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Irish Language: Statements (8 Nov 2007)

John Deasy: I will list some of the Minister's grand accomplishments regarding the Irish language since becoming Minister in 2002 — translating documents that no one will ever read; making Irish an official EU language; and endless committees, fora and reports on the Irish language. It might also be worth pointing out that since he took up his job as Minister in 2002, according to the census figures...

Irish Language: Statements (8 Nov 2007)

John Deasy: According to the census figures, in 2002 there were 1.66 million Irish speakers and in 2006 there were 1.57 million Irish speakers.

Irish Language: Statements (8 Nov 2007)

John Deasy: The Minister should tell the Central Statistics Office it is wrong.

Irish Language: Statements (8 Nov 2007)

John Deasy: That is the Minister's legacy so far. Useless——

Irish Language: Statements (8 Nov 2007)

John Deasy: Chairman.

Irish Language: Statements (8 Nov 2007)

John Deasy: The Minister should tell the Central Statistics Office it is wrong.

Irish Language: Statements (8 Nov 2007)

John Deasy: Fair enough.

Irish Language: Statements (8 Nov 2007)

John Deasy: I will finish up with this. As far as I am concerned that is the Minister's legacy so far. It is a useless harebrained policy that has fewer Irish speakers to go with it.

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (7 Nov 2007)

John Deasy: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of job losses in Waterford City and County in each of the years 2004 to date in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27800/07]

Written Answers — Employment Action Plan: Employment Action Plan (7 Nov 2007)

John Deasy: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the inter-agency forum which was set up following the closure of Dungarvan Crystal continues to exist; if they succeeded in developing indigenous industry in the wake of the closure; the expenses that were claimed by this forum; if other costs were incurred by the forum; the persons who provided the funding for same;...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (7 Nov 2007)

John Deasy: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of meetings that have taken place between the industrial development agencies in his Department and Waterford Crystal Management to assist them in ensuring there is minimal job losses as a result of their restructuring plan; if financial assistance is being offered to ensure that this industry remains in...

Undocumented Irish in the United States: Motion (Resumed). (7 Nov 2007)

John Deasy: I commend my colleague, Deputy Ring, on tabling the motion. He has raised this issue for years and has been very consistent on it. Only a few short years ago, there was a debate about whether this was an important enough issue but that has been conclusively answered. It is an enormous issue for Irish communities in the US and it does not matter how many are involved. There are enough...

Written Answers — Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme: Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (6 Nov 2007)

John Deasy: Question 373: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans to increase the meal and travel allowance for people participating in VTOS courses; when this allowance was last increased; her views on increasing the amount in line with inflation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27057/07]

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (1 Nov 2007)

John Deasy: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of convictions there have been under Part 3, Section 25 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007, which refer to the commission of another offence within a specified period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26732/07]

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (1 Nov 2007)

John Deasy: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of people who have been convicted under Part 9 Section 46 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007, which concerns the possession of an article intended for use in connection with certain offences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26741/07]

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (1 Nov 2007)

John Deasy: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of people who have been convicted under Part 9 Section 47 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007, which amends Section 15 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26742/07]

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Restoration to Order Paper (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

John Deasy: I wish to raise an issue that affects not only same sex couples but also unmarried couples. In the last couple of days the Taoiseach and others have spoken about introducing legislation within months to deal with civil partnerships and the issues that go with it. However, people might not be aware that the Finance Act 2007, enacted last February, strips some basic rights under the tax laws...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (31 Oct 2007)

John Deasy: Question 150: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of people affected by the amendment of Section 86 of the Capital Acquisitions Tax Consolidation Act 2003; the number of people as a result of this legislation who do not qualify for relief that they did under Section 130 of the Finance Bill 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26071/07]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (31 Oct 2007)

John Deasy: Question 297: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the measures in place to ensure that money allocated to overseas aid is not misappropriated through corruption in recipient countries; if he is satisfied that those measures are fully effective; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26353/07]

Written Answers — Capitation Grants: Capitation Grants (31 Oct 2007)

John Deasy: Question 443: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will negotiate with An Post to allow schools an exemption from the television licence fee particularly in view of the fact that there is no educational programming for schools, that they are being used to show videos and DVDs of an educational quality and the cost of the licence to small rural schools; and if she will make a...