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- Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (7 Apr 2011)
Michael McGrath: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be entitled to be placed on the supplementary panel for primary school teachers. [7134/11]
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (7 Apr 2011)
Michael McGrath: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the cost to the Exchequer of halving the lower rate of PRSI up to 2013; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7097/11]
- Written Answers — Nuclear Safety: Nuclear Safety (6 Apr 2011)
Michael McGrath: Question 38: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he has taken in the past fortnight since the disaster in Japan to ensure that there is a contingency plan in place should a similar event happen at the Sellafield plant in England. [6647/11]
- Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (6 Apr 2011)
Michael McGrath: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if it is intended that window and door replacement projects will be included in the summer works scheme 2011. [6991/11]
- Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (6 Apr 2011)
Michael McGrath: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to provide a rapid transit public transport solution in Cork city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6978/11]
- Bank Reorganisation: Statements (6 Apr 2011)
Michael McGrath: I will share time with Deputy Billy Kelleher. Deputy Donohoe made a comprehensive and balanced contribution on this important issue. While I concur with his articulate critique of the policy of unilateral default, it begs the question as to how such a policy made its way into the Fine Gael Party's banking policy, the centrepiece of its economic strategy during the general election campaign....
- Leaders' Questions (6 Apr 2011)
Michael McGrath: That is not what the Tánaiste did while in opposition.
- Leaders' Questions (6 Apr 2011)
Michael McGrath: Those Governments were formed before the summer recess.
- Programmes for Government (5 Apr 2011)
Michael McGrath: Question 23: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources the role he will play in implementing NewEra; the timeframe envisaged for establishing the bodies outlined in NewEra; and the number of new jobs that will be created under this plan [6729/11]
- Programmes for Government (5 Apr 2011)
Michael McGrath: I take this opportunity to congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy O'Dowd, on his appointment and to thank him for his reply. What level of funding does the Minister of State anticipate will be required to fund the NewERA project? Different figures were articulated prior to and during the election campaign, ranging from â¬7 billion to â¬18 billion, but the only reference in the...
- Programmes for Government (5 Apr 2011)
Michael McGrath: The questions were simple. In fairness to Fine Gael, it had no problem with going into specifics during the election. It quoted a particular figure for the number of jobs that would be created and the amount of money that would be invested. How much will NewERA cost, how much does the Government expect to invest and how many jobs will be created?
- Programmes for Government (5 Apr 2011)
Michael McGrath: How much funding?
- Programmes for Government (5 Apr 2011)
Michael McGrath: Is there an expected level of investment? Is it â¬2 billion?
- Programmes for Government (5 Apr 2011)
Michael McGrath: People want details.
- Broadcasting Services (5 Apr 2011)
Michael McGrath: Question 26: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide further details on the commitment in the Programme for Government to review the funding of public and independent broadcasters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6731/11]
- Broadcasting Services (5 Apr 2011)
Michael McGrath: I thank the Minister for his response concerning what we all agree is an important area. I welcome the review to be initiated. Will the Minister elaborate on when he hopes to undertake the review, who will undertake it and its anticipated terms of reference? I am sure he is aware of reports today that the independent broadcasters of Ireland are asking the Government that the planned new...
- Programmes for Government (5 Apr 2011)
Michael McGrath: What is the next step in the process? The Minister of State outlined the investment programme being funded under NewERA, which will absorb money from the National Pensions Reserve Fund and, according to the programme for Government, it is also proposed to finance the investment programme from the sale of certain State assets. Up to â¬2 billion is targeted through such sales. The programme...
- Programmes for Government (5 Apr 2011)
Michael McGrath: Is the establishment of the NewERA authority the first step envisaged in the whole project?
- Departmental Expenditure (5 Apr 2011)
Michael McGrath: I thank the Minister for his reply. He referred to expenditure of â¬69 million for the energy efficiency area. The home energy savings scheme has been one of the most successful grant schemes administered by the SEAI. Is it the Minister's intention to continue to fund that scheme? As he will be aware, there is provision in the Finance Act 2011 for some tax relief for persons who invest...
- Departmental Expenditure (5 Apr 2011)
Michael McGrath: I acknowledge the Minister's comments as to whether any tax relief in this area, as set out in the Finance Act, would provide a tangible incentive. The administration of the scheme has been quite efficient. As the Minister will be aware, people who apply online have an answer in a short number of days. It is easy to administer and it is easy for the home owner to avail of it. Whether the...