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Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2013)

Dinny McGinley: It was a Fianna Fáil tax.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Harbours and Piers (12 Feb 2013)

Dinny McGinley: On receipt of an application from Donegal County Council in 2008, my Department allocated a grant of €240,185 to enable the Council to appoint consulting engineers to prepare contract documents towards the development of the pier in question. This work has since been completed. My Department understands that Donegal County Council has not as yet received a foreshore licence for the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta Properties (12 Feb 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I can confirm that Údarás na Gaeltachta has been requested to supply all information relevant to the Question. The Deputy will appreciate, however, that the details sought by him are extensive and it has not been possible to collate them in the time available. I can assure the Deputy that the information will be forwarded to him directly as soon as it becomes available.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters (Resumed): Priory Hall Development (7 Feb 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I thank the Senator for her contribution. In the Minister's absence I will bring it to his attention and I will ask him, if it is necessary to get in touch with the Senator on these matters.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters (Resumed) (7 Feb 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Like the Senator, I would like to be associated with 100,000 welcomes - céad míle fáilte - to the representatives of another island. I hope their stay in this green island of ours will be enjoyable and informative. I wish the delegation the best. Mar is eol don Seanadóir, tá eolas agam ar Arramara Teo. le fada. Bhí sé lonnaithe i mo dháilcheantar féin uair amháin. Tá sé thiar...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters (Resumed): Priory Hall Development (7 Feb 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I thank Senator Power for raising this matter and and for pursuing it. On behalf of the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Hogan, let me again acknowledge the stressful situation being faced by the Priory Hall residents who have been out of their homes for almost 16 months as the Senator has stated. I share the wishes of all concerned who would like to see...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Newborn Screening Cards (7 Feb 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I appreciate the urgency the Senator attaches to this matter, particularly given that it is being implemented in March which is next month. I will convey that to the Minister and his officials and, hopefully, they will communicate with the Senator in due course.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Údarás na Gaeltachta (7 Feb 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Cuirim fáilte roimh an rún atá curtha síos ar an Athló ag an Seanadóir Ó Clochartaigh mar tugann sé deis dúinn an cheist seo a phlé. Chomh fada agus a bhaineann sé leis an Seanadóir agus liom féin, tá tábhacht ar leith ag an ábhar seo do na daoine atá ina gcónaí sa cheantar sin. Mar is eol don Seanadóir, tá an comhlacht Arramara Teo. ag plé le tionscal na feamainne le...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Private Security Licensing Fee (7 Feb 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I appreciate the Senator's concerns and they were reflected in the Minister's reply that I delivered on his behalf. The Senator's additional comments will be brought to his attention and will be included in his deliberations before orders are made.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Newborn Screening Cards (7 Feb 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I thank the Senator for raising the matter on the Adjournment. I am taking the Adjournment matter on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly. He would also like to thank the Senator for raising the matter as it provides me with an opportunity to update the House. In late 2009 the Data Protection Commissioner received a complaint from a member of the public on the retention of...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Private Security Licensing Fee (7 Feb 2013)

Dinny McGinley: I thank Senator Whelan for raising this matter on the Adjournment. I am speaking on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Alan Shatter, who regrets that he is unable to be with us this afternoon. In the first instance, I would like to point out that the Private Security Authority, established under the Private Security Services Act 2004, as amended, is the statutory body...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Offshore Islands (7 Feb 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Tá an t-eolas atá á lorg ag an Teachta ar fáil ar shuíomh idirlín mo Roinne ag: .

Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Bill 2013: Second Stage (6 Feb 2013)

Dinny McGinley: He might learn something.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta Properties (5 Feb 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 has been requested to supply the relevant data as soon as possible and I can assure the Deputy that it will be forwarded directly to him when it becomes available.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (5 Feb 2013)

Dinny McGinley: The 20-Year Strategy for the Irish Language 2010-2030 recognises that the implementation of the various measures contained therein requires a phased approach. While my Department has the overarching responsibility for the Strategy, it is working in co-operation with other key stakeholders, including the Department of Education and Skills, Údarás na Gaeltachta and Foras na...

Topical Issue Debate: Seirbhísí Farrantóireachta (31 Jan 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Faoi láthair tá 25 conradh ag an Roinn chuig 21 oileán. Clúdaíonn na conarthaí farantóireacht seo, paisinéirí, lastas, bus agus seirbhísí aeir agus tá soláthar €5.9m ag mo Roinn le haghaidh na cúrsaí sin. Leis na gealltanais atá ann inniu, táimid ag íoc thart ar 60% den soláthar seo ar na...

Topical Issue Debate: Seirbhísí Farrantóireachta (31 Jan 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Ní aontaím ar chor ar bith leis an Teachta faoi sin. Bhí sé ina Aire fada go leor agus tá a fhios agam agus léiríonn na comhaid atá fágtha sa Roinn go raibh conarthaí á síniú ag an uair dheiridh.

Topical Issue Debate: Seirbhísí Farrantóireachta (31 Jan 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Bhí na tairiscintí le bheith istigh ar an 21 Nollaig, sé seachtain beagnach, sula raibh an conradh rite. Táim cinnte nach bhfuil an Teachta ag súil go mbeidh achainí den teorainn fá choinne é seo a shocrú. Tá €5.9 milliún chun é a dhéanamh. Maidir le tairiscint a chur amach leis an trí oileán le chéile,...

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (31 Jan 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Aithním na deacrachtaí atá ann. Sin an fáth go bhfuilimid chun aghaidh a thabhairt ar na deacrachtaí sin agus tá plé ar siúl idir an Roinn Caiteachais Phoiblí agus Athchóirithe agus mo Roinn féin i láthair na huaire maidir leis na dóigheanna is fearr cuid de na deacrachtaí seo a réiteach. Tá an conradh againn...

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (31 Jan 2013)

Dinny McGinley: Níl aon rud sa Bhille a chuireann cosc ar éinne na heagraíochtaí seo a thógaint isteach.