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Written Answers — English-Irish Dictionary Project: English-Irish Dictionary Project (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: As I stated in my reply to Questions Nos. 52 and 71 of 14 December 2004, the English-Irish dictionary project is ongoing. I understand from Foras na Gaeilge that the process of commencing stage two of the project is under way. A preliminary notice in that regard has already issued in the EU Journal and further and more detailed information will be published very shortly to encourage market...

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

Éamon Ó Cuív: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 383 of 8 February 2005. No internal promotions made to date have been linked to decentralisation. However, my Department has indicated that it reserves the right to link future promotions to a willingness to move with the Department to a decentralised location. Ongoing discussions are taking place centrally to agree a protocol on promotions.

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

Éamon Ó Cuív: Níl torthaí na scoilbhliana 2004/05 don cheantar seo 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 Ros Goill a rinne iarratas agus an toradh a bhí ar na hiarratais sin le cúig bliana anuas. Tá líon na dteaghlach a rinne iarratas...

Written Answers — Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla: Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Tuigfidh an Teachta, ár ndóigh, gur ar Bhord Bainistíochta chomhlachta phoiblí atá an fhreagracht a chinntiú go bhfeidhmítear de réir dea-chleachtais stiúrtha corparáideach taobh istigh den eagraíocht agus go gcloítear le dualgais reachtúla. Anuas ar sin, tá freagracht ar leith ag leibhéal faireacháin ar an Roinn Stáit a urraíonn an comhlacht. Is é an ról atá ag an...

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

Éamon Ó Cuív: I am satisfied that Foras na Gaeilge is doing very important work in promoting the Irish language throughout the island of Ireland. The Deputy will understand that it is a matter for the board of Foras na Gaeilge in the first instance to ensure the organisation continues to function in accordance with the legislative framework within which it operates and its corporate and annual business plans.

Written Answers — Voluntary Sector Organisations: Voluntary Sector Organisations (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 47 and 50 together. I have already dealt comprehensively with this issue in the House. I refer the Deputies, in particular, to my replies to Questions Nos. 4 and 5 of 22 February 2005, 360 and 367 of 22 March 2005 and 24, 27 and 37 of 14 April 2005. As I indicated in these replies, since the decision to discontinue funding under the national anti-poverty...

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

Éamon Ó Cuív: In addition to supporting health related measures under the CLÁR programme, I have introduced a number of similar measures under the RAPID programme. In 2002 and 2003 CLÁR funding of nearly €500,000 was provided for more than 30 health projects in the selected areas. In October 2004 I announced a second round of minor health projects in the CLÁR areas covered by the north-eastern,...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: In 2003, the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, on behalf of my Department, placed a call for broadband proposals in CLÁR areas. Fifteen centres were identified for a pilot trial of broadband technology in selected industrial estates, business and educational-training centres in the CLÁR regions. Following technical and financial evaluations, 12 locations were...

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

Éamon Ó Cuív: On foot of recommendations contained in the report of Coimisiún na Gaeltachta, I approved an initial provision of €1.56 million over three years —€520,000 per annum — for the language planning initiative to which the Deputy refers. This was intended to allow for a pilot programme under which an annual grant of up to a maximum of €130,000 would be available to four suitably...

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

Éamon Ó Cuív: I understand from Údarás na Gaeltachta that a total of €65.413 million has been spent on industrial developments in the Gaeltacht in the period 1 January 2003 to 30 April 2005. A breakdown by year is set out in the following table. Expenditure by Údarás na Gaeltachta on industrial developments in the Gaeltacht in the period 1 January 2003 to 30 April 2005. 2003 2004 2005 (to 30...

Written Answers — Feachtas Earcaíochta Gaeltachta: Feachtas Earcaíochta Gaeltachta (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Tá réimse leathan gníomhaíochtaíá gcur chun cinn ag Údarás na Gaeltachta chun fostaíocht a ghiniúint agus an bonneagar sóisialta agus teanga a fhorbairt sa Ghaeltacht. Áirítear ar cheann de na cuspóirí atá ag an gclár forbartha sin daoine de bhunadh na Gaeltachta a mhealladh ar ais go dtí an Ghaeltacht. Tá feachtas earcaíochta speisialta ar a dtugtar "PostBaile" ag an...

Written Answers — Scéim Díláraithe: Scéim Díláraithe (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Mar atá luaite agam cheana féin sa Teach seo, tá an cheist seo faoi réir aontú na Comhairle Aireachta Thuaidh/Theas. Tá na saincheisteanna ábharthacha gur gá mionscrúdú a dhéanamh orthu sula gcuirfear an cheist faoi bhráid na Comhairle á scrúdú ar bhonn leanúnach. Tuigim go bhfuil i gceist go mbeidh cruinniú eile go luath idir mo Roinn féin, an Roinn Cultúir, Ealaíon agus...

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I have no ministerial responsibility for broadcasting issues. However, I am informed that Foras na Gaeilge has agreed to fund the maintenance costs of transmission equipment in Northern Ireland required to facilitate the transmission of TG4 there.

Written Answers — Departmental Communications: Departmental Communications (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Given the cross-cutting nature and breadth of functions of my Department, it is necessary for me to be in constant contact with representatives of other Departments. Some of these contacts would be through formal meetings, while others would be quite informal, through phone and casual contacts. Many meetings involve a wide range of officials from across Departments and public bodies and...

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

Éamon Ó Cuív: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Question Nos. 116 and 117 of 14 April 2005. In addition, the following County Kildare groups were funded under the scheme of community supports for older people in 2005 following their application under the 2004 scheme: Caragh and District Community Alert, €2,460; Naas Residents Forum Limited, €21,900; and the Irish Wheelchair Association, Clane,...

Written Answers — Planning Guidelines: Planning Guidelines (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: My views on this matter remain as set out in my reply to questions of 14 April 2005, reference numbers 11630/05, 11631/05 and 11632/05.

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

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 119, 120 and 122 together. Areas in 18 counties, with a population of 362,000, are included under the CLÁR programme. All of these areas are eligible for funding under the various measures in the programme. Some measures are demand led while, in other cases, the projects, by and large, are selected or recommended by the relevant Departments, State agencies,...

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

Éamon Ó Cuív: I have no plans at present to extend the eligibility for funding under the RAPID programme, to people outside the RAPID areas. However, some anomalies relating to the existing RAPID areas have been brought to my attention. These are being examined in my Department.

Planning Issues. (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Dírím aird an Teachta ar an bhfreagra a thug mé ar Cheisteanna Uimhir 284, 285 agus 286 faoin ábhar seo ar 10 Bealtaine 2005. Tuigeann an Teachta, ar ndóigh, gurb í an Roinn Comhshaoil, Oidhreachta agus Rialtais Áitiúil agus na hÚdaráis Áitiúla atá freagrach as cúrsaí pleanála sa Ghaeltacht. I gcomhthéacs chuspóir lárnach mo Roinne maidir le húsáid na Gaeilge mar...

Planning Issues. (19 May 2005)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Tá caint faoi láthair ag go leor daoine maidir le treoirlínte faoi alt 33 den Acht. Bhí an cheist a chuir an Teachta bainteach leis sin. Má bhreathnaíonn duine ar alt 33 den Acht Pleanála, feictear domsa go mbaineann na treoirlínte a d'fhéadfadh an tAire a dhéanamh faoin Acht seo maidir le cúrsaí riaracháin. Deir alt 33(1) "The Minister shall by regulations provide for such...