Phil Hogan
Ceist:90 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position in relation to decentralisation and Foras na Gaeilge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18158/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 16 May 2006
Ceisteanna (43, 44)
Pat Rabbitte
Ceist:120 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress which has been made since 6 March 2006 in regard to the 30 Foras na Gaeilge staff members to be located in Gaoth Dobhair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18132/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 90 and 120 together.
I would draw the Deputies' attention to my reply to Questions Nos. 107 and 121 of 21 March 2006. As indicated in that reply, Mr. David Hanson, MP, the then Minister for Culture, Arts and Leisure, and I agreed in principle at our meeting in Belfast on 6 March 2006 that 30 Foras na Gaeilge staff posts should be located in Gaoth Dobhair. The agreement was subject to completion of the formal North/South Ministerial Council approval process and that process is now complete.
The Board of Foras na Gaeilge has been asked to bring forward firm proposals in relation to the phases of locating such a staff complement in Gaoth Dobhair, as well as the precise sections and functions to be located there. I understand that this is in hands and will be available shortly.