Results 1,721-1,740 of 2,341 for speaker:Paul McGrath

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Good. That demonstrates how important this issue is to us all and——

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: I am glad the Minister is here to hear my contribution and I know he will take note of what every Member says. Another balance needs to be struck in the context of public, private partnerships. We must be careful that the private element of those potential partnerships does not piggy-back on the public body, with the latter pushing through developments under the section 10 arrangements which...

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Are they covered in the context of decentralisation?

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: I am glad the Minister has clarified that offices are not covered as they are not considered to be strategic infrastructure. Therefore, decentralisation projects could not be considered in that way either. That is good because decisions on such matters must be made at local level. Councillors must continue to be involved in what is happening in their areas. Toll roads are obviously...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (15 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 5: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if there is a universal newborn hearing screening programme available in the paediatric and maternity department at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar and the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise; if there is not such a programme, if she intends to introduce one; the timeframe for same; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (15 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 6: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if there is a diagnostic attention deficit hyperactivity disorder centre located in County Westmeath and County Longford; if there are no such centres, if she intends to establish these centres; the timeframe for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23171/06]

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (15 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 7: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if defibrillators are available in every fire station in County Westmeath and County Longford; if not, if she intends to make this possible; the timeframe for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23172/06]

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (15 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 8: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will examine the possibility of making defibrillators available to second level schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23173/06]

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (15 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Gardaí in County Westmeath and County Longford who are trained in using breathalyser equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23174/06]

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (15 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of hand-held devices to record penalty points offences held by Gardaí in County Westmeath and County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23175/06]

Written Answers — Disadvantaged Status: Disadvantaged Status (15 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary schools and secondary schools in County Westmeath and County Longford that will lose their disadvantaged status post 2007 as a result of the new indicators in the integrated schools support programme envisaged under the Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (15 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if there are special school units comparable to those at primary level available at second level for children on the autism spectrum in County Westmeath and County Longford; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that autism specific educational supports are essential if such children are to fully benefit from second level...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (15 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the steps she intends to take to upgrade primary schools in County Westmeath and County Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23178/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (15 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the steps she intends to take to upgrade secondary schools in County Westmeath and County Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23179/06]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (15 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the amount allocated by her Department for the third level maintenance grants scheme in County Westmeath and County Longford for 2004, 2005 and 2006; the number of students in receipt of such grants for 2006, itemised as full, 75 per cent, 50 per cent or 25 per cent recipients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23180/06]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (15 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the amount allocated by her Department for the maintenance grants scheme for students attending PLC courses in County Westmeath and County Longford for 2004, 2005 and 2006; the number of students in receipt of such grants for 2006, itemised as full, 75 per cent, 50 per cent or 25 per cent recipients; and if she will make a statement...

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (15 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the amount allocated by her Department towards the special rates of maintenance grant in County Westmeath and County Longford for 2004, 2005 and 2006; the number of students in receipt of such grants for 2006, itemised as full, 75 per cent, 50 per cent or 25 per cent recipients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23182/06]

Written Answers — Water Charges: Water Charges (15 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 99: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to water charges for national schools in County Westmeath and County Longford; if these rates are in line with policy governing this area; the way in which the standard rate is calculated; if the rates increase with the size of the schools; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (20 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the impact the lone parent proposals will have on the introduction of a part-time unemployment payment if enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23087/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (20 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when the living alone allowance was first introduced and its rate of payment at the time; when this payment was increased, over the years giving the amount and effective date of each increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22953/06]