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Written Answers — Forbairt na Gaeilge: Forbairt na Gaeilge (29 Nov 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Mar atá tugtha le fios agam don Teach cheana, d'fhoilsigh an Rialtas Ráiteas i leith na Gaeilge i mí na Nollag 2006. Tá sé leagtha amach sa Ráiteas sin go n-ullmhófar Straitéis 20 bliain don Ghaeilge bunaithe ar na spriocanna atá luaite sa Ráiteas. Tá i gceist go mbeadh an Ráiteas mar bhun-chloch do chéimeanna praiticiúla chun tacú leis, agus chun forbairt a dhéanamh ar, an...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (29 Nov 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 106 and 107 together. Deputies will be aware that the core objective of the cohesion process is the alignment of local, community and rural development structures to achieve full coverage by one integrated local development company within a given area. Following three years of extensive consultation with LEADER and Partnership groups to develop the most...

National Drugs Strategy: Statements (29 Nov 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Tá athas orm deis a beith agam cúpla focail a rá i dtaobh fadhb na ndrugaí. My Department is totally committed to continuing work on the drug scourge. I compliment the Minister of State, Deputy Pat Carey, on the great personal effort he has made in his role since joining the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. We must tackle this significant challenge to society. We...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (27 Nov 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The information requested is set out in the table below. Date Staff Employed Permanent Staff Temporary Staff on Fixed Term contracts 31 October 2007 265.3 245.3 20 31 October 2002 240.5 234.5 6 The increase in staff recognises the large increase in work carried out by the Department in this time by the transfer of work to the Department (e.g. the Community Services Programme), the...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (27 Nov 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: According to records available in my Department, expenditure on air travel in 2004, 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007, including business class flights, is as shown in the table below. There was no expenditure on first class flights. Year Air Travel Business Class 2004 82,356 55,754 2005 65,960 38,593 2006 73,947 40,689 2007 (to 31.10.07) 64,373 25,767

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (27 Nov 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The total spent by my Department to date in 2007 on couriered documents, registered post and standard post is €56,375.93. This figure is broken down in tabular form below: € Couriers 5,141.17 Registered Post Nil Standard Post 51,234.76 Total Amount 56,375.93

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (27 Nov 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Within the time available I have set out the largest bonus payments made to senior staff in my Department and in each of the agencies within its ambit that operate a bonus scheme. Organisation / Údarás Amount Department €38,400* Údarás €24,654 Waterways ST £7,250.00 Tha Boord o Ulster Scotch ST £2,282.12 During 2007 overall awards totalling €38,400 were made to 3 Assistant...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (27 Nov 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The information requested is set out in the table below. Year Civil Servants who transferred to other Government Departments Civil Servants who resigned Civil Servants who retired 2003 25 2 2 2004 27 2 1 2005 25 3 3 2006 51 3 7 2007 43 6 2

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (27 Nov 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: No such allegations have been made.

Written Answers — Gréasán Bóithre: Gréasán Bóithre (27 Nov 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Ceadaíodh €37,000 faoi Scéim na mBóithre Áise mo Roinne i nGaeltacht Dhún na nGall i 2007, anuas ar an tsuim iomlán de €365,719 a ceadaíodh chun na críche sin i 2006. Chomh maith leis sin, faoi Chlár Mhionoibreacha na nOileán, ceadaíodh deontas de €260,995 do Chomhairle Chontae Dhún na nGall i 2007 chun bóithre áise agus bóithre eile ar Árainn Mhór agus Thoraigh a...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (27 Nov 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: There is no prohibition on the people of the town calling it Dingle, or using Dingle in their private business or indeed their dealings with public bodies. The plebiscite — which proposed changing the official name of the town to Dingle-Daingean Uí Chúis — is a matter for the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and not my Department.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (27 Nov 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: My Department occupies 5 buildings 3 of which are wheelchair accessible as outlined in the table below. In the case of my Department's office in Doire Beaga a ramp and handrail have been provided and wheelchair access is available to the ground floor only. A small reception area is provided on the ground floor. My Department is currently investigating the possibility of relocating to new...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (27 Nov 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The following table shows the costs of running the press office in the first three quarters of 2007. 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter â'¬ â'¬ â'¬ Salary/allowances/overtime and employers PRSI 63,313 75,128 65,651 Travel & Subsistence 5,938 3,572 1,260 Incidental Expenses 12,527 6,499 11, 079 Total 81,778 85,199* 77,990 *The higher figure for wages in the 2nd quarter is due...

Written Answers — Departmental Websites: Departmental Websites (27 Nov 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I am arranging for the material to be compiled as a priority and provided directly to the Deputy. It is not practical, within the time available to provide the information sought.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (27 Nov 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Listed below are bodies set up under statute within the ambit of my Department. I exercise policy oversight in respect of such bodies and am, accordingly, accountable to the Dáil. I have no role in their day-to-day operations. However, it is my practice to give information relating to such matters, as provided to me by such bodies, in Parliamentary Question replies. Commissioners of...

Written Answers — Ferry Services: Ferry Services (27 Nov 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: As I indicated in my reply to Question No. 355 of 31 October 2007, the existing contract for the provision of a passenger ferry service between Sherkin Island and the mainland was due to expire on 31 October 2007. A decision was taken, however, to extend this contract for a further month to 30 November 2007 in order to provide time for my officials to complete their discussions with the...

Written Answers — Ferry Services: Ferry Services (27 Nov 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: My Department does not pay cargo subsidies in respect of the islands numbered 2, 3, and 4 in the details supplied by the Deputy. With reference to island number 1, my Department currently has a five year contract in place with a private operator for the carriage of both passengers and cargo. The annual cost of this contract, which commenced on 1 March 2007, is as follows: Year Cost â'¬...

Written Answers — Ferry Services: Ferry Services (27 Nov 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I do not accept the Deputy's assertion that there have been difficulties and inconsistencies in the award of island passenger and cargo ferry contracts. Contracts for island transport services are awarded by my Department following rigorous evaluation by my officials of tenders received, in accordance with relevant national and European Union procurement guidelines and in consultation, where...

Written Answers — Data Protection: Data Protection (27 Nov 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: All electronic personal files are maintained through the Human Resources Management System (Peoplesoft) which is maintained centrally by the Department of Finance. Access to this system within my Department is granted to HR staff only. This is limited by User Profiles, sign-on and passwords which have an expiry date. In addition, users are locked out after three unsuccessful attempts. The...

Written Answers — State Bodies: State Bodies (22 Nov 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The following are the list of new boards, agencies, bodies, commissions and offices which have been established or abolished under the remit of my Department since its establishment in June 2002. Name of Body/Board/Agency/Authority Date of Establishment Date of Abolishment/Dissolution The Dormant Accounts Fund Disbursements Board* 5th June 2002 4th January 2006 Dormant Accounts Board 4th...