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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (25 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 15, 39, 41 and 43 together. At the outset, I should remind the Deputies that my Department is charged with implementation of the 20-Year Strategy for the Irish Language 2010-2030 in collaboration and partnership with relevant stakeholders, including agencies directly funded by my Department. In that context, Foras na Gaeilge, an agency of the North/South...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (25 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: The Deputy will understand, therefore, that it would not be appropriate for me to express any view in relation to this area of the Coimisinéir's work. The Deputy will understand, therefore, that it would not be appropriate for me to express any view in relation to this area of the Coimisinéir's work. However, I should point out that the 20-Year Strategy for the Irish Language...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (25 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Preparatory work in this regard is currently under way in my Department and I hope to bring the relevant draft Heads of Bill to Government before the summer recess. With regard to the public consultation process, my Department received a total of 1,446 survey responses and 262 submissions during the public consultation process. Analysis of this material has been completed and it is...

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

Dinny McGinley: The nomination of Donegal County Council of a person to be appointed as a member of Údarás na Gaeltachta has not been ratified pending the outcome of enquiries regarding certain allegations that have been made. The timescale for the filling of this vacancy is dependent on the result of the aforementioned enquiries.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge (25 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Aithnítear sa Straitéis 20-Bliain don Ghaeilge 2010-2030 go bhfuil gá le cur chuige céimneach chun bearta éagsúla na Straitéise a chur i gcrích. I gcomhréir leis an gcur chuige seo, tá obair leanúnach ar siúl chun raon leathan gníomhaíochtaí faoin Straitéis a chur i bhfeidhm. Déanann mo Roinn é seo i...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (25 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: It is intended that the initial Orders and Regulations, associated with the language planning process prescribed in the Act, will be made by June 2013. It is at that stage that communities will be officially invited to prepare language plans under the Act. It is intended that the initial Orders and Regulations, associated with the language planning process prescribed in the Act, will be made...

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

Dinny McGinley: Mar is eol don Teachta, is gá, chun críche alt 7(3) d’Acht na Gaeltachta 2012, na Limistéir Pleanála Teanga sa Ghaeltacht a fhógairt go poiblí. Tá an réamhullmhúchán ina leith sin á dhéanamh faoi láthair i gcomhar le Údarás na Gaeltachta. Tá ráite ag an Údarás nach foláir a bheith ag...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Líomhaintí Drochúsáide (25 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Dírím aird an Teachta ar an bhfreagra a thug mé inniu ar Cheist Tosaíochta Uimh 2. Maidir leis an éifeacht a bheidh ag an scéal seo ar thinreamh na gcúrsaí i mbliana, tá mo Roinn ag plé le hiarratais ar aitheantas do na cúrsaí óna Coláistí Gaeilge faoi láthair agus ní léir go bhfuil aon laghdú ar...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Grant Payments (25 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I have been informed by Údarás na Gaeltachta that 2 grants in total, as detailed in the table below, were approved and paid to the club referred to by the Deputy in respect of the construction and refurbishment of a day care centre in the period 2005 - 2008. Type of grant Approved Amount Paid Capital €83,385 €78,013 Capital €57,159 €53,749...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Offshore Islands (25 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: The following table illustrates for the Deputy, the amount expended by my Department in relation to Inishbofin in 2012: Grantee Type of Expenditure Amount Inishbofin Island Discovery Ltd Passenger Ferry & Bus Service for Inishbofin €258,098 Blackshell Farm Ltd Cargo Ferry Service for Inishbofin €340,000 Brennan Fencing Ltd Fencing at Inishbofin Aerodrome ...

Topical Issue Debate: Fish Farming (23 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter, one in which, given my constituency, I also have an interest. All applications for marine-based aquaculture licences are considered by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine in accordance with national and EU legislative provisions, which include: Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1997; Foreshore Act 1933; the EU Habitats Directive of...

Topical Issue Debate: Fish Farming (23 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: The response provided outlines the steps that must be taken and points out there is an independent body to adjudicate on issues. The Minister also adjudicates on licences and if an applicant is unhappy with a decision, the Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board, an independent body established under the provision of the Fisheries (Amendment ) Act 1997, is there to consider appeals on ministerial...

Topical Issue Debate: Fish Farming (23 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: There are many checks and balances when an application is being processed. Each application goes through statutory and public consultation, in accordance with the provision of the national legislation. In the case of proposed possible recommendations, specific draft licence conditions are prepared. Each special condition is individually discussed with the National Parks and Wildlife Service...

Topical Issue Debate: Farm Assist Scheme Eligibility (23 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter as a Topical Issue. It is an appropriate time for it. I apologise for the absence of the Minister for Social Protection who is otherwise engaged and for whom I am deputising. The farm assist scheme referred to by the Deputy is based on jobseeker's allowance. It was introduced in 1999 to replace smallholder's unemployment assistance for low...

Topical Issue Debate: Farm Assist Scheme Eligibility (23 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Coming from a rural background and representing a rural community I am in consultation with farmers and I understand and empathise with the points made eloquently by Deputy O'Donovan. The farm assist remains a flexible payment for any farmer experiencing a lower level of income or cash flow issues due to bad weather. It has been horrific these past couple of weeks and driving from our...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Offshore Islands (23 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I can inform the Deputy that the total expenditure to date on the development of airstrips at Cleggan and Inishbofin is €8.6m. The consultants retained by my Department are currently undertaking a detailed design, costing and preparation of tender documents for the construction phase of the project. A decision on the funding will be made when this phase has been completed and in the...

Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Issues (18 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I appreciate the Deputy's concern for her constituent and any Member would be concerned for such a case. In this case, I ask the Deputy to furnish the details of the case to the Minister in order that it can be investigated. However, I can only go on the information that has been collected and presented to me, which indicates that more than half the people now are on waiting lists for less...

Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Issues (18 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: If the Deputy gives me the details, I will see what can be done.

Topical Issue Debate: Property Valuations (18 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: The points raised by the Deputy will be brought to the attention of the relevant Minister and Department. I welcome the fact that the Deputy has had an opportunity to raise those matters here. I have repeatedly said that it is almost impossible to be accurate concerning house prices. Many efforts have been made and many sources have been employed to obtain guidance that is as accurate as...

Topical Issue Debate: Property Valuations (18 Apr 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I am confident that they come within those guidelines, although I cannot speak for other people obviously. The Deputy believes that the vast majority of people would not come within the indicative guidelines at all.