Results 141-160 of 3,225 for speaker:Paul Connaughton Snr

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: This was not evident at the meeting that took place last night in the RDS.

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: The RDS was the place to be last night.

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: No one should take a bit of notice of that raiméis.

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Deputy Ferris has a quicker way of getting it up altogether.

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: We believe nothing that comes from the Government.

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: The Government read the research quickly enough after last year's elections.

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: I agree with many of the arguments made by Deputy Andrews about child care. We can all throw political insults across the floor, but I agree with the Deputy that child care is one of the biggest problems we face. I had not intended to discuss the matter because I have chosen to highlight another issue, but I emphasise that the child care system needs to be improved. That can be done in many...

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: That is right, for the Ministers too. It is similar to the outbreaks of BSE, TB or brucellosis in the world of farming which are bad news no matter what compensation is offered because the person concerned always loses out. That is the way life is. If flood water passes through one's house, that is bad news. The Government or another agency may compensate one but one's house remains in the...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (9 Feb 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 130: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on moves by the European Union to penalise Ireland for the non-implementation of environmental directives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4013/05]

Written Answers — Housing Design: Housing Design (9 Feb 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 143: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the initiatives he intends to introduce to encourage excellence of design in housing, particularly in regard to high density developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3709/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (9 Feb 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 237: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if consideration will be given to an application under the national reserve for entitlements under the single payments for a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4305/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (9 Feb 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the level of grant aid received for all headage, special beef premium and dairy for the years 1997, 1998 and 1999 under the herd number of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; the level of grants awarded in 2000, 2001 and 2002; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4306/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (9 Feb 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if consideration will be given to an application by a person (details supplied) in County Galway to have his reference years changed to 1997, 1998 and 1999; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4307/05]

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: It is not enough.

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Exactly.

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: The Minister will not be shy anyway.

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Why does he not make a statement in the House?

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Good man, Michael.

Written Answers — Health Strategy: Health Strategy (10 Feb 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 21: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if there will be no large scale investment in primary care in 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4280/05]

Written Answers — Health Strategy: Health Strategy (10 Feb 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 41: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her plans for private investment in the primary health sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4219/05]