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Written Answers — Financial Institutions Support Scheme: Financial Institutions Support Scheme (6 Nov 2008)

Brian O'Shea: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Finance if the credit institutions financial support scheme stipulates that the State will underwrite losses incurred as a result of default as opposed to these losses being recouped from the financial sector itself or if such an informal agreement exists with any of the banks or credit institutions covered by the scheme; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Diplomatic Contacts: Diplomatic Contacts (5 Nov 2008)

Brian O'Shea: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on reports that EU Foreign Ministers are planning to write a joint letter to the new US President setting out the ways in which they hope the EU-US relationship can develop under a new presidency; and the principles being applied in the preparation of its contribution to this letter on the part of Ireland. [38376/08]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (5 Nov 2008)

Brian O'Shea: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the present China-Tibet position; his further views on reported offers of discussions between Chinese authorities and the Dalai Lama instigated by China; his view on the possibility of progress in this regard; and if the European Union has offered itself as a mediator in an effort to help. [38375/08]

Written Answers — Capitation Grants: Capitation Grants (4 Nov 2008)

Brian O'Shea: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason the capitation grant for primary schools was not doubled in budget 2009 from €178 to €356 per pupil; his views on the situation whereby school communities are forced to depend on an increasing need to fund raise in order that basic costs can be covered; his further views on whether the rhetoric on world class...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (4 Nov 2008)

Brian O'Shea: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the measures he will take to improve the ranking of Ireland as 27th out of 29 OECD countries when it comes to the amount of GDP [i]per capita [/i]spent on each second-level student; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38006/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (4 Nov 2008)

Brian O'Shea: Question 492: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the proposals he has to find a solution to the difficulties for a school (details supplied) in County Waterford arising from budget 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37989/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (4 Nov 2008)

Brian O'Shea: Question 494: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his proposals to resolve the difficulties arising from budget 2009 for a second level school (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38147/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (4 Nov 2008)

Brian O'Shea: Question 495: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the solutions he proposes in regard to the extent of the education cuts and their impact on a school (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38148/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (4 Nov 2008)

Brian O'Shea: Question 496: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the solutions he proposes in regard to the effects of the education cut back on a community college (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38149/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (4 Nov 2008)

Brian O'Shea: Question 524: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the solutions he will provide to address the concerns of teachers from a secondary school (details supplied) in County Waterford arising from the proposed education cuts announced in budget 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38337/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (4 Nov 2008)

Brian O'Shea: Question 535: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the solutions he proposes to address the consequences of the proposed budget cuts in second level education to a school (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38439/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (4 Nov 2008)

Brian O'Shea: Question 536: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his proposals regarding the concerns and the suggestions of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford in regard to the proposed education cuts in budget 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38440/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (4 Nov 2008)

Brian O'Shea: Question 499: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the impact that the proposed education cuts will have on the capacity of secondary schools to maintain and develop the quality of teaching and learning offered to their students (details supplied); the solutions he proposes in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38196/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (4 Nov 2008)

Brian O'Shea: Question 501: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the proposals he has to address the impact of the education cuts proposed in budget 2009 in a primary school (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38226/08]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (4 Nov 2008)

Brian O'Shea: Question 528: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his proposals to address the concerns of a teacher (details supplied) in County Waterford in regard to the budget 2009 proposed cutbacks in education, in particular in regard to the substitution scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38406/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (4 Nov 2008)

Brian O'Shea: Question 539: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the solutions he proposes in regard to the consequences for a primary school (details supplied) in County Waterford arising from the recently announced budget 2009 cut backs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38470/08]

Written Answers — School Management: School Management (4 Nov 2008)

Brian O'Shea: Question 541: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the solutions he proposes to address the concerns of the primary management bodies in regard to the budget 2009 education cuts (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38514/08]

Financial Resolution No. 15: General (Resumed) (4 Nov 2008)

Brian O'Shea: Ba mhaith liom mo chuid ama a roinnt leis an dTeachta Liz McManus. Ba mhaith liom déileáil ar dtús leis an dá ábhar as a bhfuil mé freagrach mar urlabhraí, an Ghaeilge agus cúrsaí cosanta. Bliain ó shin, ar an 31 Deireadh Fómhair 2007, dúirt an tAire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta go raibh fochoiste Rialtais á chur ar bun chun déileáil le todhchaí na Gaeilge sa...

Written Answers — Sheep Production: Sheep Production (30 Oct 2008)

Brian O'Shea: Question 20: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on the proposals contained in the Aylward report for a sheep maintenance payment on a per ewe basis, to arrest decline in numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37457/08]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (30 Oct 2008)

Brian O'Shea: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the initiatives in place to encourage farmers to grow crops for fuel which will not only assist in the reduction of greenhouse emissions but also assist in rural development by providing and sustaining new enterprise and employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37456/08]