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Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Regional Development Initiatives (31 Jan 2017)

Michael Ring: We are trying to set up the Atlantic economic corridor to bring balance to it. The reason we are trying to establish it is to compete with Dublin and Cork. The Deputy is correct. At present jobs, population, the price of housing and transport are very serious problems in Dublin. This is why the Minister, Deputy Coveney, has his plan out for consultation. I hope people such as the Deputy,...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rural Development Plan (31 Jan 2017)

Michael Ring: The Action Plan for Rural Development provides a framework of supports to improve the lives of people who live and work in rural Ireland. It is the first Plan of its kind to address both the economic and social needs of rural Ireland through a whole-of-Government approach. The Plan includes number of initiatives across a range of Departments which will have a particular benefit for...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hare Coursing (31 Jan 2017)

Michael Ring: It is intended over the next few weeks to publish the various reports compiled by the National Parks and Wildlife Service staff of my Department and the Irish Coursing Club (ICC) on the NPWS website for the 2015/16 season. There are some 200 separate reports - including NPWS ranger reports, ICC Reports, ICC Veterinary Reports - ranging over 70 coursing meetings – and arrangements are...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Projects (31 Jan 2017)

Michael Ring: The restored gardens at Killarney House opened to huge public acclaim in April 2016. The interpretation/exhibition programme and installation for Killarney House and the National Park is advancing and I expect that it will be completed in the coming months. It is intended that the exhibition will open to the public during the tourism season and that the historic rooms of the House will be...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hare Coursing (31 Jan 2017)

Michael Ring: It is my understanding that a copy of the report prepared by my Department in relation to Rathdowney Coursing club was provided to the Deputy in December 2016. The report is also available on my Department’s website – (). The meeting scheduled by the coursing club did not take place, no licence was given for a rescheduled event and all hares held in captivity by the club were...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (31 Jan 2017)

Michael Ring: 323. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on a disability allowance claim (details supplied) in view of the fact that the application was submitted in August 2016. [3806/17]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Dormant Accounts Fund (31 Jan 2017)

Michael Ring: I propose to take Questions Nos. 380 and 381 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 Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Post Office Network (31 Jan 2017)

Michael Ring: The Post Office Network Business Development Group, chaired by Mr. Bobby Kerr, was established in late 2014 to examine the potential for additional Government business – as well as commercial business – to be transacted through the Post Office network. The final report of the Group was published in January 2016. On foot of this report, two Working Groups were established...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: CLÁR Programme (31 Jan 2017)

Michael Ring: The 2016 CLÁR programme focused on three separate measures: -Measure 1: Safety Measures for Schools and Community/Sports Facilities -Measure 2: Playgrounds and Multi-Use Games Areas -Measure 3: Local Access Roads. In October 2016, all Local Authorities with designated CLÁR areas were invited to make submissions under the measures outlined above. Following an assessment of the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (31 Jan 2017)

Michael Ring: 635. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a payment for 2012 did not issue to a person (details supplied); and when the payment will issue. [3945/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Delays (24 Jan 2017)

Michael Ring: 286. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason for the delay in dealing with a carer's allowance review for a person (details supplied); when a decision will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2595/17]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: CLÁR Programme (24 Jan 2017)

Michael Ring: I understand that the former Farm Electrification Grant Scheme for Disadvantaged Areas included a grant for Three-Phase electricity supply on farms. This scheme was administered and funded through the former Department of Community Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, and subsequently by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government up to 2011. The Farm Electrification Grant...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks (19 Jan 2017)

Michael Ring: My Department spent over €2.1m in current and capital funding on Killarney National Park (including funding on Killarney House) in 2016. This represents a large proportion of my Department’s overall budget and reflects the value and the commitment that my Department places on the Park. My Department continues to manage Killarney National Park to abide by the strict criteria...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Post Offices and Credit Unions Merger (18 Jan 2017)

Michael Ring: The Programme for a Partnership Governmentenvisages that An Post, the 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...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (17 Jan 2017)

Michael Ring: 644. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be reached on an invalidity pension application by a person (details supplied) in County Mayo [1438/17]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: CLÁR Programme (17 Jan 2017)

Michael Ring: The CLÁR programme (Ceantair Laga Árd-Riachtanais) 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. The 2016 CLÁR programme focused on three separate measures: - Measure 1: Safety Measures for Schools and Community/Sports Facilities - Measure 2:...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: CLÁR Programme (17 Jan 2017)

Michael Ring: The CLÁR programme (Ceantair Laga Árd-Riachtanais) 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...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Invasive Plant Species (17 Jan 2017)

Michael Ring: My Department is committed to tackling the spread of invasive species in Killarney National Park, most particularly Rhododendron ponticum,the control of which is difficult, costly and labour intensive. The management of the dynamic and aggressive Rhododendron ponticumis a long-standing on-going programme in the National Park, which, at this time, is composed of four elements: i. the initial...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Social Enterprise Sector (17 Jan 2017)

Michael Ring: The social enterprise sector in Ireland covers a wide spectrum of activities, which are delivered by a range of organisations, from local community groups fully supported by the State to companies operating on a commercial basis for a social return. A number of Government Departments currently engage with the social enterprise sector and provide supports through a range of programmes and...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Widow's Pension Eligibility (16 Dec 2016)

Michael Ring: 229. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a response will issue regarding an overpayment of widows non-contributory pension to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40610/16]