Results 321-340 of 2,341 for speaker:Paul McGrath

Written Answers — Subject Evaluations: Subject Evaluations (28 Nov 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of subject evaluations which are planned to be undertaken by her Department in 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40250/06]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (28 Nov 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 465: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the plight of long serving substitute and temporary teachers in the primary sector; if having regard to their long years of service to the system, consideration will be given towards acknowledging their position; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40513/06]

Written Answers — US Immigration Reform: US Immigration Reform (23 Nov 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 34: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the possible effect that recent American elections may have on the Kennedy-McCain immigration proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39495/06]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (23 Nov 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the political and security situation in Afghanistan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39512/06]

Written Answers — Ethics in Public Office: Ethics in Public Office (22 Nov 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Finance the circumstances in which a gift to a serving Minister will be deemed to be a conflict of interest under the purposed new amendment to rules governing Ethics in Public Offices. [39165/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (22 Nov 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 407: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position on the school buildings programme of a school (details supplied) in Westmeath; when this school is expected to proceed to construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39617/06]

Fiscal Policy. (22 Nov 2006)

Paul McGrath: That is Clara economics.

Tax Code. (22 Nov 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will direct the Revenue Commissioners to prepare, in co-operation with the Central Statistics Office, an accurate assessment of underclaimed tax reliefs by ordinary families in order that an informed policy can be framed to refund tax rightly due. [39576/06]

Tax Code. (22 Nov 2006)

Paul McGrath: I thank the Minister for his response. Does he not find it significant that in approximately 75% of cases where balancing statements were sought a refund was made? The average refund in such cases was €800 per person, which is very significant. Does he not think that, based on that fact and the chairman's report to the effect that there may be a further €100 million to be repaid,...

Tax Code. (22 Nov 2006)

Paul McGrath: Can the Minister say how many of the total number of workers make returns? If he does not have the figure can he come back with an answer? The Minister said people could download details of their credits from a computer but that only applies to a limited number of people. The people at the margins who pay tax but cannot afford to pay accountants are losing out. Those who employ accountants...

Tax Code. (22 Nov 2006)

Paul McGrath: Will the Minister comment on the look-back? Will he change it in the budget?

Order of Business (22 Nov 2006)

Paul McGrath: The Taoiseach mentioned extending the date for getting the electoral registers right. Can he clarify whether there will also be an extension for postal votes, which had been due to close——

Order of Business (22 Nov 2006)

Paul McGrath: I only seek clarification from the Taoiseach.

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (21 Nov 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans to alleviate interference with television or radio reception caused by mass turbines or other structures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38797/06]

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (21 Nov 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 194: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the budget of €5.1million for the Garda closed circuit television programme has been allocated for 2006; if so, the breakdown of this expenditure in relation to the projects that were allocated funding; the amount allocated to each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38499/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (21 Nov 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 449: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the amount which has been expended on the rent supplement scheme in each of the past 10 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38504/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (21 Nov 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 456: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the money expended on rent allowance to enable qualifying persons rent private accommodation in each of the past 10 years and to date in 2006. [39015/06]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (21 Nov 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 544: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the money spent on providing and on leasing prefab classrooms in primary schools and in second level schools in each of the years 2000 to date in 2006. [39013/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (21 Nov 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 545: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the typical cost of leasing a prefab classroom for a primary school for one year. [39014/06]

Estimates for Public Services 2007: Motion (21 Nov 2006)

Paul McGrath: As I stated before I was rather rudely interrupted, the Minister's attitude is disappointing. She will not answer questions such as the one I tabled on prefab classrooms. There is a significant demand for an increase in the number of classrooms, especially in the area surrounding the Pale — the overflow from Dublin. Many schools need additional classrooms. The Department is prepared to...