Results 41-60 of 527 for speaker:Mary Wallace

Diversification of Primary School Provision: Statements (20 May 2010)

Mary Wallace: I make the point that there is an exceptional demographic aspect to it. While I accept this is a minefield, I am glad we are debating it because we need to address many issues. We have the demographic need that has led to increased demand in the area in which I live. There is also the issue of religious provision during the school day. It is of concern that no gaelscoil has been approved...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (18 May 2010)

Mary Wallace: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an explanation for the suggestion this week that there are vacant offices in the town of Navan, County Meath, costing €50,000 per annum to maintain; if he can reconcile the expenditure via the Department of the Environment , Heritage and Local Government offices in the same town being rented from the private sector while...

Written Answers — EU Regulations: EU Regulations (18 May 2010)

Mary Wallace: Question 308: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding the delays and cancellations in relation to the rights and options under the EU regulation 2004 in acting upon refunds, rerouting, care and assistance for passengers that have been impacted by the ash cloud; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19985/10]

Written Answers — Local Authority Expenditure: Local Authority Expenditure (18 May 2010)

Mary Wallace: Question 450: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding being spent on renting offices from the private sector in Navan, County Meath, for local authorities under his Department; the reason high quality new offices in the ownership of Meath County Council and funded by his Department lie idle in Ashbourne, County Meath while the local...

Written Answers — Child Protection: Child Protection (13 May 2010)

Mary Wallace: Question 224: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the criteria and guidelines for one teacher primary schools regarding the requirement for a second adult to be on the premises during school hours; the number of such schools that exist in the country; when it becomes necessary for a second adult to be on the premises; if there are any child welfare and protection...

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (20 Apr 2010)

Mary Wallace: Question 843: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the guidelines of the Food Dudes Programme; the names of the schools participating in this programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14941/10]

Obesity Levels: Statements (1 Apr 2010)

Mary Wallace: I thank Deputy Devins for sharing his time with me. I support the Minister of State, Deputy Áine Brady, in her work in this area. All Members across the House agree tackling obesity must be prioritised. The statistics are frightening with 38% of the population overweight and 23% obese, a total of 61% of the population in the overweight-obese category, a rise from 57% in just a decade....

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (30 Mar 2010)

Mary Wallace: Question 446: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Science the percentage of each of the Irish and French exams in the 2010 junior certificate examination that are written, oral, and aural; if it is planned to change this percentage in 2011 or in future years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13896/10]

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (30 Mar 2010)

Mary Wallace: Question 447: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Science the percentage of each of the Irish and French exams in the 2010 leaving certificate examination that are written, oral, and aural; if it is planned to change this percentage in 2011 or in future years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13897/10]

Written Answers — Organisation of Working Time Act: Organisation of Working Time Act (23 Mar 2010)

Mary Wallace: Question 137: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the details in relation to the working time Act in connection with a person who is working in two different places of work; the maximum hours that this person would be entitled to work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12479/10]

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (11 Mar 2010)

Mary Wallace: Question 95: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position and timeframe regarding the European globalisation fund for the former workers at a company (details supplied) when some of these workers who are nearly a year unemployed have started or are hoping to start third level courses and the funding from the European globalisation fund has not been...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (11 Mar 2010)

Mary Wallace: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Transport if Aer Lingus has any plans to have the maintenance work that is currently being done on Aer Lingus aircraft in France brought to and done in hangar 6 in Dublin; and the timeframe regarding same. [12156/10]

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (2 Mar 2010)

Mary Wallace: Question 278: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the relevant legislation that is applied to off-licence premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10219/10]

Written Answers — International Women's Day: International Women's Day (2 Mar 2010)

Mary Wallace: Question 279: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to mark International Women's Day on 8 March 2010; if he will list the progress made regarding women's role in society over the past five, ten,15 and 20 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10221/10]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (2 Mar 2010)

Mary Wallace: Question 414: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the distinction under the planning laws between retail premises and off-licence retail premises; the way in which the planning laws are applied differently to off-licence premises; if he will give consideration to applying similar rules to head shops as to off-licences, including amending the planning laws...

Written Answers — Town Status: Town Status (24 Feb 2010)

Mary Wallace: Question 209: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Question No. 522 of 16 February 2010, the position regarding the two towns (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9427/10]

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (24 Feb 2010)

Mary Wallace: Question 210: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding his Department has provided towards the public offices (details supplied) in County Meath; the years in which that funding was provided ; if his attention has been drawn to the proposed withdrawal of service to the public from these premises; if the premises are freehold or if there is...

Written Answers — Departmental Offices: Departmental Offices (18 Feb 2010)

Mary Wallace: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the plans being advanced by his Department or its agencies to utilise office space in a town (details supplied) in County Meath; the stage of these plans; the services that are to be provided to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8525/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (17 Feb 2010)

Mary Wallace: Question 94: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the plans by her or the agencies under her remit to utilise office space in a town (details supplied) in County Meath; the way these plans have advanced; the services that are to be provided to the public; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8322/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (17 Feb 2010)

Mary Wallace: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the plans by her or the agencies under her remit to utilise office space in a town (details supplied) in County Meath; the way these plans have advanced; the services that are to be provided to the public; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8321/10]