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Departmental Strategy Statements. (4 Mar 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Investment of the National Pensions Reserve Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Mar 2009)

Brian O'Shea: I am somewhat disappointed with the Minister's reply. He made the point that if there was a serious disturbance in the economy, the Minister would have to act urgently. Such a serious disturbance would require funds beyond the €7 billion provided for in this Bill. The Minister would be able to flag his position publicly but when significant State funds are being directed to banks, it is...

Investment of the National Pensions Reserve Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Mar 2009)

Brian O'Shea: As for selling Leinster House, a not inconsiderable number of people would consider that to be a very good idea. I see the relevance of the Minister's arguments regarding a serious disturbance in the financial system, the need to sell shares in a fire sale context and the need to proceed by way of secrecy in that instance. However, this must be balanced against other considerations, not...

Straitéis don Ghaeilge. (4 Mar 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 38: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta cathain a chuirfidh sé an dréacht-straitéis 20 bliain agus a chuid moltaí maidir leis an straitéis faoi bhráid an Rialtais; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [8979/09]

Straitéis don Ghaeilge. (4 Mar 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leis an Aire as ucht freagra a thabhairt dom atá an-cosúil leis an freagra a fuair mé ar 29 Eanáir. Tá sé soiléir nach bhfuil aon dul chun cinn déanta. Ag féachaint ar conas atá cúrsaí, bhí an straitéis ann Mí na Nollag 2006, ach tá muid ag druidim anois leis an toghchán do bhord Údarás na Gaeltachta, a bheidh ar siúl i mí Aibreán na...

Straitéis don Ghaeilge. (4 Mar 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Is deacair sin a chreidiúint, mar níl rud ar bith le feiceáil againn. An mbeidh Bille um Údarás na Gaeltachta ina Acht roimh Aibreán na bliana seo chugainn, roimh na toghcháin don údarás? An rud is tábhachtaí, an mbeidh na hathruithe ar teorainneacha na Gaeltachta in áit roimh an toghchán seo? An mbeidh an plean gníomhach foilsithe roimh briseadh na Cásca nó na Nollag nó...

Straitéis don Ghaeilge. (4 Mar 2009)

Brian O'Shea: An polasaí maidir leis an todhchaí atá uaim.

Grant Payments. (4 Mar 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the reason payments to a group (details supplied) were increased by 62% in his Department's Estimate for 2009 in view of the fact that virtually all other headings relating to the Gaeltacht and the Irish language were reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8973/09]

Grant Payments. (4 Mar 2009)

Brian O'Shea: I am somewhat bewildered by the Minister's response. It is not the first time I have had such a reaction in my dealings with his Department. I am concerned that something of a shadow has been cast over the organisation in question, which performs an important function.

Grant Payments. (4 Mar 2009)

Brian O'Shea: The organisation to which I refer is Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann.

Grant Payments. (4 Mar 2009)

Brian O'Shea: I am glad the Minister is so careful of all details. However, his response strikes me as fussy beyond what is reasonable. Nevertheless, we now have clarity as to the point raised in these questions. Both Foinse and The Irish Times have reported that on the eve of the budget, an application was made by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann for funding of €50,000, but that it subsequently received...

Grant Payments. (4 Mar 2009)

Brian O'Shea: I am seeking clarification on this issue. I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for bearing with me. All I want is clarity.

Grant Payments. (4 Mar 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Does this sum correspond to the €50,000 to which reference was made in the media?

Grant Payments. (4 Mar 2009)

Brian O'Shea: The Minister's detailed reply casts some light on the situation for me. Coiste na Gaeilge is funded by the national lottery and part of the allocation from the Department of Arts, Sports and Tourism for capital funding to Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann ended up in the allocation to Coiste na Gaeilge.

Grant Payments. (4 Mar 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Why did that happen? I thought that Ministers were very careful when planning their budgets and knew what happens in total detail. The Minister does not know why a sum of €3 million funded by the national lottery arrived under a head in his Vote. I find that incredible but I am sure there is an explanation.

Grant Payments. (4 Mar 2009)

Brian O'Shea: I accept that the Minister is being upfront but Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann receives money from the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism, the Arts Council, the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs and the Department of Foreign Affairs in respect of international travel. The organisation does the country proud when it travels. When money turns up in the Vote of the...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (3 Mar 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will take the opportunity to launch a review of the sports capital scheme to ensure that it is taking account of the latest research on increasing participation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8511/09]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (3 Mar 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if, in regard to the entitlement of citizens over 70 years of age to a medical card, she will extend the concession whereby widows and widowers whose spouses passed away after 1 January 2009 hold their medical cards irrespective of when their spouse passed away; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8554/09]

Written Answers — Naval Service Vessels: Naval Service Vessels (3 Mar 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 329: To ask the Minister for Defence if realistic and funded proposals from private individuals or groups in regard to salvaging Asgard II have emerged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8494/09]

Written Answers — Naval Service Vessels: Naval Service Vessels (3 Mar 2009)

Brian O'Shea: Question 330: To ask the Minister for Defence if there are circumstances in which he would consider committing public moneys to a salvage operation for Asgard II; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8495/09]