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

Michael Ring: I will deal with that.

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (14 Jun 2017)

Michael Ring: It would not be big in Mayo.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Dormant Accounts Fund Administration (1 Jun 2017)

Michael Ring: A call for proposals under the Social Enterprise measure of the Dormant Accounts Fund Disbursement Scheme was issued on 8 February 2017. This measure will support social enterprises that provide services to, or employment opportunities for, disadvantaged people, particularly in rural areas. The closing date for applications under the measure was 15 March 2017. I can confirm that an...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (31 May 2017)

Michael Ring: 245. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) has not received a 2016 GLAS payment; when payment will be received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26156/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Family Income Supplement Eligibility (30 May 2017)

Michael Ring: 263. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on a family income supplement application by a person (details supplied). [25312/17]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: CLÁR Programme (30 May 2017)

Michael Ring: The 2017 CLÁR programme was launched on 31 March 2017 and will provide funding for small scale infrastructural projects in disadvantaged rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population. The allocation for CLÁR for 2017 is €5 million and funding is available under the following measures: Measure 1: Support for Schools/Community Safety Measures ...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Schemes (30 May 2017)

Michael Ring: The Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme provides funding for the development of new outdoor recreational infrastructure and for the necessary maintenance, enhancement or promotion of existing recreational infrastructure in rural areas across Ireland. On 28 April, I announced details of €11 million in funding for the 2017 Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme as part of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (30 May 2017)

Michael Ring: 483. To ask the Minister for Health when an appointment will be scheduled for a person (details supplied); and the reason no response has issued from the HSE in this regard. [25803/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Retirements (25 May 2017)

Michael Ring: 162. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to extend participation in the public service up to and including the current and planned age of entitlement to the contributory State pension; if primary legislation is required for a change in the compulsory retirement age for public servants; his plans in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25123/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Sector Staff Retirements (25 May 2017)

Michael Ring: 164. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) working in the public sector can have their contract of employment extended beyond 65 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25122/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (24 May 2017)

Michael Ring: 153. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding new classrooms and school development for a school (details supplied) in view of the fact that the project has gone through the planning process and the tendering process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25000/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (24 May 2017)

Michael Ring: 231. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to reduce the waiting time for cataract removal procedures in Galway University Hospital from 24 to 30 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24902/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers Grant Eligibility (23 May 2017)

Michael Ring: 168. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will review an application under the disabled drivers and disabled passengers (tax concessions) scheme for a person (details supplied) in view of the fact that the term family member is not defined in the legislation governing the scheme. [24033/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staff (23 May 2017)

Michael Ring: 272. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an appeal by a school (details supplied). [24752/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (23 May 2017)

Michael Ring: 327. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will receive a decision regarding disability allowance arrears; and the reason for the delay. [24232/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (23 May 2017)

Michael Ring: 345. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the expected date for submitting the file relating to a disability allowance claim by a person (details supplied) to the social welfare appeals office. [24515/17]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rural Resettlement Scheme (23 May 2017)

Michael Ring: The Rural Recreation Infrastructure Scheme provides funding for the development of outdoor recreational infrastructure and for the necessary maintenance, enhancement or promotion of existing outdoor recreational infrastructure in rural areas across Ireland.In 2016, funding of €7.4 million was approved for 117 projects in rural parts of Ireland and was distributed through Local...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: CLÁR Programme (23 May 2017)

Michael Ring: The CLÁR programme was originally launched in October 2001 to provide for targeted investment in disadvantaged rural areas. The areas originally selected for inclusion in the CLÁR programme were those which suffered the greatest population decline from 1926 to 1996, with the exception of the Cooley Peninsula which was included on the basis of the serious difficulties caused in that...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Forestry Management (23 May 2017)

Michael Ring: The primary responsibility in terms of fire fighting lies with the Fire Service and the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government.  The prosecution of those responsible is a matter for the Gardaí. My Department is one of a number of agencies represented on the Inter-Agency Gorse Fire Group that explores issues surrounding such fires.  An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Banking Sector (18 May 2017)

Michael Ring: The Programme for a Partnership Governmentenvisaged that An Post, the Irish League of Credit Unions and other interested stakeholders would be asked to investigate and propose a new model of community banking, such as the Kiwibank model in New Zealand, which could be delivered through the post office network.The Programme for Government also includes a commitment to investigate the German...