Dinny McGinley (Donegal South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 600: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when work commenced on the development of the issue of the specific rationale and function of the Ionad Náisiúnta/Baile Mhúirne; the progress which has been made to date in 2005; the precise contribution which has been made by An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta; if Údarás and Foras na Gaeilge have been involved in the process; when precisely this issue will be finalised, bearing in mind the considerable sums of money already expended on the project and the several ministerial commitments given thereto. [32620/05]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The process of clarifying the specific rationale and function of the proposed Ionad Náisiúnta Oideachais Gaeilge in Baile Mhúirne is ongoing. It necessarily involves An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta, Foras na Gaeilge, Údarás na Gaeltachta and the Department for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. Officials of the Department of Education and Science have met senior representatives of each of these bodies to discuss the rationale for the proposed centre along with its role and functions. The outcomes of these discussions are being considered within the Department of Education and Science. The further views of An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta have also been sought and are awaited.