Results 601-620 of 2,341 for speaker:Paul McGrath

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (20 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 159: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if, in the context of the dissolution of National Rehabilitation Board in 2000, a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath is entitled to an abolition of posts pension as was the case of another former employee of the NRB in similar circumstances. [23404/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (20 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 160: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the measures which can be taken in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath who was working for the National Rehabilitation Board when it was dissolved, to ensure their entitlement to an un-coordinated pension when they reach 65. [23405/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (20 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 497: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the timeframe for the provision of a new primary school which is required at Forgney, County Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23862/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (15 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 5: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if there is a universal newborn hearing screening programme available in the paediatric and maternity department at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar and the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise; if there is not such a programme, if she intends to introduce one; the timeframe for same; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (15 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 6: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if there is a diagnostic attention deficit hyperactivity disorder centre located in County Westmeath and County Longford; if there are no such centres, if she intends to establish these centres; the timeframe for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23171/06]

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (15 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 7: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if defibrillators are available in every fire station in County Westmeath and County Longford; if not, if she intends to make this possible; the timeframe for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23172/06]

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (15 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 8: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will examine the possibility of making defibrillators available to second level schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23173/06]

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (15 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Gardaí in County Westmeath and County Longford who are trained in using breathalyser equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23174/06]

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (15 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of hand-held devices to record penalty points offences held by Gardaí in County Westmeath and County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23175/06]

Written Answers — Disadvantaged Status: Disadvantaged Status (15 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary schools and secondary schools in County Westmeath and County Longford that will lose their disadvantaged status post 2007 as a result of the new indicators in the integrated schools support programme envisaged under the Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (15 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if there are special school units comparable to those at primary level available at second level for children on the autism spectrum in County Westmeath and County Longford; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that autism specific educational supports are essential if such children are to fully benefit from second level...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (15 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the steps she intends to take to upgrade primary schools in County Westmeath and County Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23178/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (15 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the steps she intends to take to upgrade secondary schools in County Westmeath and County Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23179/06]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (15 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the amount allocated by her Department for the third level maintenance grants scheme in County Westmeath and County Longford for 2004, 2005 and 2006; the number of students in receipt of such grants for 2006, itemised as full, 75 per cent, 50 per cent or 25 per cent recipients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23180/06]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (15 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the amount allocated by her Department for the maintenance grants scheme for students attending PLC courses in County Westmeath and County Longford for 2004, 2005 and 2006; the number of students in receipt of such grants for 2006, itemised as full, 75 per cent, 50 per cent or 25 per cent recipients; and if she will make a statement...

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (15 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the amount allocated by her Department towards the special rates of maintenance grant in County Westmeath and County Longford for 2004, 2005 and 2006; the number of students in receipt of such grants for 2006, itemised as full, 75 per cent, 50 per cent or 25 per cent recipients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23182/06]

Written Answers — Water Charges: Water Charges (15 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 99: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to water charges for national schools in County Westmeath and County Longford; if these rates are in line with policy governing this area; the way in which the standard rate is calculated; if the rates increase with the size of the schools; and if he will make a statement on the...

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: I compliment Deputy Dempsey on his contribution. The last point he made is one that is brought home to me on a regular basis. I have heard it discussed by many colleagues. This is the difficulty of securing planning permission for one-off houses in rural areas for people indigenous to the locality such as local farmers' children and cottagers. Such persons encounter major difficulties in...

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Most of the problems that have emerged in major infrastructural projects have revolved around the architectural Acts implemented over many years which deal with such matters as the protection of archaeological sites. It is the provisions of this legislation which have resulted in many of these cases going to court. It is still possible that legal challenges may be made to proposed major...

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Good. That demonstrates how important this issue is to us all and——