Results 321-340 of 1,310 for speaker:Shane McEntee

Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (25 Apr 2007)

Shane McEntee: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on the findings of the Combat Poverty Agency research project into mainstreaming social inclusion issues into public policy making as outlined in the publication (details supplied) that just 48% of Irish respondents believed reduction in poverty and social exclusion were high on the Government's agenda; and if he will...

Written Answers — Family Support Services: Family Support Services (25 Apr 2007)

Shane McEntee: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, further to Parliamentary Question No. 36 of 1 March 2007, if the parenting courses offered by his Department and agencies under his Department are available to all members of the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15308/07]

Business Regulation Forum. (26 Apr 2007)

Shane McEntee: Question 5: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason he has not implemented procedures to ensure direct feedback from business on regulatory burdens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15554/07]

Departmental Expenditure. (26 Jun 2007)

Shane McEntee: Question 81: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the expenditure reviews which have been completed in the first six months of 2007. [17317/07]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (26 Jun 2007)

Shane McEntee: Question 497: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the arrangements in place to meet the staffing needs of a school (details supplied) in County Meath anticipated from the start of the 2007/08 school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16608/07]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (27 Jun 2007)

Shane McEntee: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views in response to the recent statement by the chief executive of Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children in Crumlin that a reduction in whole time equivalents would have massive service implications, unacceptable safety risks and inefficiencies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17718/07]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (27 Jun 2007)

Shane McEntee: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the other directions made by the Health Service Executive to reduce staffing numbers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17719/07]

Roads Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (28 Jun 2007)

Shane McEntee: I congratulate the Leas-Cheann Comhairle on his appointment and wish him very well. Having been here for two and a half years, I have found the most important people to be my party leader, the Ceann Comhairle and the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I wish the last-named person well and hope that his work will not be too fiery. My sentiments are the same regarding the Minister for Transport and the...

Roads Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (28 Jun 2007)

Shane McEntee: The Minister should be here, since, even this morning, there is total confusion regarding a main road talked about not only in County Meath or in Ireland, but across the world. It is crucial that he attend to explain exactly what is going on. Does he intend to re-route the road? Someone should let us know whether the Green Party asked the Government to sign this off before it entered...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (28 Jun 2007)

Shane McEntee: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine the reason there is no national road safety strategy in place. [18039/07]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (28 Jun 2007)

Shane McEntee: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine his views on the significant number of drivers who are relying on a provisional licence. [18040/07]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (28 Jun 2007)

Shane McEntee: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine when the National Road Safety Strategy 2007 to 2011 will be published. [18279/07]

Waste Management: Motion. (3 Jul 2007)

Shane McEntee: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion to oppose the proposed incinerator at Ringsend. There are other plans to build an incinerator at Carranstown, outside Duleek in County Meath. Like those living in Dublin South-East, I have serious concerns about Indaver Ireland's proposal to operate an incinerator in east Meath. Ireland is a food-processing country and has a reputation for...

Waste Management: Motion. (3 Jul 2007)

Shane McEntee: During the election campaign, when the Fianna Fáil machine was scandalously giving out about Fine Gael going into government with the Green Party, I was proud to be able to defend the latter. The Minister of State will be able to repay the likes of myself in County Meath.

Waste Management: Motion. (3 Jul 2007)

Shane McEntee: I am genuine in what I say. The Fianna Fáil machine worked. I do not doubt that the Minister of State will protect Meath's farmers by taking the route of having no incinerator there or in Dublin. Like at Ringsend, the raw material for the Meath incinerator site will entail a massive transport operation to and from the site. Located close to the M1, the incinerator will attract heavy goods...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (3 Jul 2007)

Shane McEntee: Question 401: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a decision will be made on the application to her Department to build an all purpose room at a school (details supplied) in Carlanstown, County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18522/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (3 Jul 2007)

Shane McEntee: Question 407: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her proposals and the time-frame to meet the current and future needs of a school (details supplied) in County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18561/07]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (3 Jul 2007)

Shane McEntee: Question 506: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there are proposals for a full time Garda station in Dunboyne, County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18562/07]

Roads Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (4 Jul 2007)

Shane McEntee: Following from that and to try to address the points made by previous speakers, particularly in regard to road safety, I have had a preliminary look at a new strategy which is about to be announced, but there are many issues not addressed in the strategy. The Minister might consider the process adopted in the North because it would save many Deputies, the Minister, the National Roads...

Roads Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (4 Jul 2007)

Shane McEntee: I will but I want to make that point. There is a mechanism in place for drug testing. Irish culture has changed completely. Drug abuse is rampant, but not among 18 and 19 year olds. It takes six or seven days for drugs to get out of the system. I do not wish to speak out of turn but it is crucial that an all-party group is set up by the Minister. It would save time for many people,...