Results 81-100 of 3,225 for speaker:Paul Connaughton Snr

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (2 Nov 2004)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 297: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to circumstances in cases in which Irish-born emigrants receive less than their full social and health entitlements; the number of Irish emigrants that are affected by this problem; the measures that have been taken to overcome this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27064/04]

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (2 Nov 2004)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 298: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has conducted research into the position of Irish-born women emigrants in the UK; if the disadvantage experienced by a section of Irish-born males in the UK as highlighted in a recent programme (details supplied) is also mirrored in Irish female emigrants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27066/04]

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (2 Nov 2004)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 299: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the funding since 1997 that has been given to social and voluntary organisations based in the US who work with Irish emigrants; the funding that has been allocated for 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27067/04]

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (2 Nov 2004)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 300: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his Department is involved in political engagement with US authorities which seeks to regularise the status of undocumented Irish emigrants in the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27068/04]

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (2 Nov 2004)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 306: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of US green cards awarded to Irish-born emigrants each year since 1995 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27109/04]

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (2 Nov 2004)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 307: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the estimated figure of the number of undocumented Irish-born emigrants currently living in the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27110/04]

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (2 Nov 2004)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 308: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has held discussions with his US counterparts, to facilitate an increase in green card quotas awarded to Irish-born emigrants who wish to obtain legal residency status in the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27111/04]

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (2 Nov 2004)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 301: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his Department intends to establish an Internet site dedicated to the needs of Irish emigrants abroad and capable of providing both information and a link to Ireland for emigrants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27069/04]

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (2 Nov 2004)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 302: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the concept of an awards scheme to recognise the service of Irish persons overseas; if he will progress this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27070/04]

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (2 Nov 2004)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 303: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the establishment of a budget from his Department to provide financial assistance towards the cost of Irish community, cultural and sporting activities abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27071/04]

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (2 Nov 2004)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 305: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties experienced by Irish citizens in obtaining copies of their birth certificates from or in late registering their birth at the General Register Office in Dublin; if there is a dedicated staff member assigned with the General Register Office to deal with Irish-born emigrants; and if he will...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (2 Nov 2004)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 325: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on the issuing of free travel passes to elderly Irish-born emigrants when they return here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27062/04]

Written Answers — Safe Home Programme: Safe Home Programme (2 Nov 2004)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 332: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the amount of funding to date that has been allocated to the safe home programme; if his Department intends to expand this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27075/04]

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (2 Nov 2004)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 381: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on the involvement of Foras na Gaeilge in providing assistance to Irish speakers abroad and in promoting cultural activities, which promote the Irish language; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27057/04]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (2 Nov 2004)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 422: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the strength of the permanent Garda force attached to the Garda station in Athenry, County Galway; if there is a holding or security room in Athenry Garda station; if a person apprehended on an offence must be transported to Galway city Garda station; if his attention has been drawn to the growing list of petty crimes...

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (2 Nov 2004)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 505: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding to date that has been allocated through the voluntary housing capital assistance scheme to resettle eligible returning Irish born emigrants; the number of such persons who have received social housing under this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27058/04]

Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (16 Nov 2004)

Paul Connaughton Snr: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the closure of Barford Meats plant, Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, with the loss of 82 jobs and the proposals the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment has to replace these jobs.

Consumer Rights Enforcer Bill 2004: Second Stage. (16 Nov 2004)

Paul Connaughton Snr: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I wish to share time with Deputy Hogan.

Consumer Rights Enforcer Bill 2004: Second Stage. (16 Nov 2004)

Paul Connaughton Snr: The Bill Fine Gael is introducing is an important one which provides for a badly-needed office. I compliment my colleague, Deputy Hogan, on the huge amount of work he has done on this issue. The basis of this Bill is about getting value for money. While we enjoy an exciting economy, with which we are delighted to be involved and which we hope continues, for reasons that have as much to do...

Irish Emigrants. (16 Nov 2004)

Paul Connaughton Snr: I ask the Government, and particularly the Minister for Foreign Affairs, to treat with the highest respect and dignity the emigrants who sailed broken-hearted from Ireland in the dark years of the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. When the Estimates are published on Thursday, I demand that a clear and unambiguous message of support be sent from the emerald isle to the thousands of emigrants in the UK,...