31.12.10
New Year Arrangements
An Comharchumann store & offices will reopen at 9:00 am, on Friday 7th January 2011.
29.12.10
5000 new Tús work placement opportunities in the community sector
Éamon Ó Cuív TD, Minister for Social Protection has announced the arrangements for the Government’s new work placement initiative in the community sector. The initiative known as Tús, will provide 5,000 short term working opportunities for people unemployed for over a year. The placements will be with community sector organizations to support the delivery of their services. €30 million is being committed in 2011 to allow for the introduction of Tús and this will grow to a commitment of €100 million in 2012. Tús joins a range of new and expanded initiatives designed to provide assistance to the unemployed recently announced by the Tánaiste.
The Minister believes that Tús will be able to address the twin aims of providing opportunities for those who are unemployed and support for community and voluntary activity.
Tús, which will operate in rural and urban areas will be delivered using the infrastructure developed for the Rural Social Scheme which has operated in rural areas since 2004. This will ensure that administrative and employment obligations are shared between the Department and Local Development Companies and not by community sector bodies.
The Minister said: “I aim to achieve a number of objectives with Tús. Firstly, people who are unemployed will have an opportunity to work in the community for a twelve month period. Secondly, community organisations will benefit by harnessing the skills of people who are willing to work, and thirdly, this measure will provide opportunities for my Department to develop its control processes for the Live Register.”
Tús – key features
• The introduction of Tús was announced in the Budget with an allocation of €30m in 2011.
• Up to 5,000 places will be funded once the initiative becomes fully operational later in 2011.
• Tús will provide short-term, quality opportunities for unemployed people to work in community and voluntary bodies providing a broad range of services of benefit to communities.
• Participants will be paid the full jobseekers rate plus an additional €20 per week. Under 25 year olds will be paid the maximum Jobseekers Allowance plus €20 per week which makes Tús attractive to this group.
• The employment will be insured for all benefits under the social insurance system.
• Participants will work for 19 ½ hours per week for a duration of 12 months and there may be some degree of flexibility in terms of the schedule of hours.
• While responsibility for the operation of Tús rests with the Department of Social Protection, it will be managed at a local level, on the Department’s behalf, by each of the 52 Local Development Companies. Údarás na Gaeltachta will deliver Tús in the Gaeltacht.
• Community & Voluntary Organisations will be able to register their interest with the relevant Local Development Company and offer placements.
• Those who are unemployed for more than 12 months and in receipt of Jobseekers Assistance will be offered the opportunity to consider a placement by the Department of Social Protection.
• Local Development Companies will maintain panels of those identified by the Department for recruitment by community bodies.
• Tús will provide another outlet for the reinvigorated processes being rolled out under the National Employment Action Plan.
• It will support the control and management actions of the Department of Social Protection by identifying those not genuinely interested in work or those operating in the black economy.
• It has both an urban and rural focus and is built on the proven architecture of the Rural Social Scheme.
• A key feature of Tús will be to provide a new activation route that will support unemployed people in remaining job-ready for re-entry to employment as the economic environment improves.
• The first placements are expected towards the end of Quarter 1/2011 once implementation arrangements have been agreed with the Local Development Companies.
The Minister believes that Tús will be able to address the twin aims of providing opportunities for those who are unemployed and support for community and voluntary activity.
Tús, which will operate in rural and urban areas will be delivered using the infrastructure developed for the Rural Social Scheme which has operated in rural areas since 2004. This will ensure that administrative and employment obligations are shared between the Department and Local Development Companies and not by community sector bodies.
The Minister said: “I aim to achieve a number of objectives with Tús. Firstly, people who are unemployed will have an opportunity to work in the community for a twelve month period. Secondly, community organisations will benefit by harnessing the skills of people who are willing to work, and thirdly, this measure will provide opportunities for my Department to develop its control processes for the Live Register.”
Tús – key features
• The introduction of Tús was announced in the Budget with an allocation of €30m in 2011.
• Up to 5,000 places will be funded once the initiative becomes fully operational later in 2011.
• Tús will provide short-term, quality opportunities for unemployed people to work in community and voluntary bodies providing a broad range of services of benefit to communities.
• Participants will be paid the full jobseekers rate plus an additional €20 per week. Under 25 year olds will be paid the maximum Jobseekers Allowance plus €20 per week which makes Tús attractive to this group.
• The employment will be insured for all benefits under the social insurance system.
• Participants will work for 19 ½ hours per week for a duration of 12 months and there may be some degree of flexibility in terms of the schedule of hours.
• While responsibility for the operation of Tús rests with the Department of Social Protection, it will be managed at a local level, on the Department’s behalf, by each of the 52 Local Development Companies. Údarás na Gaeltachta will deliver Tús in the Gaeltacht.
• Community & Voluntary Organisations will be able to register their interest with the relevant Local Development Company and offer placements.
• Those who are unemployed for more than 12 months and in receipt of Jobseekers Assistance will be offered the opportunity to consider a placement by the Department of Social Protection.
• Local Development Companies will maintain panels of those identified by the Department for recruitment by community bodies.
• Tús will provide another outlet for the reinvigorated processes being rolled out under the National Employment Action Plan.
• It will support the control and management actions of the Department of Social Protection by identifying those not genuinely interested in work or those operating in the black economy.
• It has both an urban and rural focus and is built on the proven architecture of the Rural Social Scheme.
• A key feature of Tús will be to provide a new activation route that will support unemployed people in remaining job-ready for re-entry to employment as the economic environment improves.
• The first placements are expected towards the end of Quarter 1/2011 once implementation arrangements have been agreed with the Local Development Companies.
All Weather Pitch Christmas Raffle
Comhghairdeas do na buaiteoirí a leanas:
Congratulations to the following winners:
Kathleen Sweeney Ticket No 0756 Digital Camera
Tony Cox Ticket No 0873 IPod Shuffle
Daniel Doherty Ticket No 0541 BluRay DVD
Sean O’Donnell Ticket No 0251 Christmas Hamper
Thanks to all who purchased tickets; all the ticket sellers, students of Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada, Danny Martin, Marina Boyle & Comharchumann Árainn Mhór; thanks to all who sponsored prizes; Comharchumann Árainn Mhór, Arranmore Fast Ferries and Naíonra Árainn Mhór and Comharchumann Árainn Mhór who sponsored the printing of tickets.
Fundraising Dance
Sincere thanks to Philip & Ann Marie & Staff of the Glen Hotel. Although numbers in attendance were fewer than 20, donations of €255 were made on the night. Thank you all for your generosity & support.
Sincere thanks to the organises, to Thomas Costello & to Domnic Sweeney for sponsoring transport & Comharchumann Árainn Mhór for sponsoring the buffet. Raffle Ticket sales at the event raised €53.00.
Congratulations to the following winners:
Kathleen Sweeney Ticket No 0756 Digital Camera
Tony Cox Ticket No 0873 IPod Shuffle
Daniel Doherty Ticket No 0541 BluRay DVD
Sean O’Donnell Ticket No 0251 Christmas Hamper
Thanks to all who purchased tickets; all the ticket sellers, students of Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada, Danny Martin, Marina Boyle & Comharchumann Árainn Mhór; thanks to all who sponsored prizes; Comharchumann Árainn Mhór, Arranmore Fast Ferries and Naíonra Árainn Mhór and Comharchumann Árainn Mhór who sponsored the printing of tickets.
Total Proceeds from Christmas Raffle: €1112.50
Fundraising Dance
Sincere thanks to Philip & Ann Marie & Staff of the Glen Hotel. Although numbers in attendance were fewer than 20, donations of €255 were made on the night. Thank you all for your generosity & support.
Sincere thanks to the organises, to Thomas Costello & to Domnic Sweeney for sponsoring transport & Comharchumann Árainn Mhór for sponsoring the buffet. Raffle Ticket sales at the event raised €53.00.
25.12.10
Fund Raising Dance in Aid of All-Weather Pitch - Glen Hotel, Monday 27 December
A fund-raising social evening/dance in aid of the proposed all weather pitch will take place in the Glen Hotel on Monday night, 27 December 2010.
Beidh oíche shóisialta/damhsa in Ostan an Ghleanna ar an 27 Nollaig chun airgead a bhailiú don pháirc uile aimsearta ata beartaithe ag an Ghairmscoil.
Beidh oíche shóisialta/damhsa in Ostan an Ghleanna ar an 27 Nollaig chun airgead a bhailiú don pháirc uile aimsearta ata beartaithe ag an Ghairmscoil.
13.12.10
Phríomhfheidhmeannach Gníomhach an Údaráis ceaptha
D’fhógair Údarás na Gaeltachta inniu go bhfuil Séan Ó Labhraí ceaptha mar Phríomhfheidhmeannach Gníomhach an Údaráis le teacht in áit Phádraig Ó hAoláin a bheidh ag éirigh as mar Phríomhfheidhmeannach ag deireadh na bliana.
Tá blianta fada caite ag Séan Ó Labhraí ag plé le cúrsaí forbartha agus fostaíochta san Údarás agus roimhe sin i nGaeltarra Éireann.
Bhí sé ag feidhmiú mar Leas Phríomhfheidhmeannach leis an Údarás ó 1981 ar aghaidh. Beidh sé ag tosú ar a dhualgais nua ar an 1 Eanáir 2011 ar feadh tréimhse suas go bliain.
Idir an dá linn leanfaidh an próiseas a bhaineann le ceapachán Príomhfheidhmeannach buan nua ar aghaidh.
Foilsithe ar Gaelport.com 13 Nollaig 2010
Tá blianta fada caite ag Séan Ó Labhraí ag plé le cúrsaí forbartha agus fostaíochta san Údarás agus roimhe sin i nGaeltarra Éireann.
Bhí sé ag feidhmiú mar Leas Phríomhfheidhmeannach leis an Údarás ó 1981 ar aghaidh. Beidh sé ag tosú ar a dhualgais nua ar an 1 Eanáir 2011 ar feadh tréimhse suas go bliain.
Idir an dá linn leanfaidh an próiseas a bhaineann le ceapachán Príomhfheidhmeannach buan nua ar aghaidh.
Foilsithe ar Gaelport.com 13 Nollaig 2010
10.12.10
***********************Vote for Anne Maire*************************
Long distance swimmer Anne Marie Ward has been nominated for the Open Water Source Women Swimmer of the Year and she needs your vote.
Voters should click onto www.openwatersource.com
and follow the links for the Women Swimmer of the Year and vote for Anne Marie.
Presently Anne Maire is in second place, just behind the Brazilian swimmer who undoubtedly will expect to have the support of a huge voting population.
Anne Marie has brought great credit to herself as a result of her successful cold water long distance swims, culminating with this years North Channel crossing.
So pass the word and vote for Anne Maire.
Voters should click onto www.openwatersource.com
and follow the links for the Women Swimmer of the Year and vote for Anne Marie.
Presently Anne Maire is in second place, just behind the Brazilian swimmer who undoubtedly will expect to have the support of a huge voting population.
Anne Marie has brought great credit to herself as a result of her successful cold water long distance swims, culminating with this years North Channel crossing.
So pass the word and vote for Anne Maire.
Údarás na Gaeltachta - Cuts in Funding
Míshástacht agus imní Bhord an Údaráis faoi mhaoiniú 2011.
Ag cruinniú de Bhord Údarás na Gaeltachta inniu (10ú Nollaig) sna Forbacha, léirigh Bord an Údaráis míshástacht an-mhór agus imní faoi mhaoiniú na heagraíochta don bhliain 2011 agus don todhchaí. I gcomparáid le EUR15m caipitil a bhí ar fáil ón Státchiste in 2010, ní bheidh ach EUR6m ar fáil in 2011. Tá EUR6.2m eile le cur ar fáil ó fhoinsí na heagraíochta féin ar a n-áirítear sprioc de EUR2m ó dhíolachán sócmhainní tráth a bhfuil an tóin tite as margadh na maoine. Creideann an tÚdarás go bhfuil feidhm fiontair an Údaráis á lagú de réir a chéile tráth a bhfuil sé á chruthú ag an fhoireann go bhfuil siad in ann torthaí fiúntacha a sholáthar don Státchiste agus don Ghaeltacht fiú san aeráid mharbhánta eacnamaíochta atá ann faoi láthair. Ag cruinniú an Bhoird inniu ceadaíodh 55 togra a bhfuil EUR2.9m de chúnamh stáit i gceist iontu a chuirfidh 193 post nua ar fáil nuair a bheidh siad faoi lánseol. Ainneoin an ról lárnach atá ceaptha a bheith ag Údarás na Gaeltachta sa Ghaeltacht agus taobh amuigh di de réir na Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge, is léir don Údarás go bhfuil an bonn á bhaint ó fheidhm fiontair na heagraíochta nuair a chaithfidh sé an sprioc fhostaíochta a laghdú ó 600 in 2010 go dtí 300 in 2011 tráth a bhfuil gá níos mó ná riamh le fostaíocht. Chinn Bord an Údaráis a iarraidh ar gach eagraíocht Ghaeltachta agus Ghaeilge ceist bheo a dhéanamh de thodhchaí an Údaráis i gcomhar le comhaltaí an Údaráis le hionadaithe poiblí, san olltoghchán atá le bheith ann go luath in 2011 san áireamh.
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The Board of Údarás na Gaeltachta express dissatisfaction and concern regarding budget allocated for 2011
At an Údarás na Gaeltachta Board meeting in Na Forbacha, Co. Galway today (10th December), members of the Board expressed great dissatisfaction and concern about the organisation's finances for the year 2011 and for the future. In comparison to the EUR15m capital budget made available by the Exchequer in 2010, only EUR6m will be provided in 2011. A further EUR6.2m is to be funded from the organisation's own resources, which includes a target income of EUR2m from the sale of assets at a time when the property market has effectively collapsed. An tÚdarás believes that its enterprise role is gradually being eroded at a time when its staff is continuing to prove the organisation's ability to deliver satisfactory job-creation results for the Exchequer and the Gaeltacht despite the present difficult economic climate.
At the Údarás Board meeting today, 55 projects involving a total of EUR2.9m in state funding were approved, which will lead to the creation of 193 new jobs when fully implemented. Despite the central role that Údarás na Gaeltachta is expected to have in the implementation of the 20 Year Strategy for the Irish Language both in the Gaeltacht and nationally, an tÚdarás believes that the organisation's enterprise functions are being undermined when its reduced funding leaves it with no option but to decrease its employment creation target from 600 jobs in 2010 to 300 jobs in 2011 at a time when employment creation is critical. The Board of an tÚdarás has appealed to all Gaeltacht and Irish language organisations to support its board members in highlighting the issue of the future of the organisation with public representatives, including during the upcoming general election campaign due early 2011.
Ag cruinniú de Bhord Údarás na Gaeltachta inniu (10ú Nollaig) sna Forbacha, léirigh Bord an Údaráis míshástacht an-mhór agus imní faoi mhaoiniú na heagraíochta don bhliain 2011 agus don todhchaí. I gcomparáid le EUR15m caipitil a bhí ar fáil ón Státchiste in 2010, ní bheidh ach EUR6m ar fáil in 2011. Tá EUR6.2m eile le cur ar fáil ó fhoinsí na heagraíochta féin ar a n-áirítear sprioc de EUR2m ó dhíolachán sócmhainní tráth a bhfuil an tóin tite as margadh na maoine. Creideann an tÚdarás go bhfuil feidhm fiontair an Údaráis á lagú de réir a chéile tráth a bhfuil sé á chruthú ag an fhoireann go bhfuil siad in ann torthaí fiúntacha a sholáthar don Státchiste agus don Ghaeltacht fiú san aeráid mharbhánta eacnamaíochta atá ann faoi láthair. Ag cruinniú an Bhoird inniu ceadaíodh 55 togra a bhfuil EUR2.9m de chúnamh stáit i gceist iontu a chuirfidh 193 post nua ar fáil nuair a bheidh siad faoi lánseol. Ainneoin an ról lárnach atá ceaptha a bheith ag Údarás na Gaeltachta sa Ghaeltacht agus taobh amuigh di de réir na Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge, is léir don Údarás go bhfuil an bonn á bhaint ó fheidhm fiontair na heagraíochta nuair a chaithfidh sé an sprioc fhostaíochta a laghdú ó 600 in 2010 go dtí 300 in 2011 tráth a bhfuil gá níos mó ná riamh le fostaíocht. Chinn Bord an Údaráis a iarraidh ar gach eagraíocht Ghaeltachta agus Ghaeilge ceist bheo a dhéanamh de thodhchaí an Údaráis i gcomhar le comhaltaí an Údaráis le hionadaithe poiblí, san olltoghchán atá le bheith ann go luath in 2011 san áireamh.
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The Board of Údarás na Gaeltachta express dissatisfaction and concern regarding budget allocated for 2011
At an Údarás na Gaeltachta Board meeting in Na Forbacha, Co. Galway today (10th December), members of the Board expressed great dissatisfaction and concern about the organisation's finances for the year 2011 and for the future. In comparison to the EUR15m capital budget made available by the Exchequer in 2010, only EUR6m will be provided in 2011. A further EUR6.2m is to be funded from the organisation's own resources, which includes a target income of EUR2m from the sale of assets at a time when the property market has effectively collapsed. An tÚdarás believes that its enterprise role is gradually being eroded at a time when its staff is continuing to prove the organisation's ability to deliver satisfactory job-creation results for the Exchequer and the Gaeltacht despite the present difficult economic climate.
At the Údarás Board meeting today, 55 projects involving a total of EUR2.9m in state funding were approved, which will lead to the creation of 193 new jobs when fully implemented. Despite the central role that Údarás na Gaeltachta is expected to have in the implementation of the 20 Year Strategy for the Irish Language both in the Gaeltacht and nationally, an tÚdarás believes that the organisation's enterprise functions are being undermined when its reduced funding leaves it with no option but to decrease its employment creation target from 600 jobs in 2010 to 300 jobs in 2011 at a time when employment creation is critical. The Board of an tÚdarás has appealed to all Gaeltacht and Irish language organisations to support its board members in highlighting the issue of the future of the organisation with public representatives, including during the upcoming general election campaign due early 2011.
7.12.10
Táillí Bailithe Dramhaíola - Refuse Collection Fees
Tá sé tugtha le fios ag an Chomhairle Chontae don Chomharchumann go mbeidh táillí ‘Sharkey Waste’ don tseirbhís bhailithe dramhaíola ag ardú ón 1 Eanáir 2011.
An Comharchumann has been advised by Donegal County Council, that Sharkey Waste collection charges will increase from 1 January 2011.
Táillí Nua – i bhfeidhm ón 01/01/2011
Málaí Dearga: €5.00 an ceann (ardaithe ó €4.50)
Lipéid Boscaí Bruscair: €9.00 an ceann (ardaithe ó €7.50)
An Comharchumann has been advised by Donegal County Council, that Sharkey Waste collection charges will increase from 1 January 2011.
New Charges – with effect from 01/01/2011
Red Bin Bags: €5.00 each (increased from €4.50)
Refuse Bin Tickets: €9.00 each (increased from €7.50)
3.12.10
Saoire na Nollag & na hAthbhliana - Christmas & New Year Holidays
An Comharchumann offices & store will be closed on the following dates: Beidh oifigí & stór an chomharchumainn druidte ar na dataí a leanas:
Dé hAoine 24 Nollaig Friday 24 December
Dé Luain 27 Nollaig Monday 27 December
Dé Máirt 28 Nollaig Tuesday 28 December
Dé hAoine 31 Nollaig Friday 31 December 2010
De Luain 3 Eanáir 2011 Monday 3 January 2011
Stoc Áireamh Bliantiúl /Annual Stock Taking
Dé Máirt 4 Eanáir 2011 Tuesday 4 January 2011
Dé Ceadaoin 5 Eanáir 2011 Wednesday 5 January 2011
Déardaoin 6 Eanáir 2011 Thursday 6 January 2011
Dé hAoine 24 Nollaig Friday 24 December
Dé Luain 27 Nollaig Monday 27 December
Dé Máirt 28 Nollaig Tuesday 28 December
Dé hAoine 31 Nollaig Friday 31 December 2010
De Luain 3 Eanáir 2011 Monday 3 January 2011
Stoc Áireamh Bliantiúl /Annual Stock Taking
Dé Máirt 4 Eanáir 2011 Tuesday 4 January 2011
Dé Ceadaoin 5 Eanáir 2011 Wednesday 5 January 2011
Déardaoin 6 Eanáir 2011 Thursday 6 January 2011
2.12.10
Féilire 2011 - 2011 Calendar
NOW AVAILABLE FROM AN COMHARCHUMANN @ €7.00 EACH - CALENDAR 2011
AR FÁIL ÓN CHOMHARCHUMANN @ €7.00 AN CEANN - FÉILIRE 2011
1.12.10
Cúrsa FÁS - FÁS Course
Cuirfear tús leis an dara chúrsa FÁS sa chultúrlann ar an Aoine 10 Nollaig @ 9:30 am. Táille €20.00 an duine.
The second FÁS Safe Pass Course will take place in an chultúrlann on Friday 10 December @ 9:30am. Course fee: €20.00 each.
The second FÁS Safe Pass Course will take place in an chultúrlann on Friday 10 December @ 9:30am. Course fee: €20.00 each.
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