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Carlow-Kilkenny By-election: Issue of Writ (29 Apr 2015)

Ann Phelan: He is a Johnny-come-lately.

Carlow-Kilkenny By-election: Issue of Writ (29 Apr 2015)

Ann Phelan: We only had three such visits when-----

Carlow-Kilkenny By-election: Issue of Writ (29 Apr 2015)

Ann Phelan: What about the closure of the sugar industry? Was that a glorious moment for the Fianna Fáil-led Government?

Carlow-Kilkenny By-election: Issue of Writ (29 Apr 2015)

Ann Phelan: The previous Government in which Deputy Martin was a Minister destroyed many jobs.

Carlow-Kilkenny By-election: Issue of Writ (29 Apr 2015)

Ann Phelan: The former Minister, Mr. Hogan, had something to do with that.

Carlow-Kilkenny By-election: Issue of Writ (29 Apr 2015)

Ann Phelan: Deputy Martin's caring Government closed down the sugar industry and destroyed jobs.

Carlow-Kilkenny By-election: Issue of Writ (29 Apr 2015)

Ann Phelan: The Government invested €4.5 million in four schools in Bagenalstown, a disadvantaged area, in the worst recession this country has experienced.

Carlow-Kilkenny By-election: Issue of Writ (29 Apr 2015)

Ann Phelan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the moving of the writ for the by-election in Carlow-Kilkenny arising from Mr. Phil Hogan's appointment to the European Commission. As his constituency colleague, I thank Commissioner Hogan for his work in the area for many years. He is continuing this with his work in Brussels in the agricultural portfolio. This is an important issue for Ireland and...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Dormant Accounts Fund (29 Apr 2015)

Ann Phelan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 128 and 129 together. The Dormant Accounts Act 2001, together with 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...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Funding (29 Apr 2015)

Ann Phelan: My Department supports the community and voluntary sector in its contribution to an active, democratic and pluralist society. There is a particular focus on supporting communities that are vulnerable, disadvantaged or under threat through a suite of schemes. The strong commitment of this Government to supporting the community and voluntary sector is evident through the overall budget of...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Funding (29 Apr 2015)

Ann Phelan: Funding for mainstream activities of a sporting organisation was not eligible under the LEADER element of the Rural Development Programme 2007– 2013. Such applications were more appropriate to the Sports Capital Programme which is the responsibility of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. The eligibility rules of the 2014-2020 Rural Development Programme have yet to be...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Seniors Alert Scheme (29 Apr 2015)

Ann Phelan: I refer to the replies to Questions Nos. 176,178,179, 180, 182 of 1 April 2015 and Question No. 644 of 21 April 2015, which set out the position in this matter. The position remains the same.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Seniors Alert Scheme (28 Apr 2015)

Ann Phelan: My Department manages the Seniors Alert Scheme which encourages community support for vulnerable older people in our communities by providing grant assistance towards the purchase and installation of personal monitored alarms to enable older persons, of limited means, to continue to live securely in their homes with confidence, independence and peace of mind. The scheme is administered by...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (28 Apr 2015)

Ann Phelan: My Department’s Local and Community Development Programme (LCDP) concluded on 31 March 2015 and the new Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) was rolled out across communities on 1 April 2015. In accordance with the Public Spending Code, legal advice, good practice internationally and in order to ensure the optimum delivery of services to clients, SICAP was...

Other Questions: Housing Data (23 Apr 2015)

Ann Phelan: Great.

Other Questions: Island Communities (23 Apr 2015)

Ann Phelan: I am not sure to what the Deputy refers when he suggests that I "nicked" a certain amount of money on the islands. The Deputy does not have the monopoly on concern for the islands.

Other Questions: Island Communities (23 Apr 2015)

Ann Phelan: I am also very concerned about the islands.

Other Questions: Island Communities (23 Apr 2015)

Ann Phelan: I have met the island people and I understand their concerns. Perhaps the Deputy will want to return to the Government's policy of alignment whereby the islands are being looked after by the local authority. I direct the Deputy's attention again to the fact that the Government is providing over €460,000 directly to Comhar na nOileán, over €260,000 of which will be...

Other Questions: Island Communities (23 Apr 2015)

Ann Phelan: My focus is on delivering front-line services to the communities. In order to achieve efficiencies, there was a co-ordinated approach to local development in the context of county, regional and national planning, and this is the road along which we are proceeding. The islands will also be looked after in this context. The Deputy does not have the monopoly on concern for the islands. I am...

Other Questions: Island Communities (23 Apr 2015)

Ann Phelan: I assure Deputy Ó Cuív that the islands outside the Gaeltacht islands are of huge importance to me. My Department’s local and community development programme, LCDP, concluded on 31 March 2015 and the new social inclusion and community activation programme, SICAP, was rolled out across communities on 1 April 2015. During 2014, €527,000 was provided to Comhar na...