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Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Economic Growth Initiatives (9 Nov 2017)

Michael Ring: The Programme for a Partnership Government and the Action Plan for Rural Development both contain a commitment to progress the concept of an Atlantic Economic Corridor which was proposed in February 2016 by a group involving a number of Chambers of Commerce in the Western region and the American Chambers of Commerce of Ireland.  The overarching objective of the Atlantic Economic...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Leader Programmes Data (9 Nov 2017)

Michael Ring: I propose to take Questions Nos. 237 to 239, inclusive, together. The 20014-2020 LEADER programme is administered by Local Action Groups (LAGs) who deliver funding in accordance with Local Development Strategies that have been approved for each LAG area. In the case of 4 LEADER areas under the current programme, the Local Action Group is a Local Development Company. In the other 25...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Leader Programmes Administration (9 Nov 2017)

Michael Ring: I propose to take Questions Nos. 240 and 241 together. LEADER plays a valuable role in supporting rural development and is an important part of the Government's Action Plan for Rural Development.  I am committed to implementing the LEADER programme as effectively as possible and to continuously monitoring progress in the delivery of the programme at all levels. In that regard, it...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Library Services (7 Nov 2017)

Michael Ring: My Open Library is an initiative under Opportunities for All, the national public library strategy 2013-2017, which seeks to extend access to library services and facilities at times when they would be otherwise unavailable. In this regard, My Open Library provides additional opening hours for library members between 8am and 10pm, seven...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Agencies Funding (7 Nov 2017)

Michael Ring: Whilst my Department has responsibility as the lead and funding Department for a number of programmes and schemes administered by Pobal, issues relating to employee terms and conditions, including salaries, are a matter for the employer and employees concerned, subject to compliance with employment legislation.  My Department has no role in the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Seniors Alert Scheme (7 Nov 2017)

Michael Ring: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1138 to 1140, inclusive, together. My Department is responsible for the Seniors Alert Scheme which encourages support for vulnerable older people in our communities through the provision of personalised monitored alarms to enable them to continue to live securely in their homes with confidence, independence and peace of mind. The...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Websites (7 Nov 2017)

Michael Ring: The Department's website went live in August 2017 following the establishment of the Department in July 2017.  There is no external company undertaking an audit of my Department's website.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (7 Nov 2017)

Michael Ring: I am aware of the issues regarding the transitional funding arrangements in place since 2015 for the organisation concerned. I am also aware of the timelines involved and my Department is liaising with relevant stakeholders in the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Redundancy Payments (7 Nov 2017)

Michael Ring: Local Development Companies that deliver the LEADER programme are private not for profit companies/non-public organisations. My Department has no role in the internal operations of those companies and likewise has no role in relation to staff or employment matters. These are matters for the Board of each company, as the employer, to manage. It should also be noted that my Department was...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (7 Nov 2017)

Michael Ring: Four state bodies fall under the remit of my Department, Pobal, Irish Water Safety, the Western Development Commission and the Charities Regulatory Authority. There are no public buildings owned either by my Department or by any of the above agencies.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Meetings (7 Nov 2017)

Michael Ring: A meeting between the Director and staff of the Strategic Communications Unit took place on 5 October.  It was attended by myself, the Secretary General  and officials from my department. The Director of the SCU provided a briefing on the work of the Unit and the role it will play in improving effectiveness, efficiency and cross Government cooperation to foster and develop a...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Websites (7 Nov 2017)

Michael Ring: The Department of Rural and Community Development's website went live in August 2017 following the establishment of the Department in July 2017. As the Department's website is hosted on the Government network, no additional costs were incurred in building it.  The Department's website has not been revamped or remodelled since it went live, although it is anticipated...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Websites (7 Nov 2017)

Michael Ring: The website for the Department of Rural and Community Development went live in August 2017 following the establishment of the Department on 19 July 2017.  There have been no associated costs incurred to date.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Staff Data (7 Nov 2017)

Michael Ring: As a newly established Government Department, we are currently in the process of establishing all of the associated corporate functions, one of them being the Press Office.  At present, we have two Department staff assigned to press and wider communications duties who report directly to the Assistant Principal Officer in the Corporate Support and Management Services Division.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Staff Training (7 Nov 2017)

Michael Ring: As a newly established Government Department, we are currently in the process of establishing a Learning and Development Unit. Our development programmes and courses are currently being provided on a transitional shared service basis by the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. As a result, it is not possible...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Public Relations Contracts Data (7 Nov 2017)

Michael Ring: My Department has not used the services of any public relations companies or agencies for information campaigns since it was established on 19th July 2017. Four state bodies fall under the remit of my Department, Pobal, Irish Water Safety, the Western Development Commission and the Charities Regulatory Authority.  The following table contains details of the services of any...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (7 Nov 2017)

Michael Ring: I am satisfied that the necessary arrangements are in place in my Department for the proper management and accountability of grant funding provided by my Department.  My  Department has been assigned responsibility for the Charities Regulator, which is fully independent in the performance of its statutory functions. The general function of...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Brexit Negotiations (7 Nov 2017)

Michael Ring: My colleague the Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade, Mr. Simon Coveney, T.D., has the primary responsibility for leading on Brexit negotiations. My Department is contributing on an ongoing basis to discussions and providing policy advice relevant to its remit as and when required. The comprehensive document “Ireland and the negotiations on the UK’s withdrawal from...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Seniors Alert Scheme (7 Nov 2017)

Michael Ring: My Department is responsible for the Seniors Alert Scheme which encourages support for vulnerable older people in our communities through the provision of personal monitored alarms to enable them to continue to live securely in their homes with confidence, independence and peace of mind. The scheme is operated on my Department's behalf by Pobal. Following a review, a new version of the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Local Improvement Scheme Applications (7 Nov 2017)

Michael Ring: My Department wrote to Local Authorities in August to establish the level of demand for a Local Improvement Scheme this year to support improvement works on private and non-public roads. Based on the feedback from the Local Authorities, on 21st September I announced the provision of €10 million for a Local Improvement Scheme on a national basis. I can confirm that I...