Brian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)
Link to this: Individually | In context

Question 415: To ask the Minister for Defence the percentage of the staff of his Department able to provide services through Irish; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14190/06]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context

There are 14 members of staff in my Department who are able to provide services through Irish. This represents 4% of the overall staff in my Department. My Department is engaged in devising a scheme under the Official Languages Act 2003 to enhance services to our customers in Irish.