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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (13 Oct 2020)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 125 and 132 together. The Programme for Government sets out a specific commitment regarding the development of Irish-language centres. It commits to: "Promote the development of Irish Language Centres in Dublin and across the country, for a community-based approach to Irish-language promotion." This commitment builds on those set out in the Government’s...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Foras na Gaeilge (13 Oct 2020)

Jack Chambers: The budgets for all Cross Border Bodies, including An Foras Teanga, are approved by the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC). However, due to political circumstances in Northern Ireland, it has not been possible to hold NSMC meetings since mid-2016. Therefore, although the budgets for 2017 to 2020 have not yet been officially approved, from 2017, the Finance Departments in both...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta (13 Oct 2020)

Jack Chambers: As the Deputy will be aware, it is through the annual budgetary and estimates process that Exchequer funding is allocated to my Department and indeed to all Government Departments and agencies. In this context, the Deputy will be pleased to learn that an additional allocation of €8m has been provided to Údarás na Gaeltachta for 2021 for purposes which include job creation in...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Foras na Gaeilge (13 Oct 2020)

Jack Chambers: In 2005, Foras na Gaeilge introduced Scéim Pobal Gaeilge (SPG) - the Irish Language Community Scheme - offering local voluntary community committees the opportunity to apply for financial assistance towards the costs of implementing a three year business plan for the development and enhancement of the Irish language among their respective target areas and groups. SPG was first...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Gaeltacht Scholarships (13 Oct 2020)

Jack Chambers: The Deputy may be aware that my Department, via Scéim na bhFoghlaimeoirí Gaeilge,subvents the cost of attending summer college in Gaeltacht regions. Under the terms of the scheme, the Department provides a subsidy, currently worth €10 per day (equivalent to € 220 per student for a three week course) which benefits over 26,000 students a year while staying in any of the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: An Clár Rialtais (13 Oct 2020)

Jack Chambers: Cuireann mo Roinn idir chúnamh chaipitil agus reatha ar fáil i dtaca leis an bPróiséas Pleanála Teanga agus an Clár Tacaíochtaí Pobail agus Teanga sa Ghaeltacht. In 2019 bhí €10,570,000 san iomlán ar fáil faoin gclár reatha agus €2,322,000 faoin gclár caipitil. Áirítear anseo an ciste faoi leith faoina...

Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: Referral to Select Committee - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Referral to Select Committee (8 Oct 2020)

Jack Chambers: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sports and the Gaeltacht, pursuant to Standing Orders 95(3)(a) and 181(1).

Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Oct 2020)

Jack Chambers: Gabhaim mo bhuíochas agus buíochas an Aire le gach Teachta le linn na díospóireachta inniu. Mar atá geallta sa chlár Rialtais, táthar ag iarraidh go mbeidh an Bille achtaithe roimh dheireadh na bliana agus gur Bhille níos láidre a bheith ann. Maidir le ceist an Teachta Doherty, beimid ag teagmháil leis chun an cheist seo a phlé....

Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: An Dara Céim - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (8 Oct 2020)

Jack Chambers: Nuair a aontaíodh an clár Rialtais i mí an Mheithimh seo caite, tugadh gealltanais i leith na Gaeilge agus gealladh go sonrach go n-achtófar Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú) 2019 roimh dheireadh na bliana seo. Mar Phríomh-Aoire an Rialtais agus Aire Stáit ar a bhfuil freagracht as an nGaeltacht, cuirim fáilte mhór roimh an deis seo...

Sittings and Business of Dáil: Motion (8 Oct 2020)

Jack Chambers: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, or the Order of the Dáil of 10th September, 2020, and unless the Dáil shall otherwise order, the following arrangements shall apply in relation to the sittings of the Dáil on 13th, 14th and 15th October, 2020: (1) (i) the Dáil shall meet at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, and at 10.30 a.m. on Wednesday; (ii) on Wednesday,...

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (8 Oct 2020)

Jack Chambers: As the Ceann Comhairle said, the Business Committee spent a considerable time today discussing this. The Minster for Health, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, is willing to partake in statements and questions and answers this evening which is why we made the proposal. We sought to accommodate a discussion in this evening's debate and time was provided at the end of today. The Opposition requested a...

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (8 Oct 2020)

Jack Chambers: The Government is facilitating the request and believes we should proceed on that basis.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (8 Oct 2020)

Jack Chambers: I move: Notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders or the order of the Dáil of Tuesday, that: (a) the Further Revised Estimate for public services for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media be taken now without debate; and (b) the Dáil shall adjourn on the conclusion of No. 12a, statements and questions and answers on Covid-19, which shall be taken this evening...

Perjury and Related Offences Bill 2018: Referral to Select Committee (7 Oct 2020)

Jack Chambers: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice pursuant to Standing Orders 95(3)(a) and 181(1).

Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Decisions on Supervision Measures) Bill 2019: Referral to Select Committee (7 Oct 2020)

Jack Chambers: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice pursuant to Standing Orders 95(3)(a) and 181(1).

River Shannon Management Agency Bill 2020: First Stage (7 Oct 2020)

Jack Chambers: No.

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Amendment) Bill 2020: First Stage (6 Oct 2020)

Jack Chambers: No.

Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to a Home) Bill 2020: First Stage (6 Oct 2020)

Jack Chambers: No.

Report of the Committee of Standing Orders and Dáil Reform: Motion (6 Oct 2020)

Jack Chambers: I move: That, notwithstanding the Resolution of the Dáil of 10th September, 2020, adopting the report of the Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform entitled ‘Schedule of Dáil sitting week until 22nd October, 2020, and changes to the Standing Orders of Dáil Éireann relative to Public Business’, unless it resolves or orders otherwise, the Dáil...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (1 Oct 2020)

Jack Chambers: It is being worked on. I understand that work is nearing conclusion. There is ongoing engagement with the sporting organisations around how we mitigate risk and ensure the safe return of spectators. I am confident that the group will allow for the return of spectators, particularly at larger sporting venues, while ensuring public health advice is maintained.