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Irish Language. (5 Dec 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the new initiatives regarding the Gaeltacht and the Irish language he will put in place in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32763/07]

Irish Language. (5 Dec 2007)

Brian O'Shea: I thought the Coiste Comhairleach and Fóram na Gaeilge had been amalgamated. Can the Minister clarify that? This all seems to be about postponing the issue. I know the Cabinet committee has been set up, but there are issues pertaining to the Gaeltacht that the Minister could proceed with himself. He does not need to wait for what emerges from discussions. He should consult with other...

Irish Language. (5 Dec 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Can the Minister elaborate on that?

Irish Language. (5 Dec 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Níl aon tuairim aige.

Irish Language. (5 Dec 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Tá sé soléir nach bhfuil aon tuairim ag an Aire ar an tumoideachas. Last week, I launched an anthology of French and Canadian poetry in Waterford. It included 22 poets in the Irish language, which is encouraging. While creative writing is emerging from a language, that is a sign of the kind of energy——

Irish Language. (5 Dec 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Tá sé ag teacht. Could the Minister enlighten us? He has taken the linguistic study and will examine it for 12 months but we do not know what he supports and does not support in it. He was tight-lipped when asked that question. What does he support in that report, or is it like the tumoideachas, on which he has no opinion?

Irish Language. (5 Dec 2007)

Brian O'Shea: We are not asking the Minister to divulge anything; we just seek his personal views.

Irish Language. (5 Dec 2007)

Brian O'Shea: We still do not understand.

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (4 Dec 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the way he will fund the commitments set out in the Programme for Government on State contributory pension and other schemes in view of the projected deficit in the social insurance fund. [32191/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (4 Dec 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the proposals she has to provide essential core funding to the Irish Osteoporosis Society (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32105/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (4 Dec 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Question 244: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the proposals she has in regard to the provision of comprehensive, designated transport for cancer patients who must travel to obtain services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32214/07]

Competitiveness of the Economy: Motion (4 Dec 2007)

Brian O'Shea: The Minister, without interruption.

Competitiveness of the Economy: Motion (4 Dec 2007)

Brian O'Shea: The Minister, without interruption.

Competitiveness of the Economy: Motion (4 Dec 2007)

Brian O'Shea: The Minister, without interruption.

Competitiveness of the Economy: Motion (4 Dec 2007)

Brian O'Shea: There is too much interruption. Deputies should allow the Minister to continue with his speech.

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (29 Nov 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the importance of e-marketing for tourism performance here; the policies being pursued by the Government in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31454/07]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (29 Nov 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Question 26: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if his Department has carried out an audit of local sports facilities; if the findings of the audit have been published; the areas that are most in need of additional supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31462/07]

Written Answers — Comhairliúcháin Phoiblí: Comhairliúcháin Phoiblí (29 Nov 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Question 104: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta cén dul chun cinn atá déanta leis an bpróiseas comhairliúcháin phoiblí a thosnú don scéim nua faoi Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla 2003; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [31723/07]

Written Answers — Forbairt na Gaeilge: Forbairt na Gaeilge (29 Nov 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Question 105: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta cén dul chun cinn atá déanta faoi fhorbairt an phlean straitéisigh i leith fás a chothú in úsáid na Gaeilge agus sa dátheangachas a bheidh mar ardphlean cuimsitheach chun úsáid na Gaeilge a fhorbairt i ngach ceantar baile agus tuaithe in Éirinn; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [31724/07]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (29 Nov 2007)

Brian O'Shea: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be reached on the application of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford to be allowed residency here on humanitarian grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31725/07]