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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: ESB: Chairperson Designate (18 Nov 2015)

Helen McEntee: Does Ms Graham have an idea of the costs?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: ESB: Chairperson Designate (18 Nov 2015)

Helen McEntee: Would Ms Graham say that if Moneypoint were converted to biomass it would increase the cost of electricity to the consumer, or could the costs come down further down the line?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: ESB: Chairperson Designate (18 Nov 2015)

Helen McEntee: What about my question on storing energy?

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Data (17 Nov 2015)

Helen McEntee: 495. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of teachers employed in primary schools in County Meath in September of each of the years 2010 to 2015 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39999/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Data (17 Nov 2015)

Helen McEntee: 496. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of teachers employed in post-primary schools in County Meath in September of each of the years 2010 to 2015 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40000/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Expenditure (17 Nov 2015)

Helen McEntee: 497. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the capital expenditure on primary education in County Meath in each of the years 2011 to 2014; the expected outturn for 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40001/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Expenditure (17 Nov 2015)

Helen McEntee: 498. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the capital expenditure on post-primary education in County Meath in each of the years 2011 to 2014; the expected outturn for 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40002/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Expenditure (17 Nov 2015)

Helen McEntee: 499. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the expected capital expenditure on primary education in County Meath over the course of the Government’s capital investment plan 2016 to 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40003/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Expenditure (17 Nov 2015)

Helen McEntee: 500. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the expected capital expenditure on post-primary education in County Meath over the course of the Government’s capital investment plan 2016 to 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40004/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (17 Nov 2015)

Helen McEntee: 502. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if extra concessions will be made for a leaving certificate student (details supplied) in County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40062/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Foreshore Licence Applications (17 Nov 2015)

Helen McEntee: 572. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of foreshore leases which fell due for rent review and the actual number of rent reviews that were finalised by the State in each of the years 2011 to 2015 to date in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40480/15]

Topical Issue Debate: Preschool Services (12 Nov 2015)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Minister for his response. One term stands out to me, namely "ad hoc." Up to now, much of this has been ad hoc- based on individual counties, HSE departments and disability services - and it has been up to the individual groups to provide the service as they saw fit. We have been very lucky in Meath that the HSE disability service has provided this funding. I know the Minister...

Topical Issue Debate: Preschool Services (12 Nov 2015)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Dara Murphy, for taking this issue. It has been a difficult task over the past few years as we are talking about children and specifically the education of children, with funding coming through the Health Service Executive. Really, the issue spans three Departments but I am focusing on support and funding, which comes under the Department of Health. ...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (12 Nov 2015)

Helen McEntee: 33. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of the Ireland 2016 centenary programme and the community participation element of the programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39544/15]

Hospital Emergency Departments: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (11 Nov 2015)

Helen McEntee: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion and I thank the Opposition for tabling it. Health is possibly one of the most important matters we can discuss in the House. While we discuss many important things, as the saying goes, "Your health is your wealth". Providing adequate support and funding to those who deliver services within our health system is equally important. I am...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Funding (11 Nov 2015)

Helen McEntee: 11. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on a proposed project (details supplied); his views that this project has potential to unlock significant tourism sector employment opportunities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39055/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (11 Nov 2015)

Helen McEntee: 25. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on a project (details supplied) in County Meath. [39054/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Policy (10 Nov 2015)

Helen McEntee: 79. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources for an update on his engagements with the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government in respect of updating Ireland’s wind energy guidelines; his views that Ireland can reach its 2020 energy security targets without the construction of industrial wind farms in residential areas; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: North-South Interconnector (10 Nov 2015)

Helen McEntee: 82. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update on his engagements with EirGrid in respect of the proposed North-South energy interconnector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38942/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations Commission (10 Nov 2015)

Helen McEntee: 484. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if extra concessions will be made for the Leaving Certificate (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39190/15]