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Irish Language: Statements (8 Nov 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Cock-eyed mathematics.

Irish Language: Statements (8 Nov 2007)

Brian O'Shea: It was the Chairman who allowed him to continue.

Irish Language: Statements (8 Nov 2007)

Brian O'Shea: That was a wonderful interjection. That absolutely——

Irish Language: Statements (8 Nov 2007)

Brian O'Shea: We should identify all the money that is being spent, on what it is being spent and whether objectives are being achieved. If they are not being achieved, we must move quickly to make the adjustments necessary. However, in the absence of a proper strategy on the Irish language, there is no overall policy position to which all other elements of action regarding the Irish language can relate.

Irish Language: Statements (8 Nov 2007)

Brian O'Shea: That is the basic issue which must be addressed. I am glad to hear the Minister is revising his position of last week.

Irish Language: Statements (8 Nov 2007)

Brian O'Shea: An bhfuil? Tá go maith. What is happening with regard to seachtain na Gaeilge? A special Oireachtas committee dealing with the Irish language solely, in all its ramifications, should be set up. Furthermore, a high level committee should be formed between the Department of Education and Science, RTE, TG4 and Radió na Gaeltachta to maximise the resources available for promoting the Irish...

Overseas Missions. (8 Nov 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Question 2: To ask the Minister for Defence the role the operations commander of the proposed EU military operation in the Republic of Chad and the Central African Republic will have in the matter of the protection of civilians, particularly refugees in regard to human trafficking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27834/07]

Overseas Missions. (8 Nov 2007)

Brian O'Shea: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. The fact that he has been to Darfur gives him a particular insight into this area. The reason for my question is the recent reports of attempts being made to take 103 African children, so-called orphans, out of Chad, to be either fostered or perhaps adopted. It is a cause for concern that these children referred to belonging to a family. A total...

Overseas Missions. (8 Nov 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Is this one of the issues to be addressed by the reconnaissance mission? Will there be a report on this matter? Will any information about serious issues be made available to the House before a final commitment of participation in MINURCAT is made?

Naval Service Vessels. (8 Nov 2007)

Brian O'Shea: I take it that state of the art will be the criterion for accommodation and eating facilities on board the new vessels. The Minister of State referred to the assigned roles for the vessels. Has thought gone into enhancing their role in support of the civil authorities, for example, in intercepting illegal shipments of drugs and so on into the State? When the vessels are commissioned in...

Defence Forces Recruitment. (8 Nov 2007)

Brian O'Shea: I accept that this was not contained in the Minister's speech. However, he was reported as speaking at the conference and that is the context in which it is being raised at this stage. This came, on the suggestion of PDFORRA, against the background of a greater role for the Irish Defence Force in international peacekeeping. We dealt with the fact that additional personnel will be required...

Defence Forces Provisions. (8 Nov 2007)

Brian O'Shea: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. While health and safety issues do not apply in this case, we realise vigilance is very important in light of the recent outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Surrey. What consultation has the Minister of State's Department had with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and other relevant authorities to ascertain that there is no...

Defence Forces Provisions. (8 Nov 2007)

Brian O'Shea: The Minister of State is aware that the IFA has described this particular purchase as a disgrace. It did so in the context of its own visit to Brazil to assess its beef industry. I understand the Minister of State is saying procurement regulations were adhered to and that all the information presently available to the Department suggests there is no danger to animal health. Is he asserting...

Overseas Missions. (8 Nov 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Question 26: To ask the Minister for Defence if the planned reconnaissance mission has travelled to Chad; if a report has been received; if he is satisfied that sufficient supply lines and appropriate logistical support will be available to any Irish contingent; when a final decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27713/07]

Military Archives. (8 Nov 2007)

Brian O'Shea: I very much welcome the news that the jobs are being advertised and I look forward to them being filled at an early date. I am sure the Minister of State is aware that there is no definitive list of those killed during the War of Independence and the Civil War. In its manifesto, the Labour Party gave a commitment to tackle this issue, particularly in the context of the Civil War. Does the...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Promotions: Defence Forces Promotions (8 Nov 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Defence when the review of the procedures for the promotion of non commissioned officers within the Defence Forces which commenced within the Conciliation and Arbitration Forum in April 2006 will be concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27714/07]

Written Answers — Budget Submissions: Budget Submissions (8 Nov 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Question 56: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the proposals he has to meet the concerns of the Cider Industry Council (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27861/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Nov 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will introduce as a matter of urgency a screening programme for the earliest possible diagnosis of cystic fibrosis in new born children (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27862/07]

Written Answers — Official Languages Act 2003: Official Languages Act 2003 (8 Nov 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs will he carry out an evaluation of the implementation of the Official Languages Act 2003 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27945/07]

Written Answers — Immigrant Support Services: Immigrant Support Services (8 Nov 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the access available to English language learning for all immigrant families; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27947/07]