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Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (27 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 315: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the regulations which have been enacted by his Minister of State with responsibility for overseas development and human rights at his Department since his appointment; the statutory instruments under which he is carrying out his functions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25044/06]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (27 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 316: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the regulations which have been enacted by his Minister of State with responsibility for European Affairs at his Department since his appointment; the statutory instruments under which he is carrying out his functions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25045/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (27 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 341: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of applications which are on hand presently for the respite care grant; when these applications are expected to be processed; when the grants are due to be awarded to all qualifying applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25032/06]

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (27 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 357: To ask the Minister for Transport the regulations which have been enacted by his Minister of State at his Department since his appointment; the statutory instruments under which he is carrying out his functions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25041/06]

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (27 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 368: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the regulations which have been enacted by his Minister of State at his Department since his appointment; the statutory instruments under which he is carrying out his functions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25043/06]

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (27 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 486: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the regulations which have been enacted by his Minister of State since his appointment; the statutory instruments under which he is carrying out his functions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25037/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 565: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the situation regarding a building project for a primary school (details supplied) in County Westmeath; if plans have been submitted to her Department; if these plans have been approved; and when funding is expected to be granted. [24852/06]

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (27 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 575: To ask the Minister for Defence the Regulations which have been enacted by his Minister of State since his appointment; the Statutory Instruments under which he is carrying out his functions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25038/06]

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (27 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 593: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the regulations which have been enacted by his Minister of State with responsibility in the area of environmental protection at his Department since his appointment; the statutory instruments under which he is carrying out his functions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25039/06]

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (27 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 594: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the regulations which have been enacted by his Minister of State with responsibility for housing and urban renewal at his Department since his appointment; the statutory instruments under which he is carrying out his functions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25040/06]

Decentralisation Programme. (28 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the stated opinion that core policy units may not be moved in the context of decentralisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25172/06]

Decentralisation Programme. (28 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: The Minister is effectively saying the Taoiseach misled the Dáil. The Taoiseach said in the Dáil that the core policy units may be not be moved as part of decentralisation. However, the Minister has now said that the full decentralisation programme, as originally planned, is going ahead. This opinion differs from that expressed in this House by the Taoiseach. One can only conclude that...

Decentralisation Programme. (28 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: The Minister has set out all the reasons for the delay in the decentralisation programme and I accept much of what he has said, such as that the three-year timeframe was far too ambitious, the difficulties that have arisen and so on, but he has not answered the core question. The Taoiseach told the Dáil that the core policy groups of decentralising Departments would not be moving. Was he...

Decentralisation Programme. (28 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: He did.

Decentralisation Programme. (28 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: The Minister should tell us.

Decentralisation Programme. (28 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: There it is.

Decentralisation Programme. (28 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: In the Minister's own words, he stated that——

Decentralisation Programme. (28 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: ——the Taoiseach's words indicate what is occurring.

Decentralisation Programme. (28 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: They must be listened to.

Decentralisation Programme. (28 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: He might benefit from our wisdom.