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The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)

Conor Lenihan: For instance, if I may finish on this note, there were hints of criticism of the Taoiseach's visit to China and Japan for trade and investments. It is hugely important that every member of the Government be engaged to the greatest extent possible in promoting trade and investment in this country at this difficult time.

Written Answers — Anti-Racism Measures: Anti-Racism Measures (27 Jan 2009)

Conor Lenihan: On 1 May, 2008, I published a policy statement, Migration Nation, outlining my policy approach to integration. Following on from that, a number of arrangements are in place with local authorities and national sporting bodies to assist in promoting integration. Funding of €817,000 has been made available to local authorities and €505,000 to sporting bodies and I hope to continue funding...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (27 Jan 2009)

Conor Lenihan: I intend to establish the Ministerial Council on Integration as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (10 Dec 2008)

Conor Lenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 162 to 165, inclusive, together. I do not now propose to establish a commission or a task force but I intend to establish a Ministerial Council on Integration as soon as possible. This will (i) advise me on issues facing immigrants, (ii) examine and report on the issues and challenges arising from integration, and (iii) review on a regular basis progress in...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (10 Dec 2008)

Conor Lenihan: I announced in the policy statement, Migration Nation, (published on 1 May last) that I intended to make funding available to sporting bodies, faith-based groups and local authorities to help them to promote the integration of legally-resident immigrants. I have approved payments of €185,000 to Basketball Ireland, €235,000 to the FAI and €85,000 to the GAA this year. In regard to...

School Accommodation. (4 Dec 2008)

Conor Lenihan: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter as it provides me with the opportunity to outline to the House the position with regard to the Department's plans to provide for the infrastructural needs of the three all-Irish schools in Clondalkin, including Gaelscoil na Camóige. The three schools are Gaelscoil na Camóige and Gaelscoil Chluain Dolcáin which are primary schools, and Coláiste...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (19 Nov 2008)

Conor Lenihan: The meaning of this question is unclear but, from clarification given on the Deputy's behalf yesterday, I understand that the information being sought is the cost of my private (including constituency) office in relation to the overall cost of the Office of the Minister for Integration. The costs of my private (including constituency) office are not accounted for separately. However, I can...

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (19 Nov 2008)

Conor Lenihan: I attended in the region of 24 events of the kind referred to in the Question last year and 38 so far this year.

Written Answers — Integration Plans: Integration Plans (19 Nov 2008)

Conor Lenihan: I do not now propose to establish a task force but I intend to establish a Ministerial Council on Integration. This will (i) advise me on issues facing immigrants, (ii) examine and report on the issues and challenges arising from integration, and (iii) review on a regular basis progress in the field. I shall place the names of those appointed in the Oireachtas Library when the Council has...

Written Answers — Integration Plans: Integration Plans (19 Nov 2008)

Conor Lenihan: In view of the current difficult fiscal position, I do not propose to proceed with this funding for the present but will consider it further at a later stage.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (13 Nov 2008)

Conor Lenihan: For 2008, an amount of €9.293 million was allocated to my Office in the Estimates. This is being used to create new funding lines and establish a new Ministerial Council on Integration as outlined in my policy statement, Migration Nation, as well as to support existing initiatives. In line with the policy I have announced, a special emphasis is being placed on new funding initiatives, for...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (13 Nov 2008)

Conor Lenihan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 48 and 75 together. The Government announced, as part of the Budget measures, that funding to the National Consultative Committee on Racism and Interculturalism (NCCRI) would cease and its functions would be absorbed into my Office to be administered directly by it. The NCCRI has received funding from the Justice, Equality and Law Reform Vote throughout the...

Office of the Chief State Solicitor. (12 Nov 2008)

Conor Lenihan: Deputy Kenny is very sensitive.

Office of the Chief State Solicitor. (12 Nov 2008)

Conor Lenihan: By definition, it must be more recent.

Office of the Chief State Solicitor. (12 Nov 2008)

Conor Lenihan: Clearly.

Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)

Conor Lenihan: Thankfully, not Deputy Durkan.

Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)

Conor Lenihan: We were spared. The almighty looks kindly on us.

Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)

Conor Lenihan: There are thick necks in here, but I am not sure about red or brown necks.

Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)

Conor Lenihan: It appears that they live well.

Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)

Conor Lenihan: Deputy Ó Snodaigh is very peaceful these days. He is not interrogating people any longer.