Results 81-100 of 700 for speaker:Paddy McHugh

Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Motion. (10 Mar 2005)

Paddy McHugh: I wish to share time with Deputies Connolly, Gormley and Ó Caoláin. I have read the Travers report, including the various statements and conclusions. Nowhere in it can I find the answer to a very simple question. Why was this issue not addressed by simple legislation when it first came to light? Why was it allowed to roll on for 29 years without a definitive conclusion? The report does not...

Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Motion. (10 Mar 2005)

Paddy McHugh: A central point in this case is whether a Minister is to blame for inaction if he or she is not briefed by officials even though that Minister knew or should have known that a problem existed. It has been nauseating to witness people in this House engaging in manufactured hysteria since the issue arose, leading at one stage to calls for the Tánaiste to resign, just because she did what...

Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Motion. (10 Mar 2005)

Paddy McHugh: It was totally illogical and juvenile for any Member to adopt that stance on such a serious issue. This is a cock-up of monumental proportions, which must be faced up to. Those responsible must be brought to account.

National Development Plan: Statements. (22 Mar 2005)

Paddy McHugh: The national development plan was heralded as the most ambitious investment plan ever drawn up in this country. We were told at the time that it involved significant investment in many areas. The lofty notions attached to it did not impact on the western region, however. The mid-term review of the plan clearly illustrates that a significant portion of the funding earmarked for the BMW region...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (22 Mar 2005)

Paddy McHugh: Question 14: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will give special consideration to the application from a group (details supplied) in County Galway under the sports capital programme. [9141/05]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (22 Mar 2005)

Paddy McHugh: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will give special consideration to the application from a group (details supplied) in County Galway under the sports capital programme. [9091/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (22 Mar 2005)

Paddy McHugh: Question 77: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a bed will be made available in Beaumont Hospital for a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8884/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (22 Mar 2005)

Paddy McHugh: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans for the delivery of broadband as a matter of urgency to a hub town (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9019/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (22 Mar 2005)

Paddy McHugh: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position regarding the conclusions of the pilot broadband project which has been carried out at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9020/05]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (22 Mar 2005)

Paddy McHugh: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will allocate a grant under the sports capital programme to a project (details attached); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8977/05]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (22 Mar 2005)

Paddy McHugh: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will allocate a grant under the sports capital programme to a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8990/05]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (22 Mar 2005)

Paddy McHugh: Question 237: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will allocate a grant under the sports capital programme to a project (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9062/05]

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

Paddy McHugh: Question 495: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason a visa application was refused to a person (details supplied); the further information required to obtain a visa in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8997/05]

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

Paddy McHugh: Question 496: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason a visa application was refused to a person (details supplied); the further information required to obtain a visa in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8998/05]

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

Paddy McHugh: Question 497: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason a visa application was refused to a person (details supplied); the further information required to obtain a visa in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8999/05]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (22 Mar 2005)

Paddy McHugh: Question 535: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will reconsider the decision to suppress two disadvantaged posts at a school (details supplied) in County Galway in view of the fact that they fulfil the criteria for inclusion in the Giving Children an Even Break scheme; if she will take into account the fact that Tuam has been recognised as an area of disadvantage; and if...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (22 Mar 2005)

Paddy McHugh: Question 576: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will approve the appointment of an additional teacher to a school (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9024/05]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (22 Mar 2005)

Paddy McHugh: Question 577: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will ensure that a school (details supplied) in County Galway retains its current level of teaching staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9026/05]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (22 Mar 2005)

Paddy McHugh: Question 578: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if approval will be given for the appointment of an additional teacher to a school (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9027/05]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (12 Apr 2005)

Paddy McHugh: Question 465: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will allocate a grant under the sports capital programme to a group (details supplied) in County Galway to allow the project to proceed further; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10283/05]