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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Comhlachtaí Poiblí (18 Sep 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Comhairlítear dom go mbaineann an cheist seo le cúraimí ranna éagsúla, eadhon, an Roinn Cumarsáide, Fuinnimh agus Acmhainní Nádúrtha, an Roinn Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara agus an Roinn Caiteachais Phoiblí agus Athchóirithe, chomh maith leis an ngníomhaireacht NewERA. Níl aon ról reachtúil ag mo Roinn maidir le...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (18 Sep 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Is mian liom aird an Teachta a dhíriú ar an bhfreagra a thug mé ar Cheist Dála Uimhir 376 ar 18 Iúil 2013 ar an ábhar seo. Mar atá ráite i gClár Reachtaíochta an Rialtais, táthar ag súil Bille a fhoilsiú i mbliana ina ndéanfar foráil do na leasuithe ar Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla 2003. Tá na céimeanna...

Mortgage Arrears: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2013)

Dinny McGinley: The Deputies on the other side are trying to rewrite history.

Mortgage Arrears: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2013)

Dinny McGinley: He has a neck to come here and say that.

Mortgage Arrears: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I have listened as Deputy Cowen's colleagues made constructive suggestions, but his claptrap does not suit him.

Mortgage Arrears: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2013)

Dinny McGinley: It is claptrap and rubbish.

Mortgage Arrears: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Fianna Fáil was in bed with the banks. I will not listen to that sort of nonsense. I have listened to speakers from every side of the House but that is political rhetoric.

Mortgage Arrears: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2013)

Dinny McGinley: On behalf of the Government, I will respond to the motion on mortgage arrears. The debate over the past two days has highlighted the crucial importance, for both social and economic reasons, of addressing this very serious problem. Thousands of over-indebted households are now trying, as best they can, to deal with the economic legacy left by the previous Administration. Central Bank...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: School Accommodation (19 Sep 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I thank Senator Higgins for raising this matter on the Adjournment, a matter close to my heart since it has to do with a Gaelscoil. I am taking this debate on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Ruairí Quinn, who is unavoidably absent. This debate affords us an opportunity to outline to the Seanad the process being utilised to ensure there will be...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: School Accommodation (19 Sep 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I understand the Senator's commitment to this project. I know from dealing with Gaelscoileanna in my constituency and in other parts of the country the commitment and dedication of parents, teachers and boards of management of Gaelscoileanna. For someone interested in the Irish language, which we all are, the thousands of young children attending these schools and leaving them as fluent...

Other Questions: Fishing Industry Development (24 Sep 2013)

Dinny McGinley: It is the first time that there has been transparency in that Department.

Other Questions: Fishing Industry Development (24 Sep 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Deputy Ó Cuív knows what went on in that Department for years.

Other Questions: Fishing Industry Development (24 Sep 2013)

Dinny McGinley: There was no transparency at all. Deputy Ó Cuív knows well what went on in that Department.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Personal Insolvency Act (24 Sep 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I am replying on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, who is unavoidably absent, and I thank Senator Harte for raising this issue. The Personal Insolvency Act 2012, as amended, introduced three new debt relief solutions. The first arrangement is called a debt relief notice and it will allow for the write-off of qualifying debt up to a value of €20,000, subject to a...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Official Languages Act 2003 Compliance (1 Oct 2013)

Dinny McGinley: The Official Languages Act 2003 (Section 9) Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 391 of 2008) were signed on 1 October 2008. These Regulations relate, inter alia, to the use of Irish and English by public bodies on signage. The Regulations have been coming into effect on a phased basis from 1 March 2009 onwards. Responsibility for monitoring compliance by public bodies with the provisions of the...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Treatment Abroad Scheme (2 Oct 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I am replying on behalf of the Minister for Health who is unavoidably absent. I recognise and acknowledge the heartfelt case made by the Senator on behalf of this patient who has a disease that unfortunately visits most families in this country. I emphasise that the HSE operates a treatment abroad scheme, TAS, for persons entitled to treatment in another EU-EEA member state or Switzerland...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Treatment Abroad Scheme (2 Oct 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I acknowledge the case made by the Senator. Unfortunately, as matters stand, TAS is confined to certain countries in certain regions. Referrals are not made outside Europe. I do not know whether the regulations can be amended. Incidentally, I compliment TAS on its rapid response to the initial application to have the treatment provided in France - it did that in just one day. I do not...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Treatment Abroad Scheme (2 Oct 2013)

Dinny McGinley: That is the problem.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Treatment Abroad Scheme (2 Oct 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I do not know whether the Minister for Health is familiar with the case. I am not sure about that because I am just standing in for him because he had to attend another engagement. I will ensure the Minister gets the details of the case if he does not already have them.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Treatment Abroad Scheme (2 Oct 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I am. I am looking forward to some spirited contributions.