Results 2,201-2,220 of 2,341 for speaker:Paul McGrath

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (20 Mar 2007)

Paul McGrath: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Finance if a site has been identified for the decentralisation of the Department of Education and Science to Mullingar; if the contract has been awarded; if so, when the contract was awarded; the site chosen; the time frame for works on this site; when the Department is due to take up residency in Mullingar; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (20 Mar 2007)

Paul McGrath: Question 562: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the criteria for funding under the national lottery grants scheme; if marching bands have been excluded from this criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10060/07]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (20 Mar 2007)

Paul McGrath: Question 590: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he has plans to facilitate families of over three children who need to purchase a multi-person vehicle with an increased child benefit payment to offset the extra carbon tax they will have to pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9967/07]

Written Answers — Carbon Taxes: Carbon Taxes (20 Mar 2007)

Paul McGrath: Question 952: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when carbon taxes come into effect; the carbon taxes that will apply on a motor vehicle of 1.5 litre, 2.0 litre, 2.5 litre and 3.0 litre; the allowances he will make for families of over three children who legally require a multi person vehicle to fully seat belt their family; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (21 Mar 2007)

Paul McGrath: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if all Irish Aid spending from 2005 has been evaluated by the EAU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10425/07]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (21 Mar 2007)

Paul McGrath: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the level of contact between his Department and the Department of Defence regarding the rapid response corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10406/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (21 Mar 2007)

Paul McGrath: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Finance if, in view of his budget 2007 statement (details supplied), he will confirm the arrangements that have been made with the financial institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10817/07]

Written Answers — School Absenteeism: School Absenteeism (21 Mar 2007)

Paul McGrath: Question 278: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason information promised by way of Parliamentary Questions Nos. 498 and 499 of 5 December 2006, and Parliamentary Questions Nos. 1,590 and 1,591 of 31 January 2007 has not yet been provided; when said information is expected to be available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10621/07]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (21 Mar 2007)

Paul McGrath: Question 296: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the terms and conditions by which home tuition is granted to necessitous students; and the qualifications required by the home tutors. [10814/07]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (21 Mar 2007)

Paul McGrath: Question 297: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of the fact that approval has been granted for home tuition for a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath and the fact that all documentation has been supplied to her Department, a qualified special needs assistant will be approved to take up the tutor's position; and if she will have this case expedited. [10815/07]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (22 Mar 2007)

Paul McGrath: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the most up-to-date figures regarding the number of children in primary classes of 30 to 34 children inclusive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10764/07]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (22 Mar 2007)

Paul McGrath: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the most up-to-date figures regarding the number of children in primary classes (details supplied); if she will provide this information on a county basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10772/07]

Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2007: Second Stage (27 Mar 2007)

Paul McGrath: I am thankful for the opportunity to address the House on the Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2007. My friend the Minister of State, Deputy Parlon, must have drawn the short straw tonight as it is the first time in my 18 years in the Houses I have seen Private Members' business almost collapse for lack of speakers from the Government side. Although it has not collapsed as such, the...

Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2007: Second Stage (27 Mar 2007)

Paul McGrath: It is surprising but maybe there is a bigger show somewhere else in town and that is where everyone is tonight. It is interesting events have panned out in that way and that the Minister of State, Deputy Parlon, has been sent in with the script to say the words. There are some interesting aspects in the Minister of State's speech. He stated: Ministers have to consider the merits of their...

Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2007: Second Stage (27 Mar 2007)

Paul McGrath: I thank the Deputy for his kind intervention. I will leave that to him.

Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2007: Second Stage (27 Mar 2007)

Paul McGrath: The Deputy can stand over them.

Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2007: Second Stage (27 Mar 2007)

Paul McGrath: I am not entitled to name people outside the House, as the Deputy knows.

Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2007: Second Stage (27 Mar 2007)

Paul McGrath: I am not entitled to name people who are not Members of this House. The Deputy should know that.

Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2007: Second Stage (27 Mar 2007)

Paul McGrath: I know the Deputy is not here that long.

Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2007: Second Stage (27 Mar 2007)

Paul McGrath: He will learn in time.