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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Army Barracks Closures (12 Feb 2014)

Paul Connaughton: 159. To ask the Minister for Defence the plans that exist for the sale of the former Army barracks in Loughrea; if a reserve price has been put in place; when an auction will take place or where members of the public can get more information on the sale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7162/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sporting Events (12 Feb 2014)

Paul Connaughton: 242. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has given consideration to Ireland hosting a regular season NFL American football game, considering the success the UK is having in hosting such games and the continued rise in support for the game in this country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7163/14]

Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Network (13 Feb 2014)

Paul Connaughton: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this topic, which concerns Barnaderg post office in my constituency. Post offices are important, particularly in rural communities. Public houses are not as plentiful as they used to be and the ability to create jobs and build businesses in these areas is not what it was. In many cases, the post office is the only point of contact many people in...

Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Network (13 Feb 2014)

Paul Connaughton: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. The consultation process with the community is under way but I am concerned that a short period was provided for the process in this case, given a temporary licence was granted for the post office a few weeks ago. This has not allowed for proper consultation to take place. Barnaderg is a diverse community and the people have to come up with a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Appeals (13 Feb 2014)

Paul Connaughton: 222. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway did not receive a single farm payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7321/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (13 Feb 2014)

Paul Connaughton: 223. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a single farm payment will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7323/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (13 Feb 2014)

Paul Connaughton: 254. To ask the Minister for Health the dental treatment available to a person (details supplied) in County Galway in view of the fact that there is currently no dentist available in Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway; the provisions that are in place for children in County Galway who have medical cards and who require treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (18 Feb 2014)

Paul Connaughton: 280. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when it is anticipated that construction work will begin on school projects (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7986/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (18 Feb 2014)

Paul Connaughton: 291. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway, was awarded the 100% adjacent rate maintenance grant plus 100% fees and has now been told that they are not entitled to fees for this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8256/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (18 Feb 2014)

Paul Connaughton: 634. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a person (details supplied) in County Galway has received all of their agri-environment option scheme 2 payments and if not, the deductions that were made and the amount of each deduction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7985/14]

Recent Flooding: Statements (Resumed) (19 Feb 2014)

Paul Connaughton: I will follow on from what Deputy Kenny said about climate change. When flooding incidents happen we are happy to talk to about climate change but as the news agenda moves on it is forgotten about until the next big flood and then it becomes topical again. If we continue as we are, in ten, 15, 20 or 100 years time we will regret not having done anything about it. Needless to say, Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (19 Feb 2014)

Paul Connaughton: 103. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there are any circumstances under which a person who was born and grew up in Ireland but who moved to Australia in the depth of the economic downturn and who now wishes to return to Ireland, can be treated as an EU resident for Student Universal Support Ireland grant purposes given that they were born and grew up here, all their family live...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (20 Feb 2014)

Paul Connaughton: Can we find out the HSE's marking system?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (20 Feb 2014)

Paul Connaughton: Yes.

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners
Chapter 23 - Revenue Collection
Chapter 24 - Management of Revenue Debt
Chapter 25 - Taxpayer Compliance
Chapter 26 - Corporation Tax Losses
Chapter 27 - Tax Audit Settlements (20 Feb 2014)

Paul Connaughton: I welcome Ms Feehily and everyone else present. I will start with the documents she provided for the committee on the property tax to obtain more details. What is the current rate of compliance?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners
Chapter 23 - Revenue Collection
Chapter 24 - Management of Revenue Debt
Chapter 25 - Taxpayer Compliance
Chapter 26 - Corporation Tax Losses
Chapter 27 - Tax Audit Settlements (20 Feb 2014)

Paul Connaughton: The last chance the 7% who are not compliant will have is to pay before the deadline of the end of March.

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners
Chapter 23 - Revenue Collection
Chapter 24 - Management of Revenue Debt
Chapter 25 - Taxpayer Compliance
Chapter 26 - Corporation Tax Losses
Chapter 27 - Tax Audit Settlements (20 Feb 2014)

Paul Connaughton: What is the household charge compliance rate?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners
Chapter 23 - Revenue Collection
Chapter 24 - Management of Revenue Debt
Chapter 25 - Taxpayer Compliance
Chapter 26 - Corporation Tax Losses
Chapter 27 - Tax Audit Settlements (20 Feb 2014)

Paul Connaughton: The household charge.

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners
Chapter 23 - Revenue Collection
Chapter 24 - Management of Revenue Debt
Chapter 25 - Taxpayer Compliance
Chapter 26 - Corporation Tax Losses
Chapter 27 - Tax Audit Settlements (20 Feb 2014)

Paul Connaughton: Is it the case that the household charge has not been paid on 400,000 or 500,000 properties and Revenue is still not aware whether the property tax has been paid?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 9 - Office of the Revenue Commissioners
Chapter 23 - Revenue Collection
Chapter 24 - Management of Revenue Debt
Chapter 25 - Taxpayer Compliance
Chapter 26 - Corporation Tax Losses
Chapter 27 - Tax Audit Settlements (20 Feb 2014)

Paul Connaughton: Why does Revenue not have confidence in the figure? What was the previous system used?