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Languages Programme (14 Dec 2011)

Brendan Griffin: This matter was brought to my attention in my constituency over the weekend and I intended to raise yesterday but unfortunately it was not selected for discussion. I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise it today. I recognise that all Departments face severe economic constraints and understand the need to make savings in every Department. While it is easy to call for cuts to be...

Languages Programme (14 Dec 2011)

Brendan Griffin: How much time have I left?

Languages Programme (14 Dec 2011)

Brendan Griffin: Okay. I ask the Government to review this measure because it is a step in the wrong direction. We need a more joined-up approach to education if we are to prepare our children for the future. I hope something can be done in this regard.

Languages Programme (14 Dec 2011)

Brendan Griffin: The modern languages in primary schools initiative is of considerable assistance in the delivery of improved literacy and numeracy in schools. It does that in a fun and enjoyable way. The contribution the initiative has made in the areas of literacy and numeracy should not be disregarded. Last October, the Royal Irish Academy published its national languages strategy, which called for the...

Languages Programme (14 Dec 2011)

Brendan Griffin: I suggest we should apply that thinking to the teaching of languages in schools.

Languages Programme (14 Dec 2011)

Brendan Griffin: We will say nothing about 1982. The young brain is much more capable of learning languages than the older brain is. It is vital that we protect this initiative. It should be expanded. I understand that might not be possible under the current budgetary constraints. If the initiative is preserved for now, perhaps it can be expanded at some stage in the future when we are in a better...

Written Answers — Agriculture Sector: Agriculture Sector (14 Dec 2011)

Brendan Griffin: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the effect that budget 2012 will have on young farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38938/11]

Written Answers — Agriculture Sector: Agriculture Sector (14 Dec 2011)

Brendan Griffin: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the effect that budget 2012 will have ion those looking to get involved in farming, particularly young farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38939/11]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (14 Dec 2011)

Brendan Griffin: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the universal social charge; if he will clarify the position regarding the examples given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40281/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (14 Dec 2011)

Brendan Griffin: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide information regarding grants (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40279/11]

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (14 Dec 2011)

Brendan Griffin: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he will introduce the new REFIT tariff on renewable energy, which was announced by the previous Government in May 2010 but was never put into practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40259/11]

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (15 Dec 2011)

Brendan Griffin: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the necessary funding for a scheme (details supplied) in County Kerry will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40539/11]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (15 Dec 2011)

Brendan Griffin: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position on an awaited new school (details supplied) in County Kerry; if this school is considered an absolute priority by him in view of its condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40677/11]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (15 Dec 2011)

Brendan Griffin: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will be given panel rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40743/11]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (15 Dec 2011)

Brendan Griffin: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an awaited grant for a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; if the situation at the school is considered urgent by him, in view of the possible health and safety implications of inaction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40758/11]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (15 Dec 2011)

Brendan Griffin: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if additional funding will be provided to a school (details supplied) in County Kerry in the interest of health and safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40764/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (15 Dec 2011)

Brendan Griffin: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment for grazing sheep scheme will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40446/11]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (15 Dec 2011)

Brendan Griffin: Question 353: To ask the Minister for Health if he will confirm that the required staff for a facility in County Kerry (details provided) will be made available [40671/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (15 Dec 2011)

Brendan Griffin: Question 355: To ask the Minister for Health if a service (details supplied) in County Kerry will be financially assisted by him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40687/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (15 Dec 2011)

Brendan Griffin: Question 356: To ask the Minister for Health if a service (details supplied) in County Kerry will be adequately financed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40691/11]