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Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (14 Feb 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 120: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he plans to amend legislation in light of the recent review of An Bord Pleanála decisions by a company (details supplied) which found that there is a need for a clear direction from his Department regarding future residential developments in Dublin and other major cities; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (14 Feb 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 627: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the findings of the report from the working group's review of the management of dog breeding establishments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5377/06]

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (14 Feb 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 628: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will commit to the swift implementation of the report from the working group's review of the management of dog breeding establishments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5378/06]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (14 Feb 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 208: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department regularly monitors planning decisions; his plans to address problems which may have arisen in relation to the quality of such decisions arising at a policy or planning authority level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5266/06]

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (14 Feb 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 378: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposals to further extend the pier at Clogherhead, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5285/06]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (14 Feb 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 512: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the case of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal will be reviewed. [5159/06]

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (14 Feb 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 625: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has satisfied himself that the level of different waste collection charges in different counties is fair and equitable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5374/06]

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (14 Feb 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 626: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of professional planners employed here; his views on whether there is a sufficient number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5375/06]

Official Languages Act 2003: Motion. (15 Feb 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Fáiltím roimh an rún. Bheadh sé oiriúnach go mbeadh an díospóireacht seo ann go rialta. Tá an Teachta McGinley ag déanamhan-jab ó fuair sé an post seo. Tá meirg ar mo chuid Gaeilge ach tá na tuairimí a nochtfaidh mé chomh daingean agus chomh láidir agus a bhí siad riamh. Molaim gach duine ag a bhfuil suim sa chultúr agus sa Ghaeilge agus na himeachtaí ginearálta atá ag...

Official Languages Act 2003: Motion. (15 Feb 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Are they?

Official Languages Act 2003: Motion. (15 Feb 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: I am talking about the history of the issue. I am happy to debate the issue with the Minister.

Official Languages Act 2003: Motion. (15 Feb 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: But they are not exclusively official. The point I am trying to make is that we do not have a problem with the Minister's choice of town; we have a problem if he insists there can only be one name.

Official Languages Act 2003: Motion. (15 Feb 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: I did not interrupt the Minister.

Official Languages Act 2003: Motion. (15 Feb 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: The issue with regard to Dingle is that millions of euro have been spent, particularly in the United States. Dingle is known worldwide. When one looks at a map, one expects to see Dingle. There is nothing wrong with the names An Daingean, Dingle or Danigean Uí Chúis. However, there is everything wrong with telling people they can only call the town An Daingean. Then, when they go to vote——

Official Languages Act 2003: Motion. (15 Feb 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: ——the legislation means that only one third of those who live in the town can vote — only those who live in the area called An Daingean can vote in this plebiscite.

Official Languages Act 2003: Motion. (15 Feb 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: I do not mind debating the issue with the Minister.

Official Languages Act 2003: Motion. (15 Feb 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: This side of the House wants consent. We want to work with the Minister, not against him. Would he agree that whether the people of Dingle want to call it Dingle or An Daingean, they should be able to do so?

Official Languages Act 2003: Motion. (15 Feb 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: What is the row about then?

Official Languages Act 2003: Motion. (15 Feb 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Has the legal name been changed?

Official Languages Act 2003: Motion. (15 Feb 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: I do not mind. People have been on to me from Dingle and An Daingean about using either name. The other issue I want to raise is the policy on the production of bilingual booklets and reports. This is a serious issue because it uses up much of our resources. I already mentioned that I support the Act and do not have a problem with it in principle. However, the printing of so much material, of...