asked the Minister for Education if his attention has been drawn to a report (details supplied) that his Parliamentary Secretary criticised members of Macra na Tuaithe in relation to their attitude to the Irish language; if he is aware that there are in the ranks of Macra na Tuaithe many native Irish speakers who respect and speak the Irish language; and that this organisation has done excellent work in the promotion of the national language and culture; and if in the circumstances this criticism will be withdrawn.
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The Parliamentary Secretary, in making his remarks, was prompted by a report in a daily newspaper, the accuracy of which was not contested by Macra na Tuaithe. In relation to that report, I feel that the comment of the Parliamentary Secretary was fully warranted.