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Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (3 Apr 2007)

Noel Ahern: The proposal as submitted was discussed with the County Council at the recent Housing Action Plan meeting. Arising from those discussions, my Department has recently written to the Council, requesting clarification on a number of issues. My Department will further consider the project on receipt of the Council's revised proposals.

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (3 Apr 2007)

Noel Ahern: The proposal as submitted was discussed with Tipperary (S.R) County Council at the recent Housing Action Plan meeting. Arising from this it was agreed that the Council would carry out and submit a feasibility study, setting out the overall objectives of the regeneration project, the strategic and social plans for the area and a schedule of specific works. My Department is due to meet with...

Seanad: Local Government. (3 Apr 2007)

Noel Ahern: The enhancement of the role of the elected local authority member has been a fundamental objective of the ongoing local government reform programme. Key features of the programme include the introduction in 2004 of a single electoral mandate for local government to underline the unique role of local government and the distinctive representational role of councillors; the strengthening of the...

Seanad: Special Educational Needs. (3 Apr 2007)

Noel Ahern: I am taking this Adjournment matter on behalf of the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney. I thank Senator Browne for raising this matter as it gives me an opportunity to outline to the House the issues in regard to the provision of speech and language therapy and occupational therapy services in the Carlow area. Demand for speech and language therapy and occupational therapy in...

Cancer Incidence. (29 Mar 2007)

Noel Ahern: I am taking the Adjournment matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney. The Government welcomes the report on patterns of care and survival of cancer patients in Ireland between 1994 and 2001 which was published this week. This report, funded by the Department of Health and Children, adds significantly to our understanding of survival patterns of...

Pension Provisions. (29 Mar 2007)

Noel Ahern: I am taking this issue on behalf of the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Brennan. The social welfare code provides for the avoidance of multiple payments. That is, where a person is entitled to more than one income maintenance payment at any time, only one such payment can be made. However, there are a number of exceptions to this principle provided for in regulations,...

Parking Regulations. (29 Mar 2007)

Noel Ahern: I am replying to this matter on behalf of the Minister for Transport. Under the Road Traffic Act 1994 responsibility for traffic management was devolved to individual road authorities. Responsibility for the implementation of traffic management measures and the application of road traffic regulatory provisions in the Dublin city area is therefore a matter that falls to Dublin City Council...

Parking Regulations. (29 Mar 2007)

Noel Ahern: I assure the Deputy that a number of them park in Griffith Avenue, Whitehall and Santry. Something is being done about it.

Parking Regulations. (29 Mar 2007)

Noel Ahern: It may not be a total solution to this issue. Such motorists can be restricted from parking in one area or street and they might then park in my constituency. It is a case of addressing this issue in a number of ways. I recommend that the Deputy tease this out with the Minister, Deputy Cullen, during the debate on the Roads Bill next week.

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (29 Mar 2007)

Noel Ahern: I have previously advised the Deputy that funding for the Society in question was withdrawn in 2004. Since then, my Department has provided funding to support the validation process for the degree programme on the island. I have also advised the Deputy that a process is under way to achieve simplified local delivery structures with improved coverage and levels of service locally. Any...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (29 Mar 2007)

Noel Ahern: The need for further legislative provisions in the matters referred to in the Question will, as necessary, be considered in the context of the forthcoming Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2007.

Seanad: National Parks (29 Mar 2007)

Noel Ahern: ——consider issues from their own perspective. Some challenges remain for us all. In addition to its historic interest, the island is also known for its many plants, and herbs which, as the Senator said, were thought to be useful to the monks because of their medicinal properties. There is a suite of old botanical records associated with the monastic settlement, the earliest of which...

Seanad: National Parks (29 Mar 2007)

Noel Ahern: I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Roche, and I thank the Senator for raising this important issue. I know the Senator has a keen interest in Innisfallen through his role both as an Oireachtas Member and as a past chairman and one of the trustees of Muckross House. Innisfallen Island is located at Lough Leane within Killarney National Park, which is managed by the...

Written Answers — Dormant Accounts Fund: Dormant Accounts Fund (28 Mar 2007)

Noel Ahern: The group in question applied for assistance from the Dormant Accounts Fund under the measure providing supports for ICT (Information and Communications Technology) Initiatives for Disadvantage Young People. The intention of this funding is to provide greater access to ICT and to promote ICT skills development among disadvantaged young people. The proposal from the group in question did not...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (27 Mar 2007)

Noel Ahern: The group concerned applied for assistance from the Dormant Accounts Fund under the disability category. Applications received under this category are currently being processed and it is anticipated that decisions will be made shortly in accordance with the legislation.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (27 Mar 2007)

Noel Ahern: The Group to which the Deputy refers made an application under the 2006 Programme of Grants for Locally-Based Community and Voluntary Organisations. The application was not approved for funding as it was considered ineligible in accordance with the Programme guidelines. These Guidelines stipulate that health services or elder care provision are not funded by this Programme. Correspondence...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (27 Mar 2007)

Noel Ahern: The group in question applied for assistance from the Dormant Accounts Fund under the measure providing supports for ICT (Information and Communications Technology) Initiatives for Disadvantage Young People. The intention of this funding is to provide greater access to ICT and to promote ICT skills development among disadvantaged young people. The group's proposal did not score high enough...

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (27 Mar 2007)

Noel Ahern: Approval was given to Westmeath County Council in May 2005, under my Department's Remedial Works Scheme for a pilot project which consisted of refurbishment works to 10 houses in the estate in question at a cost of €1.2m. The Council recently submitted proposals in respect of future works. These are currently under examination.

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (22 Mar 2007)

Noel Ahern: The group referred to by the Deputy have made an application for funding to my Department under the 2006 Programme of Grants for Locally-Based Community and Voluntary Organisations. The processing of the approximately 1,300 applications received by my Department is nearing completion and I have already to date announced two tranches of funding under this Programme. This group is not amongst...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Mar 2007)

Noel Ahern: The administration of the Disabled Persons Grant scheme, including the processing and approval of individual applications, is assigned to local authorities within the framework laid down in statutory regulations. If any applicant is dissatisfied with a decision made in relation to an application for a Disabled Persons Grant, it is open to them to specify their case and to request a review of...