Parliamentary questions

Action Plan for Rural Development Implementation

Dara Calleary

575. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the progress on the pilot scheme to encourage residential occupancy in rural towns and villages as committed to under the Action Plan for Rural Development; the funding allocated to each local authority participating to engage with communities and local businesses to identify practical solutions to increase the number of persons living in rural towns; and the amount drawn down to date by each local authority. [39709/19]

Maoiniú Údarás na Gaeltachta

Dara Calleary

654. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Dara Calleary den Aire Cultúir, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta an bhfuil iarratas déanta ag Údarás na Gaeltachta ar mhéadú ar an maoiniú a fhaigheann siad ón Roinn don bhliain 2020; má tá, cad é an méid airgid atá iarrtha agus cén uair a dhéanfar cinneadh ar an iarratas; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [39694/19]

Interdepartmental Committees

Dara Calleary

655. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will report on the meeting of the interdepartmental committee on island development; and the actions and timelines agreed. [39711/19]

Offshore Islands

Dara Calleary

656. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the plans, reports and strategy documents published regarding island development or rural development on the islands in each of the years 1996 to 2018 and to date in 2019, by name and publication year in tabular form. [39712/19]

Disability Services Funding

Dara Calleary

134. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health the status of a funding application made by an association to the HSE for funding to allow a person (details supplied) to return to the person's residential home. [39144/19]

Medical Card Reviews

Dara Calleary

138. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health the number of medical cards reviewed in County Mayo in 2019, in tabular form; and the number refused on review. [39174/19]

Voluntary Sector Funding

Dara Calleary

186. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the current and capital expenditure allocated to each volunteering initiative and scheme administered by his Department in each of the years 2016 to 2018 and to date in 2019; the amount expended in each such volunteering initiative and scheme annually in tabular form; and the number of persons employed in the sector. [39250/19]

Pyrite Remediation Programme Implementation

Dara Calleary

169. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of the pyrite scheme for County Mayo. [38937/19]

Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements

Dara Calleary

455. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a person can hold a UK driver licence and a European and-or Irish licence simultaneously; and if not, if there are force majeure circumstances in which dual application can be considered. [38604/19]

Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding

Dara Calleary

542. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of measures being funded through his Department under the Multi-annual Rural Water Programme 2019-2021, particularly the measures included for the provision of grants for septic tank upgrades; the detail of the application process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38407/19]

Water Services

Dara Calleary

555. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if there is grant aid available to drill a private water well. [38743/19]

Flood Relief Schemes Applications

Dara Calleary

139. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the applications received from Mayo County Council in 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019 under the flooding minor works scheme; and the status of each application in tabular form. [37027/19]

School Accommodation Provision

Dara Calleary

198. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a school (details supplied) in County Mayo has been notified that a temporary classroom will not be sanctioned and that the school requires the additional accommodation; the status of an application for a permanent additional classroom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37204/19]

Forestry Data

Dara Calleary

485. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications received by the Forest Service for planting approval in 2017, 2018 and to the end of June 2019, by county in tabular form; the average amount of time to assess these applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37168/19]

Voluntary Sector Funding

Dara Calleary

602. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the estimated full year current and capital cost of a proposal by an organisation (details supplied) for the community and voluntary sector to revert to 2008 and 2009 funding levels. [37319/19]

Voluntary Sector Funding

Dara Calleary

603. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development his views on the proposal by an organisation (details supplied) for streamlining of regulation and compliance requirements for the community and voluntary sector; and the estimated annual cost to provide for the cost of compliance in funding agreements as set out in the submission. [37320/19]

Departmental Strategies

Dara Calleary

604. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the proposed annual budget line for strategies (details supplied); and if a funding provision will be made in budget 2020 for the strategies. [37321/19]

Dormant Accounts Fund

Dara Calleary

605. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the amount of dormant accounts funding allocated to social enterprises over the 2016 to 2019 period in tabular form; and if a provision will be made in budget 2020 for this funding stream. [37322/19]

Pyrite Remediation Programme

Dara Calleary

662. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the details of the proposed pyrite and MICA scheme; the way in which it applies to affected residents in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37026/19]

LEADER Programmes Data

Dara Calleary

1749. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the amount allocated to each local action group, LAG, under the 2014-2020 LEADER programme; the amount expended to date under the programme in each LAG to 31 August 2019; the spend to date out of the amount allocated to each LAG for the programme period to the 31 August 2019 as a percentage; the amount expended to date on project costs, administration and other costs by each LAG to 31 August 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36263/19]

CLÁR Programme

Dara Calleary

1750. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the amount allocated to each local authority under the CLÁR programme in each of the years 2017 to 2019; the amount paid to each local authority up to 31 August 2019 for each allocation in tabular form; the amount paid out to date out of the amount allocated to each local authority in each such year based on latest data to 31 August 2019 as a percentage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36264/19]

Local Improvement Scheme Funding

Dara Calleary

1751. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the amount allocated to each local authority under the local improvement scheme in 2018 and 2019; the amount paid to each local authority up to 31 August 2019, in tabular form; the amount paid out to date out of the amount allocated to each local authority in each such year up to 31 August 2019 as a percentage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36265/19]

Town and Village Renewal Scheme

Dara Calleary

1752. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the amount allocated to each local authority under the town and village renewal scheme in each of the years 2017 to 2019; the amount paid to each local authority up to 31 August 2019 for each allocation in tabular form; the amount paid out to date out of the amount allocated to each local authority in each such year up to 31 August 2019 as a percentage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36266/19]

Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme

Dara Calleary

1753. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the amount allocated to each local authority or local development company, LDC, under the outdoor recreation infrastructure scheme in each of the years 2017 to 2019; the amount paid to each local authority or LDC up to 31 August 2019 for each allocation; the amount paid out to date out of the amount allocated to each local authority or LDC in each such year up to 31 August 2019 as a percentage in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36267/19]

Departmental Expenditure

Dara Calleary

1754. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the 2019 capital spend to 31 August 2019 including the capital carryover from 2018, by subhead; the provision under each subhead including the capital carryover from 2018 provided for in the revised estimates volume for 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36268/19]

Rural Regeneration and Development Fund

Dara Calleary

1755. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of applications made under the rural regeneration and development fund to date by county up to 31 August 2019; the number of applications granted funding by county up to 31 August 2019; the funding approved for the scheme in 2019; the number and value of payments made up to 31 August 2019 for approved projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36269/19]

LEADER Programmes Administration

Dara Calleary

1758. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans to revise the existing administrative process for the allocation of LEADER 2014-2020 funding including the role of local community development committees, LCDCs, in the process and revert back to the administrative model that pertained under the 2007-2013 rural development programme, RDP; and if such changes would require approval at EU level to achieve same. [36890/19]

LEADER Programmes Expenditure

Dara Calleary

1759. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the expenditure by project and administration incurred under the 2007-2013 LEADER programme in each year of the period and as of 31 August 2012; the value of projects that had been approved under the programme to date in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36891/19]

Local and Community Development Programme

Dara Calleary

1760. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the recently published strategy Sustainable, Inclusive and Empowered Communities: A Five-Year Strategy to Support the Community and Voluntary sector in Ireland, 2019-2024; the timeline for the delivery of each action under the strategy in tabular form; and the supports available to support the community and voluntary sector. [36892/19]

Septic Tank Grants

Dara Calleary

2009. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when the proposed expanded septic tank grant scheme will be launched in 2019; the proposed maximum grant aid available; and if the means test requirements will be removed. [36893/19]

Caiteachas Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta

Dara Calleary

2045. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Dara Calleary den Aire Cultúir, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta céard iad na tosaíochtaí atá aici don Ghaeilge agus don Ghaeltacht don bhliain 2020; an mbeidh breis airgid ar fáil don réimse seo oibre i gcomhréir leis na gealltanais atá tugtha ag an rialtas seo; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [36885/19]

Caiteachas Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta

Dara Calleary

2046. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Dara Calleary den Aire Cultúir, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta cé mhéad airgid bhreise atá curtha ar fáil don Ghaeilge agus don Ghaeltacht ó bunaíodh an rialtas seo; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [36886/19]

Seirbhísí agus Tacaíochtaí Gaeilge

Dara Calleary

2047. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Dara Calleary den Aire Cultúir, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta cad iad na céimeanna atá tógtha aici lena dhéanamh cinnte go bhfuil dóthain daoine ar fáil ina Roinn le seirbhísí a chur ar fáil dóibh siúd ar mian leo a ngnóthaí a dhéanamh trí Ghaeilge leis an státseirbhís; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [36887/19]

Pleanáil Teanga

Dara Calleary

2048. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Dara Calleary den Aire Cultúir, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta cé na ceantair sa Ghaeltacht a bhfuil airgead reatha pleanála teanga ceadaithe dóibh ag Údarás na Gaeltachta le pleananna teanga a chur i bhfeidhm iontu; cé mhéad airgid atá ceadaithe in aghaidh na bliana i ngach cás; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [36888/19]

Caiteachas Caipitiúil

Dara Calleary

2049. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Dara Calleary den Aire Cultúir, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta cé mhéad airgid atá ceadaithe aici i mbliana do mhionoibreacha caipitiúla ar na hoileáin; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [36889/19]

School Patronage

Dara Calleary

516. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of schools that participated in the schools reconfiguration for diversity programme by county; if there is a capital budget associated with the scheme, for example, to facilitate a school whose numbers expand post divestment to acquire necessary land for such development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33090/19]

Schools Amalgamation

Dara Calleary

567. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a school (details supplied); if in the context of a forthcoming amalgamation with a neighbouring school, an application for additional accommodation and support rooms will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33594/19]

DEIS Status

Dara Calleary

568. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the DEIS status of a school (details supplied); if this status will be affected by an amalgamation with another school; if so, the reason the DEIS status may be affected in view of the fact the demographics of the area remain the same; the avenues of appeal available in the event of a change in DEIS status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33595/19]

Schools Amalgamation

Dara Calleary

569. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the additional supports available to a school (details supplied) that is amalgamating with a smaller school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33596/19]

Road Projects Status

Dara Calleary

2418. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 213 of 26 June 2019 and the reply of Transport Infrastructure Ireland, his views on the application by Mayo County Council for funding for the road mentioned in view of the traffic congestion within the town and the importance of the project to the future development of Ballina, County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33187/19]

CLÁR Programme

Dara Calleary

2603. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if there are supports available under the CLÁR programme for a rurally based school with expanding numbers to acquire neighbouring land to develop playing pitches and a car set-down area which will ease road safety concerns in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31578/19]

Community Services Programme

Dara Calleary

2633. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the timeline for the review of the CSP; the steps involved in the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33662/19]

Community Services Programme Administration

Dara Calleary

2634. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the reason CSP cannot support persons over 66 years of age in a post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33663/19]

Community Services Programme Administration

Dara Calleary

2635. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if it is permissible for a CSP company to use profits of one activity within the organisation to subsidise another activity that provides a vital community service; if not, his views on whether this is in keeping with the spirit of the CSP in cases in which as a consequence the vital community service has to be curtailed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33664/19]

Grant Payments

Dara Calleary

3004. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the grant supports available for authors who wish to publish local publications as Gaeilge; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31541/19]

Action Plan for Rural Development Implementation

Dara Calleary

1. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the progress made regarding the implementation of the Action Plan for Rural Development to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30891/19]

Rural Regeneration and Development Fund

Dara Calleary

5. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number and value of payments made to date for approved project funding under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30893/19]

CLÁR Programme

Dara Calleary

9. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the review of the CLÁR programme; and if additional measures will be considered to be permissible under the programme. [30426/19]

Town and Village Renewal Scheme

Dara Calleary

27. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the drawdown in funding to date of the town and village renewal scheme since established. [30429/19]

Rural Broadband Scheme

Dara Calleary

32. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the discussions he has had with the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment with regard to broadband provision in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30428/19]