Frank Feighan (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 195: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the amount of funding spent in 2009 and 2010 by her Department on Irish language training for public servants; the number of persons that participated in Irish language training courses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35314/10]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Independent)
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In 2009 the amount expended was €250 and 7 staff members attended Irish language training. In 2010 expenditure to date is €125 and 3 staff members have attended Irish language training so far this year. This represents the costs of residential courses for 3 staff members. There was no cost to the Department for Gaeleagras courses attended by the other 7 members of staff.