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Seanad: Arts Funding (13 Jun 2012)

Dinny McGinley: I enjoyed it.

Seanad: Arts Funding (13 Jun 2012)

Dinny McGinley: I thank the Senator for raising this matter. I enjoyed my visit to west Cork, particularly Bantry last Saturday for the opening of the gaeilscoil. I was impressed by that wonderful facility, which comprised the gaelscoil, the coláiste phobail, the crèche and the naíonra. I thank the Senator for his attendance at the function. The Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht has taken...

Seanad: Arts Funding (13 Jun 2012)

Dinny McGinley: The Skibbereen Eagle kept an eye on the Russian czar.

Seanad: Disadvantaged Status (13 Jun 2012)

Dinny McGinley: I am pleased to have this opportunity to clarify the position on primary schools and DEIS. The action plan for educational inclusion is the Department's policy instrument to address educational disadvantage and which focuses on addressing and prioritising the educational needs of children and young people from disadvantaged communities from preschool through second level education. The...

Seanad: Regional Development (13 Jun 2012)

Dinny McGinley: I thank the Senator for raising the issue. The aim of the national spatial strategy, NSS, includes achieving a better balance of social, economic and physical development between regions through the co-ordinated development of nine gateway cities and towns, including Waterford, and nine hub towns, together with complementary policies to activate the potential for lasting economic development...

Seanad: Unfinished Housing Estates (13 Jun 2012)

Dinny McGinley: I thank the Senator for raising this matter which continues to affect the lives of thousands of families across the country. Despite the enormity of the problem the Government inherited, we have made significant progress in alleviating some of the problems associated with unfinished housing estates across the country, a large number of which are to be found in County Cork. Progress to date...

Seanad: Unfinished Housing Estates (13 Jun 2012)

Dinny McGinley: I have the total number of developments, but we do not have the figures on a county basis. If they are available in the Department, they will be conveyed to the Senator.

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (12 Jun 2012)

Dinny McGinley: My Department has retained consultants to undertake the next step in the process of developing terminal buildings at the airstrips on Inishbofin and Cleggan in Co. Galway. This work is ongoing and tender documents for the construction phase are currently being prepared.

Written Answers — Forbairt Calaí agus Céanna: Forbairt Calaí agus Céanna (12 Jun 2012)

Dinny McGinley: Mar eolas don Teachta, cheadaigh mo Roinnse deontais de circa €14m do Chomhairle Contae na Gaillimhe d'fhorbairt céimeanna I agus II de Ché an Chalaidh Mhóir ar Inis Meáin. Bhí oibreacha dreideála, tonnchosc a thógáil, síneadh a chur leis an gcé agus obair chomhairleach i gceist leis an bhforbairt sin. Tá an fhorbairt sin críochnaithe anois agus tá na deontais a bhí...

Sentencing Policy (12 Jun 2012)

Dinny McGinley: I thank Deputies Calleary and O'Donovan for bringing these important matters to the attention of the House. I am speaking on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, who regrets that he is unable to be present due to other business. The Minister was appalled to hear of the recent incidents of aggravated burglary, where elderly people were terrorised in their own homes. I am sure...

Sentencing Policy (12 Jun 2012)

Dinny McGinley: On behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Shatter, I again thank the Deputies for raising these important matters and for this useful exchange of views. I reiterate the Minister's revulsion at the recent burglary attacks on the homes of elderly people. The Minister is very conscious of the deep distress which such crimes cause, in particular to more vulnerable members of our...

Advance Healthcare Decisions Bill 2012: Second Stage (8 Jun 2012)

Dinny McGinley: On behalf of the Minister, who is unavoidably absent, I thank Deputy Twomey for raising this important matter and all the Deputies who spoke on the issue. There were interesting and thoughtful contributions to today's discussion. The Government recognises the importance of implementing a legislative framework relating to advance health care decisions, and we share Deputy Twomey's interest...

Written Answers — Údarás na Gaeltachta: Údarás na Gaeltachta (6 Jun 2012)

Dinny McGinley: Tá cinneadh tógtha ag an Rialtas deireadh a chur leis an riachtanas do thoghcháin do bhord Údarás na Gaeltachta. Dá bhrí sin, beidh foráil sa Bhille Gaeltachta, a fhoilseofar go luath, chun feidhm a thabhairt do chinneadh an Rialtais. Leagfar amach an próiseas chun bord nua a cheapadh d'Údarás na Gaeltachta sa Bhille Gaeltachta fosta.

Written Answers — Údarás na Gaeltachta: Údarás na Gaeltachta (6 Jun 2012)

Dinny McGinley: I have been advised by Údarás na Gaeltachta that the grant schemes it administers are not specific or limited to any one sector, such as funding for local health initiatives. Accordingly, each project is assessed on its own merits and this assessment is a matter for Údarás na Gaeltachta. Further information regarding the grant schemes administered by Údarás na Gaeltachta is available...

Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge (6 Jun 2012)

Dinny McGinley: Tá an Teachta i ndiaidh tagairt a dhéanamh do rudaí nach bhfuil baint dhíreach ag an Roinn seo leo. Ní aontaím ar chor ar bith. Níor tháinig aon athrú ar stádas na Gaeilge san ardteistiméireacht, a mhalairt ar fad a tharla, tá stádas níos láidre ag cumas labhartha na Gaeilge san ardteistiméireacht ná mar a bhí. Tá 40% ag dul do labhairt na Gaeilge san ardteistiméireacht...

Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge (6 Jun 2012)

Dinny McGinley: Tá an-chuid oibre déanta go dtí seo maidir leis an straitéis. An clár tacaíochta teaghlaigh, níor láinseáladh é go dtí mí ó shin agus tiocfaidh fás agus forbairt air sin. Tá suim ag an Teachta sa rud seo ar fad, chonaic mé é féin agus a pháistí nuair a bhí mé i Rath Carn agus an Ghaeilge á labhairt acu. Mar Aire Stáit sa Roinn Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta,...

Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge (6 Jun 2012)

Dinny McGinley: Tógfaidh mé Ceisteanna Uimh. 6, 7, 8 agus 28 le chéile. I gcomhréir lena bhfuil ráite i gclár an Rialtais, tá sé mar thosaíocht ag mo Roinnse tacú leis an straitéis 20 bliain don Ghaeilge a chur i bhfeidhm agus tabhairt faoi na spriocanna indéanta atá luaite inti. Cé go dtréaslaím leis an tionscnamh "Líofa 2015" i dTuaisceart Éireann, a bhfuil sé mar aidhm aige 1,000...

Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge (6 Jun 2012)

Dinny McGinley: Is cinnte go bhfuil ról an-lárnach agus an-tábhachtach ag na coláistí samhraidh i saol na tíre agus i gcur chun cinn na Gaeilge. Tá an-obair á dhéanamh acu agus tabharfaimid gach tacaíocht dóibh as seo amach. Iarradh orm an ráta céanna in aghaidh an lae a bhí ann anuraidh a thabhairt do na mná tí, atá mar chuid an-tábhachtach d'obair na gcoláiste samhraidh, i mbliana....

Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge (6 Jun 2012)

Dinny McGinley: Beimid ag breathnú ar an airgead sna Meastúcháin fá choinne é sin a chur i bhfeidhm chomh maith agus is féidir. Labhair an Teachta mar gheall ar na 19 ceantar pleanála teanga. Táimid ag tosnú le sé cheantar. Tá mé tar éis insint cén áit ina bhfuil siad. Ní fhéadfadh muid tosnú le 19 ceantar. Níl na hacmhainní pearsanra againn chun é sin a dhéanamh. Beidh ar...

Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge (6 Jun 2012)

Dinny McGinley: Sílim gur scéim mhaith í an scéim Líofa. De réir mar ata ráite ag an Teachta, tá ag éirí go maith leis. Tá sé ar intinn ag na húdaráis ó Thuaidh 1,000 duine a fháil a bhfuil fonn acu an Ghaeilge a labhairt. Bhí mé i mBéal Feirste agus i Stormont nuair a rinne an tAire, Carál Ní Chuilín, láinseáil ar an scéim. Chuaigh sé i bhfeidhm go mór orm. Bhí réimse...