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Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (12 May 2005)

Pádraic McCormack: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the situation with regard to the eligibility of students for third level grants at an institute of technology (details supplied); if students at this college are eligible for third level grants without the college having to go through the HETAC; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15847/05]

Leaders' Questions. (18 May 2005)

Pádraic McCormack: And a former Minister.

Leaders' Questions. (18 May 2005)

Pádraic McCormack: Three bags full.

Order of Business. (18 May 2005)

Pádraic McCormack: When will the Bill to amend the child registration Act come before the Dáil?

Order of Business. (18 May 2005)

Pádraic McCormack: It is to allow parents to register in their married name children born before marriage.

Order of Business. (18 May 2005)

Pádraic McCormack: It is clear from my inquiries that legislation is needed.

Local Authority Housing. (18 May 2005)

Pádraic McCormack: Question 77: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action plan he has to increase the output of local authority social and affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16644/05]

Local Authority Housing. (18 May 2005)

Pádraic McCormack: I do not accept that the Government has responded adequately to this matter. The Minister of State referred to five-year action plans which are all plans but little action. Will the Minister of State accept that over the last eight years the Government has not only refused to deal with the soaring price of private housing, but it has also failed to put roofs over the heads of the most...

Local Authority Housing. (18 May 2005)

Pádraic McCormack: The Government has been in office for eight years.

Local Authority Housing. (18 May 2005)

Pádraic McCormack: The figures were quoted from the Housing Financial Authority's annual report. If local authorities have agreed to the action plans, why are no more houses being built? The buck stops with the Minister of State. Does he agree the number of private house completions has now peaked? In the coming years there will be possible repercussions for employment and economic activity in this sector. Does...

Local Authority Housing. (18 May 2005)

Pádraic McCormack: Local authorities are borrowing less.

Local Authority Housing. (18 May 2005)

Pádraic McCormack: The number of houses being built has fallen.

Register of Electors. (18 May 2005)

Pádraic McCormack: I did not.

Register of Electors. (18 May 2005)

Pádraic McCormack: The parish priest said that everyone knew him but that no-one knew the presiding officer.

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage. (18 May 2005)

Pádraic McCormack: Amendments Nos. 2 and 3 are alternatives to amendment No. 1. Amendments Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, will be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage. (18 May 2005)

Pádraic McCormack: I accept that the Deputy's amendment is very broad, but he is not entitled to make a Second Stage speech at this point.

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage. (18 May 2005)

Pádraic McCormack: The Deputy will be aware that many Deputies wish to speak on the amendments. You have been speaking for 20 minutes.

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage. (18 May 2005)

Pádraic McCormack: The Deputy could have consideration for other Members.

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage. (18 May 2005)

Pádraic McCormack: If the Deputy continues for much longer on amendment No. 1, we certainly will not be able to debate many of the amendments.

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage. (18 May 2005)

Pádraic McCormack: You will get every right but the Chair can insist on not allowing repetition in a debate.