Results 201-220 of 1,441 for speaker:Ann Phelan

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Funding (10 Nov 2015)

Ann Phelan: My Department has been in dialogue with Limerick City & County Council regarding a capital appraisal the authority submitted in connection with the development of Brannigan’s site on Mulgrave Street. The matter is now with the local authority and it is for them to decide the next steps and to engage with the local community in this regard.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Seniors Alert Scheme (10 Nov 2015)

Ann Phelan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 520 and 522 together. My Department manages the Seniors Alert Scheme which encourages community support for vulnerable older people in our communities by providing grant assistance towards the purchase and installation of personal monitored alarms to enable older persons, of limited means, to continue to live securely in their homes with confidence,...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Funding (10 Nov 2015)

Ann Phelan: My Department recently invited expressions of interest from a variety of organisations, agencies and groups in respect of the funding of recreational Infrastructure projects, should funding become available. This initiative has generated a considerable amount of interest and my Department is currently carrying out a detailed assessment of each expression of interest received, including...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rural Development Programme (10 Nov 2015)

Ann Phelan: The LEADER element of the Rural Development Programme 2014–2020 will provide €250 million in financial resources to support the development of sustainable rural communities. Under the new programme, funding will continue to be distributed by Local Action Groups to rural communities in line with the local development strategies that are currently being developed within each...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rural Development Programme Projects (10 Nov 2015)

Ann Phelan: The LEADER element of the Rural Development Programme 2014–2020 will provide €250 million in financial resources to support the development of sustainable rural communities. Under the new programme, funding will continue to be distributed by Local Action Groups to rural communities in line with the local development strategies that are currently being developed within each...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: National Heritage Plan (10 Nov 2015)

Ann Phelan: There are now 39 trails covered by the Walks Scheme and there are currently no applications under the Walks Scheme with my Department awaiting consideration. The number of participants on the Walks Scheme currently stands at 1,8 96 and payments to participants on the Walks Scheme in 2015 will be in the region of €1.8 million.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Commission for the Economic Development of Rural Areas (10 Nov 2015)

Ann Phelan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 539 and 540 together. As the Deputy will be aware, I am fully committed to supporting the development of rural Ireland through advancing the implementation of the CEDRA Report recommendations. To facilitate this agenda, I established the CEDRA Interdepartmental Group (IDG), comprising senior representatives of all relevant Government Departments. The...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Seniors Alert Scheme (10 Nov 2015)

Ann Phelan: The objective of the Seniors Alert Scheme is to encourage community support for vulnerable older people in our communities through the provision of personal monitored alarms to enable them to continue to live securely in their homes with confidence, independence and peace of mind. Funding is available under the scheme towards the purchase of equipment by a registered organisation i.e....

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Leader Programmes Applications (5 Nov 2015)

Ann Phelan: As the Deputy will be aware, Ireland is conducting a two-stage process for the selection of local development strategies to support the delivery of the Leader elements of the rural development programme 2014-20. Stage one of the process is now complete. Those successful in stage one have moved to stage two of the process which involves the preparation of local development strategies for...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Leader Programmes Applications (5 Nov 2015)

Ann Phelan: The Deputy is correct in everything he says. A total of 34 local action groups are expected to submit Leader strategies, with the submission of a single strategy expected for 23 or more areas. I am working with officials to ensure there will be no unnecessary or undue delay. I know that the relevant communities are concerned and that the Leader programme is very much anticipated in the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Leader Programmes Applications (5 Nov 2015)

Ann Phelan: The best strategy will win out because it is a competitive process. Given the standard of strategies that have been submitted and from what I know having worked with the councils and the local community development committees, they know what their job is. I do not expect any strategy to be in any way substandard. All council officials and local development companies have been working hard...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Applications (5 Nov 2015)

Ann Phelan: The LEADER element of the Rural Development Programme 2014–2020 will provide €250 million in financial resources to support the development of sustainable rural communities. As the Deputy will be aware, Ireland is conducting a two stage process for the selection of local development strategies to support the delivery of the LEADER elements of the Rural Development Programme...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Administration (5 Nov 2015)

Ann Phelan: The provision of LEADER funding is subject to compliance with both EU and national regulatory rules at all times.  This includes enforcement orders issued by local authorities. In relation to the marina referred to by the Deputy in the details supplied, I am advised that funding was awarded and paid in respect of a feasibility study, which inter alia examined the project...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Funding (3 Nov 2015)

Ann Phelan: I assume the Question refers to funding provided to West Wicklow under my Department’s Local and Community Development Programme (LCDP) and the new Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP). The LCDP was implemented until March 2015 pending the roll out of SICAP in April 2015. The objective of SICAP is to reduce poverty, promote social inclusion and support equality...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Dormant Accounts Fund (3 Nov 2015)

Ann Phelan: Under the balances on dormant accounts with banks, building societies and An Post and the net encashment value of certain life assurance policies are paid into the Dormant Accounts Fund, which is managed by the . The primary purpose of the legislation is to reunite the original account holders with their moneys, including all interest due. In addition, the legislation provides that...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Community Development Projects (3 Nov 2015)

Ann Phelan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1025 and 1026 together. My Department recently invited Expressions of Interest from a variety of organisations, agencies and groups in respect of the funding of recreational Infrastructure projects, should funding become available . This initiative has generated a considerable amount of interest and my Department is currently carrying out a detailed assessment...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Closed Circuit Television Systems (3 Nov 2015)

Ann Phelan: An initial amount of €50,000 has been allocated towards the cost of a community led pilot rural CCTV initiative, with the possibility of the pilot being rolled out to a limited number of other locations in the near future, with a potential €130,000 in total being made available for the project. As this pilot is in the very early stages, no groups have received funding to date. ...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Funding (3 Nov 2015)

Ann Phelan: My Department has responsibility for the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP), which is managed and overseen by the Local Community Development Committees (LCDS’s) in each Local Authority area. The funding provided to communities under SICAP is current funding and not of the capital nature referred to by the Deputy in the details supplied. In relation to the...

Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings Bill) 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Oct 2015)

Ann Phelan: Stay going, Deputy.

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2015: Referral to Select Committee (22 Oct 2015)

Ann Phelan: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government pursuant to Standing Order 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business.