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Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (15 Feb 2007)

Paul Connaughton Snr: From a reply to a parliamentary question, I understand that the scheme in Athenry Vocational School will, as of 1 September 2007, be withdrawn.

Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (15 Feb 2007)

Paul Connaughton Snr: I accept the service will be spread around a wider catchment area.

Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (15 Feb 2007)

Paul Connaughton Snr: The Minister should listen because I know exactly what I am talking about. The staff members who have responsibility for Athenry Vocational School and Loughrea Vocational School will not have the same remit next September. They will have to cover a larger catchment area with more students. Under the Bill's provisions, disruptive students will be removed from school. I could not imagine a...

Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (15 Feb 2007)

Paul Connaughton Snr: If one decides that something should be done, a way will be found to do it.

Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (15 Feb 2007)

Paul Connaughton Snr: According to the Minister, she is doing things in education that were never done before.

Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (15 Feb 2007)

Paul Connaughton Snr: We have put forward a policy.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (15 Feb 2007)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 44: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the result of an application by a person (details supplied) in County Galway to the business permission immigrants operation control for permission to start up a business as a dressmaker; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5844/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (15 Feb 2007)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if there is financial assistance available towards the purchase of hair wigs for people suffering from alopecia; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that many people have to purchase wigs three times a year at a cost of €400 to €500 a time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5839/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (15 Feb 2007)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway who has had seven operations, suffers from kidney problems and has high blood pressure is not entitled to transport to and from their hospital appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5840/07]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (15 Feb 2007)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a co-ordinator has been appointed by the Health Service Executive west to take executive responsibility for whatever proposals are forthcoming from the national immunisation advisory committee; the person given such responsibility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5841/07]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (15 Feb 2007)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason the model of care for children services in County Galway arising out of the implementation of the Disability Act 2005 and the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004 has yet to be implemented; the nature of the plan; when she anticipates its full implementation; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (15 Feb 2007)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position regarding an application by a centre (details supplied) in County Galway for funding under the recreational facilities scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5837/07]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (15 Feb 2007)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if his attention has been drawn to an application by a centre (details supplied) in County Galway for funding under CLÁR as a top up to funding received from the GRD; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the community centre is in dire need of a massive refurbishment; if his attention has been further...

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2007: Second Stage (20 Feb 2007)

Paul Connaughton Snr: And cannot be found.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2007)

Paul Connaughton Snr: I am delighted to be given the opportunity to comment on the Bill. Many people seem to forget elements when speaking about social welfare and naturally enough, if I was on the Government side I would probably do what Government Deputies normally do, praise the Minister and speak of the good deeds done. There have been some good deeds and as I have been in this House a while, I fully...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (20 Feb 2007)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to introduce routine screening for urea electrolytes, creats and liver abnormalities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6196/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (20 Feb 2007)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of radiographers that have been recruited in each of the hospitals since 2001; the number of radiographer vacancies in each of the hospitals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6241/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (20 Feb 2007)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Finance if there are circumstances under which a lower rate of stamp duty is payable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6389/07]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (20 Feb 2007)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Finance when Office of Public Works pensioners will receive the increase in their pensions which has been outstanding for a considerable period of time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6117/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (20 Feb 2007)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has proposals to reduce the VAT rate on the purchase by local communities of defibrillators; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the training and the subsequent use of defibrillators can prevent loss of life, and that defibrillators now cost over €4,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6373/07]