Dinny McGinley (Donegal South West, Fine Gael)

I hope to die in this country. I do not know where that leaves me. What else do I have to do to be considered a republican? Can anyone enlighten me? Cad eile atá le déanamh agam?

Incidentally, not only do we support the promotion of the Irish language in Northern Ireland, we also support the Ulster Scots. I have attended some of their functions in Northern Ireland. On the last occasion the Scottish Pipe Band Association presented certificates to young boys and young girls who had learned the bagpipes in Northern Ireland. I asked it to extend into activities into County Donegal, in which there is a tradition of having pipe bands. There is an Ulster Scots interpretative centre in my constituency, in Monreagh, east Donegal, and it is an eye opener. It outlines the history of the Ulster Scots dating back to the time of the plantations. In fact, eight or nine American Presidents had roots in that part of our heritage, of which they were so proud. There are former Presidents with roots in this part of the country, but there are also McKinleys and Buchanans, to name but a few. John McCain has cousins in Convoy, east Donegal. I do not know if I am allowed to name constituents here, but he has cousins there. It is a very proud tradition and I want to bring all of them together, but as far as the Bill is concerned, it will only apply in the State. Anything the Minister in Northern Ireland can do is her responsibility. I will give her all the support I can. We sit down regularly together to discuss these issues. Cuireadh cóipeanna den Bhille suas agus táimid ag obair as lámh a chéile, ag comhoibriú, agus sin an fáth that I cannot accept an leasú seo.