Results 561-580 of 2,341 for speaker:Paul McGrath
- Decentralisation Programme. (28 Jun 2006)
Paul McGrath: Decentralisation is not happening within the three years promised. Instead, it will take much longer.
- Decentralisation Programme. (28 Jun 2006)
Paul McGrath: The Minister is confirming that the Taoiseach was talking out of both sides of his mouth.
- Decentralisation Programme. (28 Jun 2006)
Paul McGrath: On the one hand, the Taoiseach said that core groups would stay to pacify the Civil Service and, on the other, the Minister said that everything is proceeding as planned.
- Decentralisation Programme. (28 Jun 2006)
Paul McGrath: The Government said it would take three years and would be completed by December of this year.
- Decentralisation Programme. (28 Jun 2006)
Paul McGrath: It was supposed to be completed by December this year. The Minister never answers a question from me about decentralisation.
- Decentralisation Programme. (28 Jun 2006)
Paul McGrath: The Government has been working on it for three years.
- Decentralisation Programme. (28 Jun 2006)
Paul McGrath: Some 10% of the moves have taken place in three years â that is not much of an achievement.
- Decentralisation Programme. (28 Jun 2006)
Paul McGrath: That group did not make the commitment. It was the Minister's predecessor and the Government of which the Minister is a member.
- Decentralisation Programme. (28 Jun 2006)
Paul McGrath: The Minister is doing well.
- Decentralisation Programme. (28 Jun 2006)
Paul McGrath: Will the Minister invite me to it?
- Decentralisation Programme. (28 Jun 2006)
Paul McGrath: The Minister might prepare breakfast.
- Written Answers — Sugar Beet Industry: Sugar Beet Industry (27 Jun 2006)
Paul McGrath: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her plans for the future utilisation of lands previously used to grow sugar beet; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23613/06]
- Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (27 Jun 2006)
Paul McGrath: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the measures she intends to take to address the problems experienced by farmers in the Shannon Callows, as a result of proposals which do not allow them to split their lands for grant aid purposes between REPS funding and funding allocated under the SAC and SPA designation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23637/06]
- Written Answers — Statutory Regulations: Statutory Regulations (27 Jun 2006)
Paul McGrath: Question 283: To ask the Minister for Finance the regulations which have been enacted by his Minister of State at his Department since his appointment; the statutory instruments under which he is carrying out his functions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25042/06]
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (27 Jun 2006)
Paul McGrath: Question 296: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when the third round of the group broadband scheme will be announced; the operational timescale to have regional broadband rolled-out to rural communities (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24750/06]
- Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (27 Jun 2006)
Paul McGrath: Question 315: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the regulations which have been enacted by his Minister of State with responsibility for overseas development and human rights at his Department since his appointment; the statutory instruments under which he is carrying out his functions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25044/06]
- Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (27 Jun 2006)
Paul McGrath: Question 316: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the regulations which have been enacted by his Minister of State with responsibility for European Affairs at his Department since his appointment; the statutory instruments under which he is carrying out his functions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25045/06]
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (27 Jun 2006)
Paul McGrath: Question 341: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of applications which are on hand presently for the respite care grant; when these applications are expected to be processed; when the grants are due to be awarded to all qualifying applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25032/06]
- Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (27 Jun 2006)
Paul McGrath: Question 357: To ask the Minister for Transport the regulations which have been enacted by his Minister of State at his Department since his appointment; the statutory instruments under which he is carrying out his functions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25041/06]
- Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (27 Jun 2006)
Paul McGrath: Question 368: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the regulations which have been enacted by his Minister of State at his Department since his appointment; the statutory instruments under which he is carrying out his functions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25043/06]