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Written Answers — Rural Social Scheme: Rural Social Scheme (6 Jul 2006)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 476, 477 and 483 together. Currently, there is provision for 2,500 participant places and a further 125 supervisor positions on the Rural Social Scheme RSS). Table 1 sets out the geographical spread of both participants and supervisors currently employed on the Scheme. The total figure (2,496) includes 112 supervisors currently employed on the RSS. Table 2...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (6 Jul 2006)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The information sought by the Deputy can be found in:— ∙the Revised Estimates Volume (REV) for the Department for the years 2004, 2005 and 2006 ∙the Appropriation Account for 2004 and 2005 Both the REV and Appropriation Account can be located in the Dáil Library and at www.finance.gov.ie and at www.audgen.gov.ie respectively. Expenditure to end June 2006 is set out in the appendix. The...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (6 Jul 2006)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I would refer the Deputy to the Revised Estimates Volume (REV) for my Department, which lists the Budgetary allocations for each of the public bodies and executive agencies operating under my Department. The REV can be located in the Dáil Library and at www.finance.gov.ie

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (6 Jul 2006)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The number of positions in State bodies under the aegis of my Department which are affected by the increase in non-executive chairpersons' fees of State bodies recently sanctioned by the Government are as follows (1 position in each body): Western Development Commission (WDC) National Drug Strategy (NACD) Dormant Accounts Board An Coimisiún Logainmneacha, Bord na Leabhar Gaeilge,...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (6 Jul 2006)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The following information relates to taskforces which have been created by my Department since its inception in June 2002: Year: 2002 No. of Taskforces Created: 1 Regional Drugs Task Force. Function: There are 14 Local Drugs Task Forces and 10 Regional Drugs Task Forces, ensuring that all areas of the country are serviced by a Drugs Task Force. The 10 Regional Drugs Task Forces were...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (6 Jul 2006)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Due to the diverse nature of my Department's activities, I am not in a position to provide a comprehensive response to the Deputy's question within the time available. My Department is collating the material for reply and I will forward the material directly to the Deputy when it is complete.

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (6 Jul 2006)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions No. 484 and 485 together. Funding for community radio stations is a matter in the first place for the stations themselves. I am informed that some funding has been made available for community radio stations under the Local Development Social Inclusion Programme and the Community Development Programme. The decision to fund such operations rests with the relevant...

Order of Business. (6 Jul 2006)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Technical Group is represented.

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (5 Jul 2006)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 352 and 353 together. I have no plans at present to further extend the areas covered by the RAPID Programme.

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (5 Jul 2006)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The proposal will be considered within the framework of programmes and initiatives operated within the ambit of my Department. If a representative of the groups would like to meet with officials from my Department in order to get information regarding schemes managed by my Department which may be of assistance to the project, this could be arranged.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (5 Jul 2006)

Éamon Ó Cuív: My Department maintains a list of consultancies entered into by the Department, excepting those of minor value. This is set out at www.pobail.ie/en/CorporateSupport Services/ Finance/Consultancies. This shows that there was one consultancy relevant to the Deputy's question, namely, the appointment of Quinn McDonnell Pattison to arrange a television advertising campaign to promote use of the...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (5 Jul 2006)

Éamon Ó Cuív: There are currently six non established political appointees in my Department, three of whom were appointed in 2002. A Special Adviser and a Clerical Officer were appointed in 2004 and a Temporary Personal Secretary was appointed in 2006 replacing an officer on sick leave. The actual cost in terms of salaries in respect of each post for each year from 2002 to date is as follows: 2002...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (5 Jul 2006)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 357 and 358 together. Details of the number, role, function and cost of staff in my offices were given at the Annual Estimates debate of the Dáil Committee on Arts, Sports Tourism, Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs on 10 May 2006. The Estimate was approved. Further to that, the facts are as follows: There are currently eleven staff members in my Private...

Written Answers — Departmental Advertising: Departmental Advertising (5 Jul 2006)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I refer the Deputy to my reply to PQ No. 466 of 10 February 2004 regarding expenditure on advertising by my Department in 2002 and 2003; and PQ No. 347 of 28 February 2006 regarding expenditure on advertising in 2004 and 2005. Spending on advertising by my Department to date in 2006 is €58,988.23. [27020/06]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (5 Jul 2006)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I understand that the group in question has only recently received planning permission for the group sewerage scheme and that discussions are on-going between themselves and Cork County Council. CLÁR funds a €6,000 maximum top-up per house for group sewerage schemes in CLÁR areas where the cost per house exceeds €3,031 and where the Local Authority recommends that this is the most...

Written Answers — Partnership Boards: Partnership Boards (5 Jul 2006)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Local Development Social Inclusion Programme (LDSIP) provides a series of Measures, funded under the National Development Plan 2000-2006, that are designed to tackle social exclusion, deliver a more sustainable economy, improve employment prospects and balance regional development. The LDSIP is delivered locally by 38 Partnerships, 31 Community Groups and 2 Employment Pacts, which are...

Written Answers — Rural Development: Rural Development (4 Jul 2006)

Éamon Ó Cuív: As set down in the White Paper on Rural Development, the National Rural Development Forum has a wide membership including Government Departments, State Agencies, the Regional Assemblies and Authorities, Local Authorities, the social partners, local development bodies, and the wider voluntary and community sector. My Department does not hold details of the qualifications of those who attend...

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (4 Jul 2006)

Éamon Ó Cuív: There are currently 2,362 participants on the Rural Social Scheme (RSS). The rate of payment an RSS participant is entitled to is determined by their personal/family circumstances and is based on their qualifying payment from the Department of Social & Family Affairs at the time of joining the Scheme and an appropriate top-up payment from the RSS. In this regard, the Deputy should note that...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (4 Jul 2006)

Éamon Ó Cuív: As the Deputy will be aware, the Capital Envelope Framework provides for the allocation of capital funding across Departments under the Public Capital Programme on a 5-year basis, subject to annual review. At present, my Department's envelope for the period 2006-2010 is as follows: Year €m 2006 142.650 2007 129 2008 129 2009 130 2010 130 Total: 661.650 The...

Written Answers — Information Technology: Information Technology (4 Jul 2006)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 487 to 491, inclusive, together. All Information Technology purchases, including software, in my Department are made on the basis of appropriate competitive processes under national and EU rules. These rules preclude the giving of preference to any potential supplier on the basis of nationality or enterprise size. Contracts are awarded following a competitive...