Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Senator Landy referred to the fair deal scheme and the fact that nursing homes are seeking additional funding. I will raise that matter with the new Minister and ensure that it is debated in the House.

Senator Ó Clochartaigh referred to the situation in the Middle East. I have invited the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to come before the House to discuss that matter.

Other Members referred to the appointment of a new Minister and Minister of State at the Department of the Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and the fact that neither has full command of the Irish language. I am sure both will brush up on their language skills. Fianna Fáil was one of the first parties to appoint a Minister who possessed very little Irish-----