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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tidy Towns Committees Funding (23 Jan 2019)

John Curran: 8. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if consideration will be given to establishing a specific funding grants scheme under the community enhancement programme to support groups (details supplied) nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2897/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tidy Towns Committees Funding (23 Jan 2019)

John Curran: We got to this question very quickly. In the Minister's last reply he referred to the fact that the Department provided funding for men's sheds. The Department has great capacity to provide a relatively small amount money which has an impact on a wide range of people. Will the Minister consider putting a funding scheme in place for Tidy Towns projects, as he did for men's sheds?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tidy Towns Committees Funding (23 Jan 2019)

John Curran: I am aware that Tidy Towns committees can apply under the general scheme, but I was taken by the fact the Minister had a specific scheme for men's sheds. Tidy Towns is a national organisation which impacts positively in every community throughout the country. It would be worthwhile if there was an annual grants scheme which, for very small money, would have a huge impact. I encourage the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tidy Towns Committees Funding (23 Jan 2019)

John Curran: It is positive that the Minister is giving consideration to the issue. Tidy Towns committees have a positive impact on all of our communities. I mentioned the four towns in my area in which the results have all improved year on year. In areas which have not traditionally been part of Tidy Towns competitions Tidy Towns committees are also being established and beginning to take part in the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme (23 Jan 2019)

John Curran: 3. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the level of funding that has gone to projects in the most disadvantaged communities previously known as RAPID areas since the amalgamation the RAPID and the community facilities schemes into the new community enhancement programme with regard to the recently announced funding allocation for 2019; and if he will make a statement on...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme (23 Jan 2019)

John Curran: Last year the Minister merged two programmes, namely, the community facilities scheme and the RAPID programme, into what has become the community enhancement programme. At the start of this year, the Minister made a substantial announcement regarding the groups that were successful in securing funding and the amounts of funding. My question specifically asks the Minister to indicate the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme (23 Jan 2019)

John Curran: I thank the Minister. First and foremost, I disagree with the comment of the Minister that there is no longer need to have RAPID areas. Such areas are the most disadvantaged urban areas. The problems that existed ten and 20 years ago in many of those communities exist to this very day. They do not need a level playing field; they need positive discrimination to support them and to give...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme (23 Jan 2019)

John Curran: In the Minister's opening comment, he hit the nail on the head when he spoke about the inner city. The additional funds will be made available to it where there are particular problems. There are particular problems in a range of urban areas around the country. These areas are not getting that targeted level of support, which the Minister clearly believes and understands makes a...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Voluntary Sector (23 Jan 2019)

John Curran: 48. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the progress made in developing a national volunteering strategy; the consultative process involved; the timeframe for developing such a strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2896/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: DEIS Administration (22 Jan 2019)

John Curran: 77. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the actions he will take to accelerate the narrowing of the gap between DEIS and non-DEIS schools and further improve the outcomes for those attending DEIS schools in view of the recent evaluation report of DEIS schools which shows a narrowing of the gap between the schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2661/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Coverage (22 Jan 2019)

John Curran: 129. To ask the Minister for Finance if the way in which insurance cover could be put in place for customers of a company (details supplied) that had previously latent defect and structural warranty insurance with this company before it ceased trading will be examined; his plans to facilitate arranging insurance cover for the customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2749/19]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Programmes (22 Jan 2019)

John Curran: 601. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the current and capital funding allocated to the RAPID programme, community facilities scheme and community enhancement programme, respectively in each of the years 2016 to 2018; the amount of such funding allocated per local authority and local community development committee; the amount expended in each such year; and the 2019...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Programmes (22 Jan 2019)

John Curran: 602. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of project approvals and the monetary value of each project to the RAPID programme, community facilities scheme and community enhancement programme, respectively in each of the years 2016 to 2018 per local authority and local community development committee in tabular form. [2777/19]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: RAPID Programme (22 Jan 2019)

John Curran: 603. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the current and capital funding under the RAPID programme in each year over the 2016 to 2018 period to the Dublin north east inner city area; the amount expended in each such year; and the 2019 allocation to this area in tabular form. [2778/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Review (22 Jan 2019)

John Curran: 637. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the details of the review of community employment schemes she is undertaking; the persons on the review group; if the community sector is represented on this review group; the length of time she expects this review to take; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2748/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (17 Jan 2019)

John Curran: 185. To ask the Minister for Health the funding being provided to drug task forces in 2019; and the equivalent figures in each of the years 2015 to 2018, in tabular form. [2298/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Business of Joint Committee (17 Jan 2019)

John Curran: Apologies have been received from Deputy Bailey and Senator Nash. I welcome the members. I would ask colleagues to turn off mobile phones. I propose that we go into private session to deal with housekeeping matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: JobPath Programme: Discussion (17 Jan 2019)

John Curran: I welcome Mr. Jeff Rudd and Mr. Damien Fagan from United People, Ms Catherine Greene from the Adult Education Guidance Association of Ireland and Dr. Ray Griffin and Dr. Tom Boland from Waterford Institute of Technology, WIT. In a few moments, I will invite our guests to make their presentations. When they have concluded, I will afford members an opportunity to ask questions. Those making...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: JobPath Programme: Discussion (17 Jan 2019)

John Curran: That is perfect.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: JobPath Programme: Discussion (17 Jan 2019)

John Curran: Ms Greene's time is nearly up.