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Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (14 Apr 2005)

Brian O'Shea: Question 164: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the length of time which the review of the disabled persons grant scheme has been ongoing in his Department; if consideration is being given to a speedier and more effective method of inspection of the locations at which the applied for works are to be carried out; and if he will make a statement on the...

Irish Language. (14 Apr 2005)

Brian O'Shea: An aontaíonn an tAire liom gur tháinig 41% de vótaí Gaeltacht na Gaillimhe sa toghchán chuig Údarás na Gaeltachta ó dhaoine nach labhraíonn ach Béarla?

Irish Language. (14 Apr 2005)

Brian O'Shea: The publication of the first annual report of the Coimisinéir Teanga has created a stir. I criticised the Minister and the commissioner for the blame being apportioned to teachers. We will be better served by focusing on the main issue, an environment which is at best unsupportive of the Irish language. There is some truth in the contentions regarding the quality of teaching but it perverts...

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Apr 2005)

Brian O'Shea: I will make a few brief points on the Bill in the short time available to me. It is a pity no consultation or discussion process, such as that undertaken by the Patten Commission in Northern Ireland, was carried out prior to the drafting and publication of the Bill. People must buy into law and unless they are involved and engaged there is a strong possibility they will be more suspicious...

Tuairisc an Choimisinéara Teanga. (14 Apr 2005)

Brian O'Shea: Question 2: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta ar tháinig a Roinn féin agus an Roinn Oideachais agus Eolaíochta le chéile fós chun breithniú a dhéanamh ar mholtaí an ghrúpa oibre a bunaíodh i 2002 chun ceist an oideachais trí Ghaeilge a phlé; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina leith. [10305/05]

Tuairisc an Choimisinéara Teanga. (14 Apr 2005)

Brian O'Shea: An bhféadfadh an tAire a insint dúinn cad iad na moltaí a tháinig amach ó obair an ghrúpa sin? An dtarlóidh rud éigin substaintiúil anois mar gheall air nó an mbeimid ag cur ceisteanna mar seo go deo?

Tuairisc an Choimisinéara Teanga. (14 Apr 2005)

Brian O'Shea: I mo dháilcheantar, bhí teagmháil idir Institiúid Teicneolaíochta Phort Láirge agus Gaeltacht na Rinne. D'oscail an tAire an scoil nua, Scoil San Nioclás, sa Rinn. Bhí an scoil sin riartha ag coiste áitiúil le fada an lá. Tá dhá shaghas oideachais ann, oideachas don gnáth-dalta ach cad faoi daoine atá ag dul ar ais i mbun oideachais? An féidir le hÚdarás na Gaeltachta...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (13 Apr 2005)

Brian O'Shea: Question 85: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when his Department received the study prepared by the Health Research Board on the health implications of waste incineration; when he intends to publish his response to the study, which has been promised on a number of occasions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11073/05]

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (13 Apr 2005)

Brian O'Shea: Question 114: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm that recent figures from the EPA show that builders are generating twice as much waste as had previously been estimated; the implications of this for waste disposal policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11074/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Apr 2005)

Brian O'Shea: Question 175: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if funding will be provided for persons (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11334/05]

Written Answers — School Placement: School Placement (13 Apr 2005)

Brian O'Shea: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if school places will be secured for persons (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11285/05]

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (13 Apr 2005)

Brian O'Shea: Question 257: To ask the Aire Oideachais agus Eolaíochta an bhfuil sé i gceist aici an coibhneas céanna ceapachán múinteoirí atá ag Gaelscoileanna a thabhairt do Scoileanna Gaeltachta ós rud é go bhfuil an coibhneas céanna coinneála acu le cúpla bliain anuas agus anndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [11390/05]

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (13 Apr 2005)

Brian O'Shea: Question 258: To ask the Aire Oideachais agus Eolaíochta cathain a dhéanfaidh sí cinneadh i dtaobh an Ionaid Oideachais Gaeilge atá molta do Choláiste Íosagáin, Baile Mhúirne, agus cén fath atá leis an moill mhór, ós rud é gur casadh an fód don fhoirgneamh nua i 2000 agus go bhfuil cead pleanála faighte dó agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [11391/05]

Written Answers — Foireann Scoile: Foireann Scoile (13 Apr 2005)

Brian O'Shea: Question 260: To ask the Aire Oideachais agus Eolaíochta ag éirí as Ceist Pharlaiminte 347 an 28 Deireadh Fómhair, cén fáth go mbíonn oidí feabhais Béarla ar fáil i ngnáthscoileanna agus nach mbíonn oidí feabhais Gaeilge ar fáil i nGaelscoileanna; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina leith. [11469/05]

Written Answers — Garda Complaints: Garda Complaints (12 Apr 2005)

Brian O'Shea: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the amount paid out either in respect of court awards or out of court settlements for claims taken against members of the Garda Síochána in respect of assault, unlawful arrest or other breach of a citizen's right in respect of 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and to date in 2005; the number of cases in which awards were made by...

Written Answers — Proceeds of Crime: Proceeds of Crime (12 Apr 2005)

Brian O'Shea: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has explored the possibility of using money seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau for volunteer projects as a means of reinvesting in communities; if he has had further discussions either within his Department or with colleagues on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11401/05]

Written Answers — Coastal Protection: Coastal Protection (12 Apr 2005)

Brian O'Shea: Question 419: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources further to Parliamentary Question No. 155 of 23 February 2005 when decisions will be communicated to Waterford County Council regarding the 2005 coast protection programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10819/05]

Written Answers — Coastal Protection: Coastal Protection (12 Apr 2005)

Brian O'Shea: Question 420: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources further to Parliamentary Question No. 160 of 23 February 2005 the amount of the €20 million expenditure identified under the coast protection measure of the National Development Plan 2000-2006 and not expended by the end of 2004 which will be expended in 2005 in addition to the €2.882 million already...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (12 Apr 2005)

Brian O'Shea: Question 459: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding the formal proposal tabled by Ireland by way of a draft amendment to EEC Regulation No. 1/1958 in the matter of official working status for the Irish language. [10827/05]

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (12 Apr 2005)

Brian O'Shea: Question 586: To ask the Minister for Transport when the 34 rural transport initiatives groups will be notified of their funding for 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11137/05]