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Industrial Development (Science Foundation Ireland) (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Apr 2013)

Paul Connaughton: I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to speak on this Bill. The extension of the remit of Science Foundation Ireland, as provided for in this Bill, is most welcome. To date, the foundation has promoted and supported awareness and understanding of science, technology, engineering and mathematics and has enabled collaborative funding of research. The focus now has switched to...

Topical Issue Debate: Beef Technology Adoption Programme (18 Apr 2013)

Paul Connaughton: I thank the Ceann Comhairle's office for the opportunity to raise this issue. This is a relatively new scheme that has been running for only two years. It is a welcome development from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and from the Minister, Deputy Coveney. If we are to meet our Harvest 2020 production targets, it is important that all farmers are on the same plain and...

Topical Issue Debate: Beef Technology Adoption Programme (18 Apr 2013)

Paul Connaughton: I thank the Minister of State for his response. My issue is not with the scheme, which is doing what it should do. I regret that the Minister cannot be here - I understand he is extremely busy as all Ministers are at the moment. I believe it is important for the Government to appoint a new Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine owing to the workload the...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (18 Apr 2013)

Paul Connaughton: I wish to develop a point that Deputy Harris raised. If there was a need to do something that had wider repercussions, is Mr. McCarthy saying this can be looked at only from today's guidelines on procurement?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (18 Apr 2013)

Paul Connaughton: On that basis, one would have to look at what happened across all Departments in the years from 2005 to 2009 to get a full picture of this issue.

Public Sector Pay and Conditions: Motion [Private Members] (23 Apr 2013)

Paul Connaughton: Like many Members of this House, I am disappointed that the Croke Park II proposals were rejected by the unions, but now that they have been rejected, it is important that we properly explore the reasons they were rejected and consider the views that were shared in order to determine the best course of action. There is no easy option to be taken. A total of €300 million in savings...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (23 Apr 2013)

Paul Connaughton: 537. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway has not received their disadvantaged area payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18712/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Eligibility (23 Apr 2013)

Paul Connaughton: 551. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there is any impediment to a person (details supplied) in County Galway, joining the new agri-environment options scheme, in view of the fact that they were previously involved in REP scheme but that has ceased since October 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18920/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (23 Apr 2013)

Paul Connaughton: 685. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reasons hackneys cannot use bus lanes and if there will be any attempt to change this regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18911/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (23 Apr 2013)

Paul Connaughton: 537. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway has not received their disadvantaged area payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18712/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Eligibility (23 Apr 2013)

Paul Connaughton: 551. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there is any impediment to a person (details supplied) in County Galway, joining the new agri-environment options scheme, in view of the fact that they were previously involved in REP scheme but that has ceased since October 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18920/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (23 Apr 2013)

Paul Connaughton: 685. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reasons hackneys cannot use bus lanes and if there will be any attempt to change this regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18911/13]

Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
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Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2011 (25 Apr 2013)

Paul Connaughton: I thank Mr. O'Brien for attending and his opening statement. I wish to ask a general question on the reductions required in 2013. Of the figure of €721 million, how much of it has been achieved to date, now that we are one third of the way through the year?

Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
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Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2011 (25 Apr 2013)

Paul Connaughton: As of now, therefore, can Mr. O'Brien say we are on target to reach the figure of €721 million at the end of the year?

Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Health Service Executive
Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2011 (25 Apr 2013)

Paul Connaughton: I understand the situation in which the HSE finds itself, but is it correct to assume that if the money is not saved through payroll, it will be saved through cuts to services?

Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
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Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2011 (25 Apr 2013)

Paul Connaughton: Let me move to the fair deal scheme. How many are on the list waiting for the scheme to be approved?

Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Health Service Executive
Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2011 (25 Apr 2013)

Paul Connaughton: At the moment, the issue is that the scheme has been suspended.

Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
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Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2011 (25 Apr 2013)

Paul Connaughton: I understand that and apologise for the words I used. The problem at the moment is that if one is in hospital long term, one stands a better chance of getting a bed through the fair deal scheme than someone who went through the normal procedures.

Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
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Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2011 (25 Apr 2013)

Paul Connaughton: Many members will have constituents who are awaiting the approval of a place for a loved one. I know an individual who thought he would be offered a place for his mother last Thursday, having waited for the normal four-week period. He is waiting to see if it will happen today. Is Mr. O'Brien saying he still has the same chance of getting a bed as someone who is in a long-term bed in hospital?

Public Accounts Committee: 2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 40 - Health Service Executive
Health Service Executive Financial Statements 2011 (25 Apr 2013)

Paul Connaughton: It was four weeks ago.