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Public Expenditure: Motion (Resumed). (4 Oct 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: It is on the record and the Deputy can put it anywhere he wishes.

Public Expenditure: Motion (Resumed). (4 Oct 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: We are lucky to have Mr. John Purcell as Comptroller and Auditor General. I had the pleasure of being a member of the Committee of Public Accounts for a number of years. Regardless of who is in government, it is vital that this watchdog organ of the State is given all the power necessary to carry out its balanced and forensic investigations. Any Government worth its salt should take note...

Housing Aid for the Elderly. (4 Oct 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this matter, which is irritating. The Health Service Executive, western region, for some unexplained reason has not approved applications under the housing for the elderly scheme over the past two years. What is going on is an absolute disgrace. I do not know whether there is a problem at HSE level or whether the HSE is not getting...

Written Answers — Private Rented Accommodation: Private Rented Accommodation (4 Oct 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 145: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he agrees with Threshold that existing minimum standards for the private rented sector are primitive and outdated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30954/06]

Written Answers — Private Rented Accommodation: Private Rented Accommodation (4 Oct 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 210: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the findings of Threshold that show that appeals for help from tenants living in unfit accommodation doubled last year, from 386 in 2004 to 785 in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30953/06]

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (4 Oct 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the anger and frustration of people not being allowed to work after the age of 65; if his further attention has been drawn to the fact that many people would be willing to submit themselves for an annual medical examination to prove they were fit to work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31244/06]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (4 Oct 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 312: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason the higher education grants have not been substantially increased in view of the cost of maintaining a student at a third level institution; if her attention has been drawn to the financial hardship that is being endured by many families particularly where there is more than one family member at a third level institution;...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (5 Oct 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: The Minister found it difficult to get people to do what he wanted.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (5 Oct 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: That is what they tell me.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (5 Oct 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: The project is right.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (5 Oct 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: That is a fair comment.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (5 Oct 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Of course.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (5 Oct 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: How confidential is the register of electors? Many people tell me that they are worried about the information they give being used for purposes other than voting.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (5 Oct 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: That is right. If one wants to continue down the form.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (5 Oct 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Is anything confidential?

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (5 Oct 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Many voters believe that their names and addresses are circulated in places they have not intended.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (10 Oct 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the steps he will take to improve Ireland's EU rating regarding spending and services for claimants of disability and sickness payments from his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31833/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (10 Oct 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the efforts his Department is making to improve supports and services available to recipients of his Department's various sickness and disability payments, in particular with regard to returning these claimants to the working population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31832/06]

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (10 Oct 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 218: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of people who applied for the Garda Reserve in County Galway; the number of successful applicants; if unsuccessful applicants were informed of the reasons they were unsuccessful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31550/06]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (10 Oct 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 389: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position of an application for a work permit by a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31583/06]