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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: CLÁR Programme (11 Jul 2019)

Dara Calleary: 9. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the review of the CLÁR programme; and if additional measures will be considered to be permissible under the programme. [30426/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: CLÁR Programme (11 Jul 2019)

Dara Calleary: The Minister is currently reviewing the Ceantair Laga Ard-Riachtanais, CLÁR, programme. It is a superb programme, invented by Deputy Ó Cuív, which has made a significant difference with a small amount of money. It is a good project. Where is that review at and how open is the Minister to new suggestions for assisting rural facilities through CLÁR?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: CLÁR Programme (11 Jul 2019)

Dara Calleary: We need to start looking at infrastructure and long-term developments, as well as some of the short-term measures the Minister has taken. For instance, Newtownwhite national school outside Killala in our constituency in County Mayo, a school the Minister is familiar with, has expanded significantly in recent years under the patronage of Educate Together, and it now needs to acquire land....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: CLÁR Programme (11 Jul 2019)

Dara Calleary: I agree with the Minister about other Departments. His Department cannot be just a clearing house. He said he wanted more money but one quarter of his 2018 CLÁR budget is still unspent. We keep coming back to this in respect of all the schemes we discuss. There is an announcement but this is not the same as actual spending. What is it about schemes that we are making them so...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2019)

Dara Calleary: Before we move to the formal business of Leaders' Questions, I note the life of our nation has been diminished today by the passing of two men, Noel Whelan and Brendan Grace. They were two very different men but they both made enormous contributions to our nation's political, legal, media, social and cultural life and both have died too young. Noel Whelan was passionate about democracy...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2019)

Dara Calleary: While I accept the Tánaiste not having the information, my frustration is this has been a very live issue in this House for the past four weeks. We have had debates and special time allocated. A number of CHOs have advised that home help hours will not be made available to any family unless their loved one has a terminal condition and that must be proved by a letter from a consultant....

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2019)

Dara Calleary: There is no increase in hours.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2019)

Dara Calleary: There is no recruitment.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Jul 2019)

Dara Calleary: On behalf of Fianna Fáil I extend our good wishes to you and the Ceann Comhairle in particular. Thank you for the efficient running of the House during this session. It has been very difficult for the staff of the Houses because of the refurbishment-----

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Jul 2019)

Dara Calleary: -----but they have stood up in a fantastic way. I particularly thank everybody involved with the Dáil 100 commemorations that occurred during this session. I hope when we return in September the Houses will be fully restored and the building will be back in good shape. As the Ceann Comhairle is fond of saying, I hope everyone takes a break during the recess. I refer to the issue of a...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Jul 2019)

Dara Calleary: That is very convenient.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh (Atógáil) - Questions on Promised Legislation (Resumed) (11 Jul 2019)

Dara Calleary: They will not be answered.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Town and Village Renewal Scheme (11 Jul 2019)

Dara Calleary: 27. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the drawdown in funding to date of the town and village renewal scheme since established. [30429/19]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Broadband Scheme (11 Jul 2019)

Dara Calleary: 32. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the discussions he has had with the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment with regard to broadband provision in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30428/19]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (11 Jul 2019)

Dara Calleary: 36. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the drawdown in funding to date of the outdoor recreation infrastructure scheme for the allocations in 2017 and 2018. [30427/19]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: LEADER Programmes Data (11 Jul 2019)

Dara Calleary: 37. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the amount spent to date under the 2014-2020 LEADER programme by project and administration costs; the amount expended to date on project costs by each LAG; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30425/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Civil Service Staff Data (11 Jul 2019)

Dara Calleary: 251. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of civil servants that applied to transfer from Dublin zone 46 to another zone by grade in each Department and agency under the Civil Service mobility scheme launched on 13 November 2017; the number of civil servants that requested a transfer to Dublin zone 46 by grade in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Data (11 Jul 2019)

Dara Calleary: 252. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of participants in the Office of Public Works heritage card scheme in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the budget allocation in each year; and the number of designated heritage sites in which the card can be used in tabular form. [31444/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (11 Jul 2019)

Dara Calleary: 790. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the circumstances regarding an application by Bus Éireann to the NTA to amend its licence for route 52 which it commenced operating in June 2018; if he has received correspondence in connection with the route since April 2018; if so, if he will publish the correspondence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30646/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (11 Jul 2019)

Dara Calleary: 791. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department is paying a subsidy either directly or via the NTA to a transport operator on the 52 route; the amount being paid; the conditions attached to the payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30647/19]