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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (18 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 1. To ask the Minister for Defence his views regarding the concerns expressed regarding lariam; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36050/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (18 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: This may be the last opportunity Members will have to paid tribute to the outgoing Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Seán McCann, on his three years at the helm, his outstanding work and on his career and lifetime commitment to the Defence Forces, as well as to welcome the appointment of Major General Conor O'Boyle. The former Minister for Defence, Tony Killeen, confirms this was an...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (18 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Things are changing and new expertise is being brought to bear on these particular issues. I believe Deputy Mac Lochlainn may have referred to this when he raised the matter recently but the "Prime Time" programme found recently that there is a higher incidence of suicide in soldiers or Defence Forces personnel returning from overseas duty and that there can be a link drawn perhaps between...

Topical Issue Debate: Thalidomide Victims Compensation (18 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I seek clarification. The Minister of State is effectively saying that any financial compensation paid by the State now would be offset by the German authorities, which seems to be very unfair. While on the one hand there is a German responsibility, there is also an Irish responsibility. Obviously that matter remains to be further debated. Will the Minister for Health meet the two groups...

Topical Issue Debate: Thalidomide Victims Compensation (18 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I am aware the Acting Chairman, Deputy Jack Wall, has an interest in this issue and I am pleased the Minister of State, who has also demonstrated a keen interest in it over many years, is present for this discussion. I view the 32 victims of the thalidomide drug in the context of two other important groups, namely, the victims of symphysiotomy and the women survivors of the Magdalen...

Report of the Convention on the Constitution: Statements (18 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I am glad the Deputy's party is enjoying it.

Report of the Convention on the Constitution: Statements (18 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: He could always change.

Report of the Convention on the Constitution: Statements (18 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I value the opportunity to participate in this debate. I welcome Tom Arnold and Art O'Leary to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. Like others, I want to start by paying tribute to all the staff of the convention who have been very effective in ensuring that it worked smoothly and effectively. The background organisation has been quite superb. I regret very much that I was not able to...

Proposed Deployment of the Permanent Defence Force to UNDOF: Motion (18 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I welcome the presence of the Tánaiste in the Chamber. It is reassuring for us all that the Government is adopting an integrated approach to this issue. In his role as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Tánaiste has played a pretty leading role in trying to address the dreadful crisis that exists in Syria. We are reassured by the integrated approach that is being adopted...

Proposed Deployment of the Permanent Defence Force to UNDOF: Motion (18 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I would like to believe that all of us share a commitment to that process. Having said that, obviously Fianna Fáil will support the deployment of the Defence Forces for service in Syria. I know from the discussions I have had with military personnel - officers and serving soldiers - that they are looking forward to the challenge this deployment will present for them. As the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge (18 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 380. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht n bhfuil sé i gceist aige an pobal Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta a aithint mar gheallsealbhoírí i gcur i bhfeidhm na Straitéise 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [36354/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Abbey Theatre (18 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 378. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht cé mhéad post in earnáil dheonach na Gaeilge atá maoinithe faoi láthair ag Foras na Gaeilge faoin gcóras reatha bunmhaoinithe; cé mhéad post a bheidh le maoiniú faoin múnla nua maoinithe atá beartaithe a theacht i bhfeidhm an 01 Iúil 2014; agus an ndéanfaidh sé...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Stádas Gaeltachta (18 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 379. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht cén uair a bheidh ceantair nua líonra Gaeltachta á n-ainmniú de réir Acht na Gaeltachta, 2012 do phobal taobh amuigh den Ghaeltacht thraidisiúnta; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [36353/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Fostaíocht Gaeltachta (18 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 381. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht an mbeidh níos mó post ar fáil sa Ghaeltacht in 2013 de bharr féiltí a bhaineann leis An Gathering; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. . [36355/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge (18 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 382. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht an ndéanfaidh sé fiosrú mar gheall ar straitéis uile-Éireann don Ghaeilge; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [36356/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Foras na Gaeilge (18 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 383. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht cén maoiniú a chuir Foras na Gaeilge ar fáil d’eagraíochtaí na hearnála deonaí Gaeilge gach bliain ó 2008 go dtí 2013; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [36357/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Foras na Gaeilge (18 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 384. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht cén maoiniú iomlán a cuireadh ar fáil d’Fhoras na Gaeilge gach bliain ó 2008 go dtí 2013; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [36358/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (18 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 415. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when he will make a decision on the future of the preservation of Numbers 14, 15 and 16 Moore Street Dublin 1; if he is satisfied that any future development of the site will be sensitive to the historic nature of the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36480/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: EU Presidency Issues (18 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 408. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he is satisfied with the exposure given to Irish art and culture across the EU during Ireland’s European Presidency; the extent and cost of any activities funded by his Department over that six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36473/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Promotion (18 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 409. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if his Department is planning any initiative to engage more young persons in the arts; if his Department has considerd any programme to encourage youth participation in the arts during transition year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36474/13]