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Topical Issue Debate: Irish Language Issues (28 Nov 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta as an cheist seo a ardú. I will begin by explaining the background to the derogation. Irish was recognised as an official and working language of the European Union on 1 January 2007. The original derogation with regard to the use of Irish in EU institutions applied for five years from 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2011. This was extended for...

Topical Issue Debate: Irish Language Issues (28 Nov 2013)

Dinny McGinley: The Council Regulation (EU) No. 1257/2010 on the derogation requires a decision to be made on this issue by December 2015. In our opinion, that would be leaving it too late. The Government would like to be in a position to convey whatever decision we make before the end of 2014. However, discussions are ongoing between officials from my Department and EU institutions regarding this matter....

Topical Issue Debate: Irish Language Issues (28 Nov 2013)

Dinny McGinley: -----in every area, and that includes Irish language related areas. I thank the Deputy for raising the matter and keeping it alive. I assure him it is very much alive with us.

Bond Repayments: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Nov 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Ireland will exit from the troika programme without a precautionary credit line on 15 December. This Government has worked tirelessly to pave the way for a full return to funding from financial markets. Our ultimate objective is to exit the troika programme and regain our economic sovereignty. This will be achieved. Some of the debate over the course of last night and again tonight, has...

Bond Repayments: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Nov 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Deputy Spring is back.

Bond Repayments: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Nov 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I am listening to the Deputy very carefully.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language Issues (26 Nov 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 426 and 430 together. I refer the Deputies to my reply to Question No. 131 of 21 November 2013. As I indicated in my reply, a decision on whether or not to extend the derogation regarding the use of Irish in EU institutions for a further period of time is required by December 2015 at the latest. My Department is engaged in discussions with various...

Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2013)

Dinny McGinley: An own goal.

Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Those opposite have a bad case of political amnesia.

Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Deputy Sean Fleming's party sold the whole country.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language Issues (21 Nov 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Irish was recognised as an official and working language of the European Union on 1 January 2007. The original derogation with regard to the use of Irish in EU institutions applied for 5 years from 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2011 (Regulation No. 920/2005). This was extended for another 5 years from 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2016 (Regulation No. 1257/2010). A decision on whether or...

Seanad: Adjournment Debate: Adult Education (20 Nov 2013)

Dinny McGinley: The Minister is engaging in wide consultation. He has already initiated the process and will continue it, if necessary. I will bring the Senator's comments to his attention.

Seanad: Adjournment Debate: Adult Education (20 Nov 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I thank Senator Power for raising the issue as it affords me the opportunity on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Quinn, to outline the position with regard to the draft scheme of the education (admission to schools) Bill 2013 and associated draft regulations. As the Senator will be aware, in early September the Minister published a draft general scheme for...

Seanad: Adjournment Debate: An Teanga Gaeilge (20 Nov 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Is mian liom buíochas a ghabháil leis an Seanadóir Ó Clochartaigh as an ábhar seo a ardú ar an Athló tráthnóna. Fáiltím roimh an deis soiléiriú a thabhairt faoina bhfuil ar siúl ag an Rialtas faoi láthair maidir leis an cheist thábhachtach seo. Bhain an Ghaeilge aitheantas amach mar theanga oifigiúil agus...

Seanad: Adjournment Debate: An Teanga Gaeilge (20 Nov 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Mar atá ráite agam, tuigim mar Aire Stáit an tábhacht a bhaineann leis an ngné seo. Aithníonn an Rialtas é sin freisin. Mar a dúirt mé, tá infheistiocht á cur ar fáil againn do Fiontar ionas go mbeidh daoine in ann na cáilíochtaí cuí a bhaint amach. Dúirt mé freisin go bhfuil comhráití...

Access to Credit: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (13 Nov 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I assure the House that this Government will continue to work hard to create an environment conducive to the entry of new entrants to the banking market in Ireland. To ensure there is a level playing field for potential new entrants to the Irish market so that they can compete, this Government has clarified to the markets that we do not want or plan to support the State-supported banks...

Access to Credit: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (13 Nov 2013)

Dinny McGinley: They were mentioned-----

Access to Credit: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (13 Nov 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Collins.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (13 Nov 2013)

Dinny McGinley: As the Deputy is aware, under the Capital Stimulus Package announced in the Budget, funding of €6m was provided for 2014 in respect of the 1916 Commemorations Programme. A number of projects come under the scope of this programme, including the GPO, the Military Archives and Pearse's Cottage in Ros Muc. While no specific amount has been allocated at this juncture from the €6m...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Local Government Reform (12 Nov 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I do not agree with the Senator. I have outlined comprehensively the widespread consultation that took place with organisations representing members of local government bodies. They were invited to make submissions and, given that the legislation is currently going through the Oireachtas, it is difficult to imagine that the Minister would have a bilateral meeting with a town council here or...