Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 236: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if the decentralisation of Foras na Gaeilge has been agreed to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22686/04]

Joe Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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Question 239: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position regarding the decentralisation of Forás na Gaeilge to County Donegal; the negotiations which have been conducted with staff therein; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22760/04]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 236 and 239 together.

As I have already indicated, the relocation of Foras na Gaeilge staff under the decentralisation programme would be subject to the agreement of the North-South Ministerial Council. Discussions in this regard are ongoing and I have met Minister Angela Smith M.P. to discuss relevant issues.

In the meantime, the question of consultation with the staff of Foras an Gaeilge is primarily a matter for the board and chief executive, who advises that the matter will be discussed in full with staff interests when a final decision has been made by the two Governments.