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Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (1 May 2014)

Paul Connaughton: A number of weeks ago, I raised an issue in regard to Bus Éireann. There has been a lot of media speculation since about it. We were getting legal advice on what we could and could not do. Have we received anything back?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (1 May 2014)

Paul Connaughton: Are we still seeking legal advice as to whether we can bring them back in here again while the court case is going on?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (1 May 2014)

Paul Connaughton: I agree with what Deputy Murphy said. It is a shame that we have come to this point. This story has dragged on for more months than it ever needed to. It has now become a pitched battle between this committee and the two individuals concerned, which is extremely unfortunate. The only people who are really losing out are those in the charity sector as a whole because this matter will drag...

Water Charges: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (7 May 2014)

Paul Connaughton: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate. The need to pay for water was always going to be seen a contentious issue. However, it was never previously seen as an issue in this country despite the fact that people in rural areas, particularly those who own farms and people in group water schemes, pay for their water. I am of the view that the real point has been missed during...

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

Paul Connaughton: 527. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a farmer who currently has a land parcel area under appeal and is waiting on the result of the inspection can apply on the reduced area and if the appeal is successful, will receive the increased area retrospectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21245/14]

Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 May 2014)

Paul Connaughton: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak briefly about the Bill. I congratulate the Minister on her new role. She has been thrown in at the deep end, so to speak, at a very serious time for An Garda Síochána and the Department of Justice and Equality. I want to mention also the former Minister, Deputy Shatter, who admitted that mistakes were made in this...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Properties (27 May 2014)

Paul Connaughton: 583. 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; if the sale has been advertised; and if not, when it will be advertised; when an auction will take place; where members of the public can get more information on the sale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23308/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (27 May 2014)

Paul Connaughton: 633. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a payment under the disadvantaged areas scheme for 2012 will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23312/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Herd Numbers (27 May 2014)

Paul Connaughton: 634. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an application for a herd number will be finalised in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23313/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (27 May 2014)

Paul Connaughton: 945. To ask the Minister for Health when a decision will be made on a fair deal application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway as the additional waiting period is a cause of great distress to the applicants family; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23307/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (27 May 2014)

Paul Connaughton: 946. To ask the Minister for Health the steps persons who hold medical cards and who have had to pay for blood tests taken in their general practitioners surgeries should take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23309/14]

Topical Issue Debate: Credit Unions Regulation (28 May 2014)

Paul Connaughton: I thank the Office of the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this topic. I mean no disrespect to the Minister of State, Deputy Perry, in saying I would have preferred it had the Minister for Finance, Deputy Michael Noonan, been present. I understand that is simply not possible. There is an old saying that the sins of the fathers should not be visited on the sons. This is certainly true and I...

Topical Issue Debate: Credit Unions Regulation (28 May 2014)

Paul Connaughton: Before the Minister of State gives the rest of the reply, I will point out that quite a number of credit unions have many people who want to borrow money from them, which, thankfully, may be a sign of confidence coming back into the economy. However, many of these credit unions find that, due to the restrictions placed on them, they are unable to lend the money. I understand from the reply...

Local and Community Development Programmes: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (5 Jun 2014)

Paul Connaughton: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on the motion. Putting People First, the action programme for effective local government, aims to institute a system of local government which will drive economic, social and community development, while at the same time representing value for money and representing citizens fairly. Key changes envisioned include the establishment of local...

Death and Burial of Children in Mother and Baby Homes: Motion [Private Members] (10 Jun 2014)

Paul Connaughton: I am thankful for the opportunity to speak on this matter. I welcome the Government’s announcement today that a commission of investigation is to be set up to get to the bottom of it. As someone who represents the constituency of Galway East, I have heard an awful lot about this matter locally in recent weeks from quite a number of people. I have no doubt the same applies to the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Appeals (11 Jun 2014)

Paul Connaughton: 116. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway has not received their 2013 AEOS payment considering that they had two inspections and was found to be clear on both occasions yet for some reason a penalty is still showing up as outstanding on their file; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24891/14]

Topical Issue Debate: Installation Aid Schemes Eligibility (12 Jun 2014)

Paul Connaughton: I thank the Ceann Comhairle's office and the Minister, Deputy Coveney, for taking this issue. Deputy Kyne clearly spelled out our concerns. I realise there is probably quite a small number of farmers caught in this trap but be that as it may they certainly have a grievance. 4 o’clock There are some who might not see the importance of it. These farmers, who are as well-trained...

Topical Issue Debate: Installation Aid Schemes Eligibility (12 Jun 2014)

Paul Connaughton: I too thank the Minister for his reply. What the Minister achieved through CAP for young farmers was fantastic and is something about which young farmers are particularly happy. The Minister said he was actively looking at what else could be done and that he did not want to over-promise, which I accept. In terms of what he is trying to achieve, can the Minister tell us when it might be...

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Vote 38 - Health
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive
Chapter 21 - Budget Management in Health Service Executive
Chapter 22 - Eligibility for Medical Cards (12 Jun 2014)

Paul Connaughton: I welcome the delegation. To continue on the topical matter of discretionary medical cards, the review has been halted. However, will those who lost them have them returned?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Vote 38 - Health
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive
Chapter 21 - Budget Management in Health Service Executive
Chapter 22 - Eligibility for Medical Cards (12 Jun 2014)

Paul Connaughton: How many have lost discretionary medical cards in the past six months?