Results 201-220 of 8,202 for speaker:Seán Crowe

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (3 Mar 2005)

Seán Crowe: We must welcome any measure which helps to standardise and bring driving tests under one uniform regulatory body. It is also welcome if it helps address some of the more common complaints relating to the test. The Irish driving test is internationally regarded as one of the most difficult, as proven by the large number of people, currently 54%, who fail on their first attempt. The issue of...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (8 Mar 2005)

Seán Crowe: Question 289: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of meetings which representatives of his Department have had with EU officials regarding the extension of free travel for Irish immigrant pensioners. [7934/05]

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (8 Mar 2005)

Seán Crowe: Question 400: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the validation for persons wishing to be youth workers here still comes from England; if she has plans to make this validation available here; and if she will consider attempting to make the process for validation an all-Ireland one. [7662/05]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (8 Mar 2005)

Seán Crowe: Question 401: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on the serious safety implications for children travelling to and from school on organised buses that in many cases have no safety belts; and if she has immediate plans to review the current guidelines. [7663/05]

Written Answers — School Amalgamations: School Amalgamations (8 Mar 2005)

Seán Crowe: Question 402: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a school (details supplied) in Dublin 2 will receive the adequate funding to ensure its continued existence at its current location; the position regarding plans to amalgamate Ringsend Technical Institute and this school onto one site in the area; and if a site has been identified on which her Department intends to build this new...

Written Answers — Education Schemes: Education Schemes (8 Mar 2005)

Seán Crowe: Question 415: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the criteria for funding community-led education; if increases in funding have been above inflation in recent years; and her concerns regarding the lack of salary increases or pension plans of many of the staff working in the sector. [7915/05]

Written Answers — Psychological Service: Psychological Service (9 Mar 2005)

Seán Crowe: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on whether the original number of 184 NEPS psychologists will be met this year in view of the difficulties being experienced in recruiting same, particularly outside the greater Dublin area. [8012/05]

Written Answers — Educational Disadvantage: Educational Disadvantage (9 Mar 2005)

Seán Crowe: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when her plans on disadvantage will be published. [8011/05]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (22 Mar 2005)

Seán Crowe: Question 613: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary schools in the Julianstown area of Meath; the average primary school class size; and the plans there are to increase the number of school places to accommodate extra children such as those from the new Grange Rath estate. [9307/05]

Order of Business. (24 Mar 2005)

Seán Crowe: I am not prepared to agree to the adjournment of the House unless there is an emergency debate, or at least a statement by the Minister for Health and Children, to address the latest crisis in the health service relating to the Dunne inquiry.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (24 Mar 2005)

Seán Crowe: I dealt with a case in my constituency which was similar to the one outlined by Deputy McGuinness and involved a young woman who went missing. While her phone was eventually found beside a canal, it was a number of days before her body was discovered at the same location. It was very frustrating for the family. The father of the young woman went to the canal and knew that it was not very deep...

Dublin Port Tunnel. (24 Mar 2005)

Seán Crowe: Question 3: To ask the Minister for Transport if, in view of the conflicting information surrounding the Dublin Port tunnel, he is considering a review of his position on supercube trucks using this tunnel. [9894/05]

Dublin Port Tunnel. (24 Mar 2005)

Seán Crowe: I know I have raised this issue with the Minister before and it is not something that will go away. It has long-term implications for traffic in Dublin. Does the Minister agree the tunnel could be modified at a low cost to provide for clearance while meeting all Irish and international safety standards? Will he comment on the specific detailed proposals submitted by the transport umbrella...

Dublin Port Tunnel. (24 Mar 2005)

Seán Crowe: The tunnel is suitable for these trucks if there is a slight inexpensive modification. The Minister refers to the effects this will have on the roads. Is the Minister referring to the weight of the trucks as restrictions already exist in this regard? Is he claiming these trucks will cause more damage on the roads?

Dublin Port Tunnel. (24 Mar 2005)

Seán Crowe: I am not asking about the Sinn Féin position. I asked the Minister a question which he has not answered.

Dublin Port Tunnel. (24 Mar 2005)

Seán Crowe: Will the Minister ban these types of trucks?

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (12 Apr 2005)

Seán Crowe: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the questions regarding the Garda investigation into the murder of Donegal County Councillor Mr. Eddie Fullerton arising out of the TG4 documentary, Fullerton; including the failure to question suspects and a key witness. [10849/05]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (12 Apr 2005)

Seán Crowe: Question 849: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in purchasing a site for a post-primary school in Phibblestown, Dublin 15; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10192/05]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (12 Apr 2005)

Seán Crowe: Question 847: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that 101 children are on the waiting list for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if her Department will reconsider the decision not to purchase the adjacent two acre site and give the school increased capacity to have a 32 class school. [10190/05]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (12 Apr 2005)

Seán Crowe: Question 848: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in acquiring a site for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 15. [10191/05]