Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 February 2013
617. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide details of County Waterford-based projects that have received moneys from the dormant accounts fund, through which Pobal, under the auspices of his Department, has dispensed more than €148 million to date. [5980/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraAllocations from the Dormant Accounts are focussed on programmes or projects to assist: the personal and social development of persons who are economically or socially disadvantaged; the educational development of persons who are educationally disadvantaged; or persons with a disability.
Details of Dormant Accounts funded projects in County Waterford are summarised in the following table.
Appendix 1
Projects funded under the Dormant Accounts Fund (DAF)
|
Name of Group |
Group County |
Project County |
Project Summary |
DAF / Amount Approved |
|
Waterford Local Economic Development Company Limited |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
To provide a multi-purpose sports facility within Ballybeg to promote healthy lifestyles in the community. |
€816,000.00 |
|
Scouting Ireland |
Dublin 16 |
Co. Waterford |
St Paul's Scout Unit: To upgrade and repair the building for easier, safer accessibility. |
€95,000.00 |
|
Waterford City Council |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
To improve and enhance open spaces in the area and enhance the layout of residence areas to combat anti-social behaviour. |
€200,000.00 |
|
Waterford Regional Youth Service |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
Building of a multiplex centre - a purpose-built facility to work with disadvantaged youth in the area. |
€400,000.00 |
|
The Nagle Centre |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
For the provision of IT training for parents, primary and secondary school levels. |
€89,578.00 |
|
The Intercom Initiative |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
To secure and rebuild e-inclusion training, to expand and develop outreach and after-school programmes. |
€68,025.00 |
|
St Saviour's National School |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
To furnish a room in the school for various uses. |
€35,636.00 |
|
Blackwater Community School |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
Lismore GAA: To provide an enclosed floodlit all weather pitch. |
€123,684.00 |
|
Waterford Befriending Project |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
For the provision of training for Befrienders. |
€60,000.00 |
|
People with Disabilities in Ireland Limited |
Dublin 1 |
Co. Waterford |
Waterford Disability Network: Information office for people with disabilities. |
€32,000.00 |
|
Waterford Regional Youth Service |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
Waterford Pathways: To fund an already existing programme dealing with early school leavers. |
€30,500.00 |
|
Name of Group |
Group County |
Project County |
Project Summary |
DAF / Amount Approved |
|
Ballyduff National School |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
To install a secure play/games area for special classe for children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders. |
€21,000.00 |
|
Waterford Early School Leaving Integrated Network |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
To carry out direct interventions aimed at reducing the incidence of early school leaving. |
€90,579.00 |
|
Foroige |
Dublin 12 |
Co. Waterford |
Tramore Youth Development Project: To increase targeted young people's participation in school through individual, group and family support. |
€161,625.00 |
|
Carriglea Cairde Services |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
Sisters of Bon Sauveur Services: To allocate further internal space to toilets, increase the number of toilets, change the layout of this area and add a shower and a disabled toilet. |
€87,000.00 |
|
Bunscoil Bhothar na Naomh |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
To provide a range of additional educational activities aimed at boosting the self-esteem, academic progress and social development of pupils identified as being "at risk". |
€53,000.00 |
|
The Men's Development Network |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
To recruit a National Coordinator. |
€120,000.00 |
|
Waterford Regional Youth Service |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
Youth Work. |
€68,000.00 |
|
Waterford City Council |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
St Pauls Boxing Club: Facility Upgrade. |
€135,000.00 |
|
Waterford City Council |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
St Pauls Combined Projects Initiative: For funding for the completion stage of refurbishment of community buildings as well funding for the fit out of the community buildings. |
€150,000.00 |
|
Waterford Regional Youth Service |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
Waterford Pathways: Educational Development (Youth). |
€15,000.00 |
|
Name of Group |
Group County |
Project County |
Project Summary |
DAF / Amount Approved |
|
Waterford Area Partnership Limited |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
To implement a pre-employment strategy via the delivery of a mentoring and progression service for members of the target group. |
€127,666.00 |
|
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Home Support Limited |
Co. Dublin |
Co. Waterford |
Alzheimer Society of Ireland (West Waterford Home Care). |
€19,840.00 |
|
Respond! |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Cork |
Respond Day Care Centre: To maintain independent living, alleviate lonliness, help full-time carers, build a sense of community, and increase health awareness in the 65 age group. |
€23,400.00 |
|
Tramore Community Development Limited |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
Tramore Community Care: To add a second story to the building. |
€50,000.00 |
|
Friends of Assisi House |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
For structural refurbishment (flooring, emergency switches, hard surface area outside emergency exit) and the purchase of home entertainment equipment which will enable residents to enjoy films etc as they cannot access cinemas. |
€26,350.00 |
|
Foroige |
Dublin 12 |
Co. Waterford |
Tramore Youth and Family Project: To recruit a part-time Youth Worker for The Youth Booth Café. |
€48,000.00 |
|
Waterford Regional Youth Service |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
To increase the involvement of disadvantaged young people in using new technology (including computers and the Internet) and make Information Technology attractive to and responsive to the needs of these young people. |
€45,028.00 |
|
I.W.A. Limited |
Dublin 3 |
Co. Waterford |
For the purchase of a replacement adapted bus for people with disabilities. |
€40,000.00 |
|
Name of Group |
Group County |
Project County |
Project Summary |
DAF / Amount Approved |
|
Brothers of Charity Services South East |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
To build an extension to the sitting room area, with a conservatory/sun lounge for recreational purposes and physiotherapy. |
€39,950.00 |
|
Carriglea Cairde Services |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
To close an outdated 3-storey residential building on campus and relocate 6 residents to a bungalow-type house within the community. |
€520,000.00 |
|
Waterford Centre for Independent Living Limited |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
For an accessible transport service for people with disabilities. |
€44,190.00 |
|
Carriglea Cairde Services |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
For 2 nurses (who are existing employees) to undertake the Positive Behaviour Support. |
€16,290.00 |
|
Waterford Sports Partnership Limited |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
For the employment of a Sports Inclusion Development Officer. |
€130,000.00 |
|
Waterford Leader Partnership Limited |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
For: (1) Personal development programmes for Older Teenagers, (2) School Holiday Programmes, (3) Volunteer Youth Leader Training and (4) Equipment Pool. |
€29,717.00 |
|
Waterford Area Partnership Limited |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
For the provision of receational, sporting and outdoor pursuits activities and opportunities to individuals and organisations who are economically, educationally and socially disadvantaged and isolated. |
€30,000.00 |
|
Waterford Sports Partnership Limited |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
For 35 projects including: canoeing, boxing, kayaking, powerboating, surfing, hurling, soccer, tennis, basketball, adventure sports, golf, swimming, circuit class’s, rugby, pitch and putt, aerobics, camogie and badminton. |
€53,000.00 |
|
Waterford Befriending Project |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
To assist people with a significant mental health disability. |
€17,450.00 |
|
Name of Group |
Group County |
Project County |
Project Summary |
DAF / Amount Approved |
|
Bunscoil Bhother na Naomh |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
Continue project. |
€18,500.00 |
|
The Men's Development Network |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
Continue work including: (1) Follow-up work from Athlone Day, (2) Follow-up work from Navan Training/Support and (3) Follow-up work from Wexford Regional Day. |
€34,500.00 |
|
The Men's Development Network |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
Employ a Men's Development worker. |
€10,000.00 |
|
The Men's Development Network |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
For a Mens Development Worker. |
€10,000.00 |
|
Waterford Sports Partnership Limited |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
Employ a Sports Club Development Officer, Training and Support Costs. |
€30,000.00 |
|
St Brigid's Family and Community Centre |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
Enhancements to St Brigid's Family Resource Centre. |
€170,000.00 |
|
Ballyduff Muintir Na Tire Community Services Limited |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
Develop the library building into a social centre. |
€14,420.00 |
|
Waterford Area Partnership Limited |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
Suicide Prevention Task Group - Waterford City. |
€50,000.00 |
|
Respond! |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Galway |
Lus Leana public walkway project. |
€20,000.00 |
|
Waterford and South Tipperary Community Youth Service Limited |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
Upgrade/Refurbish part of Elm Park Community Centre. |
€56,134.00 |
|
Respond! |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Wexford |
Setanta Afterschool Project :To repair,plaster and repaint the convent area where after-school activities take place. |
€4,995.00 |
|
Ballybeg Community Development Project Limited |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
To purchase health and education-related equipment to support the Community Education Project. |
€13,658.00 |
|
Ballybeg Community Development Project Limited |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
To fund the small scale refurbishment of the Parish Centre. |
€16,342.00 |
|
Name of Group |
Group County |
Project County |
Project Summary |
DAF / Amount Approved |
|
Waterford Institute of Technology |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
To develop a model for service learning/civic engagement in collaboration with community groups in the RAPID area. |
€25,000.00 |
|
Waterford Institute of Technology |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
To develop sustainable master plans to complete works in open public spaces in partnership with Waterford city council and relevant communities. |
€35,000.00 |
|
St Paul's Boys National School |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
Equipment and marking out of recreational area at St Paul's Boys National School. |
€10,000.00 |
|
St Brigid's Family and Community Centre |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
To run an intergenerational community arts project called "The Story Tree". |
€10,000.00 |
|
Waterford City Childcare Committee |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
To run a three part project to add to existing family support services in the area. |
€20,000.00 |
|
St Brigid's Family and Community Centre |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
To develop a community allotment scheme for residents in RAPID areas. |
€50,000.00 |
|
Waterford and South Tipperary Community Youth Service Limited |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
Family Supports - Substance Misuse Project. |
€3,000.00 |
|
Waterford and South Tipperary Community Youth Service Limited |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
Family Supports - Substance Misuse Project. |
€41,748.00 |
|
Foroige |
Dublin 12 |
Co. Waterford |
For the Tramore Youth and Family Project. |
€5,000.00 |
|
Foroige |
Dublin 12 |
Co. Waterford |
For the Ferrybank Outreach Project: The Youth Café service has been in operation for the last two and half years. It is run by the Ferrybank Outreach Project in conjunction with the Foróige Ferrybank Youth Development Project. |
€5,500.00 |
|
Health Service Executive |
Co. Kildare |
Co. Waterford |
For renovations to the Squashy Couch Adolescent Health and Information Service: Youth Café. |
€4,500.00 |
|
Name of Group |
Group County |
Project County |
Project Summary |
DAF / Amount Approved |
|
Dungarvan Town Council |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
For the refurbishment and equipping of community house, estate enhancement works, installation of CCTV and road ramps |
€59,000.00 |
|
Dungarvan Town Council |
Co. Waterford |
Co. Waterford |
Sean Dún Community Facilities and Estate Enhancement Project. For the development of play area and boundary of Community House, improve road signage in the estate and refurbishment and furnishing of communtiy house. |
€29,000.00 |
