Results 26,241-26,260 of 26,266 for speaker:Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (16 Nov 2004)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on the desirability of achieving an affordable rate of 20,000 hectares per annum; the strategies she will employ to achieve this target; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28552/04]

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (16 Nov 2004)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 217: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food his views on the way in which the afforestation programme may contribute to enabling Ireland to achieve its Kyoto commitments. [28555/04]

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (16 Nov 2004)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans for the asylum seeker reception centre at Magee Barracks, Kildare, in view of the fact that the lands are to be developed for affordable housing. [28544/04]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (16 Nov 2004)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application by County Kildare VEC to build a physical education hall at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if the project will be prioritised in view of the fact that the school is classified as disadvantaged; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28541/04]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (16 Nov 2004)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 262: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of approved voluntary housing associations which have received funding from his Department; and the number of housing units being managed by the bodies. [28556/04]

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (19 Oct 2004)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 372: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the status of Kildare County Council's proposal for a new swimming pool for Athy, County Kildare; the likely timescale for the delivery of the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25246/04]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (19 Oct 2004)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 524: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been achieved to date in acquiring a site for a proposed school (details supplied) in County Kildare. [25247/04]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (19 Oct 2004)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 525: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress that has been achieved in the amalgamation of the three post-primary schools in Kildare town; if a suitable site for the new community school has been acquired; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25248/04]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (19 Oct 2004)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 526: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of her plans to extend a school (details supplied) in County Kildare. [25249/04]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (19 Oct 2004)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 527: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she has received proposals from the board of management of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; the nature of these proposals; and the likely timescale for the delivery of the necessary school extension. [25250/04]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (19 Oct 2004)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 553: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she plans an initiative to further reduce class sizes at primary level. [25456/04]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (19 Oct 2004)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 554: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she has satisfied herself with the progress made to date in the implementation in the weighted system for special educational needs pupils; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25457/04]

Written Answers — Teacher Training: Teacher Training (19 Oct 2004)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 555: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she intends to undertake an initiative to encourage the entry of more males into the primary teaching profession. [25458/04]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (19 Oct 2004)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 583: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of Kildare County Council's proposed upgrade of the Kildare town sewerage treatment plant; the likely costs involved; and the timescale for delivery of the necessary works. [25252/04]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (19 Oct 2004)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 591: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has given consideration to the possibility of using geothermal heating systems in the local authority housing programme. [25465/04]

Water Services Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (19 Oct 2004)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I welcome this opportunity to talk about the Water Services Bill 2003, but first I congratulate Deputy Roche on his appointment as Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. I have known him for approximately 20 years and know that he has a substantial commitment to and knowledge of local government. I have a feeling he will distinguish himself in this role, as he did...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (12 Oct 2004)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will examine the special needs staffing resources allocation to a school (details supplied) in County Kildare, in view of the fact that the school's current allocation falls 3.34 staffing units short of its apparent entitlements. [24165/04]

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (25 May 2004)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will renew the lease between his Department and the Athgarvan Football Club, The Curragh, County Kildare. [15311/04]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (25 May 2004)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his Department has received an application for urgently required mechanical and electrical works at Scoil Bhríde Naofa, Kildare town; when such works might be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15292/04]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (25 May 2004)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will acknowledge that an accommodation crisis exists at primary school level at Newbridge, County Kildare; if his attention has been drawn to the designation of Newbridge as a primary growth centre within the strategic planning guidelines for the greater Dublin area and if a strategy exists within his Department to meet the...