Results 761-780 of 1,319 for speaker:Paudge Connolly

Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (21 Mar 2006)

Paudge Connolly: Question 849: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the introduction of a policy of homesteading, that is, the provision of reconstruction grants and loans for the refurbishment and repair of old derelict dwellings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10182/06]

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (21 Mar 2006)

Paudge Connolly: Question 863: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding allocated to Monaghan County Council in 2005 for disabled persons' grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10316/06]

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (21 Mar 2006)

Paudge Connolly: Question 864: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding allocated to Cavan Council County in 2005 for disabled person's grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10317/06]

Written Answers — Nuclear Plants: Nuclear Plants (21 Mar 2006)

Paudge Connolly: Question 865: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the latest information available to his Department on radioactive discharges from the Sellafield nuclear reprocessing station; if he is satisfied with the assurances given by BNFL and British authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10318/06]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (23 Mar 2006)

Paudge Connolly: I propose the adjournment of Dáil Éireann under Standing Order 31 to discuss the following matter of urgent public and national concern, namely, given the threat to inland coarse fishery resources in lakes and watercourses from illegal fishing activity and stock depletion and the urgent necessity to ensure the future sustainability of quality coarse fish stocks for domestic and tourist...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (28 Mar 2006)

Paudge Connolly: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of national importance: the forthcoming Independence sale of over 400 lots of historic artefacts and documents associated with the 1916 Easter Rising scheduled to coincide with the 90th anniversary commemoration of the Rising; the possibility that such unique, irreplaceable and priceless historical treasures such as...

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Motion. (28 Mar 2006)

Paudge Connolly: The continuing evolution of serious crime in the global economy has become a subject of great concern. It has been estimated that the annual turnover of what is known as "organised crime" is €1,200 billion. Organised crime, which has become transnational as criminals have taken advantage of the globalisation of the world's economies, is part of criminal behaviour known as "group...

Road Traffic (Mobile Telephony) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (29 Mar 2006)

Paudge Connolly: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill and commend Deputy Olivia Mitchell on introducing it. I understand the Government intends to accept it, which is unique. This will deny us that rare opportunity to vote and show what good citizens we are and how well we represent our local communities. It is important to note that mobile phones form an integral part of society. They have...

Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (30 Mar 2006)

Paudge Connolly: I welcome the opportunity to discuss the Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006. This Bill which provides for the repayment of nursing home charges illegally taken from old people who knew no better and were, effectively, sitting ducks, is long overdue. The Supreme Court judgment, which was universally hailed, was delivered on 16 February 2005. I understand that repayment in full with interest...

Whistleblowers Protection Bill 1999: Leave to Withdraw. (4 Apr 2006)

Paudge Connolly: It is regrettable this legislation is being withdrawn. I suggest the sectoral approach which is being taken could be better described as a piecemeal approach to our legislation. The goal of any good whistleblower legislation should be to promote a society in which it is possible to speak out about corruption, public dangers and other vital social issues, without fear of reprisal. Effective...

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (4 Apr 2006)

Paudge Connolly: Question 254: To ask the Minister for Finance the timescale for a decision on carbon taxation and emissions trading; his proposals for a re-distribution of receipts from such taxation to reduce the taxation levels on other eco-friendly practices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13377/06]

Written Answers — Digital Terrestrial Television: Digital Terrestrial Television (4 Apr 2006)

Paudge Connolly: Question 269: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the timescale for the switch over from analogue to digital broadcasting; his proposals to assist the elderly and people with disabilities with the transfer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13382/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (4 Apr 2006)

Paudge Connolly: Question 336: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his plans to review the means test for farmers who apply for the old age non-contributory pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13390/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (4 Apr 2006)

Paudge Connolly: Question 337: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position on the introduction of common free travel areas for pensioners between Ireland and the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13391/06]

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (4 Apr 2006)

Paudge Connolly: Question 343: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding his proposed outsourcing of driving tests; his proposals to reduce the driving test backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13385/06]

Written Answers — School Completion Programme: School Completion Programme (4 Apr 2006)

Paudge Connolly: Question 519: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the extent of the school completion programme countrywide; if she will provide a progress report on this programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13386/06]

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Apr 2006)

Paudge Connolly: The Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill aims to provide a regulatory framework for property management companies and management agencies. Apartment and home management companies have proliferated in recent years and have radically altered the implications of home ownership. It is becoming an additional payment burden alongside the mortgage repayments for new home owners. Often, it is a...

Written Answers — School Discipline: School Discipline (5 Apr 2006)

Paudge Connolly: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she proposes to implement in full the recommendations of the Martin task force on student behaviour; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13182/06]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (6 Apr 2006)

Paudge Connolly: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss the following urgent matter: the Teagasc recommendations on the EU nitrates directive, arrived at after extensive independent scientific analysis by 24 scientists, which would be acceptable in Europe if they were vigorously pursued and received uniform national support from the Departments of Agriculture and Food and the...

Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

Paudge Connolly: On a point of order——