Results 221-240 of 2,551 for speaker:Pat Carey

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (3 Nov 2010)

Pat Carey: As the Deputy is aware, in the current economic circumstances we continue to be faced with very difficult decisions. Over the course of the economic downturn, the Government has considered a number of measures to maintain a prudent fiscal outturn for 2009 and 2010 and also to provide the basis for a sustainable approach to the current financial situation. Across Government, our approach has...

Written Answers — Security of the Elderly: Security of the Elderly (3 Nov 2010)

Pat Carey: As the Deputy is aware, the Scheme of Community Support for Older People (CSOP) was replaced by the Seniors Alert Scheme on 24 May 2010. Applications continue to be processed under both schemes and my Department has provided funding of €1.56m to date. Both schemes are demand-led initiatives to help community groups address issues of isolation and the security fears of older people....

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (3 Nov 2010)

Pat Carey: As indicated in response to other Questions in the House today, the draft 20-year Strategy for Irish was published in draft form in late 2009 and was subsequently referred to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Tourism, Culture, Sport, Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs in order to allow for a further period of consultation and cross-party debate. The Committee issued its report,...

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (3 Nov 2010)

Pat Carey: The indicators set out in the report referred to by the Deputy have now been incorporated into the procedures for all projects when requesting interim funding from a Drugs Task Force. This information provides for a significantly increased level of detail on project activity, including the target group involved, methods used, category of project, staffing levels and numbers of people...

Written Answers — Interdepartmental Committees: Interdepartmental Committees (3 Nov 2010)

Pat Carey: A Steering Group, jointly chaired by my Department and the Department of Health and Children, is currently finalising proposals for a National Substance Misuse Strategy that will align alcohol and drugs policies. The Steering Group includes representatives of various Government Departments and agencies, as well as industry, community and voluntary sector representatives. The issue of...

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (3 Nov 2010)

Pat Carey: Each Task Force is responsible for the development and implementation of its Strategic Plan. These plans are based on the five pillars of the National Drugs Strategy 2009-2016 – Prevention, Rehabilitation, Supply and Reduction, Treatment and Research. The Task Forces routinely report on progress through the Drugs Advisory Group. Arising from its analysis of local conditions and needs, each...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (3 Nov 2010)

Pat Carey: I welcome the integration of the Active Citizenship agenda into my Department, which will complement our ongoing efforts to encourage voluntary activity and community development. My Department will be supported in its role by the Steering Group on Active Citizenship, chaired by Ms Mary Davis, whose members have a wealth of experience of working to develop community engagement and encourage...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (3 Nov 2010)

Pat Carey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 86 and 89 together. The main objectives of the Rural Development Programme (RDP) are to improve the quality of life in rural areas and facilitate the diversification of the rural economy. The individual measures under the Programme, including indicative allocations, are as follows: Diversification into non-agricultural activities for farm families - €16.66m...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (3 Nov 2010)

Pat Carey: Since the Official Languages Act was enacted in 2003, my Department has been conscious of the need to operate it in as efficient and cost-effective manner as possible. In relation to the publication of official documents in bilingual format, I am strongly of the view that documents which fall under section 10 of the Act, such as Annual Reports and Statements of Strategy, should be published...

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (3 Nov 2010)

Pat Carey: For some years now Departments and agencies involved in delivering the National Drugs Strategy have provided estimates of their expenditure in combating problem drug use. The figures that are compiled relate to services that are, for the most part, directly aimed at dealing with the drugs issue under the Strategy. Thus the estimates do not include mainstream services that impact positively...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (3 Nov 2010)

Pat Carey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 272, 273, 276, 277, 279, 280, 282 and 283 together. As the Deputy is aware, in the current economic circumstances, we continue to be faced with difficult decisions. Over the course of the economic downturn, the Government has considered a number of measures to maintain not only a prudent fiscal outturn for 2010 but also to provide the basis for a sustainable...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (3 Nov 2010)

Pat Carey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 274, 275, 278 and 281 together. As the Deputy is aware, my Department administers and delivers a wide range of programmes and measures, descriptions of which are available on our website at www.pobail.ie . In addition, details of payments made from subheads part-funded from the National Lottery are listed on my Department's website. My Department's gross...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (3 Nov 2010)

Pat Carey: Firstly, may I draw the attention of the Deputy to the fact that the figures set out in the document referred to by him relate solely to the capital allocations for my Department and do not take account of the significant amounts allocated to its currently-funded programmes. While the recently published Capital Review does propose a significant reduction in my Department's capital allocation...

Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (3 Nov 2010)

Pat Carey: The findings of the ESRI report highlight the significant progress that was made in reducing poverty between 2004 and 2007 for all life cycle groups. Specifically, the consistent poverty rate fell from 6.6 per cent to 5.1 per cent of the population over three years, a reduction of a quarter. The at-risk-of-poverty rate declined from 19.4 per cent to 16.5 per cent, a fall of 15 per cent....

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (3 Nov 2010)

Pat Carey: I wish to advise the Deputy that it has not been possible in the time available to provide the information requested relating to certain payments made by my Department and by bodies funded from its Vote Group. I will arrange to have the information forwarded to the Deputy directly as soon as possible.

Acadamh na hOllscholaíochta Gaeilge (3 Nov 2010)

Pat Carey: Tááthas orm a chloisteáil go dtuigeann an Teachta McGinley an tábhacht a bhaineann leis an chóras oideachais go ginearálta i leith na straitéise. Mar a dúirt mé sa Seanad inné, tá an córas oideachais lárnach chun an straitéis a chur i gcrích i measc an phobail. Mar a dúirt an Teachta, tá sár-obair á déanamh ag an acadamh sin i nDún na nGall, i gConamara agus in áiteanna...

Acadamh na hOllscholaíochta Gaeilge (3 Nov 2010)

Pat Carey: Aontaím leis sin. Bhí caiteachas ag an acadamh timpeall €12.5 milliún. Ba cheart go mbeadh thart ar €5 milliún nó€6 milliún le fáil dó go mbeidh sé in ann leanúint ar aghaidh leis na cúrsaí atá ar siúl aige faoi láthair agus na riachtanais atá aige. Tá ganntanas airgid ann, áfach, agus caithfimid bheith réadúil. Ní féidir liom a rá inniu cé mhéad airgid a...

Irish Language Strategy (3 Nov 2010)

Pat Carey: I refer the Deputy to my reply to today's Question No. 45. As the Deputy will be aware, the draft 20-year strategy for Irish was published by the Government at the end of 2009 and was referred to the Joint Committee on Arts, Sports, Tourism, Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs for its consideration. The joint committee held several meetings with stakeholders earlier this year, including...

Irish Language Strategy (3 Nov 2010)

Pat Carey: We will narrow it. There were 39 recommendations, but there are now 38 because one of them - the recommendation for debates in the Seanad and the Dáil - was partly dealt with by yesterday's Seanad debate. Well, there are now 38 and a half. With regard to the future role of Údarás na Gaeltachta, both the draft strategy and the report of the joint committee contain a recommendation that a...

Irish Language Strategy (3 Nov 2010)

Pat Carey: Mar a thuigim, tá athrú intinne tagtha ar dhuine éigin agus beidh na ranganna sin ar fáil. Ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a chur in iúl do Mháirín de Brún, a bhí ag múineadh na Gaeilge san Oireachtas leis na blianta ar son Gaeleagrais. Tá síéirithe as a post anois agus guím gach ráth uirithi. Tiocfaidh mé ar ais chuig an Teachta chun eolas níos cruinne a thabhairt maidir...