Official Languages Act 2003.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 November 2004

Tuesday, 30 November 2004

Questions (267, 268)

Brian O'Shea

Question:

321 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the amount which has been spent by his Department in 2004 in regard to implementing the provisions of the Official Languages Act 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31144/04]

Written answers

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Mr. Martin)

It is estimated that €1,627.26 has been spent in 2004 on translating departmental documentation into Irish in compliance with the provisions of the Official Languages Act 2003.

Brian O'Shea

Question:

322 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the amount which has been spent by public bodies or agencies funded by his Department in 2004 relating to the provisions of the Official Languages Act 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31159/04]

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Mr. Martin)

It is estimated that €1,627.26 has been spent in 2004 on translating Departmental documentation into Irish in compliance with the provisions of the Official Languages Act 2003.

Expenditure by public bodies and agencies funded by the Department is a day to day matter for them and the Minister has no direct function in this regard.