Results 24,501-24,520 of 28,255 for speaker:Éamon Ó Cuív

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (10 Mar 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 156 of 5 March 2009. As I indicated in that reply, the 2005 accounts for the North/South Language Body, An Foras Teanga, have been consolidated and it is hoped that these can be published later this year, subject to joint sign-off by the Comptrollers & Auditors General in both jurisdictions. This will pave the way for consolidation of the...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (10 Mar 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: As the Deputy will be aware, the list of public bodies covered by the Statutory Instrument to which he refers — the Official Languages Act 2003 (Section 9) Regulations 2008 — is set out in the first schedule to the Official Language Act 2003, subject to the additions and deletions contained in the Official Languages Act 2003 (Public Bodies) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 150 of 2006). Before...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (10 Mar 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I presume the Deputy is referring to the Village Renewal and Development measure of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013. As the Deputy may be aware, I have recently signed contracts with Local Action Groups to deliver the LEADER elements of the Programme. The total funding available under the programme is approximately €425m, some three times the amount available under the previous...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (10 Mar 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: As part of the Decentralisation Programme announced by Government in Budget 2004, it is proposed to decentralise the headquarters of my Department to Charlestown (Knock Airport initially), Co. Mayo. This will involve the location of the Secretary General and senior officials in the decentralised offices. It is anticipated that, like all Departments with headquarters outside of Dublin, my...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (10 Mar 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Local Action Groups selected to deliver the LEADER elements of the Rural Development Programme are private companies limited by guarantee. These Groups are contracted to deliver a number of programmes on behalf of my Department, however, my Department has no role to play in their management, staffing or salaries levels. These are matters primarily for the Boards of the respective...

Written Answers — Foras na Gaeilge: Foras na Gaeilge (10 Mar 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Bhí oll-sholáthar airgid don bhForas Teanga san áireamh sna meastacháin do mo Roinnse a fógraíodh mar chuid de Cháinaisnéis 2009 ar 14 Deireadh Fómhair 2008. Ar mhaithe le cruinneas, ní miste a shoiléiriú nár fograíodh buiséad aontaithe d'Fhoras na Gaeilge mar atá le tuiscint ón gCeist atá curtha ag an Teachta. Is amhlaidh gur pléadh dréacht-bhuiséid agus pleananna gnó...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (10 Mar 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: It has not been possible within the time available to compile the information sought. I am arranging for this work to be compiled and the material provided directly to the Deputy as a matter of priority.

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (10 Mar 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Superannuation and pension contributions paid by public servants in my Department amounted to €299,088 in 2007 and €330,560 in 2008. These amounts were in respect of both pension payments and purchase of notional service.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (10 Mar 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: There is one fully qualified chartered management accountant employed in my Department as the Departmental Accountant.

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (10 Mar 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No 317 of 9 Nollaig 2008. The position is that Kerry County Council has submitted a proposal to my Department for the provision of financial assistance for the development of the project in question. However, the Deputy will appreciate that, in view of the current economic climate, I am unable to commit funding towards this project at this...

Written Answers — Departmental Advertising: Departmental Advertising (10 Mar 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: It has not been possible within the time available to compile the information sought. I am arranging for this work to be compiled and the material provided directly to the Deputy as a matter of priority.

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (10 Mar 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No 317 of 9 Nollaig 2008. The position is that Kerry County Council has submitted a proposal to my Department for the provision of financial assistance for the development of Cé Bhréanainn, County Kerry. However, the Deputy will appreciate that, in view of the current economic climate, I am unable to commit funding towards this project at this...

Written Answers — Deontas do Thogra: Deontas do Thogra (10 Mar 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Dírím aird an Teachta ar an bhfreagra a thug me ar Cheist Uimh 122 uaidh den 21 Feabhra 2008. Comhairlítear dom go bhfuil an cás scrúdaithe ina iomláine ag m'oifigigh anois. Tuigfidh an Teachta, áfach, de bharr na gcúinsí eacnamaíochta reatha, nach bhfuil cinnteacht ann ag an am seo maidir leis an soláthar airgid a bheidh ar fáil do na scéimeanna éagsúla Gaeltachta atá á...

Written Answers — Comhlachtaí Poiblí agus Tras-Teorann: Comhlachtaí Poiblí agus Tras-Teorann (5 Mar 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Tógfaidh mé Ceisteanna Uimh. 151, 152, 153, 154 go 155 le chéile. Cuirtear cistíocht ar fáil trí Vóta mo Roinne-se do dhá chomhlacht poiblí le bord — Údarás na Gaeltachta agus Coimisiún Forbartha an Iarthair — agus do chomhlacht trasteorann amháin le bord — An Foras Teanga, a bhfuil dhá áisínteacht ann: Foras na Gaeilge agus Gníomhaireacht na hUltaise. Baineann...

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (5 Mar 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Two of the North/South implementation bodies come under the aegis of my Department, Waterways Ireland and An Foras Teanga. Waterways Ireland has furnished its Annual Reports and Accounts for each year from 2000 to 2006 and copies of these Reports have been published and are available in the Oireachtas Library as well as on http://www.waterwaysireland.org. The 2007 Annual Report and Accounts...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (5 Mar 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: All funding applications by project promoters that were approved by the Local Action Groups under the LEADER Programmes were on the basis that investment was targeted at those activities which were capable of being self-sustaining for a period of 5 years or more. In the normal course the State would not be engaged in a programme to recoup assets developed by project promoters under the...

Written Answers — Dormant Accounts Fund: Dormant Accounts Fund (5 Mar 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Disbursements from the Dormant Accounts Fund are designed to assist three broad categories of persons — those socially or economically disadvantaged; those who are educationally disadvantaged and persons with a disability. My Department has been unable to locate any application for the group concerned for Dormant Accounts Funding.

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (4 Mar 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I can confirm, in respect of the LEADER elements of the Rural Development Programme, that contracts have been signed with Local Action Groups and these Groups are now operational in 35 of 36 areas. Having signed contracts in late January, 35 Groups are now implementing the LEADER measures, which have a focus on quality of life in rural areas and diversification of the rural economy. In the...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (4 Mar 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: On foot of a recent Government Decision, the Department of Finance wrote to my Department on 23 February last with regard to effecting an 8% reduction in professional fees in relation to services provided to or funded by my Department or by relevant bodies within its ambit. Officials in my Department have since initiated a process of engagement with all relevant service providers with a view...

Written Answers — British-Irish Council: British-Irish Council (4 Mar 2009)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I attended the meeting along with the Taoiseach and spoke on social inclusion issues and on the Irish language.