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Community and Voluntary Sector: Motion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2011)

Michael Conaghan: I commend Sinn Féin for tabling the motion because it gives all of us an opportunity to reflect on and discuss key aspects of community life. I want to refer to community employment, CE, schemes. Recently, I listened to a very harsh critique of the value of CE schemes from a senior figure in the ESRI. I was very surprised by this individual's dismissive and disparaging comments and...

Community and Voluntary Sector: Motion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2011)

Michael Conaghan: -----and their contribution. With regard to the voluntary sector, we must also recognise the extent to which community life is enriched, enlivened and animated by the voluntary sector. Across the entire spectrum of community life, volunteerism is the fuel that drives clubs, groups, associations and committees.

Community and Voluntary Sector: Motion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2011)

Michael Conaghan: We must also mention altruism, this disposition and spirit that is deeply embedded in the human psyche and personality. We must encourage, acknowledge, value, nurture and celebrate this, particularly in young people.

Community and Voluntary Sector: Motion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2011)

Michael Conaghan: Finally-----

Community and Voluntary Sector: Motion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2011)

Michael Conaghan: I ask for half a minute more. The Labour Party needs no lectures, instruction or guidance from Sinn Féin or any other party-----

Community and Voluntary Sector: Motion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2011)

Michael Conaghan: -----on the importance of valuing the community and voluntary sector. It was a Labour Party Minister who first introduced and invented the CE scheme-----

Community and Voluntary Sector: Motion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2011)

Michael Conaghan: -----a mechanism which has unlocked-----

Community and Voluntary Sector: Motion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2011)

Michael Conaghan: -----a huge reservoir of individual and community talent. It was another Labour Party Minister, Deputy Pat Rabbitte, who invented another key building block of community infrastructure, namely the task forces. I want to-----

Community and Voluntary Sector: Motion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2011)

Michael Conaghan: I do not need lectures from Deputy Mac Lochlainn about fighting for communities.

Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)

Michael Conaghan: I welcome this Bill, which proposes to raise the cap on the total cumulative amount that can be provided by the Irish Film Board to support the Irish film industry. First, I congratulate the Irish Film Board on the success it has had to date in promoting the film industry and creating jobs. With a relatively small budget, €16 million in 2011, the industry currently employs almost 7,000...

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (16 Nov 2011)

Michael Conaghan: Question 64: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the nature of diplomatic relations with the State of Kuwait; the diplomatic presence Ireland has in the State of Kuwait; and his plans to further diplomatic relations with this State. [35054/11]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (16 Nov 2011)

Michael Conaghan: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the visa requirements for Kuwait nationals who wish to visit family members studying or working here; his views on whether these requirements are administered in an efficient a way as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35055/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (7 Dec 2011)

Michael Conaghan: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the renewal of a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 10; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39066/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (7 Dec 2011)

Michael Conaghan: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the renewal of a medical card in respect of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 12; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39067/11]

Community Development (26 Jan 2012)

Michael Conaghan: The damage and devastation of heroin addiction is so widespread and great that it is often referred to nowadays in biblical terms with words like "scourge" and "plague". Heroin addiction represents a great problem for individuals, families and entire communities. It is a challenge to every one of our social structures and our political system, which has not always responded well. Perhaps...

Community Development (26 Jan 2012)

Michael Conaghan: I thank the Minister. I congratulate her on her promotion and wish her well. The STAR project in Ballyfermot is very aptly named. The project has shone the light into many lives where there was a great deal of darkness. A star can act as a guide. It is apt that the national drugs task force has chosen the STAR project in Ballyfermot as a guide to best practice for other projects. These...

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (31 Jan 2012)

Michael Conaghan: Question 446: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if an exemption from the household charge will be made available to persons who are unable to live in their homes for an extended period due to [i]force majeure[/i]; for example, victims of the recent flooding in Dublin. [5055/12]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (7 Feb 2012)

Michael Conaghan: Question 513: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the renewal of a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 10; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6604/12]

Drug Treatment Programme (15 Feb 2012)

Michael Conaghan: May I explain the position? I submitted a matter for discussion yesterday.

Drug Treatment Programme (15 Feb 2012)

Michael Conaghan: I was not aware that was necessary. I understood one submitted the request and waited until it was reached by the Ceann Comhairle.