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Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Pádraic McCormack: And their hoods up.

Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Pádraic McCormack: A blank sheet.

Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Pádraic McCormack: The Taoiseach will not be saying much.

Leaders' Questions (28 Jan 2009)

Pádraic McCormack: He will sing it his way.

Leaders' Questions (28 Jan 2009)

Pádraic McCormack: What about the national element of it?

Leaders' Questions (28 Jan 2009)

Pádraic McCormack: The Taoiseach brought it on himself, by singing.

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (27 Jan 2009)

Pádraic McCormack: Question 895: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if there are proposals for a 30% cut in funding to Pobal; the way this might impact on Pobal employees in Clifden, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48134/08]

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (27 Jan 2009)

Pádraic McCormack: Question 896: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the proposals his Department has to carry out improvement works on Annaghveane Pier, Béaladangan, Connemara, County Galway as this pier serves the inhabited island of Inis Tradhair and is also used as a fishing pier; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48135/08]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (27 Jan 2009)

Pádraic McCormack: Question 1046: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in relation to the Oughterard sewerage scheme, County Galway; the reason his Department has not approved the brief as submitted by Galway County Council and that this has been returned to the council; and the additional information required by his Department from Galway County Council to have...

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (27 Jan 2009)

Pádraic McCormack: Question 1051: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of applicants on the housing waiting list in each county and city local authority; and the number on the waiting list for affordable housing in each county and city local authority. [48083/08]

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (27 Jan 2009)

Pádraic McCormack: Question 1052: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied with the progress to date in eliminating the lead contamination in the public water supply in Galway city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48084/08]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (27 Jan 2009)

Pádraic McCormack: Question 1446: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding a school (details supplied) in County Galway which is anxious to proceed in acquiring a site from Galway City Council for the provision of a new school and proceed to tender now that outline planning permission has been granted; if funding will be provided without delay for the purchase of this site; and if...

Schools Building Projects. (27 Jan 2009)

Pádraic McCormack: I wish to make an observation regarding the reform of Dáil procedure. It would be much more satisfactory if the Minister were to reply to the question first and the Deputies could question him or her on that rather than our stating our case and the Minister reading a statement.

Schools Building Projects. (27 Jan 2009)

Pádraic McCormack: I understand that point perfectly.

Schools Building Projects. (27 Jan 2009)

Pádraic McCormack: The Leas-Cheann Comhairle is a good man. I am sure he will carry my observation about reform of procedure for the debate on the Adjournment to the powers that be because it would be far more satisfactory.

Schools Building Projects. (27 Jan 2009)

Pádraic McCormack: The community school for Clifden, the capital of Connemara, lies approximately half a mile out of town on the Ballyconnelly road. For the past ten years there has been a campaign running to replace the school. It caters for 432 pupils but was built to cater for 350 pupils. The original school building was 20,400 sq. ft., which was one sixth less than the standard required at that time....

Schools Building Projects. (27 Jan 2009)

Pádraic McCormack: Is it an extension or a new school? I thought there was to be a new school, but now the Minister of State is talking about a proposed extension or refurbishment. That script does not——

Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Bill 2009: Second Stage (20 Jan 2009)

Pádraic McCormack: Watch your back.

Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Bill 2009: Second Stage (20 Jan 2009)

Pádraic McCormack: Keep an eye on them.

Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Bill 2009: Second Stage (20 Jan 2009)

Pádraic McCormack: That is what got us where we are.