Results 761-780 of 2,341 for speaker:Paul McGrath

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (31 May 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 341: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the progress which has been made concerning the special beef premium overshoot which was identified as far back as 2003; the number of applications and the extent of the overshoot; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17832/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (31 May 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 342: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she has raised the matter of the special beef premium overshoot with the European Agriculture Commissioner; the date of her discussions with the Commissioner on this important matter; and the response from the Commissioner. [17833/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (31 May 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 343: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the estimated projected loss to farmers in Westmeath; if, owing to the special beef premium overshoot, a reduced rate of payment will be made to those persons. [17834/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (31 May 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 344: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will bring forward a Supplementary Estimate to compensate beef farmers who may lose out on payments due to the special beef premium overshoot. [17835/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (31 May 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 345: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when the matter of the special beef premium overshoot for 2004 was first discussed in her Department; when this matter was first brought to her attention; and the action taken by her on foot of becoming aware of this problem. [17836/05]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (31 May 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 479: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the revised plans for a sewerage treatment plant for an area (details supplied) in County Westmeath were submitted to his Department in December 2004; if these plans have been approved; the expected cost of this project; and when approval to proceed to tender stage will be sanctioned for this project....

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (31 May 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 481: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, as a result of the energy performance building directive, article 10, it is envisaged that all new buildings will require an energy certificate by 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18142/05]

Tax Code. (1 Jun 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 17: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to extend the scope of the tax review currently being undertaken to include additional tax shelters requiring assessment; and if these review studies will be published well ahead of budget 2006 in order that there will be adequate opportunity for the House to consider their implications for tax policy. [18652/05]

Tax Code. (1 Jun 2005)

Paul McGrath: The Minister mentioned at the time of the budget that he would be conducting reviews. Is he reviewing every available concession or tax break? Are they all eligible for review at this time? He indicated that one consultancy firm is examining urban and rural renewal schemes and another is examining other types of schemes. Has the Minister initiated a review of all the schemes that are in...

Tax Code. (1 Jun 2005)

Paul McGrath: In that context, has the Minister placed a timescale on when the consultants will report back to him? As he is conducting a review and perhaps will take action in the upcoming budget in December of this year, will the Minister give a commitment to put the consultants' reports into the public domain prior to the budget so we can all see what is involved, and the benefits, downsides and cost to...

Tax Code. (1 Jun 2005)

Paul McGrath: Will the Minister publish it thereafter?

Tax Code. (1 Jun 2005)

Paul McGrath: It depends on what it states.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (1 Jun 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied with numbers of persons from within the State agencies which have indicated a willingness to decentralise with their agencies; and his views on the assessments from some of the agencies of the risk of damage to delivery of services. [18423/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (1 Jun 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Finance his action in response to the EU challenge to the tax relief on stud fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18422/05]

Overseas Development Aid. (2 Jun 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 6: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if Cabinet approval has been sought to set a new date for the achievement of the UN target for overseas development aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18614/05]

Written Answers — Higher Education Sector: Higher Education Sector (14 Jun 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of OECD report recommendations which have been implemented at third level to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19742/05]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (14 Jun 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress being made on the implementation of the recommendations of the task force on the physical sciences; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19741/05]

Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (14 Jun 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 157: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the average cost for a plastic surgery operation under the national treatment purchase fund when compared to the cost of the operation under the standard Health Service Executive route. [18971/05]

Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (14 Jun 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 158: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the average cost for cardiac surgery under the national treatment purchase fund when compared to the cost of the operation under the standard Health Service Executive route. [18972/05]

Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (14 Jun 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 159: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the average cost for a prostate operation under the national treatment purchase fund when compared to the cost of the operation under the standard Health Service Executive route. [18973/05]