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Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (3 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 273: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs his plans to address the problems experienced by those in disadvantaged in urban areas in the coming year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39494/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (3 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 276: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs his plans to extend the CLÁR scheme to cater for the increasing needs arising from the economic situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39497/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (3 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 277: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs his plans if any to extend the RAPID scheme to cater for the increasing needs arising from the economic situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39498/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (3 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 279: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the extent to which he has carried out an assessment of the emerging needs of rural communities with a view to how best to address such issues in the ongoing economic situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39500/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (3 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the extent to which he has carried out an assessment of the emerging needs of urban communities with a view to how best to address such issues in the ongoing economic situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39501/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (3 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 282: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the extent to which he intends to expand or extend the range of schemes operated directly by his Department or groups or bodies under its aegis to assist community based groups involved in the campaign against drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39503/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (3 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 283: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs his plans to modify urban oriented schemes operated by his Department to meet requirements of the continuing economic situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39504/10]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (3 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 274: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of applicants for assistance for grant aid directly through his Department or groups or bodies under its aegis in each of the past two years in County Kildare; the extent of the response; the extent to which provision is likely to be made for such schemes in the coming year; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (3 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 275: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of applicants for assistance for grant aid directly through his Department or groups or bodies under its aegis in each of the past two years; the extent of the response; the extent to which provision is likely to be made for such schemes in the coming year; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (3 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 278: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the full extent of recipients of various forms of grant aid or assistance through schemes operated through or by his Department in the past 12 months; the position regarding such schemes in the current year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39499/10]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (3 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the full range of schemes or incentives operated by his Department or bodies under its aegis with a view to addressing the needs of rural communities affected by the ongoing economic situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39502/10]

Designated Areas (3 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Community; Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs his plans for the future expansion if any under the RAPID and CLARP programmes; if any strategic decisions have been taken as to the way in which can be most effectively utilised in the current economic climate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39452/10]

Designated Areas (3 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Does the Minister agree that in the current economic climate it is more important than ever to focus on areas of social and economic exclusion in both urban and rural settings? Has he updated the data available to him to account for 2010 and for projections for 2011, with particular reference to these areas now more than ever?

Designated Areas (3 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Will the Minister confirm that he is aware of the significant downturn in the economy since 2007? Projections based on data from that time are out of date. Based on recent developments in the economy and the number of applications received by his Department under both headings, will he outline the extent to which he can or will re-evaluate the requirements for both the RAPID and CLÁR...

Community Development Projects (3 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: It could well be injury time for the Government now.

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: In the context of the current economic turbulence, is it intended to introduce the amendment to the Bretton Woods Agreements Act, having particular regard to the agreements entered into between the British and German Governments in respect of secret bank accounts in Switzerland?

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Yes. I quoted the legislation. It is No. 58 on the list.

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: The Taoiseach is very optimistic. For some years I have been trying to get confirmation from the Minister for Justice and Law Reform as to the total number of criminal gangs in the country and how he will introduce required legislation to target them specifically.

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I did that.

Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I did that, but I just wanted to tell you a Cheann Comhairle how serious the problem is.