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Grant Payments. (14 Feb 2008)

Dinny McGinley: The Minister referred to a wide range of activities funded by his Department, directly and indirectly. Do Irish language publications come under the remit of his Department? Lá Nua, a daily newspaper with a cross-Border dimension, is in danger of going out of business due to lack of funding. It would be a pity to see a páipéar laethúil Gaeilge ag imeacht uainn. An bhfuil aon rud gur...

Leader Programmes. (14 Feb 2008)

Dinny McGinley: I have a brief question as I am conscious of the next question. Will MFG remain responsible for the administration of these matters in Gaeltacht affairs?

Scéimeanna Tógála Scoile. (14 Feb 2008)

Dinny McGinley: Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leis an Cheann Comhairle as ucht deis a thabhairt dom an cheist seo a thógáil ar an Athló. Cé nach bhfuil an Aire Oideachais agus Eolaíochta anseo, tá lúcháir orm go bhfuil an Aire Stáit, an Teachta Pat Carey, anseo. Tuigeann sé go maith na deacrachtaí atá ag bunscoileanna nach bhfuil áiseanna ceart curtha ar fáil dóibh. Cosúil liom...

Scéimeanna Tógála Scoile. (14 Feb 2008)

Dinny McGinley: Tá mé thar a bheith díomách.

Written Answers — Íocaíochtaí Deontas: Íocaíochtaí Deontas (14 Feb 2008)

Dinny McGinley: Question 11: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta an bhfuil an t-iarratas le haghaidh an bhalla cosanta, Baile Thiar, Oileán Thoraí á mheas ina Roinn agus an gceadófar deontas ina leith. [5539/08]

Written Answers — Calafoirt agus Céanna: Calafoirt agus Céanna (14 Feb 2008)

Dinny McGinley: Question 41: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta cad iad na céanna i nDún na nGall a bhfuil iarratais ina leith ina Roinn faoi láthair le haghaidh deontas tógála nó feabhsúcháin agus an mbeidh deontais á gceadú ina leith. [5538/08]

Written Answers — Pharmacy Regulations: Pharmacy Regulations (19 Feb 2008)

Dinny McGinley: Question 289: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if, in view of the possible withdrawal of services of pharmacists from 1 March 2008 and taking into account the urgency of the situation, she will approve the appointment of an independent arbitrator who will report within a specific period of time in order that the crisis can be averted from 1 March 2008; and if she will make a...

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Dinny McGinley: Question 454: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a REP scheme payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Donegal. [6187/08]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (19 Feb 2008)

Dinny McGinley: Question 461: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if restrictions and quotas have been placed on the fishing of dog fish or spurdog fishing; the details of any restrictions or quotas placed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6409/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Feb 2008)

Dinny McGinley: Question 463: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a REP scheme payment will be made to a person (details supplied) in County Donegal. [6514/08]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (19 Feb 2008)

Dinny McGinley: Question 500: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if an application has been received from a school (details supplied) in County Donegal towards renovation and extension to the premises; if the application is being considered at present; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6411/08]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (19 Feb 2008)

Dinny McGinley: Question 621: To ask the Minister for Defence if there are plans to develop or expand facilities at Finner and Lifford Army installations in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6843/08]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (19 Feb 2008)

Dinny McGinley: Question 651: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there are plans to increase Garda numbers in a station (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6516/08]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (19 Feb 2008)

Dinny McGinley: Question 681: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there are plans in his Department to upgrade and extend sewerage facilities in St. Johnston, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6413/08]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (19 Feb 2008)

Dinny McGinley: Question 710: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when broadband will be extended to an area (details supplied) County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6410/08]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (19 Feb 2008)

Dinny McGinley: Question 712: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when broadband will be extended to an area (details supplied) in County Donegal. [6515/08]

Schools Building Projects. (20 Feb 2008)

Dinny McGinley: It is a mantra.

School Bags. (20 Feb 2008)

Dinny McGinley: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the possible detrimental effects on the health of children who are burdened by heavy schools bags; if there are plans to reduce the number of books they are obliged to carry to and from school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5026/08]

School Bags. (20 Feb 2008)

Dinny McGinley: There have been memos, reports, circulars and recommendations but the problem still persists. While coming to work this morning, I witnessed young children of no more than eight on their way to school with what can best be described as rucksacks. One would think they were going on safari rather than to a primary school. Is the Minister aware of the report by an American professor that...

School Bags. (20 Feb 2008)

Dinny McGinley: Is the Minister aware that a number of countries such as Israel, Italy, Poland, Bolivia and New Zealand to name but a few have already legislated on this issue? The Minister mentioned the provision of lockers in schools, but there are difficulties in terms of cost and space. Will she initiate a system of grant assistance for schools that would like to avail of this solution? Will the...