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

Paul McGrath: I am glad the Minister is here to hear my contribution and I know he will take note of what every Member says. Another balance needs to be struck in the context of public, private partnerships. We must be careful that the private element of those potential partnerships does not piggy-back on the public body, with the latter pushing through developments under the section 10 arrangements which...

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

Paul McGrath: Are they covered in the context of decentralisation?

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

Paul McGrath: I am glad the Minister has clarified that offices are not covered as they are not considered to be strategic infrastructure. Therefore, decentralisation projects could not be considered in that way either. That is good because decisions on such matters must be made at local level. Councillors must continue to be involved in what is happening in their areas. Toll roads are obviously...

Written Answers — Disability Services: Disability Services (13 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 144: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his Department's sectoral plan to improve disability services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22549/06]

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (13 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 159: To ask the Taoiseach the functions which have, since the last general election, been delegated to Ministers of State at his Department by the Government under powers conferred on it by section 2(1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) (No.2) Act 1977; and the statutory instrument number of each such order. [22829/06]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (13 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 173: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of staff who are employed, with specific reference to diagnostic services for children and adolescents suspected of suffering from autism to include all its forms that is Asperger's Syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, dysgraphia and obsessive compulsive disorder, in each county, Carlow and Kilkenny, separately,...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 174: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of children and adolescents awaiting appointments for both counties Carlow and Kilkenny separately at the Health Service Executive psychological services, psychiatric services and autism team; the average waiting time for an appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22354/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 175: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of children and adolescents who are currently being attended to for both counties Carlow and Kilkenny separately by the Health Service Executive psychological services, psychiatric services and autism team; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22355/06]

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (13 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 228: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the functions which have, since the last general election, been delegated to Ministers of State at her Department by the Government under powers conferred on it by Section 2 (1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) (No.2) Act 1977; and the statutory instrument number of each such order. [22830/06]

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (13 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Finance the functions which have, since the last general election, been delegated to Ministers of State at his Department by the Government under powers conferred on it by Section 2 (1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1977; and the statutory instrument number of each such order. [22831/06]

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (13 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 251: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the functions which have, since the last general election, been delegated to Ministers of State at his Department by the Government under powers conferred on it by Section 2 (1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1977; and the statutory instrument number of each such order. [22832/06]

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (13 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the functions which have, since the last general election, been delegated to Ministers of State at his Department by the Government under powers conferred on it by Section 2 (1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1977; and the statutory instrument number of each such order. [22833/06]

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (13 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the functions which have, since the last general election, been delegated to Ministers of State at his Department by the Government under powers conferred on it by Section 2 (1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1977; and the statutory instrument number of each such order. [22834/06]

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (13 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 275: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the functions which have, since the last general election, been delegated to Ministers of State at his Department by the Government under powers conferred on it by Section 2 (1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1977; and the statutory instrument number of each such order. [22835/06]

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (13 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 302: To ask the Minister for Transport the functions which have, since the last general election, been delegated to Ministers of State at his Department by the Government under powers conferred on it by Section 2 (1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1977; and the statutory instrument number of each such order. [22837/06]

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (13 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 307: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the functions which have, since the last general election, been delegated to Ministers of State at his Department by the Government under powers conferred on it by Section 2 (1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1977; and the statutory instrument number of each such order. [22838/06]

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (13 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 313: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the functions which have, since the last general election, been delegated to Ministers of State at her Department by the Government under powers conferred on it by Section 2 (1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) (No.2) Act 1977; and the statutory instrument number of each such order. [22839/06]

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (13 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 341: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the functions which have, since the last general election, been delegated to Ministers of State at his Department by the Government under powers conferred on it by Section 2 (1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) (No.2) Act 1977; and the statutory instrument number of each such order. [22840/06]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (13 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 354: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the individual special schools and schools with special classes which applied for the July Education Programme in each of the past four years; the cost of operating this programme per school for the month of July in each of the past four years; the number of pupils per school and class who benefited from this scheme; and if she will...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (13 Jun 2006)

Paul McGrath: Question 355: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of special needs students who were facilitated with home tuition as part of the July Education Programme in each of the past four years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22348/06]