Results 641-660 of 2,341 for speaker:Paul McGrath

Labour Inspectorate. (20 Apr 2005)

Paul McGrath: The Minister should be careful, or she might hit back. Mr. Kelly is doing his job over there now and he is very effective.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (20 Apr 2005)

Paul McGrath: Before the adjournment of this debate, I welcomed this Bill and complimented the gardaí. I spoke about the success of setting up the Garda Síochána and the successful policing operations the body has carried out. I now wish to mention some the difficulties the Garda Síochána experiences. There is often a lack of direction and management in how the gardaí operate and how they acquire...

Written Answers — Grocery Industry: Grocery Industry (20 Apr 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the groceries order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12077/05]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (20 Apr 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7 has been waiting quite a while for a passport application to be processed; when a passport will issue to this person; and the reason for the delay in issuing same. [12287/05]

Defence Forces Strength. (21 Apr 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 11: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of personnel in the Naval Service at 1 June 1997 and 1 January 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12456/05]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (21 Apr 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 20: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans to revise the military disciplinary system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12457/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (21 Apr 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if a person, who is in receipt of the rent allowance from the local health board and subsequently begins studying full-time, is entitled to continue receiving the rent allowance. [12566/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (21 Apr 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if a person, who is in receipt of the rent allowance from the local health board and subsequently begins studying full-time, is entitled to continue receiving the rent allowance. [12567/05]

Class Sizes: Motion. (26 Apr 2005)

Paul McGrath: The Minister is now blaming the teachers.

Class Sizes: Motion. (26 Apr 2005)

Paul McGrath: Was that when the Minister abandoned the programme for Government?

Class Sizes: Motion. (26 Apr 2005)

Paul McGrath: Will the Minister publish the review?

Class Sizes: Motion. (26 Apr 2005)

Paul McGrath: Will the Minister publish the review?

Class Sizes: Motion. (26 Apr 2005)

Paul McGrath: The Minister should let us see the review.

Class Sizes: Motion. (26 Apr 2005)

Paul McGrath: That is absolutely true. The Government would only deliver under the threat of being taken to court.

Class Sizes: Motion. (26 Apr 2005)

Paul McGrath: The Minister failed to spend €50 million last year.

Class Sizes: Motion. (26 Apr 2005)

Paul McGrath: The Minister will not be in office for that long.

Class Sizes: Motion. (26 Apr 2005)

Paul McGrath: Dream on. Will the Minister not be Taoiseach by then?

Class Sizes: Motion. (26 Apr 2005)

Paul McGrath: I am surprised.

Class Sizes: Motion. (26 Apr 2005)

Paul McGrath: As Deputy Cassidy is present, we are all right.

Class Sizes: Motion. (26 Apr 2005)

Paul McGrath: Why did the Deputy pick that example?