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Other Questions: Banking Sector (7 Mar 2017)

Michael Ring: I hope the Deputy and her colleagues on the committee will make a report that can be examined by the Department of Finance and my Department. It is envisaged the report I mentioned will be ready and submitted to the Government some time in the middle of the year. I hope we get plenty of interest. As I said, we have contacted many outside groups seeking for them to make submissions. We...

Other Questions: Banking Sector (7 Mar 2017)

Michael Ring: Comments were made about competition between banks and the Minister, Deputy Noonan, creating two banks. He did not create those banks and the banks created the biggest problem we have had since the foundation of the State. Let us not forget about that. The banks brought this country to its knees and the Minister, Deputy Noonan, is the Minister for Finance who saved this country from I do...

Other Questions: National Parks and Wildlife Service (7 Mar 2017)

Michael Ring: The Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs is not aware of the loss of any high-calibre weapons or ammunition from armouries. As part of its annual asset verification process, my Department undertakes reviews of sensitive assets, including firearms. These are routine and standard asset reconciliation, verification and management exercises. An annual report is...

Other Questions: National Parks and Wildlife Service (7 Mar 2017)

Michael Ring: My understanding is that a report is compiled every year. The 2016 audit has already been carried out. I am waiting for that report to come to the management board. All Ministers will get a copy of that. I am sure information will be made available. The Deputy will understand that some information is sensitive. Information relating to the location of arms and ammunition cannot be thrown...

Other Questions: National Parks and Wildlife Service (7 Mar 2017)

Michael Ring: No.

Other Questions: National Parks and Wildlife Service (7 Mar 2017)

Michael Ring: The Deputy tabled a simple question about ammunition and guns. I assure her that my officials are telling me that nothing needs to be reported to anybody and that the report which has been done will be before the management board meeting soon. The Deputy also asked about staffing. As she knows, the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, and I have been in the process of employing new rangers since...

Other Questions: Banking Sector (7 Mar 2017)

Michael Ring: The programme for Government envisages that An Post, the Irish League of Credit Unions and other interested stakeholders will 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 Sparkassen model...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: National Museum (7 Mar 2017)

Michael Ring: To be fair.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: CLÁR Programme (7 Mar 2017)

Michael Ring: CLÁR is a targeted investment programme which provides funding for small scale infrastructural projects in rural areas which have suffered the greatest levels of population decline. I have secured an allocation of €5 million for CLÁR for 2017 and my objective is to maximise the impact of the funding which is available, for the benefit of communities in CLÁR areas. I...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service (7 Mar 2017)

Michael Ring: My Department is not aware of the loss of any high calibre weapons or ammunition from armouries and no such investigation is under way. As part of its annual asset verification processes, my Department undertakes reviews of sensitive assets, including firearms. These are routine and standard management exercises. An annual report is currently being prepared for the Department’s...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Post Office Network (7 Mar 2017)

Michael Ring: The postal sector has been undergoing significant change both nationally and internationally in recent years, with the increased use of electronic communications leading to a decline in core mail volume for An Post. Nonetheless, the Government is committed to working with all stakeholders to find solutions to the sustainability of the post office network in this changing business environment....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probate Applications (7 Mar 2017)

Michael Ring: 96. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will ascertain from the Courts Service when the grant of probate will issue in a case (details supplied) in view of the fact the delay is causing undue hardship. [11258/17]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Post Office Network (7 Mar 2017)

Michael Ring: The Post Office Renewal Implementation Group and the Post Office Hub Working Group were established last year to progress the recommendations in the earlier report of the Post Office Network Business Development Group which was published in January 2016. The Network Renewal Group examined, on behalf of An Post, a number of issues relating to the post office network, including the number and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Deer Culls (7 Mar 2017)

Michael Ring: There is a significant challenge in attempting to balance the demands of agriculture, forestry and conservation with the need to ensure that deer populations occupying the same land resources are managed at sustainable levels, and in a responsible and ethical manner. With regard to deer in Killarney National Park (KNP) , as part of its regular on-going management operations, my Department...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: CLÁR Programme (7 Mar 2017)

Michael Ring: CLÁR is a targeted investment programme which provides funding for small scale infrastructural projects in rural areas which have suffered the greatest levels of population decline. In 2016, the CLÁR programme provided funding to over 650 projects around the country, including for safety measures such as pedestrian crossings and safety lights close to schools in CLÁR areas in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (7 Mar 2017)

Michael Ring: 730. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) will receive their AEOS 2 payment. [12002/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (7 Mar 2017)

Michael Ring: 731. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person, (details supplied) will received their GLAS payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12003/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Young Farmers Scheme (7 Mar 2017)

Michael Ring: 732. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) will receive a young farmers payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12004/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (7 Mar 2017)

Michael Ring: 733. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) will receive a 2016 GLAS payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12005/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Applications (7 Mar 2017)

Michael Ring: 734. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a GLAS application was received on behalf of a person (details supplied); the date this application was received; the date that correspondence issued to this person regarding this application for GLAS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12006/17]