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Written Answers — Skill Shortages: Skill Shortages (30 Sep 2008)

Michael McGrath: Question 204: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding the funding of Skillnets for the remainder of 2008 and for 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32091/08]

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (30 Sep 2008)

Michael McGrath: Question 319: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the proposal to establish a helicopter emergency medical service, air ambulance for Munster; and her views on requesting the Health Service Executive to provide the necessary supports to enable the project to become a reality. [32508/08]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (30 Sep 2008)

Michael McGrath: Question 372: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to an application for subsidiary protection and an application for a temporary visa to return home by a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [32059/08]

Written Answers — Juvenile Offenders: Juvenile Offenders (30 Sep 2008)

Michael McGrath: Question 373: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on approving an application in respect of a town (details supplied) in County Cork under the Garda youth diversion programme. [32072/08]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (30 Sep 2008)

Michael McGrath: Question 561: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a housing development (details supplied) in County Cork qualifies under the school transport scheme. [31899/08]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (30 Sep 2008)

Michael McGrath: Question 582: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a school (details supplied) in County Cork qualifies for the appointment of an administrative deputy principal. [32090/08]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (30 Sep 2008)

Michael McGrath: Question 583: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of an extension at a primary school (details supplied) in County Cork. [32092/08]

Irish Economy: Motion (Resumed) (25 Sep 2008)

Michael McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak in favour of the Government amendment to the motion before us. We are now in a changed economic world. What has happened in global financial markets in recent weeks is without precedent in modern history. The proposed $700 billion rescue package for the financial institutions in the US is ten times what our public expenditure, current and capital, is...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Sep 2008)

Michael McGrath: Question 439: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a special profile bed will be provided for an elderly person (details supplied) in County Cork. [29764/08]

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (24 Sep 2008)

Michael McGrath: Question 440: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a special chair will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [29773/08]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (24 Sep 2008)

Michael McGrath: Question 492: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the resources that will be allocated in 2009 in respect of speech and language therapy to a special needs school (details supplied) in County Cork. [30230/08]

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (24 Sep 2008)

Michael McGrath: Question 1438: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will introduce regulations to implement the recommendations of the working group to review the management of dog breeding establishments; and his plans to exempt the kennels of non-commercial clubs registered with the Hunting Association of Ireland from such regulations. [30010/08]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (24 Sep 2008)

Michael McGrath: Question 1478: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether the length of the clawback period in the affordable housing scheme administered by local authorities is reasonable; and if he has plans to review this period. [30904/08]

Written Answers — Schools Recognition: Schools Recognition (24 Sep 2008)

Michael McGrath: Question 1662: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a school (details supplied) in County Cork is officially recognised by his Department. [29656/08]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (24 Sep 2008)

Michael McGrath: Question 1721: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the outcome of an appeal by the board of management of a primary school (details supplied) in County Cork regarding the mainstream staffing allocation in respect of the 2008/09 school year. [30271/08]

National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (9 Jul 2008)

Michael McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak in support of the Government motion on the national development plan and the economy. The sharp deterioration in the public finances during recent months was crystalised last week by the publication of the mid-year Exchequer returns. It is clear the expected shortfall of €3 billion in tax revenue poses significant challenges for the public finances and...

Written Answers — : (2 Jul 2008)

Michael McGrath: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will report on the recent commissioning ceremony at Casement Aerodrome and the presentation of medals to the families of the four Air Corps men who died in July 1999; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25484/08]

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Michael McGrath: I will be brief. I thank the Minister for coming into the House and discussing this in an open fashion. There are a couple of main points. One immediate issue is the need to reassure the general public in terms of any potential health consequences. Can the Minister, Deputy Gormley, set a deadline for the presentation of the White Young Green report at the earliest possible date? This...

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Michael McGrath: It was about full remediation.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Jul 2008)

Michael McGrath: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a child (details supplied) in County Cork will be assessed at the developmental co-ordination disorder unit, St. Finbarr's Hospital, Cork; and the professional staff resources currently available to the unit. [25344/08]