Údarás na Gaeltachta Issues

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 April 2013

Thursday, 25 April 2013

Questions (25)

Jonathan O'Brien

Question:

25. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will discuss the current functioning of the board of Údarás na Gaeltachta; if the board has met yet and in particular if he will make a statement to Dáil Éireann on the representation of Donegal County Council on the board of Údarás; and if he will provide a timescale as to when all places on the board of the Údarás are likely to be filled. [19291/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

I understand that the board of Údarás na Gaeltachta held its first meeting in December 2012 and that it has met on three occasions since then. The nomination of Donegal County Council of a person to be appointed as a member of Údarás na Gaeltachta has not been ratified pending the outcome of enquiries regarding certain allegations that have been made. The timescale for the filling of this vacancy is dependent on the result of the aforementioned enquiries.

Question No. 26 answered with Question No. 22.

Question No. 27 answered with Question No. 16.

Question No. 28 answered with Question No. 14.