37 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the plans, if any, he has to increase old age pensions to £100 per week; and his views on the proposal that pensions should be fixed as a percentage of average industrial earnings and therefore guarantee pensioners' income level.
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36 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the number of persons in receipt of carer's allowance; the percentage of those who receive the allowance at the maximum rate; if his attention has been drawn to the commitment and care given by these carers on a 24 hour basis; the plans, if any, his Department has to make a special payment to carers to enable them to provide alternative care for a short period, annually, to the person being cared for.
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34 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the fact that families who are recipients of unemployment benefit can, in certain circumstances, receive substantially lower weekly payments than similar size families who are in receipt of unemployment assistance and the plans, if any, he has to alleviate this anomaly.
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33 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs when the fuel allowance at £5 per week was introduced by his Department; the cumulative rate of inflation since that time; the current value of the allowance if it had been indexed linked since its introduction; and the plans, if any, he has to increase the allowance.
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5 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs if he will outline the waiting lists at the social welfare appeals office; the average waiting time for appeals; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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129 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the number of applications to retire received to date from pilot officers in the Air Corps; the ranks of the applicants; the aircraft types on which they hold a current policy; the number of these applications granted; and the way in which he intends to deal with the staff shortages in the Air Corps at pilot level.
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68 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the number of applications to retire received to date from pilot officers in the Air Corps; the ranks of the applicants; the aircraft types on which they hold a current policy; the number of these applications granted; and the way in which he intends to deal with the staff shortages in the Air Corps at pilot level.
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129 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the number of applications to retire received to date from pilot officers in the Air Corps; the ranks of the applicants; the aircraft types on which they hold a current policy; the number of these applications granted; and the way in which he intends to deal with the staff shortages in the Air Corps at pilot level.
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68 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the number of applications to retire received to date from pilot officers in the Air Corps; the ranks of the applicants; the aircraft types on which they hold a current policy; the number of these applications granted; and the way in which he intends to deal with the staff shortages in the Air Corps at pilot level.
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19 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs if he will grant a minimum rate of unemployment assistance to all young people over 18 years, irrespective of their family financial circumstances, in view of the fact that a large number of young people in the 18 to 21 year age bracket leave the family home and thereby qualify for the full rate of unemployment assistance from his Department and a rent allowance from the health board and, some of them might remain living at home if the minimum rate of unemployment assistance was available to them.
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19 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs if he will grant a minimum rate of unemployment assistance to all young people over 18 years, irrespective of their family financial circumstances, in view of the fact that a large number of young people in the 18 to 21 year age bracket leave the family home and thereby qualify for the full rate of unemployment assistance from his Department and a rent allowance from the health board and, some of them might remain living at home if the minimum rate of unemployment assistance was available to them.
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25 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the number of applications to retire which have been received to date from pilot officers of the Air Corps; the ranks of the applicants and the aircraft types on which they hold a current rating; the number of these applications which have been granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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27 Mr. McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the special measures, if any, she is taking to address the skills shortage currently being manifested in some areas of industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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27 Mr. McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the special measures, if any, she is taking to address the skills shortage currently being manifested in some areas of industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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D'fhiafraigh Mr. McGrath den Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta Gaeltachta agus Oileán an bhfuil sé i gceist aici ardú deontais a thabhairt i leith Scéim Labhairt na Gaeilge; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina taobh.
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8 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the estimated cost for a student to attend a post leaving certificate course if they live at home or if they have to live away from home; and the plans, if any, he has to subsidise this cost.
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13 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment the current position concerning the provision of a water supply to the villages of Ballynacarrig, Moyvore and Ballymore in County Westmeath.
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27 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht the practical efforts, if any, he is making to promote foreign investment in artistic and cultural developments in this country.
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128 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education the reason the Royal College of Surgeons has been excluded from the third level abolition of fees scheme.
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128 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education the reason the Royal College of Surgeons has been excluded from the third level abolition of fees scheme.
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117 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he has requested the European Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and landowners will have access to IBAs; and the criteria upon which quota will be available from a national reserve.
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117 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he has requested the European Commission to remove the concept of eligible land for grain production; whether both grain producers and landowners will have access to IBAs; and the criteria upon which quota will be available from a national reserve.
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17 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he and his officials have co-operated fully with the live export trade to resolve the shortage of adequate ferry facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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31 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment the plans, if any, he has to introduce a house improvement grant scheme for the refurbishing of old houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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97 Mr. McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the situation in Iraq where there seems to be a renewed threat to Kuwait and on the massive buildup of US military forces in that region.
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97 Mr. McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the situation in Iraq where there seems to be a renewed threat to Kuwait and on the massive buildup of US military forces in that region.
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2 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education if she has met with representatives of the Irish Society for Autism; if she has considered proposals made to her Department by this Society; the action, if any, that has been taken arising from these proposals; and her views on whether it is appropriate that children with autism should be educated with emotionally disturbed children.
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1 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education the proposals, if any, she has for the introduction of free fees to all students at third level colleges; and if such proposals have been approved by the Government.
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48 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Enterprise and Employment the proposals, if any, he has to ensure that money is more readily available from the banks on suitable terms for small Irish businesses.
48 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Enterprise and Employment the proposals, if any, he has to ensure that money is more readily available from the banks on suitable terms for small Irish businesses.
32 Mr. McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the information, if any, he has regarding the recent disclosures concerning thousands of prisoners being held in camps in China; and whether he has discussed this matter with the Chinese Ambassador to Ireland and expressed concern about this information.
51 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education the level of fees payable by students taking the leaving certificate and junior certificate examinations; the cost of sitting the pre-examinations; and the facilities, if any, for low income families to obtain reductions in these fees.
51 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education the level of fees payable by students taking the leaving certificate and junior certificate examinations; the cost of sitting the pre-examinations; and the facilities, if any, for low income families to obtain reductions in these fees.
5 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education the number of places that will be available in September 1994 to graduates who wish to become primary teachers; where this course will be conducted; the duration of the course; and if she will compare the number of places available for this course to the places lost to graduates wishing to enrol for higher diploma courses in September 1994.
4 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education if the pay and non-pay accounts of Westmeath Vocational Education Committee are overdrawn at present; if so, the amounts overdrawn in each case; if approval for this was sought or granted by her; if the committee's bankers threatened to refuse payment on cheques issued; if any discrepancies have been found in financial or other returns to her Department from this vocational education committee; if approval was sought or given for the purchase of property in France; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
54 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Health how current staff/patient ratios at long stay geriatric or psychogeriatric hospitals compare with the situation ten years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
54 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Health how current staff/patient ratios at long stay geriatric or psychogeriatric hospitals compare with the situation ten years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
16 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education if it has been the policy of her Department in recent years to reduce the number of pupils attending seventh class/repeat sixth class in primary schools; her views on this policy; and if she sees any merit in a pupil attending such a class.
13 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education the responsibility she has for the proposed syllabus changes for junior and leaving certificate examinations which are to be introduced in September 1995; and the effect these changes will have on students, teachers and parents.
86 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the recent report from the National Drugs Treatment Centre with particular reference to drug and substance abuse; if he has satisfied himself that sufficient resources are available to combat such abuses at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
86 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the recent report from the National Drugs Treatment Centre with particular reference to drug and substance abuse; if he has satisfied himself that sufficient resources are available to combat such abuses at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
41 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade if golf-related activities including course development, provision of club house facilities and driving range provision will qualify for loans under the £100 million enterprise fund announced in the 1994 Budget.
44 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment if funding will be provided to Roscommon County Council for the development of a library at the Dillon House, Ballaghaderreen, County Roscommon; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that an application is with his Department since June 1991; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that the development of a library is part of a major development plan by Roscommon County Council to turn this historic house into a library/museum and heritage house open to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
9 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education the number of prefabricated buildings presently in use in primary and second level schools; the number of pupils in each category using these buildings on a daily basis; and the plans, if any, she has to replace them.
7 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education the criteria she uses in deciding the type of second level school which should be built on a green field site; and whether she consults with the parents involved to establish their wishes.
29 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on whether there is an imbalance in the health care budget as applied to psychiatric care; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
29 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on whether there is an imbalance in the health care budget as applied to psychiatric care; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
50 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht when he intends to produce a Green Paper on Broadcasting; the timescale for this Green Paper; and the consultation procedures, if any, he intends to develop to ensure that all views are represented.
50 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht when he intends to produce a Green Paper on Broadcasting; the timescale for this Green Paper; and the consultation procedures, if any, he intends to develop to ensure that all views are represented.