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Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (5 Jul 2007)

Michael McGrath: I would like to share my time with Deputy Kennedy.

Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (5 Jul 2007)

Michael McGrath: I congratulate the Leas-Cheann Comhairle on his appointment and wish him well.

Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (5 Jul 2007)

Michael McGrath: I also congratulate my constituency colleague, Deputy Martin, on his reappointment as the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment and wish him continued success in his portfolio. I congratulate too Deputy Michael Ahern on his appointment as a Minister of State at the same Department. I wish to take this opportunity to thank the people of Cork South-Central for giving me the honour and...

Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (5 Jul 2007)

Michael McGrath: The work of the PIAB has directly challenged the mindset of the compensation culture. The independent assessment of personal injury cases carried out by the board is provided without the need for the majority of current litigation costs, such as solicitors', barristers' and experts' fees, associated with such claims. These significant costs contributed to the high cost of insurance in...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (9 Oct 2007)

Michael McGrath: Question 217: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department will address the competitive disadvantage imposed on the poultry business arising from the 13.5% VAT rate which applies to live poultry in this jurisdiction as opposed to the zero rating in Northern Ireland. [22772/07]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (9 Oct 2007)

Michael McGrath: Question 348: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason the pre-retirement credits scheme was discontinued in July 2007; if his Department advertised the discontinuation of the scheme; and if he will consider an application under the scheme from a person (details supplied) in County Cork who resigned their employment position during the summer 2007 in anticipation of...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Oct 2007)

Michael McGrath: Question 392: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the delay in appointing a design team for a new primary school building (details supplied) in County Cork; and the position regarding this appointment. [22588/07]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (9 Oct 2007)

Michael McGrath: Question 393: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her Department has plans to provide a dedicated ABA autism unit in Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22589/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Oct 2007)

Michael McGrath: Question 397: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when her Department will approve an extension to the school building for a primary school (details supplied) in County Cork. [22618/07]

Written Answers — School Placement: School Placement (9 Oct 2007)

Michael McGrath: Question 406: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the provision of a school place for the 2007/2008 school year for a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [22666/07]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (9 Oct 2007)

Michael McGrath: Question 432: To ask the Minister for Defence if his Department has made a decision on the future of a site (details supplied) in County Cork in the ownership of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22587/07]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (9 Oct 2007)

Michael McGrath: Question 433: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on selling a vacant building (details supplied) in County Cork to a voluntary organisation in the local community. [22638/07]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (9 Oct 2007)

Michael McGrath: Question 456: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the application for Irish citizenship through naturalisation of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and when a decision is due to be made. [22475/07]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (9 Oct 2007)

Michael McGrath: Question 457: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the application for Irish citizenship through naturalisation of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and when a decision is due to be made. [22476/07]

Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour: Anti-Social Behaviour (9 Oct 2007)

Michael McGrath: Question 464: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of behaviour warnings that have been issued in respect of adults and children in Cork City and County under the ASBOs legislation. [22647/07]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (9 Oct 2007)

Michael McGrath: Question 468: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the application for Irish citizenship through naturalisation of persons (details supplied) in County Cork; and when a decision is due to be made. [22773/07]

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (9 Oct 2007)

Michael McGrath: Question 539: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when a foreshore lease will be put in place between his Department and the Port of Cork in relation to a pier (details supplied) in County Cork. [22632/07]

Charities Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Oct 2007)

Michael McGrath: I wish to share time with my namesake, Deputy Finian McGrath.

Charities Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Oct 2007)

Michael McGrath: I congratulate my colleague, Deputy Pat Carey, on his appointment as Minister of State and I wish him well in his new post. He hit the ground running and did a tour of the country over the summer meeting various local drug task forces and community groups. His is in a challenging portfolio and he has my full support in tackling those challenges. The Irish people have time and again been...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (10 Oct 2007)

Michael McGrath: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her Department has purchased a site for a proposed new school (details supplied) in County Cork; and when the proposed new school will be put on her Department's school building programme. [22920/07]