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Written Answers — Schools Recognition: Schools Recognition (11 Dec 2007)

Michael McGrath: Question 798: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a formal application for a new primary school (details supplied) in County Cork has been received by her Department from an intending patron organisation; and the status of the application. [34413/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (6 Dec 2007)

Michael McGrath: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the work being carried out by the Irish Osteoporosis Society; if her Department or the Health Service Executive provides core funding to the society; and if so, if this funding will continue into 2008. [33099/07]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (6 Dec 2007)

Michael McGrath: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the amount of overseas aid allocated to Sudan in 2007; and his views on withdrawing overseas aid to the country in protest at the decision to jail a British school teacher (details supplied). [33098/07]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (6 Dec 2007)

Michael McGrath: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a group of children attending a primary school greater than 3.2 km from their home can avail of the school transport system due to the fact that their nearest school does not have the capacity to accommodate them. [33095/07]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (6 Dec 2007)

Michael McGrath: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the review of the school transport system being undertaken by her Department; and when the review will be completed. [33096/07]

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)

Michael McGrath: I very much welcome the opportunity to speak on the 2008 budget. At the outset it is important to understand the context of the budget, in particular given the incessant negative commentary we have had in recent weeks about the performance of the economy. It is important to take an objective look at the facts and examine the performance of the economy and the state of the national finances...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (29 Nov 2007)

Michael McGrath: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if, as part of the rural development programme cohesion process, a formal decision has been made by his Department and by the Government in relation to the boundary between East Cork Area Development and West Cork Leader; if this decision has been implemented; and if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (29 Nov 2007)

Michael McGrath: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a design team will be appointed by her Department to a school (details supplied) in County Cork in view of the fact that the closing date for receipt of tenders was 15 October 2007; and the next step in the progression of the new school building in her Department's school building programme. [31830/07]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (29 Nov 2007)

Michael McGrath: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to a difficulty which has arisen in relation to the acquisition of a site for a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and the progress being made in the matter. [31831/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Nov 2007)

Michael McGrath: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be accommodated in a public nursing home bed at St. Finbar's Hospital, Cork. [31073/07]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (27 Nov 2007)

Michael McGrath: Question 358: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if a person (details supplied) in County Cork who has worked here with a valid work authorisation visa since 2003 must now apply for a green card in order to continue to remain and work in the country. [31072/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Nov 2007)

Michael McGrath: Question 519: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the appointment of a design team for a proposed new school building for a primary school (details supplied) in Cork City. [30920/07]

Written Answers — Schools Recognition: Schools Recognition (27 Nov 2007)

Michael McGrath: Question 486: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her Department is considering a new Educate Together primary school for a town (details supplied) in County Cork; the consultations that have taken place with Educate Together; and the progress that has been made in securing a site for the new school. [30725/07]

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (27 Nov 2007)

Michael McGrath: Question 541: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if enrolment policy at primary schools is a matter for each individual school or if is set out by her Department; if there are defined geographical catchment areas for each school; and if schools must give enrolment priority to children living within the school's catchment area. [31071/07]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (27 Nov 2007)

Michael McGrath: Question 620: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to an application by a person (details supplied) in County Cork for leave to remain in the State on the grounds of subsidiary protection. [31170/07]

Written Answers — Mortgage Subsidies: Mortgage Subsidies (27 Nov 2007)

Michael McGrath: Question 648: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if local authorities should be applying the increased income threshold for mortgage subsidies as set out in Circular HPS 10/05 to loans approved prior to 1 January 2006. [30955/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (22 Nov 2007)

Michael McGrath: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that at present there are no dialysis services available at Cork University Hospital for visitors from abroad; and the date when such services will be available. [30409/07]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (22 Nov 2007)

Michael McGrath: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if resources will be made available by the Health Service Executive to the Brothers of Charity as the service provider to increase the number of occupational therapist posts from a half full time equivalent at present to meet the demand for services at a special needs school (details supplied) in County Cork. [30410/07]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (22 Nov 2007)

Michael McGrath: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if resources will be made available by the Health Service Executive to the Brothers of Charity as the service provider to increase the number of speech and language therapists posts from two and a half FTE's at present to meet the demand for services at a special needs school (details supplied) in County Cork. [30411/07]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (22 Nov 2007)

Michael McGrath: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the Health Service Executive will provide cover at a special needs school (details supplied) in County Cork for a social worker currently on maternity leave. [30413/07]