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Joint Standing Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands: Scéim Ghinearálta Bhille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú) 2017: Plé (Atógáil) (7 Mar 2018)

Aindrias Moynihan: Ba mhaith liom ceist a chur faoin tslí ina bhfuil na scéimeanna éagsúla atá ann faoi láthair ag feidhmiú agus an tslí ina mbeidís á shíneadh amach go dtí dreamanna agus conraitheoirí cosúil le dublinbikes. Cén sórt tuairim a bheadh ag Misneach mar gheall ar an gceist sin? Ar chóir feabhsuithe ar leith a...

Joint Standing Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands: Scéim Ghinearálta Bhille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú) 2017: Plé (Atógáil) (7 Mar 2018)

Aindrias Moynihan: Caithfidh mé a admháil go bhfuil mé claonta nuair a deirim go n-aontaím go láidir leis an Dr. Ó Luain i dtaobh tábhacht agus ról lárnach na Gaeltachta. An bhfuil moltaí nó tuairimí faoi leith ag Misneach mar gheall ar threisiú na Gaeltachta?

Joint Standing Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands: Scéim Ghinearálta Bhille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú) 2017: Plé (Atógáil) (7 Mar 2018)

Aindrias Moynihan: Tá na hábhair go léir a theastaigh uaim a chlúdach clúdaithe agam.

Joint Standing Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands: Scéim Ghinearálta Bhille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú) 2017: Plé (6 Mar 2018)

Aindrias Moynihan: Fanóidh mé leis an figiúir 20% sin an méid is féidir liom. Go raibh maith ag na finnéithe as ucht na tuairimí ann. Is ceist maith é cad as a thiocfaidh an 20% seo mar ta sé soiléir ó na scoileanna agus na h-eagraíochtaí éagsúla go bhfuil deacrachtaí ann daoine a fháil, cosúil leis na finnéithe...

Joint Standing Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands: Scéim Ghinearálta Bhille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú) 2017: Plé (6 Mar 2018)

Aindrias Moynihan: Aontaímid go léir nach féidir teacht ar an sprioc sin 20% ná aon sprioc thar oíche. Feicimid é sin ó na córais earcaíochta atá ann faoi láthair, ach tá sé soiléir go bhfuil daoine ann cheana féin agus go bhféadfar roinnt den sprioc sin a bhaint amach tapaigh go leor. Tuigim ón méid a dúirt an...

Joint Standing Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands: Scéim Ghinearálta Bhille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú) 2017: Plé (6 Mar 2018)

Aindrias Moynihan: An dóigh leis an tUasal Ó hAiniféin gur cóir go mbeadh spriocanna difriúla riachtanach i gcomhair na leibhéil post difriúil, cuir i gcás ról ceannaireachta, mar shampla, príomhoifigeach? An cóir go mbeadh sprioc níos airde ansin, go gcaithfidh go mbeadh na poist sin líonta as Gaeilge níos tapúla ná poist eile,...

Other Questions: Bliain na Gaeilge (28 Feb 2018)

Aindrias Moynihan: Tá sé soiléir go bhfuil an-fhuinneamh ag an Rialtas chun fógraíocht a dhéanamh ar an bPlean Forbartha Náisiúnta 2018-2027, ach n'fheadar an bhfuil an fuinneamh céanna acu i dtreo Bliain na Gaeilge, a thugann seans dúinn síneadh amach chuig daoine lasmuigh de phobal na Gaeilge. Dúirt an tAire Stáit go bhfuil €450,000...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (28 Feb 2018)

Aindrias Moynihan: 41. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when the public consultation will report into the way in which the significant events of the 1918 to 1923 period will be appropriately remembered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10157/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cúrsaí Gaeilge (28 Feb 2018)

Aindrias Moynihan: 44. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht cén plean atá aici chun Bliain na Gaeilge a chur chun cinn; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [10156/18]

Motor Insurance: Motion [Private Members] (27 Feb 2018)

Aindrias Moynihan: I have repeatedly discussed the high cost of motor insurance with the Minister of State, as have many of my colleagues. I am delighted that the Rural Independent Group has tabled this motion. We will amend it, and I am delighted to pursue the Minister of State on this matter. Fianna Fáil has been calling for action in this regard for a long time. There have been dramatic increases in...

Other Questions: Water and Sewerage Schemes (27 Feb 2018)

Aindrias Moynihan: 38. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of the review of the demonstration scheme for group sewerage schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9692/18]

Other Questions: Water and Sewerage Schemes (27 Feb 2018)

Aindrias Moynihan: 97. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to increase group sewerage schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9691/18]

Other Questions: Water and Sewerage Schemes (27 Feb 2018)

Aindrias Moynihan: Right around the country there are numerous smaller housing developments with proprietary treatment plants serving up to 20 houses in some cases. If the treatment plant is not working it is left to the residents to deal with it. There is no developer, the council has no budget, and Irish Water is not involved. Is there some way the grant for group water schemes could be made available to...

Other Questions: Water and Sewerage Schemes (27 Feb 2018)

Aindrias Moynihan: I raised this matter with the Minister of State, Deputy Damien English, last May. At that point we were told the scheme was being reviewed. He said the Department was analysing options on costings and that the work was ongoing. Is the Minister of State, Deputy Phelan, telling me now that the review has not started? Could he outline what is the situation with the review? I would have...

Other Questions: Water and Sewerage Schemes (27 Feb 2018)

Aindrias Moynihan: Six schemes over three years is indicative of very slow progress and greater urgency is required. The Minister of State is aware that in excess of 80 schemes made applications on the previous occasion so clearly there is demand. Will they now have to reapply? Will there be an opportunity for further schemes and local authorities to make applications? Will communities in an area where a...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (27 Feb 2018)

Aindrias Moynihan: 675. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) who was self-employed and has been unable to work for a number of years due to ill-health is entitled to the disability allowance or an invalidity pension; if the person's previous PRSI contributions whilst self-employed are sufficient for either payment; and if she will make a statement on...

Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Feb 2018)

Aindrias Moynihan: The programme for Government commits to a humane approach to discretionary medical cards. It also commits to reviewing the way that people who are undergoing cancer treatment can get medical cards. At the moment, I am dealing with two cancer patients who are undergoing treatment and both are being obliged to fight to get or hold medical cards. Charles is an older man and has recently been...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Childhood Care and Education (22 Feb 2018)

Aindrias Moynihan: 19. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if a full list of eligible and ineligible costs for applications under the grants funding available to child care facilities for early year and school age childcare will be issued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8864/18]

Supporting the Suckling Sector: Motion [Private Members] (21 Feb 2018)

Aindrias Moynihan: We are raising this matter to highlight the absolute necessity of prioritising the suckler sector with targeted supports for these farmers. They are under threat from many fronts such as Brexit and South American beef and are at the same time struggling with an average income of less than €13,000 per annum. Many are farming part time and after finishing a day's work are going back...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Data (21 Feb 2018)

Aindrias Moynihan: 73. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of passport applications being processed; the number of renewals and first-time passports respectively; the average processing time for each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8840/18]