Results 781-800 of 3,225 for speaker:Paul Connaughton Snr

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (23 Mar 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason an application by a person (details supplied) in County Galway for the transfer of entitlements by way of private contract clause leases from a herd number has not been successful in view of the fact that in a letter dated 5 May 2005 her Department informed her that her application had been successful; and if she will make...

Defence Forces Recruitment. (28 Mar 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Defence the height requirements for membership of the Defence Forces; if changes to these requirements are planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11830/06]

Road Traffic (Mobile Telephony) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (28 Mar 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: I thank Deputy Olivia Mitchell for putting this Bill before the House tonight. It is designed to achieve just one vital objective, to prevent drivers from using or holding hand held mobile handsets while driving. It makes absolute sense to stop drivers trying to negotiate the normal impediments, obstacles and risks associated with driving any vehicle on any road in Ireland at any time, day or...

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

Paul Connaughton Snr: I intend to share time with Deputy Ring. I am delighted to have this opportunity. I spoke on Second Stage of the Criminal Justice Bill many months ago and little did I know what the Bill heralded. The Minister said it was a far-reaching, all-embracing Bill badly needed to combat the vicious crimes taking place. On that occasion he convinced us the matters he was taking in hand were extremely...

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

Paul Connaughton Snr: Another question asked whether respondents last saw a garda on foot patrol in their neighbourhood "last week", "last month" or "last year".

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

Paul Connaughton Snr: Those who replied "last year" amounted to 71% and a significant minority inserted the word "never" in response. The survey only surveyed 1,400 people in Galway East and the Deputy should not take any notice of them — the Minister is taking no notice.

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

Paul Connaughton Snr: The next question asked whether one would describe the general Garda presence in one's area as "very good", "satisfactory", "unsatisfactory" or "non-existent". Some 6% replied it was "very good", 25% said it was "satisfactory", 31% said it was "unsatisfactory" and 37% said it was "non-existent". The next question sought to determine whether respondents had confidence in the ability of the...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (28 Mar 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Defence the position with regard to decentralisation within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11829/06]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (28 Mar 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 363: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a grant will be awarded to a school (details supplied) in County Galway in view of the fact that the application was submitted on 28 August 2005; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that for many months this non-profit making group are using their own resources and overdraft facilities which are now exhausted;...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (28 Mar 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 483: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on paying a grant towards the cost of transport from Craughwell, County Galway, to the community school at Ennis, County Clare, to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12072/06]

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (29 Mar 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when the new grant scheme will be available for farm waste management; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12028/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (29 Mar 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason for the delay in issuing the single farm payment under the national reserve; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12019/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (30 Mar 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 14: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether any other elements of the Irish tax code could be subject to challenge under state aid rules. [12527/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 Mar 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 112: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position concerning the delivery of an orthodontic treatment programme to primary schools in County Galway; if there are vacancies on the dental staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12669/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (30 Mar 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position regarding an application for the dairy premium in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12663/06]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (30 Mar 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the gross overcrowding at a school (details supplied) in County Galway; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that the general practitioner's room had to be used as a classroom; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that the learning support teacher has to take the class...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (30 Mar 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 267: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason proceeds of a sale of bog contained in a special area of conservation have not been awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; the state of the sale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12665/06]

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (4 Apr 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: I, too, welcome this Bill introduced by my colleague, Deputy O'Dowd. Contrary to the belief that apartment management companies are based only in Dublin, these companies are being established throughout the country. Even in east Galway, from where I come, there is no shortage of such companies. The Bill affords Deputies an opportunity to ascertain what estate management companies do, how they...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (4 Apr 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the security situation in Afghanistan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13011/06]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (4 Apr 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the situation in Afghanistan with regard to security and reconstruction of the state; if Ireland is funding efforts with regard to reconstruction in that state; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13030/06]