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Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (12 Apr 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 1094: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in the context of the purchase of affordable houses from local authorities by qualifying individuals and the subsequent sale of those houses by those same individuals within a short period, he has satisfied himself that the clawback mechanism is fair; and if he will give examples of how this clawback is...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (24 Mar 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of farmers who have been in receipt of a farm assist payment for each of the past five years in County Westmeath. [9765/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (24 Mar 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of farmers who have been in receipt of a farm assist payment for each of the past five years in County Longford. [9766/05]

Written Answers — Rural Development: Rural Development (24 Mar 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the level of funding for County Westmeath under the national rural development programme for each of the past five years. [9767/05]

Written Answers — Rural Development: Rural Development (24 Mar 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 134: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the level of funding for County Longford under the national rural development programme for each of the past five years. [9768/05]

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (23 Mar 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 43: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the progress to date on filling the offices of chief executive officer of the HSE and Secretary General of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9500/05]

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (23 Mar 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 116: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the stage of development of the old international trading centre site; when the BreastCheck programme for the south is due to be operational from this site; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9501/05]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (22 Mar 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 151: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when the doctor only medical cards will be authorised; the extent of the income thresholds; the number of families and persons estimated to qualify for these cards; if agreement has been reached with the IMO; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9527/05]

Written Answers — Special Savings Incentive Scheme: Special Savings Incentive Scheme (22 Mar 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Finance if, regarding SSIA accounts, an account holder is obliged to complete a disclosure notice three months prior to the maturity of such accounts or else incur additional tax charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9242/05]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (22 Mar 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 217: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in the context of his recent visit to the USA, the matter of China's recently published anti-secession law and the possible effect this may have for Taiwan and its 23 million inhabitants and for peace in that region was discussed with President Bush. [8756/05]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (22 Mar 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 218: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the Chinese proposals to introduce an anti-secession law which could have serious implications for peace in that region and also have dire consequences for the 23 million people of Taiwan; if he will raise this matter for discussion at the next EU Foreign Ministers meeting; and if he will ask the EU to...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (22 Mar 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 466: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review the case of persons family (details supplied) in County Longford with a view to granting them residency here. [8755/05]

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (22 Mar 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 511: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a Land Registry Office dealing will be expedited as requested by a person (details supplied). [9250/05]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (22 Mar 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 652: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress which has been made in relation to the upgrading of Mullingar sewerage treatment plant; if a plan has been lodged with his Department; when it was lodged and the position regarding the situation. [8900/05]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (22 Mar 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 653: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made in the upgrading of Rathowen sewage treatment plant; if a plan has been lodged with his Department; when it was lodged and the position on it. [8901/05]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (22 Mar 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 654: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made in the upgrading of Athlone sewage treatment plant; if a plan has been lodged with his Department; when it was lodged; and the position on it. [8902/05]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (10 Mar 2005)

Paul McGrath: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans for the future of the broadcasting industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8382/05]

Finance Bill 2005: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (10 Mar 2005)

Paul McGrath: They said their child care costs are approximately €1,500 per month. It is as if they have to pay another huge mortgage on top of their mortgage. The payment of such large sums of money for child care is an enormous burden on young people. I assume they somehow manage to pay for child care as long as the money is flowing. They know that the period of time when they have to pay for such care...

Finance Bill 2005: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (10 Mar 2005)

Paul McGrath: There is no margin for error.

Finance Bill 2005: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (10 Mar 2005)

Paul McGrath: I move amendment No. 17: In page 13, between lines 29 and 30, to insert the following: "6.—As respects the year of assessment 2005 and subsequent years of assessment section 473 of the Principal Act is amended by substituting—— (a) '€5,080' for '€2,540', (b) '€10,160' for '€5,080', and (c) '€2,540' for '€1,270', wherever same shall occur.". This amendment also relates to...