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Leaders' Questions (26 Jun 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Hypocrite. Deputy Martin was there.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Foireann na Roinne (26 Jun 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Mar is eol don Teachta Dála, bunaíodh an Roinn Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta ar an 2ú Meitheamh 2011. Ba é 65 an líon iomlán foirne a bhí ag obair i rannóga na Gaeilge, na Gaeltachta agus na nOileáin sa Roinn ar an dáta sin. Is é 46 an líon foirne faoi láthair.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta Expenditure (25 Jun 2013)

Dinny McGinley: At the outset, I wish to inform the Deputy that the payment of salaries and expenses is a day-to-day matter for Údarás na Gaeltachta and that the staff are paid in accordance with the relevant published pay scales. The Deputy will be aware that is not normal practice to provide personal details in relation to individuals who are so employed.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Pension Provisions (25 Jun 2013)

Dinny McGinley: The details of pension payments in respect of the persons referred to by the Deputy are protected under the Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003. Therefore, Údarás na Gaeltachta is not in a position to supply the information requested. I am advised that all such payments are made in accordance with the relevant contractual arrangements.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (25 Jun 2013)

Dinny McGinley: The Deputy will appreciate that the details sought by him are extensive and, accordingly, it has not been possible to collate the requested information in the time available. Údarás na Gaeltachta and Foras na Gaeilge have been requested to supply the relevant information directly to the Deputy as soon as possible. My Department will also forward the relevant information directly to...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Suicide Prevention (20 Jun 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I thank the Senator for her supportive remarks, which will be brought to the Minister's attention. It is good to see that there is co-operation among several Departments in dealing with this very serious problem. There is a recognition that there is a serious problem and there is a co-ordinated approach among several Departments to get to grips with the serious situation that has brought...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (20 Jun 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Ní aontaím ar chor ar bith leis an Seanadóir. Tá sé ar sodar mar a bheadh capall ar mire. Caithfidh an Seanadóir a thuiscint go mbaineann próiséas an-tábhachtach le reachtaíocht a thabhairt isteach sa Teach. Nuair a bheidh sé anseo tamall eile, is dócha go mbeidh níos mó eolais aige ar chúrsaí Rialtais....

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (20 Jun 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Is é an t-aon gearán atá ag an Seanadóir ná nach bhfuil said aige.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (20 Jun 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Caithfidh an Seanadóir foighne a bheith aige agus fanacht go dtí go dtiocfaidh an reachtaíocht tríd de réir mar a luíonn sé le clár reachtaíochta an Rialtais. Ní ghlacaim ar fad go bhfuil-----

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (20 Jun 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Tá an seanphort céanna ag an Seanadóir i gcónaí.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (20 Jun 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Deireann sé nach bhfuil aon rud ceart anseo agus go bhfuil gach rud mícheart. Ní dóigh leis go mbeidh aon rud ceart sa Teach seo go dtí go mbeidh sé ina shuí sa chathaoir seo.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (20 Jun 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Caithfidh mé a rá go bhfuil cúpla Becher's Brook le déanamh aige roimhe sin.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (20 Jun 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Tá cúpla rud lé déanamh aige sula dtarlóidh sé sin.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (20 Jun 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Gabh mo leithscéal, a Chathaoirligh. Tá mé ag iarraidh ceacht a mhúineadh don Seanadóir maidir le cúrsaí reachtaíochta in Oireachtas Éireann.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Suicide Prevention (20 Jun 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I thank Senator Higgins for raising this matter in the House. I am responding on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Education and Skills. I am conscious that youth suicide is a serious issue. I accept that schools can play a role in suicide prevention. There is a need to ensure the education system is more responsive to those with emotional or mental health difficulties. The...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (20 Jun 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Fáiltím roimh an deis labhairt sa Teach inniu maidir leis an athbhreithniú ar Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla 2003. Ba mhaith liom an deis seo a thapú chun mo bhuíochas a chur in iúl do Bhaill an Tí seo mar gheall ar an spéis atá léirithe acu san ábhar seo. Siníodh Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla 2003 ina dhlí ar 14...

An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jun 2013)

Dinny McGinley: No comment.

Topical Issue Debate: United Nations Report on Refugees (19 Jun 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I agree with Deputies Daly and Wallace that the situation is becoming more serious. The figures showing an increase of 3 million in the number of refugees in less than two years speak for themselves. While Ireland is a small country, we have a voice that is listened to and carries some authority internationally. The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Eamon Gilmore, and...

Topical Issue Debate: United Nations Report on Refugees (19 Jun 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I thank Deputies Wallace and Clare Daly for raising the United Nations report on the international refugee crisis. This year's Global Trends report, which was released today by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, provides a sobering update on the status of the 42.5 million people forcibly displaced worldwide as a result of persecution, conflict, generalised violence and human...

Topical Issue Debate: Middle East Peace Process (19 Jun 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I thank both Deputies for raising this matter. In 2010 the population of Israel was recorded as 7.78 million, of whom 75% were Jewish. These figures are inclusive of areas of East Jerusalem and the Golan, whose annexation is not accepted internationally. Some 1.6 million were Arabs, amounting to 20.4% of population, the great majority of whom are full Israeli citizens. A total of 44% of...