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Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (8 Feb 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The CLÁR Programme is a targeted investment programme for rural areas that have suffered more than a 35% drop in population between 1926 and 2002. The Programme now covers parts of 22 counties and all of Co. Leitrim and benefits a population of nearly 727,000. Since I introduced the Programme in 2002, it has been reviewed and extended twice, most recently in April 2006. I set out in the...

Written Answers — Parliamentary Questions: Parliamentary Questions (8 Feb 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I can confirm for the Deputy that 1,051 Parliamentary Questions were answered by my Department in 2006. As this is part of the normal duties performed by my officials, it is not possible, with any degree of accuracy, to quantify the cost involved.

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (8 Feb 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I can confirm that there is sufficient funding within the National Development Plan 2007-2013 for Waterways Ireland to complete the restoration of the Royal Canal and install ancillary services and facilities along the route. Present indications are that the necessary works will be completed in 2008.

Seanad: Community Development (8 Feb 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Seanadóir as ucht na ceiste a ardú. I heard a report that a debate took place in the Seanad yesterday on this matter which, to put it mildly, was ill-informed. The cohesion process is a policy initiative approved by the Government in January 2004 which aims to bring greater coherence to the arrangements under which community and local development initiatives are...

Seanad: Community Development (8 Feb 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: There is good will and there has been considerable negotiation. It will not be the same as before. Otherwise there would have been no negotiation. I want to reach agreement by consensus. We are at the midnight hour in this process. We have let it go on for more than a year. It is time for the hard talk and for people to reach agreement in a flexible way. I have always said I would much...

Seanad: Noise Pollution (8 Feb 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta as ucht na ceiste seo a thógáil inniu. I assure Senator Browne that I could not agree more with him. I also attend many venues and if I want to talk to someone, I ask them to step outside so we can have a conversation in peace and quiet. I remember the youth club in Corr na Móna was having a Christmas show and my son did a marvellous take off of me at a...

Seanad: Noise Pollution (8 Feb 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The smoking ban came in to protect employees but it protects those of us who spend time in other people's workplaces. It is a by-product that no one smokes in pubs now. Unless an employee is provided with ear protection, noise must be below a level sustainable for them and a by-product of that is that everyone else present benefits. The other option is to distribute individual ear protection.

Seanad: Schools Building Projects (8 Feb 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Seanadóir as ucht na ceiste a ardú. Thug mé cuairt ar an scoil. I visited it and know it well. The Department of Education and Science has always acknowledged the need to replace the building to meet the future needs of Gaelscoil na Camóige. However, it has been already established that the present site is unsuitable for this development and, in any event, is...

Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (7 Feb 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Deputy will be aware that the National Development Plan (NDP) 2000-2006 constituted a programme setting out the Government's broad strategic response to the State's economic and social development needs for the seven-year period in question, and that it did not set out specific project commitments. My Department was involved in four Operational Programmes under the NDP 2000-2006, as...

Written Answers — Post Office Network: Post Office Network (7 Feb 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Government is committed to a viable and sustainable post office network providing a range of services to meet customer needs as set out in the Programme for Government. The network is geared towards customer demand in both urban and rural locations and must be adaptable to changing circumstances and trends but the core objective of the Government continues to be the retention of access...

Written Answers — Draft Regulations: Draft Regulations (6 Feb 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: As I have previously indicated to this House, these regulations have been published and laid before each House of the Oireachtas in draft form. This was in order to give Deputies and Senators the opportunity to debate the draft regulations and to make suggestions for amendments, if they so wish, before I sign them. I indicated at the time of their publication that I would also welcome input...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (6 Feb 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The pay, terms and conditions of employment for staff employed by Pobal are a matter, in the first place, for the Board of Pobal. However, I understand that the rates of pay are such that all employees of Pobal are paid at levels above the minimum wage.

Written Answers — Official Travel: Official Travel (6 Feb 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Deputy may estimate my carbon footprint from the following information: March 2006: Dublin — London Heathrow — Bangkok — Auckland Auckland — Tauranga — Wellington — Christchurch — Auckland Auckland — Bangkok — London Heathrow — Dublin April 2006: Indreabhán — Inis Meáin — Indreabhán Inis Meáin — Indreabhán May 2006: Dublin — Manchester —...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (6 Feb 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Deputy will be aware that the Department of Community, Rural, and Gaeltacht Affairs was established in June 2002. My Department has made available on its website details regarding consultancies (excepting those of a minor value, i.e. less than €5,000 excluding VAT) relating to the period since its establishment in June 2002 up to the end of December 2006. The relevant link, which will...

Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (1 Feb 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 208 and 209 together. The Deputy will be aware that the National Development Plan (NDP) 2000-2006 constituted a programme setting out the Government's broad strategic response to the State's economic and social development needs for the seven-year period in question, and that it did not set out specific project commitments. My Department was involved in four...

Written Answers — Rural Social Scheme: Rural Social Scheme (1 Feb 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: When the Rural Social Scheme (RSS) commenced in July 2004, there were 2,500 places available. In September 2005, a further 100 places were provided and as of Friday last, 26th January, there are 2,591 participants on the Scheme. All Implementing Bodies maintain a waiting list of applicants in order to replace participants who leave the Scheme and fill vacancies as they arise. As the Deputy...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (1 Feb 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Under the Housing (Gaeltacht) Acts, assistance is available to qualified applicants in a Gaeltacht area towards the construction of new houses and the improvement of existing houses. A shopkeeper may qualify for an improvement grant under the Acts, which could include re-roofing and the installation of new windows if the place of residence and business are under the one roof, but any such...

Written Answers — Statutory Instruments: Statutory Instruments (1 Feb 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: My Department has not enacted any Statutory Instruments during the year 2006.

Written Answers — National Minimum Wage: National Minimum Wage (31 Jan 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I can confirm to the Deputy that all staff employed in my Department are earning more than one euro per hour more than the minimum wage. With regard to the agencies coming within the ambit of my Department, I understand that 4 staff members are currently earning the minimum wage; 1 staff member is earning the minimum wage as defined by Sections 15 and 16 of the National Minimum Wage Act...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (31 Jan 2007)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Deputy will be aware the capital grants to sports clubs are a matter for the Minister for Arts, Sports and Tourism under the Sports Capital Programme. Sporting clubs and organisations located in RAPID areas or serving such areas can qualify for top-up grants from my Department under the RAPID Leverage Fund. The Department of Arts, Sports and Tourism granted St. Mary's Rugby Football...