace (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: On 4 April 2005, my Department and the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure issued a joint statement in relation to an investigation into allegations of bullying and harassment and related matters in Waterways Ireland. I provided a copy of the joint statement to the Oireachtas Library on 4 May last. In line with the normal confidentiality that applies to personnel matters, the Departments...

Written Answers — Scéim Labhairt na Gaeilge: Scéim Labhairt na Gaeilge (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Níl torthaí na scoilbhliana 2004/05 don cheantar sin ar fáil go fóill ach cuirfidh mo Roinn an t-eolas cuí ar aghaidh chuig an Teachta chomh luath agus a bhíonn sé ar fáil. San idirlinn, leagtar amach sa Tábla leis seo líon na dteaghlach i gceantar na bhForbacha a rinne iarratas faoin scéim agus an toradh a bhí ar na hiarratais sin le cúig bliana anuas. Cé nach bhfuil mórán...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I welcome this new scheme being introduced by Foras na Gaeilge. The scheme is being introduced to provide school-going children between the ages of seven and 14 with an opportunity to use and improve their skills in the Irish language during the summer months. The introduction of this scheme supports the mission statement of Foras na Gaeilge "To increase the use of Irish in everyday life"....

Written Answers — English-Irish Dictionary Project: English-Irish Dictionary Project (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: As I stated in my reply to Questions Nos. 52 and 71 of 14 December 2004, the English-Irish dictionary project is ongoing. I understand from Foras na Gaeilge that the process of commencing stage two of the project is under way. A preliminary notice in that regard has already issued in the EU Journal and further and more detailed information will be published very shortly to encourage market...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 383 of 8 February 2005. No internal promotions made to date have been linked to decentralisation. However, my Department has indicated that it reserves the right to link future promotions to a willingness to move with the Department to a decentralised location. Ongoing discussions are taking place centrally to agree a protocol on promotions.

Written Answers — Scéim Labhairt na Gaeilge: Scéim Labhairt na Gaeilge (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Níl torthaí na scoilbhliana 2004/05 don cheantar seo ar fáil go fóill ach cuirfidh mo Roinn an t-eolas cuí ar aghaidh chuig an Teachta chomh luath agus a bhíonn sé ar fáil. San idirlinn, leagtar amach sa Tábla leis seo líon na dteaghlach i gceantar Ros Goill a rinne iarratas agus an toradh a bhí ar na hiarratais sin le cúig bliana anuas. Tá líon na dteaghlach a rinne iarratas...

Written Answers — Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla: Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Tuigfidh an Teachta, ár ndóigh, gur ar Bhord Bainistíochta chomhlachta phoiblí atá an fhreagracht a chinntiú go bhfeidhmítear de réir dea-chleachtais stiúrtha corparáideach taobh istigh den eagraíocht agus go gcloítear le dualgais reachtúla. Anuas ar sin, tá freagracht ar leith ag leibhéal faireacháin ar an Roinn Stáit a urraíonn an comhlacht. Is é an ról atá ag an...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I am satisfied that Foras na Gaeilge is doing very important work in promoting the Irish language throughout the island of Ireland. The Deputy will understand that it is a matter for the board of Foras na Gaeilge in the first instance to ensure the organisation continues to function in accordance with the legislative framework within which it operates and its corporate and annual business plans.

Written Answers — Voluntary Sector Organisations: Voluntary Sector Organisations (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 47 and 50 together. I have already dealt comprehensively with this issue in the House. I refer the Deputies, in particular, to my replies to Questions Nos. 4 and 5 of 22 February 2005, 360 and 367 of 22 March 2005 and 24, 27 and 37 of 14 April 2005. As I indicated in these replies, since the decision to discontinue funding under the national anti-poverty...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: In addition to supporting health related measures under the CLÁR programme, I have introduced a number of similar measures under the RAPID programme. In 2002 and 2003 CLÁR funding of nearly €500,000 was provided for more than 30 health projects in the selected areas. In October 2004 I announced a second round of minor health projects in the CLÁR areas covered by the north-eastern,...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: In 2003, the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, on behalf of my Department, placed a call for broadband proposals in CLÁR areas. Fifteen centres were identified for a pilot trial of broadband technology in selected industrial estates, business and educational-training centres in the CLÁR regions. Following technical and financial evaluations, 12 locations were...