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Written Answers — Lár-Ionad Náisiúnta Oideachais Gaeilge: Lár-Ionad Náisiúnta Oideachais Gaeilge (26 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Tuigfidh an Teachta gur cheist í seo go príomha don Aire Oideachais agus Eolaíochta. Ó thaobh mo Roinnse de agus Údarás na Gaeltachta is féidir glacadh leis go gcuirfear gach tacaíocht gur féidir ar fáil ach cinneadh a bheith déanta go rachfar ar aghaidh leis an Ionad Oideachais.

Written Answers — Rural Social Scheme: Rural Social Scheme (26 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The rural social scheme was introduced in 2004 to provide directly improved rural services and, at the same time, within a working arrangement compatible with farming or fishing, secure an income and employment support for farmers and fisherman who can no longer make a viable living from such occupations. The scheme was designed specifically for farming and fishing families and its operations...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (24 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The information requested is being collated and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (24 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Question No. 220 of 11 May 2005.

Written Answers — Post Office Network: Post Office Network (24 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I have no statutory responsibility in relation to postal services. However, earlier this month, officials of my Department met officials of An Post to discuss the feasibility of providing automated post office services on a number of islands. As a result of these discussions, An Post is to submit proposals and cost estimates for this initiative. Any such proposals will be evaluated in the...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 13 and 45 together. The strategic development plan recently published by Údarás na Gaeltachta sets out a range of strategic objectives for the five year period 2005-10 aimed at promoting the economic and social development of the Gaeltacht so that strong, self-confident Irish-speaking communities can achieve their full potential. The plan, which is available...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 14 and 40 together. Under the national development plan, the objective of Údarás na Gaeltachta is to create 5,600 new jobs in the Gaeltacht over the seven year period 2000-06. To date, Údarás has achieved new job starts in excess of 5,000 in client businesses over the period 2000-04. The information in relation to the employment situation for 2005 will not...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 15 and 46 together. As I have previously indicated in my reply to Question No. 74 on the 9 November 2004, the re-location of Foras na Gaeilge staff to Gaoth Dobhair is subject to the agreement of the North-South Ministerial Council, NSMC. The relevant issues that require examination prior to submission of the question to the NSMC are being pursued on an...

Written Answers — Coláistí Samhraidh: Coláistí Samhraidh (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Tuigfidh an Teachta gurb í an Roinn Oideachais agus Eolaíochta a thugann aitheantas do Choláistí Gaeilge Samhraidh agus a íocann deontas caipitíochta leo. Ó thaobh mo Roinne féin de, cuirtear cúnamh ar fáil do theaghlaigh cáilithe sa Ghaeltacht a chuireann lóistín ar fáil do na foghlaimeoirí Gaeilge a bhíonn ag freastal ar na Coláistí. Tá an cúnamh sin méadaithe i mbliana...

Written Answers — Scéim Labhairt na Gaeilge: Scéim Labhairt na Gaeilge (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Níl torthaí na scoilbhliana 2004/05 sin ar fáil go fóill ach cuirfidh mo Roinn an t-eolas cuí ar aghaidh chuig an Teachta chomh luath agus a bhíonn sé ar fáil. San idirlinn, leagtar amach sa Tábla leis seo líon na dteaghlach a thuill an deontas iomlán faoi Scéim Labhairt na Gaeilge i ngach contae do na scoilbhlianta 2001/02, 2002/03 agus 2003/04. Is amhlaidh go bhfuil méadú beag...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 19, 21 and 31 together. As already indicated on the record of the House, I have established Fóram na Gaeilge, which includes representatives of relevant State and voluntary organisations with expertise on a wide range of language policy and practice issues, to advise me in relation to the advisability of preparing a 20-year strategic plan with realistic goals...

Written Answers — Scéim Labhairt na Gaeilge: Scéim Labhairt na Gaeilge (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Níl figiúirí críochniúla don scoilbhliain 2004/05 ar fáil go fóill. Leagtar amach sa Tábla leis seo, áfach, líon na dteaghlach a thuill an deontas iomlán faoi Scéim Labhairt na Gaeilge i ngach contae do na scoilbhlianta 2002/03 agus 2003/04. Cé go raibh laghdú ar líon na dteaghlach a thuill an deontas iomlán i gContae Chiarraí don scoilbhliain 2003/4 i gcomparáid leis an...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 324 on 26 April 2005. Discussions between my Department and the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment are ongoing.

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: In July 2004 I launched the Western Development Commission's publication "To Catch the Wind", which explores the potential for community owned wind farms in Ireland. This guide provides detailed information to communities who wish to become involved in wind energy development. Funding is available under the Leader+ and area based rural development initiatives for environmentally friendly...

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The availability of three-phase electricity supply is a matter for the electricity sector and not one in which I have a function. However, my Department administers the farm electrification grant scheme, which subsidises the installation of electricity supply to farms located in disadvantaged areas, which are without supply or where supply is inadequate to facilitate their development and...

Written Answers — Rights of Way: Rights of Way (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: In February 2004, I established a countryside council called Comhairle na Tuaithe to address issues relating to waymarked ways and access. This decision followed consideration by the Rural-Agri-Tourism Advisory Group of a report presented by the Consultation Group on Access to Waymarked Ways. The establishment of a countryside council was the key recommendation of the report. Comhairle na...

Written Answers — Rural Development: Rural Development (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 27 and 38 together. I have noted the recent comments of the Council for the West concerning spending under the national development plan, NDP in the BMW region and share its concern regarding the underspend in the BMW region under the NDP. It is estimated that €36 billion or some 90% of the profiled expenditure for the period of the NDP from January 2000 to...

Written Answers — Bullying in the Workplace: Bullying in the Workplace (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: On 4 April 2005, my Department and the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure issued a joint statement in relation to an investigation into allegations of bullying and harassment and related matters in Waterways Ireland. I provided a copy of the joint statement to the Oireachtas Library on 4 May last. In line with the normal confidentiality that applies to personnel matters, the Departments...

Written Answers — Scéim Labhairt na Gaeilge: Scéim Labhairt na Gaeilge (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Níl torthaí na scoilbhliana 2004/05 don cheantar sin ar fáil go fóill ach cuirfidh mo Roinn an t-eolas cuí ar aghaidh chuig an Teachta chomh luath agus a bhíonn sé ar fáil. San idirlinn, leagtar amach sa Tábla leis seo líon na dteaghlach i gceantar na bhForbacha a rinne iarratas faoin scéim agus an toradh a bhí ar na hiarratais sin le cúig bliana anuas. Cé nach bhfuil mórán...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I welcome this new scheme being introduced by Foras na Gaeilge. The scheme is being introduced to provide school-going children between the ages of seven and 14 with an opportunity to use and improve their skills in the Irish language during the summer months. The introduction of this scheme supports the mission statement of Foras na Gaeilge "To increase the use of Irish in everyday life"....