Irish Language

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 October 2010

Wednesday, 6 October 2010

Ceisteanna (221)

Frank Feighan

Ceist:

289 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding spent in 2009 and 2010 by his Department on Irish language training for public servants; the number of persons that participated in Irish language training courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35311/10]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Deputy John Gormley)

My Department has spent €4,560.73 in 2009 and €1,755 to date in 2010 on Irish language training for staff. 63 staff members attended Irish language training funded or facilitated by the Department over this period.