Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)

Among State agencies, the Health Service Executive, which is always referred to as the HSE, is the predominant name. There has been a tradition of using Irish language titles for State companies, for example, Bord na Móna, Bord Gáis, Bus Éireann, Coillte and FÁS. This practice gave us a sense of national identity. Recent indications from the Government suggest it intends to effectively refer to all such bodies by their English name. While it may allow for an Irish version in the relevant Act, the English name, as opposed to an Irish equivalent of Bus Éireann or Coillte, will be the one used. Is it the Government's intention to continue with this policy rather than revert to the policy pursued in previous times when names such as FÁS, Coillte, Bord na Móna, Bord Bia and so forth predominated?

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