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Written Answers — Rural Social Scheme: Rural Social Scheme (27 Jun 2006)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I can confirm that the changes to the eligibility categories under the Rural Social Scheme (RSS) were implemented with effect from 22nd May 2006. All of the RSS Implementing Bodies have been formally notified of these changes by my Department. Údarás na Gaeltachta, who implement the RSS in the relevant area, have confirmed to my Department that the person concerned applied for — and was...

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (27 Jun 2006)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I refer the Deputy to my Dáil reply to PQs No. 161 of 18 May 2006 and No. 307 of 13 June 2006. The Minister of State has not enacted any regulations.

Written Answers — Rural Social Scheme: Rural Social Scheme (22 Jun 2006)

Éamon Ó Cuív: A person in receipt of Farm Assist with an adult dependant who qualifies to participate on the Rural Social Scheme, will receive a personal weekly rate of €190.20 and an adult dependant rate of €110 per week, provided the adult dependant's weekly earnings are less than €250. Class A PRSI contribution is made to RSS participants who qualify on the basis of Farm Assist, Unemployment...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (22 Jun 2006)

Éamon Ó Cuív: In the time available I am not in a position to give a comprehensive reply. My Department is collating the material for reply and will forward the material directly to the Deputy when it is complete.

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (21 Jun 2006)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 178 and 179 together. Maintenance and cleaning of the Canal network is an operational matter for Waterways Ireland, who inform me that they carried out a major clean up of the area in and around the site of the large graving dock at Ringsend Basin on 30 May 2006. The site, known locally as Heiton's Yard, contained remnants of old boats and general rubbish and...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (20 Jun 2006)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The only issue coming within my remit, which is relevant to the Deputy's Question, is the proposal that 30 Foras na Gaeilge posts be located in Gaoth Dobhair, Co. Donegal. This was announced in Budget 2003, subject to agreement of the North-South Ministerial Council. Agreement on the issue was finalised earlier this year and the Board of Foras na Gaeilge was subsequently asked to bring...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (20 Jun 2006)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 342 and 343 together. The Department's programme for decentralisation to Galway involves relocating 10 posts to Na Forbacha. 7 posts have already relocated there and it is expected that the balance will be in place next year. 6 out of the 11 officers who applied to decentralise to Na Forbacha were located in Dublin. Pobal is relocating 40 posts to Clifden, 19...

Written Answers — Rural Social Scheme: Rural Social Scheme (20 Jun 2006)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Participants are allowed to transfer on to the Rural Social Scheme (RSS) from Unemployment Benefit only in those cases where the Unemployment Benefit (UB) refers to a period spent on a Community Employment (CE) Scheme. In these circumstances, the participant must transfer to the RSS within 15 months of the cessation of CE. In this particular case, the applicant's UB claim is on the basis of a...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (20 Jun 2006)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Firstly, I wish to advise the Deputy that, in accordance with the provisions of the legislation, all provisions of the Official Languages Act 2003 will come into operation automatically on the 14 July 2006. Consequently, the following provisions of the Act which have yet to be commenced will come into effect on that date: ∙Section 7, which relates to the publication of Acts of the...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (20 Jun 2006)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Under the CLÁR Non-National Roads Measure which operated in 2005 and which was co-funded with the Department of the Environment, Heritage & Local Government, local authorities had the option to install flashing amber safety lights at primary schools. In this regard, nine local authorities funded 52 sets of lights at a cost to CLÁR of €154,177. I subsequently introduced a fully funded...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (20 Jun 2006)

Éamon Ó Cuív: My Department has made available on its website details regarding consultancies, including information technology and other management-related consultancies (excepting those of minor value), relating to the period since the Department's establishment in June 2002 up to the end of 2005. The relevant link, which will take the Deputy directly to the information sought by him in relation to...

Written Answers — Official Travel: Official Travel (20 Jun 2006)

Éamon Ó Cuív: A breakdown of foreign travel costs (net of insurance and management charges) incurred in respect of official business undertaken by Department Officials, the Minister of State and myself in 2005 and to date in 2006 are set out in the tables. Detailed information was given at the estimates debate on the provisions for this expenditure and any questions raised was answered. The Committee...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (20 Jun 2006)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The number, grades and locations of posts in my Department are as laid out in the table. Grade Number Location Secretary General 1 Dublin Assistant Secretary 3 Dublin Principal Officer 11 Dublin 2 Galway Assistant Principal 25 Dublin 6 Galway 1 Donegal 1 Kerry Higher Executive Officer 40.3 Dublin 10 Galway 1 Donegal 1 Kerry Administrative...

Written Answers — Road and Water Schemes: Road and Water Schemes (20 Jun 2006)

Éamon Ó Cuív: All this information was made public by press releases in 2005. All the press releases are on www.pobail.ie. For the Deputy's convenience, I am arranging to send to him copies of all the relevant press releases issued in 2005.

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (20 Jun 2006)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 352 and 353 together. The following are the support schemes for the voluntary and community sector provided by my Department. Community Services Programme The Social Economy Programme transferred to my Department on 1st January 2006. I have re-named this Programme the Community Services Programme, to reflect the fact that I have changed the nature of the...

Written Answers — Urban Renewal Schemes: Urban Renewal Schemes (20 Jun 2006)

Éamon Ó Cuív: While my colleague, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government has the primary responsibility for the Urban and Village renewal scheme, the position in relation to my own Department is set out in the Appendix. Appendix CLÁR Village and Countryside Enhancement Scheme CLÁR supports the joint Village and Countryside Enhancement Scheme operated by the LEADER companies and...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (20 Jun 2006)

Éamon Ó Cuív: My Department has committed total funding of €300,000 to Philanthropy Ireland over a three-year period to 2008, to support Philanthropy Ireland's programme aimed at promoting the concept and practice of philanthropy and raising the level of awareness of its value and benefit to civil society in Ireland. Philanthropy Ireland is an association of independent grant-making trusts, foundations...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (20 Jun 2006)

Éamon Ó Cuív: In furtherance of the cohesion process commenced in 2004 and in line with the Government decision on the review of local and community development structures, City and County Development Boards and Údaras na Gaeltachta were invited to submit proposals during 2005 aimed at achieving county/city coverage by local development agencies and involving, in rural areas, the integration of Leader and...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (20 Jun 2006)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The details sought by the Deputy are set out in the following Table. 2005 provisional outturn under subhead F3 (Gaeltacht Cultural and Social Schemes/Miscellaneous services), Vote 27, Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs Purpose Amount €000 €000 Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge and Gaeltacht Outreach Centres 1,209 Language...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (14 Jun 2006)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 49 and 64 together. As I have already indicated in response to similar Questions in this House, the need for the development of a clear statement on the part of the Government in relation to the Irish language and its importance as a whole has emerged as a key issue in the deliberations of Fóram na Gaeilge thus far and considerable work is in hand in order to...