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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Action Plan for Rural Development (20 Jun 2017)

Michael Ring: The Government's Action Plan for Rural Development was launched in January of this year. The Plan contains 276 actions for delivery across a range of Government Departments, State agencies and other organisations to support the economic and social progress of rural Ireland. Every action has a defined timeline for completion and the organisations responsible for implementing each action are...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Town and Village Renewal Scheme (20 Jun 2017)

Michael Ring: The 2017 Town and Village Renewal Scheme was launched on 13th April last, with a focus on improving the economic development of our rural towns and villages. Funding of €20 million has been made available under the scheme which will support up to 300 towns and villages over the next 12 months. This year’s initiative builds on the 2016 scheme, including feedback from...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: CLÁR Programme (20 Jun 2017)

Michael Ring: The 2017 CLÁR programme was launched on 31stMarch 2017 and will provide funding for small scale infrastructural projects in disadvantaged rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population. Funding is available this year under four separate Measures: Measure 1:Support for School and Community Safety Measures Measure 2:Play Areas Measure 3: Targeted Community...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: CLÁR Programme (20 Jun 2017)

Michael Ring: The 2017 CLÁR programme was launched on 31stMarch 2017 and will provide funding for small scale infrastructural projects in disadvantaged rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population. Funding is available this year under four separate Measures:Measure 1: Support for School and Community Safety Measures Measure 2: Play Areas Measure 3: Targeted Community...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Dormant Accounts Fund (20 Jun 2017)

Michael Ring: The Unclaimed Life Assurance Policies Act 2003 and the Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Acts 2005-2012, provide a framework for the administration of unclaimed accounts in credit institutions (i.e. banks, building societies and An Post), and unclaimed life assurance policies in insurance undertakings. The Dormant Accounts Fund is managed by the National Treasury Management Agency. The Acts...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Payments (20 Jun 2017)

Michael Ring: 1597. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) has not received a TAMS 2 payment; when payment will be received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26622/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (20 Jun 2017)

Michael Ring: 1656. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person's GLAS 2016 85% advance payment issued at a much reduced rate; if the reduced payment is as a result of an information technology problem in view of the fact the person was verbally advised by departmental officials; when the information technology problem will be resolved; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (20 Jun 2017)

Michael Ring: 1708. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a 2016 GLAS advance payment will issue to persons (details supplied); the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28720/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (20 Jun 2017)

Michael Ring: 1709. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a GLAS payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in view of the fact the delay is causing undue financial hardship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28721/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (20 Jun 2017)

Michael Ring: 2038. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an appeal by a person (details supplied) will be finalised in view of the fact that it was lodged on 11 January 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27789/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) Applications (20 Jun 2017)

Michael Ring: 2067. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) has not yet received a decision regarding their application for a State pension (contributory); and when a decision will be made. [28405/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Jun 2017)

Michael Ring: The Minister, Deputy Heather Humphreys, met the Leader groups approximately three weeks ago and she has simplified the programme. She has made 32 changes. I will be taking over the Leader programme and I hope this will simplify it. I hope there will be more applications and less bureaucracy.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (22 Jun 2017)

Michael Ring: 202. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an application for a domiciliary care allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact that they have been waiting 16 weeks for a decision. [29258/17]

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Leader Programmes Administration (28 Jun 2017)

Michael Ring: I thank the Cathaoirleach and the two Senators for their good wishes. I look forward to working with them. This will not be a simple job but, at the same time, I have a role and a part to play. I have a seat at Cabinet, and whatever I can do for rural Ireland I will be there to do it. The first problem I inherited when I took over this job was this issue. I will read out the official...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Leader Programmes Administration (28 Jun 2017)

Michael Ring: I do not disagree with anything the Senator says, and I am not just saying that. I will give you two figures, which are really upsetting. Sixty-three projects have been approved to date, with €1,116,000 delivered. Whatever funding we have now - we have the funding, and I cannot go back on the funding we have - I want to see it spent. Senator Conway-Walsh is quite correct. I want...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Leader Programmes Administration (28 Jun 2017)

Michael Ring: We are the lead Department and I have responsibility for the Leader programme.

Leaders' Questions (29 Jun 2017)

Michael Ring: It was dealt with.

Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Jun 2017)

Michael Ring: She is a very good Tánaiste.

Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Jun 2017)

Michael Ring: She is very effective.

Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2017)

Michael Ring: He did not put any money into it. There was talk but no money. It was the former Minister, Jimmy Deenihan, who put the money in with me. Talk is all the Deputy's late father put in.