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Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (20 Jun 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Deireann sé nach bhfuil aon rud ceart anseo agus go bhfuil gach rud mícheart. Ní dóigh leis go mbeidh aon rud ceart sa Teach seo go dtí go mbeidh sé ina shuí sa chathaoir seo.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (20 Jun 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Caithfidh mé a rá go bhfuil cúpla Becher's Brook le déanamh aige roimhe sin.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (20 Jun 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Tá cúpla rud lé déanamh aige sula dtarlóidh sé sin.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (20 Jun 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Gabh mo leithscéal, a Chathaoirligh. Tá mé ag iarraidh ceacht a mhúineadh don Seanadóir maidir le cúrsaí reachtaíochta in Oireachtas Éireann.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Suicide Prevention (20 Jun 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I thank Senator Higgins for raising this matter in the House. I am responding on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Education and Skills. I am conscious that youth suicide is a serious issue. I accept that schools can play a role in suicide prevention. There is a need to ensure the education system is more responsive to those with emotional or mental health difficulties. The...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Suicide Prevention (20 Jun 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I thank the Senator for her supportive remarks, which will be brought to the Minister's attention. It is good to see that there is co-operation among several Departments in dealing with this very serious problem. There is a recognition that there is a serious problem and there is a co-ordinated approach among several Departments to get to grips with the serious situation that has brought...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta Expenditure (25 Jun 2013)

Dinny McGinley: At the outset, I wish to inform the Deputy that the payment of salaries and expenses is a day-to-day matter for Údarás na Gaeltachta and that the staff are paid in accordance with the relevant published pay scales. The Deputy will be aware that is not normal practice to provide personal details in relation to individuals who are so employed.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Pension Provisions (25 Jun 2013)

Dinny McGinley: The details of pension payments in respect of the persons referred to by the Deputy are protected under the Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003. Therefore, Údarás na Gaeltachta is not in a position to supply the information requested. I am advised that all such payments are made in accordance with the relevant contractual arrangements.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (25 Jun 2013)

Dinny McGinley: The Deputy will appreciate that the details sought by him are extensive and, accordingly, it has not been possible to collate the requested information in the time available. Údarás na Gaeltachta and Foras na Gaeilge have been requested to supply the relevant information directly to the Deputy as soon as possible. My Department will also forward the relevant information directly to...

Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Deputy Martin trusted them for long enough.

Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Hypocrite. Deputy Martin was there.

Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2013)

Dinny McGinley: He should ask him.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Foireann na Roinne (26 Jun 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Mar is eol don Teachta Dála, bunaíodh an Roinn Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta ar an 2ú Meitheamh 2011. Ba é 65 an líon iomlán foirne a bhí ag obair i rannóga na Gaeilge, na Gaeltachta agus na nOileáin sa Roinn ar an dáta sin. Is é 46 an líon foirne faoi láthair.

Seanad: Register of Lobbyists Legislation: Motion (26 Jun 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I thank Senators for bringing this very important issue before the House today. I am happy to update the House on the general scheme of the regulation of lobbying Bill 2013. As Members will be aware, the programme for Government contains a commitment to introduce a statutory register of lobbyists and rules governing the conduct of lobbying. The public service reform plan contains a further...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Stádas na Gaeilge san Aontas Eorpach (2 Jul 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Is mian liom aird an Teachta a dhíriú ar an bhfreagra a thug mé ar Cheist Dála Uimhir 23 ar 30 Bealtaine 2013 faoin ábhar seo. Mar a thug mé le fios sa fhreagra sin, beidh cinneadh le tógáil faoi dheireadh na bliana 2015 faoi thodhchaí an mhaolaithe atá i bhfeidhm faoi láthair maidir le húsáid na Gaeilge in...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Teacher Recruitment (2 Jul 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I assure the Senator we have one thing in common in that we are both former teachers. I have an understanding of the point the Senator is making. I am replying on behalf of the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Ruairí Quinn, who is in Cabinet at the moment. The State Examinations Commission was established as an independent agency in 2003 to deal with all operational issues...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Youth Services Provision (2 Jul 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I thank the Senator for raising this matter, which I am taking on behalf of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs who is attending a Government meeting. The Minister is conscious of the great benefits that can accrue to our young people from involvement in youth work and the benefits for society as a whole. Youth projects and organisations present valuable opportunities for the social...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Youth Services Provision (2 Jul 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I appreciate the Senator's interest in this matter. I am sure the Minister would be more than willing to go and have a look at what is being done. I am impressed that €55,000 has been raised locally. All these matters will be brought to the Minister's attention. I thank the Senator for her contribution.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Teacher Recruitment (2 Jul 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I assure the Senator we have one thing in common in that we are both former teachers. I have an understanding of the point the Senator is making. I am replying on behalf of the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Ruairí Quinn, who is in Cabinet at the moment. The State Examinations Commission was established as an independent agency in 2003 to deal with all operational issues...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Youth Services Provision (2 Jul 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I thank the Senator for raising this matter, which I am taking on behalf of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs who is attending a Government meeting. The Minister is conscious of the great benefits that can accrue to our young people from involvement in youth work and the benefits for society as a whole. Youth projects and organisations present valuable opportunities for the social...