Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 370: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the failure to make a decision on the future of partnership companies in areas of particular disadvantage, as they are scheduled to come to an end on 31 December 2006, is causing problems in relation to future planning for the companies and for their work and for the retention of workers who see their jobs as being insecure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19588/06]

Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 371: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is serious concern in partnerships (details supplied) regarding the failure to make a decision on the future of partnership companies which will cease on 31 December 2006. [19589/06]

Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 372: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when he will make a decision on the future of partnership companies in areas of particular disadvantage, as they will be coming to an end on 31 December 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19590/06]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Question Nos. 370 to 372, inclusive, together.

I refer the Deputies to my replies to previous questions, in particular my response to Priority Question No. 65 taken on 16 May last, regarding the integration of Leader and Area Partnership Companies to provide local and community development programmes, including rural development on a countrywide basis. Partnership companies are well aware that I see a continuing and expanded role for the types of services that they are delivering beyond 2006. In relation to the 3 partnerships referred to by the Deputy, there have been fruitful discussions regarding the post 2006 situation. The Partnerships have been kept informed of developments. If the Partnerships have any particular concerns, they should contact my Department directly in relation to them.