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Priority Questions: Action Plan for Rural Development Implementation (20 Jun 2017)

Michael Ring: The Deputy referred to not having taken any action. The first action I took when I took office was simple. When the Deputy was Minister, he had the CLÁR programme up and running, but it was closed in 2009. I reopened it. That is one real action which has helped rural communities throughout the country. The programme has worked well and many rural schemes have benefited from it. ...

Priority Questions: Action Plan for Rural Development Implementation (20 Jun 2017)

Michael Ring: There is substantial funding for the scheme this year. The Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has the Action Plan for Jobs which has produced results. A total of 80% of the jobs created last year are in rural Ireland. I am a newly appointed Minister. I have to set up a new Department which, as the Deputy will be aware, takes time. I also have to get a Secretary General in...

Priority Questions: Action Plan for Rural Development Implementation (20 Jun 2017)

Michael Ring: Correct.

Priority Questions: Action Plan for Rural Development Implementation (20 Jun 2017)

Michael Ring: The Deputy is correct that we paid local authorities upfront last December. To be fair to them, contracts have to be entered into under the rural economic development zones, REDZ, programme and the town and village scheme, but there has been a substantial improvement in the figures the Deputy received last February. I will provide further information for him through an update on the amount...

Priority Questions: Action Plan for Rural Development Implementation (20 Jun 2017)

Michael Ring: I would like the local authorities to spend that money. I would also like more of the funding under the CLÁR, REDZ and Leader programmes and the rural recreation and other schemes to be spent. I will ring county managers this week to make sure that is happening, but there has been a major improvement in the spend in the past few months. They got that money in December and have been...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Action Plan for Rural Development (20 Jun 2017)

Michael Ring: The Government's Action Plan for Rural Development was launched in January of this year. The Plan contains 276 actions for delivery across a range of Government Departments, State agencies and other organisations to support the economic and social progress of rural Ireland. Every action has a defined timeline for completion and the organisations responsible for implementing each action are...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Town and Village Renewal Scheme (20 Jun 2017)

Michael Ring: The 2017 Town and Village Renewal Scheme was launched on 13th April last, with a focus on improving the economic development of our rural towns and villages. Funding of €20 million has been made available under the scheme which will support up to 300 towns and villages over the next 12 months. This year’s initiative builds on the 2016 scheme, including feedback from...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: CLÁR Programme (20 Jun 2017)

Michael Ring: The 2017 CLÁR programme was launched on 31stMarch 2017 and will provide funding for small scale infrastructural projects in disadvantaged rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population. Funding is available this year under four separate Measures: Measure 1:Support for School and Community Safety Measures Measure 2:Play Areas Measure 3: Targeted Community...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: CLÁR Programme (20 Jun 2017)

Michael Ring: The 2017 CLÁR programme was launched on 31stMarch 2017 and will provide funding for small scale infrastructural projects in disadvantaged rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population. Funding is available this year under four separate Measures:Measure 1: Support for School and Community Safety Measures Measure 2: Play Areas Measure 3: Targeted Community...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Dormant Accounts Fund (20 Jun 2017)

Michael Ring: The Unclaimed Life Assurance Policies Act 2003 and the Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Acts 2005-2012, provide a framework for the administration of unclaimed accounts in credit institutions (i.e. banks, building societies and An Post), and unclaimed life assurance policies in insurance undertakings. The Dormant Accounts Fund is managed by the National Treasury Management Agency. The Acts...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: TAMS Payments (20 Jun 2017)

Michael Ring: 1597. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) has not received a TAMS 2 payment; when payment will be received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26622/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (20 Jun 2017)

Michael Ring: 1656. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person's GLAS 2016 85% advance payment issued at a much reduced rate; if the reduced payment is as a result of an information technology problem in view of the fact the person was verbally advised by departmental officials; when the information technology problem will be resolved; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (20 Jun 2017)

Michael Ring: 1708. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a 2016 GLAS advance payment will issue to persons (details supplied); the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28720/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (20 Jun 2017)

Michael Ring: 1709. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a GLAS payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in view of the fact the delay is causing undue financial hardship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28721/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (20 Jun 2017)

Michael Ring: 2038. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an appeal by a person (details supplied) will be finalised in view of the fact that it was lodged on 11 January 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27789/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) Applications (20 Jun 2017)

Michael Ring: 2067. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) has not yet received a decision regarding their application for a State pension (contributory); and when a decision will be made. [28405/17]

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Michael Ring: Just like the Deputy ran away from Fianna Fáil.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Michael Ring: Go away out of that. The Deputy would be over here if he got the chance.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Michael Ring: He would love to come over here.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Michael Ring: We should hear the truth. He would come over here if he got the chance.