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Topical Issue Debate: Jobseeker's Benefit Payments (12 Dec 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. Regardless of the time of year, people on jobseeker schemes should not have any concern about taking up temporary work for fear of delays in getting back into payment when the jobs are finished. In cases where a jobseeker customer takes up temporary work for a short period or avails of a short-term training course, arrangements are in place to...

Topical Issue Debate: Jobseeker's Benefit Payments (12 Dec 2013)

Dinny McGinley: As the Minister indicated in the reply I delivered on her behalf, if there is a case to be dealt with, be it individual or general, it will be assessed. The Deputy will agree that the Minister's approach in this has been very flexible. Times have been extended and the response to applications for reinstatement is almost immediate. If the Deputy has the details, I will pass them to the Minister.

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Resources (12 Dec 2013)

Dinny McGinley: On behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Shatter, I thank the Deputy for raising this matter of significant public importance. Unfortunately, the Minister cannot be here to respond to this issue as he is attending a Garda Reserve graduation in Templemore. The Deputy will be aware that the Commissioner is responsible for the allocation throughout the organisation of...

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Resources (12 Dec 2013)

Dinny McGinley: The Minister recognises the importance of combating crime in every part of this jurisdiction. That is why he has succeeded in securing a budget of €1.3 billion for the Garda Síochána during the coming year. Furthermore, it is why he has succeeded, after a period of four years, in lifting the embargo on Garda recruitment. For the first time in four years we are opening up...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Air Strips (12 Dec 2013)

Dinny McGinley: The airstrips on Inishbofin and at Cleggan in Co. Galway are not open or licensed for use by the Irish Aviation Authority. Therefore, landing aircraft on the airstrips is strictly prohibited. A decision has been made to dispose of the airstrips in view of the economic downturn, the ongoing cost of maintaining the airstrips and the unlikelihood that my Department will, at any time in the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language Issues (12 Dec 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I was informed by An Coimisinéir Teanga, Mr. Seán Ó Cuirreáin, on 4 December that he had written to the President regarding his decision to resign in February 2014, after ten years in the post and two years before his term of office expires in February 2016. An Coimisinéir Teanga made a public announcement to that effect later that day at a hearing of the Joint...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Oifig an Choimisinéara Teanga (12 Dec 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Tá áthas orm deis a fháil sa Teach seo, mar a rinne mé sa Dáil inné, aitheantas a thabhairt don mhéid atá curtha i gcrích ag an Choimisinéir Teanga le linn a thréimhse in oifig. Níl amhras ar bith ach gur thug an Coimisinéir Teanga faoi bhunú a oifige nua le fís agus díograis. Tá an t-ardmheas atá air...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Oifig an Choimisinéara Teanga (12 Dec 2013)

Dinny McGinley: An tosaíocht atá agamsa i láthair na huaire agus an dualgas agus an fhreagracht atá orm i láthair na huaire ná na sonraí a chur ar bun agus na céimeanna a ghlacadh chomh luath agus is féidir in Éirinn é chun comharba éifeachtach a cheapadh ar an choimisinéir atá i mbun oifige go dtí an 23 Feabhra. Tá na...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Oifig an Choimisinéara Teanga (12 Dec 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Tá an Coimisinéir Teanga neamhspleách. Tá an gradam sin aige agus níl a fhios agam ar mhaith liom díospóireacht iomlán a bheith ar an Choimisinéir Teanga fad agus atá sé ag gníomhú.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Oifig an Choimisinéara Teanga (12 Dec 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Tá mé cinnte go n-aontaíonn an Seanadóir liom gur an rud is práinní ná coimisinéir úr a thoghadh

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Company Registration (12 Dec 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I thank Senator Power for raising this matter in the Seanad. The proposed 4th EU anti-money laundering directive, currently being negotiated at the Council of the European Union, will update and replace the 3rd EU anti-money laundering directive and reflect the views of member states on the operation of the existing system. While the Department of Finance plays a lead role, the proposed 4th...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Company Registration (12 Dec 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I am inclined to agree with the Senator that transparency and openness are essential if we are to have an effective anti-evasion policy. The exchange of information between countries is also vital if we are to counteract tax evasion. This appears to be the approach being pursued. The Senator's comments and views will be conveyed to the Minister. I regret he is not present as he is...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Direct Provision System (12 Dec 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I am responding on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality, who is in Templemore to announce the new recruitment drive for the Garda.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Direct Provision System (12 Dec 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I am sure the Senator will welcome the move. The Minister has responded this year to more than 50 parliamentary questions in the Dáil on direct provision and has addressed this subject in this House several times, most extensively in response to a Private Members' motion on 23 October 2013. Much of what I have to say, therefore, has been said previously. In addition, legal challenges...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Direct Provision System (12 Dec 2013)

Dinny McGinley: There has been an improvement in direct provision in recent years and I have outlined the figures relating to the reduction in the number of applications and centres. Deputy Shatter is one of the most reforming Ministers we have had in this Department for many generations. Between legislation and everything else, he will go down in history as one of the most reforming, imaginative and...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Languages Programme (18 Dec 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Tá súil agam nach bhfuil an Seanadóir chun é a chur i Sínis ach an oiread.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Languages Programme (18 Dec 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I must compliment the Senator on what she is engaged in promoting, namely, the teaching of Chinese to young people in her city and county. It is great to hear it. I am taking this Adjournment matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Ruairí Quinn. The Framework for Junior Cycle published last October places students at the centre of the educational...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Languages Programme (18 Dec 2013)

Dinny McGinley: As I said, the situation is under review.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Languages Programme (18 Dec 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I said that this "developing area .... will be kept under review". The Senator's comments will be passed on to the Minister.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: National Archives (18 Dec 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Ba mhaith liom a dhearbhú don Teachta go dtuigim go maith oibleagáidí na Roinne faoin Acht um Chartlann Náisiúnta 1986. Tuigim ach go háirithe an riachtanas faoi alt 8 den Acht maidir le taifead oifigiúil ar bith a bhíonn 30 bliain d'aois ar an 31 Nollaig gach bliain a aistriú chuig an gCartlann Náisiúnta ionas gur féidir iad a chur...