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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rural Recreation Policy (20 Oct 2016)

Michael Ring: The Rural Recreation Scheme, which falls under my Department’s remit, provides funding for the development and maintenance of rural recreation infrastructure, including cycling and walking trails, in rural Ireland. I recently allocated €4.5 million to 75 projects around the country under the Rural Recreation Scheme. This funding included a number of walking and cycling...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hare Coursing Regulation (20 Oct 2016)

Michael Ring: It is a licence condition that a qualified veterinary surgeon should be in attendance during all coursing meetings and that a signed report on the general health of the hare, including in relation to any injuries of hares that occur during the meeting, should be submitted to my Department. The Liscannor meeting in September 2015 was attended by a conservation ranger of my Department who...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: CLÁR Programme (20 Oct 2016)

Michael Ring: I propose to take Questions Nos. 167 and 211 together. I announced the reopening of the CLÁR Programme on the 6 th October 2016, with funding of €3 million available for this year. The programme will provide funding for small scale infrastructural projects in disadvantaged rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population. The reopening of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Mountain Rescue Service (20 Oct 2016)

Michael Ring: Mountain rescue services have been funded in the past by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and have also received funding from the Scheme of Support for National Organisation (SSNO) which is managed by the Department of Housing, Planning Community and Local Government. My Department has now taken over responsibility for mountain rescue services and is currently examining ways...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Programme for Government Initiatives (20 Oct 2016)

Michael Ring: The Programme for a Partnership Government commits to delivering balanced national development, particularly in the west of Ireland. One way in which this might be achieved is through the development of an Atlantic Economic Corridor to match other areas of the country in attracting Irish and multinational investment and growing jobs. In order to progress this commitment in the Programme for...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Post Office Network (20 Oct 2016)

Michael Ring: The post office network plays an important role in serving the needs of business and domestic customers alike. However, the postal sector has been undergoing systemic change both nationally and internationally in recent years, with the increased use of electronic communications leading to the decline in core mail volumes year on year. In recognition of this changing business environment,...

Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Michael Ring: We are going to check to see how many of you are there.

Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Michael Ring: I have never sat on a Friday, and I will not.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (25 Oct 2016)

Michael Ring: 304. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on a disability allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [31537/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Services Programme (25 Oct 2016)

Michael Ring: 326. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason no response issued to a query raised (details supplied). [31887/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Services Programme (25 Oct 2016)

Michael Ring: 327. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the funding that has been made available to a facility (details supplied) in County Mayo in the past 12 months. [31888/16]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Post Office Network (25 Oct 2016)

Michael Ring: Under the commitments outlined in the Programme for a Partnership Government,my Department has a role related to supporting the sustainability of the Post Office Network, and in particular, the implementation of the recommendations outlined in the final report of the Post Office Network Business Development Group. The Department has no statutory function or responsibility in relation to An...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (26 Oct 2016)

Michael Ring: 140. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a GLAS payment; when the issue that arose under the forestry check will be resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32164/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (26 Oct 2016)

Michael Ring: 141. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has not been paid a GLAS payment which was due in December 2015; and when this payment will issue. [32247/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (27 Oct 2016)

Michael Ring: 104. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an appeal by a person (detail supplied). [32488/16]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: CLÁR Programme (2 Nov 2016)

Michael Ring: I announced the reopening of the CLÁR Programme on 6 October 2016, with funding of €3 million available for this year. The programme will provide funding for small scale infrastructural projects in disadvantaged rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population. The reopening of CLÁR is part of the Government’s programme to support rural...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: CLÁR Programme (3 Nov 2016)

Michael Ring: I announced the reopening of the CLÁR Programme on 6 October 2016, with funding of €3 million available for this year. The programme will provide funding for small scale infrastructural projects in disadvantaged rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population. The reopening of CLÁR is part of the Government’s programme to support rural...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: CLÁR Programme (10 Nov 2016)

Michael Ring: As part of the Government’s programme to support rural Ireland, I recently re-opened the CLÁR programme to new applications for the first time since 2010, with a budget of €3 million for this year. The programme will provide funding for small scale infrastructural projects in disadvantaged rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population. At the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: CLÁR Programme (10 Nov 2016)

Michael Ring: As part of the Government’s programme to support rural Ireland, I recently re-opened the CLÁR programme to new applications for the first time since 2010, with a budget of €3 million for this year. The programme will provide funding for small scale infrastructural projects in disadvantaged rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population. At the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Blind Welfare Allowance (10 Nov 2016)

Michael Ring: 221. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the blind welfare allowance has ceased in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact that this person’s circumstances have not changed and the loss of this payment will result in financial hardship. [34230/16]