Results 601-620 of 1,310 for speaker:Shane McEntee

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (28 Apr 2009)

Shane McEntee: Question 442: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the additional funding available to second level schools to facilitate students with dyslexia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16199/09]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (23 Apr 2009)

Shane McEntee: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps he has taken to assist embassies abroad in their promotion of the economy here since 1 January 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14697/09]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (22 Apr 2009)

Shane McEntee: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress that has been made in respect of the introduction of a DNA database here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14389/09]

Cystic Fibrosis: Motion (9 Apr 2009)

Shane McEntee: I am thankful for the opportunity to speak on the motion on this subject, the impact of which is probably felt in every parish in the country. When it was publicly highlighted two years ago that we were lagging behind in terms of the provision of necessary facilities, we thought then that the proposed unit would certainly be built at this stage. I congratulate our spokesperson on bringing...

Supplementary Budget Statement 2009 (7 Apr 2009)

Shane McEntee: We have already lost it.

Written Answers — Sea Pollution: Sea Pollution (2 Apr 2009)

Shane McEntee: Question 17: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will attempt to recover operational costs from the Russian Government incurred from the monitoring of the recent oil slick in Irish waters caused by Russian warships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13814/09]

Road Safety. (2 Apr 2009)

Shane McEntee: As Fine Gael spokesperson on road safety issues, I have always supported the Government in respect of measures on road safety. I have no doubt that following the last time Oral Questions on transport issues were taken in the House, there will be no cut in any support for road safety in next week's budget, except for the €20 million allocation to reduce the waiting list for driver licences....

Road Safety. (2 Apr 2009)

Shane McEntee: I will not play politics, but it seems some people are beginning to play politics regarding promises related to Slane bridge. Until Slane bridge is built, will the Minister, who has the authority to do so, instruct the NRA to remove heavy vehicles from Slane?

Road Safety. (2 Apr 2009)

Shane McEntee: The Minister of State would be a good deal safer if he did not.

Road Safety. (2 Apr 2009)

Shane McEntee: Some 22 people have been killed on that bridge between McGruder's Cross and Slane. We could have had 22 killed all at once. Since the Minister has the authority, will he provide the money to the NRA to build a bridge? I am realistic and I am aware that cannot take place, but I call on the Minister to give the authority to the NRA to stop heavy goods vehicles, except for those with a...

Road Safety. (2 Apr 2009)

Shane McEntee: No, the NRA is the only relevant authority which may do so.

Road Safety. (2 Apr 2009)

Shane McEntee: Question 5: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself that the Government road safety strategy and the Road Safety Authority are adequately resourced to meet set targets and Government objectives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14022/09]

Written Answers — Economic Forecasts: Economic Forecasts (26 Mar 2009)

Shane McEntee: Question 13: To ask the Minister for Finance if he plans to publish tax forecasts for 2009, 2010 and 2011 before the emergency budget. [12575/09]

Energy Costs. (12 Mar 2009)

Shane McEntee: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he proposes to bring about change to the way in which domestic electricity is regulated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10451/09]

Written Answers — Olympic Games: Olympic Games (3 Mar 2009)

Shane McEntee: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has read the Irish Sports Council's commissioned review of Ireland's Beijing Olympic performance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8644/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (25 Feb 2009)

Shane McEntee: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress made to date on integrating the corporate services of the Equality Authority and the Irish Human Rights Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7731/09]

Written Answers — Retail Sector: Retail Sector (24 Feb 2009)

Shane McEntee: Question 60: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her views on the National Consumer Agency price survey which showed a 50% differential in retail prices between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland; her further views on whether this is fair to retailers here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7347/09]

Leaders' Questions (24 Feb 2009)

Shane McEntee: The Government was too slow. It should have acted six months ago.

Leaders' Questions (18 Feb 2009)

Shane McEntee: The banks are bust.

Road Network. (17 Feb 2009)

Shane McEntee: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on new guidelines for road works inspection; if he is satisfied that inspection of roads for safety purposes is adequate; his Department's role in providing the budget for road safety improvement measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6023/09]