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Rural Development: Motion. (1 Jun 2004)

Paul McGrath: I thank Deputy McCormack for allowing me to share time with him. This debate revolves around the kind of Ireland we want in the future, our plans for the future and the opportunities we will create for our young people. Will the trend of recent years continue with more people moving from rural areas to the towns? One third of the population now live on the eastern seaboard, and small towns...

Rural Development: Motion. (1 Jun 2004)

Paul McGrath: That is news to me. I did not get the Minister's press release. He is normally good at publicity.

Rural Development: Motion. (1 Jun 2004)

Paul McGrath: I thank the Minister for holding it in Mountbellew. To keep rural communities vibrant we must also provide the level of services that would be expected. For example, what is happening with Garda stations? The green man system is now operating in most rural Garda stations. People in those areas do not feel they have the same level of security as those living in towns. In recent days, I am glad...

Rural Development: Motion. (1 Jun 2004)

Paul McGrath: In County Westmeath, for example, the Minister's proposals were identical to or worse than those in the county development plan. If the Minister had moved from Dublin 4 to a rural community 30 years ago, he would not get planning permission now.

Rural Development: Motion. (1 Jun 2004)

Paul McGrath: Based on most of the county development plans that I know of, the Minister would not get permission to build in a rural area.

Rural Development: Motion. (1 Jun 2004)

Paul McGrath: Five years after getting married and having bought a house in a housing estate in a town such as Mullingar, someone with a rural background who wants to move back to their rural roots would be unable to get planning permission in their home area because they already own a house. They will be excluded as there is not a need and it is seen as speculative, which is unfair. That is not the way to...

Written Answers — Remedial Works: Remedial Works (1 Jun 2004)

Paul McGrath: Question 135: To ask the Minister for Finance the schools in County Westmeath in which remedial works are planned to eliminate asbestos; and when these works will be carried out. [16375/04]

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (1 Jun 2004)

Paul McGrath: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason the razor wire that was installed on the perimeter wall of Farmleigh House as a temporary measure has not been removed despite his commitment given in Seanad Éireann on 5 May 2004. [16258/04]

Written Answers — State Property: State Property (1 Jun 2004)

Paul McGrath: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason the military style fencing that was erected to protect a temporary heliport in the Phoenix Park for the May Day 2004 celebrations has not been removed; and if a tendering process was used for the provision of such fencing. [16259/04]

Written Answers — Outdoor Events: Outdoor Events (1 Jun 2004)

Paul McGrath: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Finance if a licence has been granted for a concert (details supplied) in the Phoenix Park on 12 June 2004; the other events which have been approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16260/04]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (1 Jun 2004)

Paul McGrath: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason child dependant allowances are considered as income for taxation purposes; and if child allowances awarded to civil servants are similarly treated under the tax code (details supplied). [16422/04]

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (1 Jun 2004)

Paul McGrath: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of Irish passports issued to non-Irish residents in each of the past five years who claimed entitlement to such passports by virtue of having Irish grandparents; and the country of residency of those applicants. [16418/04]

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (1 Jun 2004)

Paul McGrath: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of Irish passports issued in each of the past 20 years to non-EU nationals under the passport for sale scheme. [16419/04]

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (1 Jun 2004)

Paul McGrath: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of Irish passports issued to new applicants in each of the past five years. [16420/04]

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (1 Jun 2004)

Paul McGrath: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of Irish passports issued in each of the past five years. [16421/04]

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (1 Jun 2004)

Paul McGrath: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of Irish passports issued in each of the past five years to children born here of non-EU nationals. [16423/04]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (1 Jun 2004)

Paul McGrath: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress with regard to the building programme of a school (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16241/04]

Written Answers — Radon Gas Levels: Radon Gas Levels (1 Jun 2004)

Paul McGrath: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the schools in County Westmeath in which works are yet to be undertaken to eliminate the presence of radon gas; and the timeframe for these works. [16374/04]

Written Answers — Teachers' Remuneration: Teachers' Remuneration (1 Jun 2004)

Paul McGrath: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the rates of pay available to special needs assistants in primary schools and second level schools. [16376/04]

Written Answers — Community Care: Community Care (1 Jun 2004)

Paul McGrath: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the timeframe for the provision of a primary health care centre located in Mulhuddart Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16253/04]