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Written Answers — Rural Enterprise Development: Rural Enterprise Development (3 Apr 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I refer the Deputy to my reply to previous oral questions on this subject earlier today. As I indicated in that reply, I hope to be in a position to commence the process of selecting the Local Action Groups to deliver the LEADER element of the Rural Development Programme for Ireland 2007-2013 in the near future. The funding available for the delivery of LEADER-type activities under the...

Written Answers — Departmental Services: Departmental Services (3 Apr 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: My Department's estimate for gross expenditure for 2008 is €557.1m, an increase of €34.4m on its allocation for 2007. This figure was agreed as part of the normal estimates process and was published in the Revised Estimates Volume in February 2008. The Deputy may be aware that, on foot of an announcement in the 2008 Budget of an efficiency review of administrative spending across the...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (3 Apr 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: My Department has engaged consultants, led by Fiontar DCU, to advise it in relation to the 20 year Irish Language Strategy. The estimated cost of the contract is €299,281, which includes the cost (some €48,000) of the international expertise being provided as part of the overall contract price.

Written Answers — Commemorative Events: Commemorative Events (3 Apr 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department operates a number of grant schemes and programmes and some funding may be available to assist groups to develop the Gordon Bennett Car Rally theme. Details of all the programmes and schemes operated by my Department, including eligibility criteria can be accessed on the Department's website at www.pobail.ie It should be noted, however, that each of...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (3 Apr 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The following table sets out details of reports commissioned since my appointment as Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs in June 2007. Title of the Report Cost of each Report Action arising from each Report Overview of Philanthropy in Ireland â'¬12,402.50 covers these 2 reports Issues identified in relation to development of philanthropy in Ireland. Endowments in...

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (3 Apr 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I understand from Údarás na Gaeltachta that it offers apprenticeship scholarships to eligible candidates in the Gaeltacht. In addition to weekly allowances paid by FÁS, the rate of payment for 2008 by an tÚdarás in respect of block release is €700 to the employer at the start of each release period and €700 to the apprentice on the successful completion of examinations and return to...

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (3 Apr 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The National Walks Scheme which I launched in early March will initially be piloted in the following four areas: Sheep's Head Way in West Cork Bluestack Way in Donegal Suck Valley Way in Roscommon and Éamonn a' Chnoic Loop Walk in Tipperary It is anticipated that when the Scheme is bedded down in these 4 areas it will be rolled out to a further 8 routes this year. The National Trails Office...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (3 Apr 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Mar is eol don Teachta, is é príomh-chuspóir Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla 2003 ná soláthar níos mó de sheirbhísí poiblí i nGaeilge a chur ar fáil ar chaighdeán níos airde. Bainfear é seo amach go príomha trí na scéimeanna teanga atá mar chroílár an Achta. Tá feidhm ag na scéimeanna ar feadh tréimhse 3 bliana agus ina dhiaidh sin caithfear iad a athnuachan....

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (3 Apr 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Tá ról leanúnach ag Fóram na Gaeilge chun comhairle a chuir orm maidir le réimsí éagsúla i leith na Gaeilge. Bhí an cruinniú deiridh den Fhóram ar 13 Feabhra 2008 agus níl dáta socraithe don chéad chruinniú eile go fóill. Ag cruinniú a bhí agam le Fóram na Gaeilge ar 5 Márta 2007, aontaíodh go mbunófaí fo-choiste den bhFóram a d'fheidhmeodh mar nasc le mo Roinnse...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (3 Apr 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Details in relation to appointments made since 3 July 2007 to State boards, bodies or committees that come within the ambit of my Department, including anticipated vacancies as requested by the Deputy are outlined in the following table. As the Deputy will be aware, appointments to the North South Language Body are made by the North South Ministerial Council. Board Appointment from...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (3 Apr 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 151 and 152 together. My Department spent €2,400 on recruitment advertising (excluding advertising conducted by the Public Appointments Service) in 2006 and 2007 as follows: Year Amount € 2006 559 2007 1,841

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (3 Apr 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 153, 155, 156 and 160 together. The Deputy will be aware that the mission of my Department is to promote and support the sustainable, inclusive development of vibrant urban and rural communities. In addition to the support provided by the CLÁR and RAPID Programmes to tackle deprivation and isolation, the National Development Plan (NDP) 2007-2013 contains a...

Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour: Anti-Social Behaviour (3 Apr 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: As the Deputy will be aware, addressing anti social behaviour is primarily a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. My Department does, however, operate a number of grant schemes and programmes, such as the RAPID Programme and the Young People's Facilities and Services Fund, which specifically support local communities address social and economic...

Written Answers — Rural Transport: Rural Transport (3 Apr 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I refer the Deputy to my reply to question 232 of 20th February 2008. As the Deputy is aware, in many rural areas, there are no public transport services at night. While there are, in the more developed rural areas, either hackney or taxi services, these are at the discretion of the providers of these services and do not provide a guaranteed service to rural people. It was against this...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (3 Apr 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department funds a wide range of schemes and programmes, and details of expenditure incurred under these schemes and programmes in 2007, in Co. Kildare is reflected in the tables below. In relation to proposed expenditure for Co. Kildare in 2008, my Department will continue to promote and support the sustainable and inclusive development of that county,...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (2 Apr 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department uses the proceeds of the National Lottery to part fund the following schemes and programmes: Programme of Grants for Locally-based Community & Voluntary Organisations; Scheme of Community Supports for Older People (CSOP); The Community Development Programme (CDP); Funding Scheme to Support National Organisations in the Community & Voluntary Sector;...

Written Answers — Offshore Islands: Offshore Islands (2 Apr 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I am aware of the closure of the petrol station on Árainn (Inis Mór). The current situation is that the carriage of petrol to the island is provided by the cargo ferry operator that is subsidised by my Department. The distribution of petrol on the island is more problematic, however, due to stringent health and safety regulations governing the carriage and distribution of such goods. The...

Written Answers — Ferry Services: Ferry Services (2 Apr 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The boat referred to by the Deputy is currently the nominated back-up vessel for the Cléire subsidised ferry service. As this arrangement is in accordance with the terms of the contract awarded in respect of the service, my Department has not had occasion to contact the company in question regarding the vessel's availability. The provision of this service is governed by a comprehensive...

Written Answers — Ferry Services: Ferry Services (2 Apr 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Under the terms of contracts for ferry services agreed by my Department, it is the responsibility of operators, in the first instance, to develop procedures for dealing with customer complaints and to consult with islanders on matters affecting the quality of service provided. If, having followed these procedures, service users still have issues to be addressed, they are entitled to bring...

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (2 Apr 2008)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I am informed that Waterways Ireland staff have met with the person in question on a number of occasions over the years and that the matter relates to the flooding of the towpath close to the person's house, rather than flooding of the house itself. Approximately 6 years ago, Longford County Council resurfaced the towpath accessing the house and the road was laid out to the edge of the canal...