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Written Answers — Early Childhood Education: Early Childhood Education (21 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 576: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the way he will incorporate the Centre for Early Childhood Development and Education, CECDE, into his Department; the sections of his Department which will cover the work which has been under the remit of CECDE; if the expertise provided by CECDE is already available within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (21 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 600: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the plans for a new primary school in Saggart, County Dublin; if a new building will be in place by September 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35726/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (21 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 601: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the normal procedure for schools which have been approved at the design and architectural planning stage and have submitted a budget that is slightly over the allocated amount; if the school is kept on its current place on the list until the issue has been resolved, or if it is relegated; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (21 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 602: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he has been presented with health and safety reports on a school (details supplied) in Dublin 20; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35728/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (21 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 603: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a school (details supplied) in Dublin 20 has not been given approval, despite being on the verge several times; the process in regard to decisions made to postpone sanctioning of works; the timeframe in relation to applications and correspondence received from the school regarding an extension and major refurbishment; the...

Order of Business (16 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: ——playing on the fears of the elderly.

Written Answers — Regional Airports: Regional Airports (15 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Transport if the Irish Aviation Authority has the legal power to change the aerodrome licence at Weston Aerodrome from Code 1A to Code 2B and in the process disregard Condition 2 of a decision by An Bord Pleanála (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35190/08]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (15 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a decision will be made on the application for home tuition in the 2008-2009 school year by a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35137/08]

Budget Statement 2009 (14 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: It is a recession for God's sake.

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (7 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 262: To ask the Minister for Transport the volume of freight carried by rail; if this has shown an increase or decrease in recent years; if he will put measures in place to stimulate the use of rail for freight transportation in view of its potential to reduce congestion on the roads and to reduce carbon emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33362/08]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (7 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 283: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a person (details supplied) in County Dublin will receive a decision on their application for citizenship; the reason it has taken five years since the application was made in view of the fact that they have resided in here for more than ten years, and their spouse and children are Irish citizens; and if he will make...

Written Answers — School Patronage: School Patronage (2 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 276: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the statutory basis upon which Educate Together is being denied the status of patron of a post-primary school in view of the fact that there is no distinction in the Education Act 1998 between primary and post-primary patrons and Educate Together is recognised as a patron of schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: From the Seanad (2 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: I welcome the amendment which takes cognisance of the main concerns expressed by the Opposition parties. Deputy Burton who has made a tremendous contribution may have preferred the Minister to outline specifics in the primary legislation but, as I and others stated yesterday, the Bill needs to be passed as a powerful framework as quickly as possible to restore confidence in the financial...

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: From the Seanad (2 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: It is about carers and ordinary workers, including those who work in the banks.

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: From the Seanad (2 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: It was not possible in the short time available to outline a scheme because of the aforestated imperative and also because any scheme might be subject to change due to market fluctuations. The amendment made in the Seanad addresses the issues raised and shows a firm commitment to moving forward such that, by this time next week, the outlook will be clearer. The legislation being passed...

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: He also pointed out the——

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Committee Stage. (1 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: I did not say that.

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Committee Stage. (1 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: What is Deputy Broughan's alternative?

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Committee Stage. (1 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: The difference between triple A and second level——

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Committee Stage. (1 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: I will begin by referring to the end of Deputy Durkan's contribution on this amendment when he used the phrase "more confidence". The quickest way to instill confidence is to pass this legislation. This is why while I agree with the sentiments of the amendment wholeheartedly, it would be flawed to place this type of constraint on the Minister. I agree that the worldwide financial system is...