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Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (20 May 2008)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 523: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position of an application under the family reunification scheme by a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19537/08]

Leaders' Questions (21 May 2008)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Blame everyone else.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (21 May 2008)

Paul Connaughton Snr: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise the urgent matter of the silence from the Taoiseach and his Ministers concerning the stance the Irish Government may or may not take in the event that Commissioner Mandelson will sell out his own farmers in the European Union to strike a deal at any price at the World Trade Organisation talks; if the Government accepts that...

Cancer Services: Motion (Resumed) (21 May 2008)

Paul Connaughton Snr: If the Deputy were not in Fianna Fáil she would not believe it.

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (21 May 2008)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if it is the intention of Coillte to fell trees in the Moyode Woods at Athenry, County Galway; if a felling licence has been applied for and obtained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20181/08]

Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse Act 2000: Motion (22 May 2008)

Paul Connaughton Snr: I am delighted to have an opportunity to say a few words on this very difficult subject. In my experience as a long-time Member of the House I find it difficult to understand, as Deputy Shatter also pointed out, why successive Governments, particularly those we have had for the last eight or ten years, cannot say with conviction that children's interests will be protected. In my area, which...

Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse Act 2000: Motion (22 May 2008)

Paul Connaughton Snr: This is not happening on a once-off basis. I must be thankful that at least they are there, although they are not trained for it and do not have the know-how to deal with such situations. It is a far cry from a case conference with multidisciplinary agencies involved in child care. I am not a professional in this area but I have been out long enough to see a lot of things happen. It is...

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 May 2008)

Paul Connaughton Snr: First, like most Members, I welcome this Bill although everyone has reservations, myself included, about the Dublin transport authority. I am the Vice Chairman of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport and during the past 12 months its members, including Deputy Áine Brady and others, listened to all the stakeholders. There are as many views on how the future development of Dublin...

Written Answers — Interdepartmental Meetings: Interdepartmental Meetings (22 May 2008)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 31: To ask the Minister for Defence if he had recent discussions with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform regarding the possible use of the Defence Forces under their ATCP commitment in cases of serious public order circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20251/08]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (22 May 2008)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his Department will issue to the higher education grant section of Galway County Council a letter stating that a person (details supplied) in County Galway has applied for naturalisation; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the person needs this letter in order to qualify for a higher education grant; and...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Procedures: Garda Vetting Procedures (27 May 2008)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 416: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason there is such a long delay for applicants for Garda vetting particularly for young people who are applying for jobs; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that because of the inordinate length of time it takes to have the process completed many people have lost the opportunity of getting a job; and if he...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (27 May 2008)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 458: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a person (details supplied) in County Galway will receive payment from his Department for the sale of bog. [20981/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (27 May 2008)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 459: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a person (details supplied) in County Galway will receive payment for the sale of bog to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20982/08]

Written Answers — Prison Education Service: Prison Education Service (28 May 2008)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the percentage of offenders who participate in educational programmes in juvenile detention centres; his plans to expand increased participation on these courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21182/08]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (28 May 2008)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views in relation to the ease of access to alcohol and the link to a dramatic increase in teenager crime; his plans to tackle this growing problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21183/08]

Legal Services Ombudsman Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 May 2008)

Paul Connaughton Snr: That would not be in her nature.

Legal Services Ombudsman Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 May 2008)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Unlike other Members who spoke on the Bill, I am not a solicitor or a barrister, but I speak for the majority of people who use the legal services. Many aspects of everyday life are intertwined by legalities which are becoming more complex. To make matters worse, the famous legalese, as referred to by Deputy Michael D'Arcy, is becoming more difficult to understand. There is an argument...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (4 Jun 2008)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 272: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when a decision will be made on an application under the 2008 sports capital programme by a club (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21829/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (4 Jun 2008)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 296: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a REP scheme payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Galway in view of the fact that they have submitted the required soil sample; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21752/08]

Written Answers — Third Level Qualifications: Third Level Qualifications (4 Jun 2008)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 333: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of in-service teachers at primary level, second level and further education level who are holders of a masters degree, a Ph.d degree or any postgraduate qualification; the number in respect of each of these areas of in-service teachers who are receiving salary increments commensurate with their qualifications; and if he...