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Other Questions: Regional Development Initiatives (20 Oct 2016)

Michael Ring: I want to make it clear to the Deputy that I will not be closing any post offices. I do not have the authority or the power-----

Other Questions: Regional Development Initiatives (20 Oct 2016)

Michael Ring: The Government does not have it either. An Post runs the postal services. With regard to a number of post offices, people have given notice that they no longer want to be postmasters. There is nothing we can do about it if there are no people available to take up that service. An Post will make those decisions. There is a consultation process which will involve it determining if a post...

Other Questions: Regional Development Initiatives (20 Oct 2016)

Michael Ring: Deputy Boyd Barrett would not know very much about rural post offices.

Other Questions: Regional Development Initiatives (20 Oct 2016)

Michael Ring: The Deputy was too privileged, so he would not know about them.

Other Questions: Regional Development Initiatives (20 Oct 2016)

Michael Ring: The Deputy would not know anything about rural Ireland.

Other Questions: Regional Development Initiatives (20 Oct 2016)

Michael Ring: This is new politics at its best. A Programme for a Partnership Government identifies a range of local services which are important to the sustainability of rural areas in particular. The programme contains a series of commitments relating to the protection of these services, including the provision of next-generation broadband coverage, addressing the renewal of the post office network,...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hare Coursing Regulation (20 Oct 2016)

Michael Ring: The control of live hare coursing, including the operation of individual coursing meetings and managing the use of hares for that activity, is carried out under the Greyhound Industry Act 1958, which is the responsibility of my colleague, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. My responsibility relates to the conservation status of the hare. In August this year, the Department...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Post Office Network (20 Oct 2016)

Michael Ring: The postal sector has been undergoing systemic change both nationally and internationally in recent years, with the increased use of electronic communications leading to the decline in core mail volumes year on year. In recognition of this changing business environment, the Post Office Network Business Development Group, chaired by Mr Bobby Kerr, was established in late 2014 to examine...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Post Office Network (20 Oct 2016)

Michael Ring: The post office network includes approximately 1,130 post offices, of which 51 are owned by An Post, with the remainder being independently contracted to An Post and often co-located with other retail units. The postal sector has been undergoing systemic change both nationally and internationally in recent years, with the increased use of electronic communications leading to the decline in...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Post Office Network (20 Oct 2016)

Michael Ring: The post office network plays an important role in serving the needs of business and domestic customers alike. However, the postal sector has been undergoing systemic change both nationally and internationally in recent years, with the increased use of electronic communications leading to the decline in core mail volumes year on year.In recognition of this changing business environment, the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rural Recreation Policy (20 Oct 2016)

Michael Ring: The Rural Recreation Scheme, which falls under my Department’s remit, provides funding for the development and maintenance of rural recreation infrastructure, including cycling and walking trails, in rural Ireland. I recently allocated €4.5 million to 75 projects around the country under the Rural Recreation Scheme. This funding included a number of walking and cycling...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hare Coursing Regulation (20 Oct 2016)

Michael Ring: It is a licence condition that a qualified veterinary surgeon should be in attendance during all coursing meetings and that a signed report on the general health of the hare, including in relation to any injuries of hares that occur during the meeting, should be submitted to my Department. The Liscannor meeting in September 2015 was attended by a conservation ranger of my Department who...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: CLÁR Programme (20 Oct 2016)

Michael Ring: I propose to take Questions Nos. 167 and 211 together. I announced the reopening of the CLÁR Programme on the 6 th October 2016, with funding of €3 million available for this year. The programme will provide funding for small scale infrastructural projects in disadvantaged rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population. The reopening of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Mountain Rescue Service (20 Oct 2016)

Michael Ring: Mountain rescue services have been funded in the past by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and have also received funding from the Scheme of Support for National Organisation (SSNO) which is managed by the Department of Housing, Planning Community and Local Government. My Department has now taken over responsibility for mountain rescue services and is currently examining ways...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Programme for Government Initiatives (20 Oct 2016)

Michael Ring: The Programme for a Partnership Government commits to delivering balanced national development, particularly in the west of Ireland. One way in which this might be achieved is through the development of an Atlantic Economic Corridor to match other areas of the country in attracting Irish and multinational investment and growing jobs. In order to progress this commitment in the Programme for...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Post Office Network (20 Oct 2016)

Michael Ring: The post office network plays an important role in serving the needs of business and domestic customers alike. However, the postal sector has been undergoing systemic change both nationally and internationally in recent years, with the increased use of electronic communications leading to the decline in core mail volumes year on year. In recognition of this changing business environment,...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service (19 Oct 2016)

Michael Ring: Officials from my Department’s regional staff have examined the area in question. If a contact name and address for a representative of the residents could be provided, my officials will be happy to meet with that representative to discuss the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (18 Oct 2016)

Michael Ring: Contractual negotiations in respect of the purchase of the lands at Glenasmole, which incorporate part of the area popularly known as ‘the Featherbeds’, are advanced and it is expected that they will be concluded shortly. The Featherbeds are an important area for nature conservation and for public amenity. Their acquisition is a sign of the State’s enduring commitment...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waste Disposal Charges (13 Oct 2016)

Michael Ring: The issue raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for An Post and the commercial provider concerned. My Department has no statutory function in relation to the matter and I have no information in relation to the commercial arrangement in question.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Services Programme (11 Oct 2016)

Michael Ring: 268. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when funding will be provided to an organisation (details supplied). [29616/16]