Results 1,001-1,020 of 1,310 for speaker:Shane McEntee

World Tourism Organisation. (28 Mar 2007)

Shane McEntee: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the reason Ireland is not a member of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation in view of the importance of that body as an instrument for tourism research and policy development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11750/07]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (27 Mar 2007)

Shane McEntee: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if, in the context of the National Development Plan, current projections in respect of broadband or other investment in the telecommunications sector have been identified as a means of economic development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11445/07]

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (27 Mar 2007)

Shane McEntee: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has satisfied himself that the development of and investment in the mobile telephone services here are sufficient to meet the expected challenges of targets in respect of the development of such services in the context of the national development plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Substance Abuse: Substance Abuse (22 Mar 2007)

Shane McEntee: Question 18: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on whether all schools should consult with parents with regard to the possible introduction of a scheme of random voluntary drug and alcohol testing at secondary level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10797/07]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (22 Mar 2007)

Shane McEntee: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of post-primary schools now offering the full complement of science subjects to leaving certificate level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10768/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (22 Mar 2007)

Shane McEntee: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the extent of finances provided by her Department in each of the years 2003 to date in 2007 to the Health Service Executive for child and family services. [10867/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (22 Mar 2007)

Shane McEntee: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the extent of finances provided in each of the years 2003 to date in 2007 by her Department to the Health Service Executive for adolescent service provision. [10868/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (22 Mar 2007)

Shane McEntee: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the level of funding provided by her Department to the Health Service Executive for the development in 2007 of adolescent services. [10869/07]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (22 Mar 2007)

Shane McEntee: Question 276: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the site for a new national school in Laytown will be purchased and contracts signed for the building of the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11061/07]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (22 Mar 2007)

Shane McEntee: Question 277: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the site for a new second level school in Laytown will be purchased and contracts signed for the building of the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11062/07]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (21 Mar 2007)

Shane McEntee: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the political and security situation in India in view of the recent New Delhi-Lahore train bombing; the steps his Department has taken since the bombing to facilitate communication and improve relations between India and Pakistan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10422/07]

European Council Meetings. (21 Mar 2007)

Shane McEntee: I wish to raise the issue of Laytown school and a misleading statement to the Dáil that was made last night by the Minister for Education and Science.

Schools Building Projects. (20 Mar 2007)

Shane McEntee: I thank the Chair for the opportunity to speak on this issue and thank the Minister for Education and Science for her attendance. No doubt, like myself she is puzzled by what is involved. That said, nobody is more puzzled than the people of Laytown and Bettystown by what has taken place over the past two years with regard to this issue. I am only two years in politics and one of the first...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (8 Mar 2007)

Shane McEntee: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps she is taking to promote wood energy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8830/07]

Genetically Modified Organisms. (8 Mar 2007)

Shane McEntee: Question 6: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the plans her Department has to evaluate the economic implications of the use of genetically modified organisms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8801/07]

Written Answers — Enterprise Regulation: Enterprise Regulation (6 Mar 2007)

Shane McEntee: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans to reduce the regulatory burden on small and medium enterprises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8579/07]

Rail Freight. (6 Mar 2007)

Shane McEntee: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this debate because I was brought up on a farm split in two by a railway line that carried freight from Gypsum Industries four times per day. The cows used to go under the line in the morning and across it in the evening. Due to a dispute 15 years ago after the then Minister, Senator O'Rourke, spent a fortune improving the line between Kingscourt and...

Written Answers — Rural Social Scheme: Rural Social Scheme (28 Feb 2007)

Shane McEntee: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his proposals for the rural social scheme; if he will increase the number of places available on this scheme in view of the significant demand for places; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7734/07]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (28 Feb 2007)

Shane McEntee: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her proposals to meet the classroom needs of a school (details supplied) in County Meath from September 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7838/07]

Written Answers — Social Inclusion: Social Inclusion (27 Feb 2007)

Shane McEntee: Question 176: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the recent report of the Combat Poverty Agency on Poverty and Social Inclusion, Linking Local and National Structures; the way he will appropriately incorporate same into his Department's strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7435/07]