Results 2,021-2,040 of 2,341 for speaker:Paul McGrath

Written Answers — Subject Evaluations: Subject Evaluations (28 Nov 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of subject evaluations which are planned to be undertaken by her Department in 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40250/06]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (28 Nov 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 465: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the plight of long serving substitute and temporary teachers in the primary sector; if having regard to their long years of service to the system, consideration will be given towards acknowledging their position; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40513/06]

Written Answers — Bovine Diseases: Bovine Diseases (29 Nov 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason butchers cannot bone out bovine animals on their premises over 24 months; the reason same is not increased to 30 months in line with BSE and SRM restrictions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40437/06]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (29 Nov 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the procedure involved for farmers to avail of the 250 kg derogation under the nitrates directive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40451/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (30 Nov 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when broadband will be extended to an area (details supplied) in County Westmeath; when the next round of funding for group broadband schemes will be announced; the number of rural broadband projects in County Westmeath funded to date; the number on the waiting list for funding; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (5 Dec 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of investments per month since the SSIA scheme was operative in May 2006 in relation to the pension incentive introduced in the Finance Act 2006, for persons to reinvest part or all of their SSIA on maturity. [41090/06]

Written Answers — School Discipline: School Discipline (5 Dec 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 498: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary school and second level pupils who have been suspended from their respective schools for each of the years 2002 to 2005 and to date in 2006. [41575/06]

Written Answers — School Discipline: School Discipline (5 Dec 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 499: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the average number of days that students attending primary school and second level school have been suspended for in each of the years 2002 to 2006. [41576/06]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (6 Dec 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Transport if he supports a zero alcohol level for inexperienced drivers; if so, when this measure will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41782/06]

Order of Business. (7 Dec 2006)

Paul McGrath: Christmas time.

Social Welfare Bill 2006: Second Stage (12 Dec 2006)

Paul McGrath: Will the Deputy mention Tallaght?

Social Welfare Bill 2006: Second Stage (12 Dec 2006)

Paul McGrath: The Deputy has done so.

Social Welfare Bill 2006: Second Stage (12 Dec 2006)

Paul McGrath: That was the weak spot in the budget. The Deputy should not go down that road.

Social Welfare Bill 2006: Second Stage (12 Dec 2006)

Paul McGrath: Never.

Social Welfare Bill 2006: Second Stage (12 Dec 2006)

Paul McGrath: Santa is coming early.

Social Welfare Bill 2006: Second Stage (12 Dec 2006)

Paul McGrath: There the similarity ends.

Social Welfare Bill 2006: Second Stage (12 Dec 2006)

Paul McGrath: That is the weak spot.

Social Welfare Bill 2006: Second Stage (12 Dec 2006)

Paul McGrath: I am delighted to have the opportunity to address the House on the Social Welfare Bill. As the officials who have heard me on many occasions are gathered here tonight again, a certain amount of my thunder has been stolen because the Minister on this occasion has managed to unify the child dependant allowance into one payment of €22 per week. It is a matter on which I used to rant and rave...

Social Welfare Bill 2006: Second Stage (12 Dec 2006)

Paul McGrath: It must be difficult for the poor Minister, Deputy Brennan, to come in here and have all this kudos heaped upon him. I could remind the Minister that a few years ago the esteemed Ceann Comhairle and former Deputy, Seán Treacy, was a bit surprised when he was stepping down and glowing tributes were paid to him from all sides of the House because the kind of bouquets thrown at him previously...

Written Answers — Public Service Charges: Public Service Charges (12 Dec 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 65: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to charges for water meters for farmers who have land holdings in more than one location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42576/06]