Irish Language

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 October 2010

Wednesday, 6 October 2010

Ceisteanna (234)

Frank Feighan

Ceist:

301 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food 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. [35305/10]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Deputy Brendan Smith)

In 2009, the amount spent on Irish language training by my Department was €4,815, covering a total of thirty five participating staff. In 2010, the amount spent on Irish language training to date by my Department is €3,570, covering a total of fifteen participating staff.

Question No. 302 answered with Question No. 300.