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Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Road Improvement Schemes (22 May 2018)

Michael Ring: The Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) which the Deputy refers to is a programme for improvement works on small private/non-public roads. The eligibility criteria for the scheme are largely based on the Memorandum governing the scheme which was published in 2002 by the then Department of Environment and Local Government. The scheme is currently delivered through the Local Authorities. ...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Seniors Alert Scheme (23 May 2018)

Michael Ring: The allocation for the Seniors Alert Scheme in 2018 is €2.3m. The scheme was successfully re-launched late last year and I am pleased to advise the Deputy that to date the revised scheme has been a resounding success. By end of April, 7,559 applications had been approved, representing an increase of 133% over the same period in 2017. My officials are carefully monitoring the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: CLÁR Programme (23 May 2018)

Michael Ring: CLÁR is a targeted capital investment programme for rural areas which have experienced significant levels of depopulation. I launched the 2018 CLÁR programme on the 15th March last, with an indicative allocation of €5 million for qualifying projects under the following measures: Measure 1: Support for Schools/Community Safety Measures Measure 2: Play...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Services Programme (23 May 2018)

Michael Ring: The Community Services Programme (CSP) supports around 400 community organisations to provide local services through a social enterprise model with funding provided as a contribution to the cost of a manager and an agreed number of full-time equivalent positions.  The organisation in question is approved for funding under the CSP until end-December 2018. In late...

Seanad: Rural Development: Statements (23 May 2018)

Michael Ring: I thank the Seanad for the invitation to address it on rural development issues. We had a very good discussion on the policies and programmes of the Department of Rural and Community Development last December, and I hope we will have an equally good discussion today. On that occasion, this new Department had been established for less than six months and the Government's Action Plan for...

Seanad: Rural Development: Statements (23 May 2018)

Michael Ring: I am pleased with the positive contributions. However, I am a little disappointed with the Fianna Fáil contribution. Senator Paul Daly should note that if I really got going this evening I would have to vote down the Dáil. Fianna Fáil did not close post offices or rural Garda stations - it closed down the country. I will not take a history lesson from Senator Daly or Deputy...

Seanad: Rural Development: Statements (23 May 2018)

Michael Ring: I did not interrupt the Senator.

Seanad: Rural Development: Statements (23 May 2018)

Michael Ring: When he was the Minister he underspent two years in a row. One year he sent back €34 million, and sent a substantial amount of money back the year before that, when the country and the economy was supposed to be flying, until the troika came in and had to run the country for us. I want to remind the Senator of that.

Seanad: Rural Development: Statements (23 May 2018)

Michael Ring: The Acting Chairman was not here for the Senator's contribution. I really had to bite my tongue, and I did so.

Seanad: Rural Development: Statements (23 May 2018)

Michael Ring: I know where the Senator is getting his details from. I want to congratulate Senator Marshall on his election and welcome him to the Seanad. I am delighted to see him here in Seanad Éireann. It is a great honour for him and his family. I wish him well and hope he has many happy days in this House. He spoke particularly about Brexit, which is a big issue and is causing great concern....

Seanad: Rural Development: Statements (23 May 2018)

Michael Ring: Senator O'Mahony and other speakers discussed the role of Knock airport. There were critics who said that this Government was doing nothing for Knock airport. This Government has put more money into Knock airport and regional development than any other Government since the foundation of this State. I am glad to say that it will continue to do that. In terms of the Western Development...

Seanad: Rural Development: Statements (23 May 2018)

Michael Ring: Ireland's Hidden Heartlands has been launched for the midlands because it has a good tourism product. The people in the midlands need to sell it like the Wild Atlantic Way. Senators Kieran O'Donnell and Byrne spoke about what is happening with the funding for local development. One sees pride in these local communities. They are not saying their areas are dying. They are saying their...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Library Services Funding (24 May 2018)

Michael Ring: The provision of premises and facilities in the public library service is generally a matter for each local authority in its capacity as a library authority under the Local Government Act 2001. Accordingly, the development of a new library in Sligo town is primarily a matter for Sligo County Council. My Department does fund a Libraries Capital Investment Programme,...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Action Plan for Rural Development (24 May 2018)

Michael Ring: My Department delivers a suite of programmes referred to by the Deputy which provide direct financial support for the sustainable development of rural areas. These programmes were highlighted in the Action Plan for Rural Development which focuses on supporting sustainable communities, enterprise and employment, maximising rural tourism and recreation potential, fostering culture and...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Development Programme Data (24 May 2018)

Michael Ring: LEADER, which is referred to at EU level as Measure 19, forms part of Ireland's Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 and has a total budget of €250 million over the period in question.  €220 million of this funding has been allocated to the Local Action Groups (LAGs) throughout the country who deliver the LEADER programme.  The remaining €30 million is...

Order of Business (29 May 2018)

Michael Ring: I am delighted----

Order of Business (29 May 2018)

Michael Ring: I am delighted Deputy Lisa Chambers raised this issue.

Order of Business (29 May 2018)

Michael Ring: Fianna Fáil was in government for 17 years and never delivered.

Order of Business (29 May 2018)

Michael Ring: Let me finish.

Order of Business (29 May 2018)

Michael Ring: In 1997, we brought the water scheme from Lough Mask to Cloonkeen-----