Results 321-340 of 2,211 for speaker:Paul Connaughton

Written Answers — Agri-Environment Options Scheme: Agri-Environment Options Scheme (19 Jun 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 546: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an agri environment options scheme 2 application has been initially assessed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; if any problems have been identified; if so, what those problems are and the way they might be rectified; when the person may expect to receive payment; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (19 Jun 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 583: To ask the Minister for Health the reason the chiropodist service for medical card holders was removed from a health centre (details supplied) in County Galway; the alternative arrangements that are being put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29095/12]

Written Answers — Legal Aid Service: Legal Aid Service (20 Jun 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount of legal aid paid annually in terms of the most recent figures available for County Galway and that figure as a percentage paid out over the same period nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29976/12]

Written Answers — Agri-Environment Options Scheme: Agri-Environment Options Scheme (26 Jun 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 466: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applicants for the agri environment option scheme 2011 that have received 100% of their payment; the number that have received 75% of their payments and if he is confident that the same issues that occurred last year will not be repeated this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30299/12]

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (26 Jun 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 603: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the recently announced 20km cycle route from Athlone to Ballinasloe will be completed; if there are any plans to complete a route from Ballinasloe to Galway City; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30360/12]

Smarter Transport (3 Jul 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if he will consider incorporating the Smarter Transport Bill 2011 into upcoming legislation. [31601/12]

Smarter Transport (3 Jul 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if he will consider allowing road authorities to make bye-laws for the provision and use of charging bays on public roads in respect of electrically powered vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles; if he will further consider authorising a road authority to make bye-laws for the control and regulation of parking by car club...

Written Answers — Agri-Environment Options Scheme: Agri-Environment Options Scheme (3 Jul 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 537: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason an application for the agri environment options scheme was refused in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway [31638/12]

Criminal Justice (Search Warrants) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2012)

Paul Connaughton: I wish to share time with Deputy Terence Flanagan.

Criminal Justice (Search Warrants) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2012)

Paul Connaughton: I thank the Chair for the opportunity to speak. The Bill before us seeks to amend the law relating to the procurement of search warrants, particularly in light of the Supreme Court decision in Damache v. the Director of Public Prosecutions, DPP, in which it was held that section 29 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939 was unconstitutional. Another important feature of the Bill is the...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (4 Jul 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the value for money audit regarding the rent of the Department of Agriculture office at Dockgate, Galway; the rent per year the Department is paying for that office; his plans to build a new departmental office within the environs of Galway city or if he will relocate the present business being done...

Written Answers — Agri-Environment Options Scheme: Agri-Environment Options Scheme (5 Jul 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 135: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an appeal hearing in relation to a rural environment protection scheme penalty imposed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway will be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32831/12]

Schools Building Projects (10 Jul 2012)

Paul Connaughton: I thank the Ceann Comhairle and his staff for the opportunity to raise this very important issue. Last week, it was announced that the European Investment Bank, EIB, is to provide a €100 million loan to support the Department of Education and Skills capital investment programme. This programme, worth €1.5 billion, will see a number of major school building projects commence between now...

Schools Building Projects (10 Jul 2012)

Paul Connaughton: I thank the Minister for his reply and I understand everything he has gone through and the restrictions on the Department. However, I reiterate that the school is built to cater for only 350 students and now caters for 550 students. It is the school I and all my family attended and I am very grateful for the education I received there. Since then the numbers have increased. When the...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (10 Jul 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Finance if the full amount of stamp duty has to be paid in respect of persons when one has a green certificate in agriculture; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33203/12]

Written Answers — Carer's Allowance: Carer's Allowance (10 Jul 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made in relation to an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33008/12]

Written Answers — Jobseeker's Allowance: Jobseeker's Allowance (10 Jul 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an oral hearing will be held in relation to a jobseeker's assistance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33145/12]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (10 Jul 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 356: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the link between below cost selling of alcohol and the prevalence of drink fuelled crime on the country's streets; the plans that exist in terms of changes to legislation in relation to this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33206/12]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (10 Jul 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 372: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when Ballygar Garda Station, County Galway will be repaired after a recent fire in the station as its closure at the moment is causing concern and anxiety among the local community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33468/12]

Written Answers — Agri-Environment Options Scheme: Agri-Environment Options Scheme (10 Jul 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 402: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider amending regulations in relation to the agri environmental options scheme to ensure that a son can use his father's land without a formal lease (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33010/12]