Results 421-440 of 5,294 for speaker:Michael McCarthy

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations Commission (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: 704. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of retired teachers or other persons who were employed as supervisors and-or attendants for State examinations in 2014 and 2015; the total amount of money paid to these supervisors and attendants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23255/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations Commission (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: 705. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of retired persons who were employed as readers and-or assistants for State examinations and-or practical examinations, or in any capacity by the State Examinations Commission in 2013 and 2014 and in 2015 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23256/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: 706. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the procedure for making a complaint against a principal of a school; the role of her Department in a complaint against a principal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23257/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: 708. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will facilitate a meeting between her officials and representatives of a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23327/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: 709. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will facilitate a meeting between her officials and representatives of a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23328/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: 712. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) in County Louth was allocated a second deputy principal for the 2014-15 academic year; if this is a permanent post; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23379/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: 746. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding special needs assistance hours in respect of a child (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23945/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Public Service Obligation Levy (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: 814. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to reduce the public service obligation levy on sporting organisations; if he is aware of how negatively this levy impacts on sporting bodies and charities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23080/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Provision (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: 821. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when fibre broadband is expected to be rolled out to Whitestown, Greenore, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23251/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: 879. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding allocated to the development of basketball in the North East Basketball League over the past ten years from Basketball Ireland funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23252/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (16 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: 881. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding a grant in respect of an organisation (details supplied) in County Cork; when all funds will be advanced to this organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23303/15]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Qualifications (11 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: 133. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the steps taken to support the professionalisation of child care, which would be of benefit to both child care service users and persons working in the sector; if he will support efforts for increased capitation and continuous professional development in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22712/15]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Preschool Services (11 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: 134. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his views on the adequacy of the capitation grant for the providers of the free preschool year; and his further views on whether the current capitation grant to preschools is adequate for these providers to pay their care staff a professional wage. [22713/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (10 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: 155. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress of a passport application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22530/15]

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Committee Stage (9 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: We have received apologies from Deputy Barry Cowen, for whom Deputy Charlie McConalogue is substituting. We have also received apologies from Deputy Brian Stanley, who is being substituted by Deputy Michael Colreavy. I understand that at some stage during the meeting today, Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett will substituite for Deputy Catherine Murphy. I remind members to turn off their mobile...

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Committee Stage (9 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: Correct. How stands the amendment?

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Committee Stage (9 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: Amendment No. 2, in the name of Deputies Stanley and Catherine Murphy, is out of order because of a potential charge on the Exchequer.

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Committee Stage (9 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: The advice is that the ruling on a potential cost to the Exchequer relates to all amendments irrespective of the proposed legislation, it is not just this legislation on climate change. As I stated, the Bills Office makes the judgment on the amendments. In any event, the Deputy can still raise issues when discussing the sections. I will allow all speakers to come back on each section as we...

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Committee Stage (9 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: Amendments Nos. 3 to 6, inclusive, have been ruled out of order as they involve a potential charge on the Exchequer.

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Committee Stage (9 Jun 2015)

Michael McCarthy: Amendment No. 8 has been ruled out of order as it involves a potential charge on the Exchequer.