Results 261-280 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (26 Jan 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 1066: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if action will be taken to repair the roof at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9 and if the maximum support and assistance will be given. [34576/04]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (26 Jan 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 1071: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of places reserved for disadvantaged students at UCD and TCD; and if she will make a statement on the low number of poor students attending third level institutions. [1047/05]

Written Answers — Capitation Grants: Capitation Grants (26 Jan 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 1073: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a school (details supplied) in Dublin 3 will be given the maximum support in 2005 in relation to staffing and resources. [1049/05]

Written Answers — Emergency Response Procedures: Emergency Response Procedures (26 Jan 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 1265: To ask the Minister for Defence the skills and resources available in the Army to assist civilians in the event of a major crisis such as a flood, storm or nuclear accident at Sellafield. [34580/04]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (26 Jan 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 1266: To ask the Minister for Defence the position regarding Army numbers and further recruitments for 2005. [34581/04]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (26 Jan 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 1267: To ask the Minister for Defence if Ireland can send troops on humanitarian missions without the consent of Dáil Éireann. [34582/04]

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (26 Jan 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 1301: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will introduce more legislation in order to reduce carbon emissions. [34154/04]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (26 Jan 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 1302: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will examine all planning laws in order to respect environmental and tourist sites. [34155/04]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (26 Jan 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 1304: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if grants of planning permission in sensitive tourist areas will have to adhere to strict planning standards in order that they blend in with the environment. [34157/04]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (26 Jan 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 1305: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the environment is taken into consideration when planning and developing the tourist industry here; and if he will work with the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism on this issue. [34158/04]

Written Answers — National Parks: National Parks (26 Jan 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 1303: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will consider increasing the size and number of national parks in order to protect key environmental and tourism interests. [34156/04]

Written Answers — Historical Sites: Historical Sites (26 Jan 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 1315: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will review the hotel development at the historical Trim Castle, County Meath, and investigate the waste of taxpayers' money, in the region of €300,000, on this development. [34298/04]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (26 Jan 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 1327: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the detailed breakdown in both tonnage and percentages of waste here, that is, household waste, industrial waste, commercial waste, building waste and agricultural waste; and the amount recycled each year. [1027/05]

Accident and Emergency Services: Motion (Resumed). (27 Jan 2005)

Finian McGrath: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on this Private Members' motion on the health issue and the disastrous situation in accident and emergency departments. I commend my colleagues, the Independent Members for working together and bringing this motion before the House. It sends out a clear message that we are listening to the people, the patients and the elderly. We are listening to the...

Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 1999: From the Seanad. (27 Jan 2005)

Finian McGrath: This important debate is relevant to modern Irish society and should focus in particular on areas of severe social, economic and educational disadvantage, where a substantial minority of the population live in very poor conditions. Children in that section of society live in extreme deprivation, with many of them going to school without proper breakfast, living in unsuitable accommodation and...

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Jan 2005)

Finian McGrath: It was not that long ago.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (27 Jan 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Finance if there is tax relief for families of students doing a BSc general nursing following a BA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2217/05]

Written Answers — Television Licence Fee: Television Licence Fee (27 Jan 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason An Post acted illegally by charging a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 the new 2004 rate for their television licence, which expired on 31 December 2003; the position regarding renewal notices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2212/05]

Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (27 Jan 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 216: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there are schemes for persons with a disability to borrow money to build or buy a house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2186/05]

Tax Code. (1 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: Has the Minister tips for tomorrow's races?