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Seanad: Teaching of History (24 Mar 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: ): I am taking this Adjournment matter on behalf of my colleague, Deputy Mary Coughlan, Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills. I welcome the opportunity to explain to this House the Department's position on this subject. I am aware that Council of Europe Recommendation 1880 on history teaching in conflict and post conflict areas articulates the need for it to contribute to greater...

Seanad: Flood Relief (24 Mar 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghlacadh leis an Seanadóir as ucht na ceiste seo a ardú liom agus deis a thabhairt dom an fíor-scéal atá ann a chur ar an taifead. I thank the Senator for raising this issue. As she knows, immediately after the floods, the Government set up a fund. It is important, when disbursing public money, to make sure there is some process in place. At the end of the...

Seanad: Flood Relief (24 Mar 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Any State payment requires the filling of a form. If an argument arose in time as to who got money and some millionaire was given money, we would ask why there was not a record if no form had been filled.

Seanad: Flood Relief (24 Mar 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: As is obvious from the reply, people who are in any way on average incomes in ordinary households will be assisted. I often think we apply double standards. If by some bad fortune a Minister's house got flooded and he or she made an application for the scheme, it would be regarded as ridiculous that a Minister on a ministerial salary would be given compensation. We have to avoid that kind...

Seanad: Health Services. (24 Mar 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I thank Senator Doherty for raising this issue as it provides me with an opportunity to update the House on Government policy on community services in general. This Government is committed to supporting people to live in dignity and independence in their homes and communities for as long as possible. Where this is not feasible, the health service supports access to quality long-term...

Seanad: Health Services. (24 Mar 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: If we had let Anglo Irish Bank go, we would have had to pay the depositors and it would cost much more than we will have to invest. Those who suggest we would let the depositors go do not understand the nature of the deposit base of banks. People should take a more balanced and informed view of the choice between letting the banks go bust and ensuring we do not have to pay out the deposit...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (23 Mar 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I am aware that Irish Rail has made a proposal with regard to the development of a railway station at Crusheen, County Clare, on the Western Rail Corridor. My Department has already supported the development of the Western Rail Corridor as part of Transport 21 and I am currently examining the latest proposal regarding Crusheen. My officials are in contact with Iarnród Éireann and a...

Written Answers — Departmental Property: Departmental Property (23 Mar 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: My Department does not pay rent in respect of properties occupied by its staff. That function, and all matters relating to the acquisition and leasing of property, are the responsibility of the Office of Public Works (OPW). However, I can confirm to the Deputy that 7 properties are being leased on my Department's behalf by the OPW. These comprise: - my Department's headquarters building in...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (23 Mar 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I am arranging to have the information requested by the Deputy regarding the number of staff primarily employed, in each of the areas referred to, in my Department or in bodies/agencies funded from my Department's Vote Group, forwarded directly to him.

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (23 Mar 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Waterways Ireland operates a sponsorship programme with the aim of promoting recreation and increasing the number of people using the inland waterways under its remit. I am informed that the call for applications to the 2010 sponsorship programme is now closed. The deadline for receipt of sponsorship applications was 17 December 2009. The programme was advertised in the local and national...

Written Answers — Rural Development: Rural Development (23 Mar 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Over the lifetime of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 (RDP), funding of €54.2m is available under the Village Renewal and Development Measure. Actions under this Measure are aimed at enhancing the environmental, amenity and surface structural aspects of communities and they complement other Axis 3 measures, particularly those targeting tourism and conservation of the local...

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (23 Mar 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The table sets out the estimated costs incurred during my official visit to Poznan, Warsaw and Vienna for St Patrick's Day 2010. I must stress that the details provided are provisional as the Deputy will appreciate that definitive costs cannot be confirmed until the final invoices are received in respect of this visit. Expense Minister Ó Cuív Private Secretary Flights €662.28...

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: A Leas-Cheann Comhairle, ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghlacadh leat as ucht an deis cúpla focal a rá. Ar ndóigh, tá dúshlán-----

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Gabh mo leithscéal. Tá mé ag roinnt mo chuid ama leis an Aire, an Teachta Martin.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Ar ndóigh, tá dúshlán mór ag baint leis an obair mhór atá curtha romham ag an Taoiseach. Sílim go bhfuil sé fíor-thábhachtach go dtabharfaimid faoi ceann de na fadhbanna is mó atá os comhair an phobail i láthair na huaire - ceist na dífhostaíochta. For many years, I have believed that unemployment is one of the greatest challenges that people face. People often think of...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (10 Mar 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 245 to 247, inclusive, together. As the Deputy will be aware, my Department was established in 2002 against a background of concern at the multiplicity of structures and agencies through which local and community development schemes and programmes were delivered. It inherited a number of local and community programmes with diverse structures, which had been...

Seanad: Irish Language: Statements (10 Mar 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: ): Gabhaim buíochas as ucht an deis seo chun labhairt ar pholasaí an Rialtais i leith na Gaeilge le linn Seachtain na Gaeilge. Creideann an Rialtas go bhfuil tábhacht ar leith ag baint leis an nGaeilge do phobal, do shochaí, do chultúr agus do gheilleagar na hÉireann. Dá réir sin, foilsíodh ráiteas an Rialtais i leith na Gaeilge ag deireadh 2006 inar gealladh go gcuirfí Straitéis...

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (9 Mar 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I am aware of the article referred to by the Deputy which, I understand, has appeared on a website blog. While I acknowledge that different users of our walking trails can have different experiences, I am disappointed that the position represented in the article does not reflect the very significant progress that has been made in this area in recent years. There is a commitment at all levels...

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (9 Mar 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: As the Deputy is aware, my Department, through the work of Comhairle Na Tuaithe, is engaged in the development of pilot schemes to facilitate access to upland areas for recreation purposes. In relation to the pilot project at Mount Gable, good progress has been made in identifying the land-holders concerned and in securing their agreement for permissive access to the upland areas. To date,...

Written Answers — Departmental Transport: Departmental Transport (9 Mar 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The relevant costs from 2007 to date in 2010 are set out in the table below: 2007 â'¬ 2008 â'¬ 2009 â'¬ 2010 (to 1 March 2010) â'¬ Car mileage 362,338 386,299 211,673 16,585 Train fares 21,072 25,810 19,066 1,713 Bus fares 642 1,067 1,190 90 Replies to Questions Nos. 289 to 343, inclusive, not received from the Department.