Trevor Ó Clochartaigh (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

It is a step backwards from the situation in which citizens were able to do their business through the medium of Irish. Perhaps this is an issue that needs to be considered in future regulations. It could be taken into consideration in the ongoing review of the Act by the Minister of State at the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy McGinley. Any company that takes over a semi-state body should be responsible for continuing to provide a seirbhís as Gaeilge. It is not just an onerous task; it is good business and a positive marketing initiative.