Richard Bruton, TD

Fine Gael Galway West Senator, Fidelma Healy Eames, has today (Wednesday) welcomed confirmation that more than 30 teachers from primary and secondary schools in Galway have signed up to an introductory teacher-in-service course on Chinese language and culture.

Fine Gael TD for Mayo, Michelle Mulherin, has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Communications, Pat Rabbitte TD, of the appointment of Prisa Technologies to assist in driving the design, planning and procurement of a State-led investment in high-speed broadband throughout Ireland.

To ask the Minister for Health the reasons five hospitals were found to have lapses in standards for infection control; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of businesses that have available of and are now online due to the Getting Businesses Online initiative, supported in part by the City and County Enterprise Boards; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the implementation of The Charities Act 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

To ask the Minister for Health the reasons five hospitals were found to have lapses in standards for infection control; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of businesses that have available of and are now online due to the Getting Businesses Online initiative, supported in part by the City and County Enterprise Boards; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the implementation of The Charities Act 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

The fundamental role of the Oireachtas is to enact legislation; in doing so it must act within the parameters set down by the people in their constitution, Bunreacht na hEireann