Results 221-240 of 2,211 for speaker:Paul Connaughton

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (24 Jan 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 653: To ask the Minister for Health the reason motor neurone disease is not included on the list of diseases or ailments that entitles persons to a medical card; if this will be reviewed, especially in cases when the diagnosis was made some time ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3741/12]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (31 Jan 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Finance the rationale behind the stipulation in the application for tax relief for passengers with disabilities stating that the car must be purchased from an authorised dealer; if he will define an authorised dealer; if there is any mechanism whereby a person who purchased a vehicle privately can have it authorised; if there are any plans to change the...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (31 Jan 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 363: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an appeal for invalidity pension will be finalised in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5362/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (31 Jan 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 365: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an appeal will be heard in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5366/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (31 Jan 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 376: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a social welfare appeal in relation to farm assist will be completed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5429/12]

Health Service Plan 2012: Statements (Resumed) (2 Feb 2012)

Paul Connaughton: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this very important issue. The provision of health services in what is a very difficult economic situation must be the top priority of this Government and, to this end, there are many initiatives contained in the HSE service plan introduced by the Minister which must be welcomed but concerns remain at a local level as to how these changes will impact on...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (2 Feb 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the grazing of horses on a land parcel will affect the agri-environment options scheme application of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5939/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (7 Feb 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding family income supplement (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6647/12]

Written Answers — Household Charge: Household Charge (7 Feb 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 345: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason residents of an estate (details supplied) in County Galway are not entitled to a waiver from the household charge in view of the fact that it is an unfinished estate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6818/12]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (7 Feb 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 452: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway has been refused child care subvention in band A for their two children in view of the fact that they are recognised as a carer with the Department of Social Protection; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6645/12]

Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Feb 2012)

Paul Connaughton: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to speak about this important matter. I commend the Minister for his timely overhaul of the regulation of legal practitioners in Ireland. Not only does this long overdue Bill implement commitments given under the EU-IMF agreement to remove restrictions to trade and competition, but it will also result in greater transparency in...

Private Members' Business: Community Employment Schemes: Motion (Resumed) (8 Feb 2012)

Paul Connaughton: As Members understand, in many communities, both rural and urban, the community employment scheme can be the glue that sticks the local community together. The people in the scheme are the people that assist a whole range of community development groups to see their goals through to fulfilment. While community development groups can often have the ideas and ideals to improve their...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (8 Feb 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway did not receive their full single farm payment and considering they were not given the opportunity of an appeal which seems to be very unfair, if he will further examine this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7028/12]

Written Answers — Water Services: Water Services (9 Feb 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 140: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the guidelines that will govern the new septic tank inspection process; if any courses are available for persons wishing to start up a small business conducting the necessary remedial works to septic tanks or if there are any guidelines on the standards that will be enforced; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (14 Feb 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 447: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason the residents of an estate (details supplied) in County Galway have not been granted a waiver in respect of the household charge given that the estate is very obviously unfinished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8140/12]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (14 Feb 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 569: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the options open to a person (details supplied) who inadvertently did not comply with entitlement regulations by giving up land they had rented, brought the amount of their entitlements under the 50% figure for the reference year and it appears that this will result in a substantial drop in their income for 2011; and if...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (16 Feb 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 218: To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Galway whose late spouse was a former employee of Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway, is entitled to any payment in respect of their superannuation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8898/12]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 Feb 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Health the reason intravenous drugs such as antibiotics can only be administered in a hospital setting as opposed to nursing homes when there are suitably qualified staff; if he will consider reviewing this in view of the fact that it creates unnecessary hospital admissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9051/12]

Inter-Country Adoption: Statements (Resumed) (21 Feb 2012)

Paul Connaughton: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on this important matter. Anyone who has been present in the Chamber for the past 30 to 45 minutes will be aware of the complexity of this issue. Many Deputies referred to different countries in the context of adoption and if one had been present for an hour of this debate, one would have obtained a clear understanding of the issues...

Inter-Country Adoption: Statements (Resumed) (21 Feb 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Some Deputies mentioned specific countries. My question concerns Russia. The Minister might outline some of the specific issues involved with that country at present. She might also spell out how she sees us working through them. I realise she wishes to stay away from giving actual dates but when does she believe these issues might be resolved?