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Written Answers — An Teanga Ghaeilge: An Teanga Ghaeilge (17 Nov 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Tógfaidh mé Ceisteanna Uimh 333, 334, 335 agus 347 le chéile. Tá dréacht den Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge agus don Ghaeltacht faoi bhreithniú ag an gCoiste Rialtais don Ghaeilge agus don Ghaeltacht. Tá sé i gceist an dréacht a chur chuig an gCoiste Oireachtais ar Ghnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta d'fhonn comhairliúchán deiridh a dhéanamh roimh ceadú agus...

Written Answers — Údarás na Gaeltachta: Údarás na Gaeltachta (17 Nov 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Reachtáladh an toghchán deireanach d'Údarás na Gaeltachta ar 2 Aibreán 2005. Faoi réir na reachtaíochta faoina bhfeidhmíonn an tÚdarás, ní mór an chéad toghchán eile a reachtáil am éigin sa tréimhse idir 1 Aibreán 2009 agus 1 Deireadh Fómhair 2010. Mar is eol don Teachta, tá moltaí éagsúla maidir leis an Ghaeilge agus an Ghaeltacht á bplé ag an gCoiste Rialtais don...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (17 Nov 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 341 and 342 together. My Department has worked, and will continue to work, with Departments and other public bodies to assist them in meeting their translation obligations under the Official Languages Act in the most efficient and cost effective manner possible. In addition, I wish to again reiterate that the obligation under section 10 of the Act to publish...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (17 Nov 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The LEADER elements of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 – which are currently being implemented by 36 Local Action Groups throughout the country - aim to improve the quality of life in rural areas and promote the diversification of the rural economy. The funding available for the delivery of these LEADER activities amounts to over €425m and includes a number of measures that...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (17 Nov 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: My Department has provided funding of €358,932 over 2008 and 2009 for the employment of two Technical Food Advisors by Teagasc. The Advisors support the development and delivery of technical competencies primarily for artisan food business in the meat and dairy sectors. The Advisors liaise with the food businesses to identify the technical and development needs for their products. They...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (17 Nov 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: My Department operates a range of initiatives, schemes and programmes that support the growth of business and enterprise in urban and rural areas. Relevant schemes include the 2007-2013 Rural Development Programme (RDP), the Local Development Social Inclusion Programme (LDSIP), the CLÁR programme and the Community Services Programme. My Department is responsible for the implementation of...

Written Answers — Rural Development: Rural Development (17 Nov 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I can confirm to the Deputy that good progress has been made in developing walking trails as part of the National Countryside Recreation Strategy. In the case of my own Department, we have successfully introduced the Walks Scheme, in consultation with Comhairle Na Tuaithe, for the development, enhancement and maintenance of Waymarked Ways and other priority walks. Currently there are 18 walks...

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (17 Nov 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: As the Deputy is aware, Waterways Ireland is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, operation and cleaning of the Grand Canal within the Dublin City Council area. In general, this comprises - the ongoing work of litter removal, - grass cutting and channel weed cutting in order to keep the channel open for navigation, - maintaining the towpaths in condition for walkers and other users,...

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (17 Nov 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I am informed by Waterways Ireland that the restoration of the Royal Canal from the Dublin Docklands to the Shannon is ongoing. At this time, it is envisaged that the works involved may be substantially complete by Autumn 2010. However, a number of outstanding infrastructural issues remain to be addressed, including the securing of a sustainable water supply, which will determine the final...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (17 Nov 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The RAPID Programme aims to ensure that priority attention is given to tackling the spatial concentration of poverty and social exclusion within the designated RAPID areas nationally. As I have indicated to the House on a number of occasions, it is a matter for individual Departments to report on the provision of funding and progress on delivery with respect to projects under their...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (17 Nov 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The RAPID Programme aims to ensure that priority attention is given to tackling the spatial concentration of poverty and social exclusion within the designated RAPID areas nationally. Following an independent evaluation of the RAPID programme commissioned in 2006, it was recommended that, in order to further develop and enhance the programme through the lifetime of the 2007-2013 NDP, it...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (17 Nov 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: As the Deputy will be aware, the CLÁR Programme was set up as an innovative programme to deal with infrastructural deficits in the most peripheral communities in Ireland that had suffered significant population loss. Measures for roads, water, sewerage and school playgrounds are amongst the many successful initiatives run under the CLÁR Programme. For the future, the Renewed Programme for...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (17 Nov 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 356 and 357 together. As I have said previously in response to the Deputy, most recently in response to his Question No. 35 of 10 June last, I have no statutory responsibility for rural housing or for the operation of local authorities. Planning permission is primarily a matter for local authorities under the relevant legislation and guidelines issued by the...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (17 Nov 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The RAPID Programme aims to ensure that priority attention is given to tackling the spatial concentration of poverty and social exclusion within the designated RAPID areas nationally. As I have indicated to the House on a number of occasions, it is a matter for individual Departments to report on the provision of funding and progress on delivery with respect to projects under their...

Pre-budget Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (17 Nov 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Is maith liom éisteacht leis an Teachta Michael D. Higgins mar bíonn go leor rudaí speisiúla le rá aige. Tá fealsúnacht an-láidir aige agus ní thiocfaidh salach ar chuid mhaith den tuairimíocht atá aige. I share his belief that we must have a view on where we are going and a vision of Irish society. His vision and mine may not be exactly the same but we share a number of ideas....

Pre-budget Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (17 Nov 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I take it the Deputy is proposing a drop in the rate of VAT.

Pre-budget Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (17 Nov 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: If one does so, one must cost it. I have no doubt that the Deputy, who is living on the Border, will agree that if excise duties are increased, there will be diminishing returns. Sinn Féin advocated today a tax of 1% on properties, on assets.

Pre-budget Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (17 Nov 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: On wealth. This would mean every farmer in the country-----

Pre-budget Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (17 Nov 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Would the Deputy exclude farmland? What about private houses?

Pre-budget Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (17 Nov 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Up to €3 million. I have no doubt but that if these exemptions were made, the retail sector would come into question.