Results 2,141-2,160 of 3,225 for speaker:Paul Connaughton Snr

Health Services: Motion. (14 Nov 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: The Deputy will get a chance to contribute. An opportunity will be given to find out what the people of Ireland want and who they trust. Whatever about politicians, when a problem arises in the health service in the future and given the track record of the HSE now and since it was established, if the Minister thinks that the people will allow the HSE to judge itself, she is in for a...

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (9 Nov 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the types of programmes which have been initiated by the regional drugs task forces in 2006; the projects developed by these task forces in 2006 and their location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36906/06]

Written Answers — Voluntary Sector Funding: Voluntary Sector Funding (9 Nov 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the initiatives which have been funded by his Department under the White Paper on voluntary activity; the status of the white paper; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36907/06]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (9 Nov 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of elderly people in County Galway awaiting admission to long stay care in public nursing homes; the number that are waiting for the years 2000 to 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37207/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (9 Nov 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the outcome of a REPS appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37201/06]

Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (9 Nov 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway has not been awarded entitlements from the national reserve; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the person in question had to cease milk production because of extreme medical problems which prevented them converting to other farming sectors on which premia were...

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (8 Nov 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 39: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied that only 600 voluntary housing units were completed in the first half of 2006, even though the Government committed to reaching an annual total of 4000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36623/06]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (8 Nov 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 64: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of his Department's decentralisation programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36624/06]

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: I compliment Deputy Durkan on tabling this motion. Much has been said over the past two nights about the future of energy prices. To put it simplistically, there are certain things in this country that we cannot change, such as the fact that we do not and will never have oil wells. We must all accept this. It is awfully hard to bring in the bit of gas we have. I do not blame the...

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: I am sorry because I was only getting good.

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: The Minister of State does not even believe that.

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: We have to compete with the UK.

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Of course it is true.

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: That is shameful.

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: I thank Deputy O'Connor.

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Maybe Deputy O'Connor should do that. I know what he is talking about.

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Does the Deputy mean the hot air?

Written Answers — Third Level Education: Third Level Education (7 Nov 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 405: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on an application by a college (details supplied) in County Galway for the provision of education and training at the college for countryside residents in the west of Ireland; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is an urgent need for a decision to be made on a proposal already submitted...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (7 Nov 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 427: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of farmers in County Galway who have been paid the single farm payment in 2006; the number of farmers in County Galway who have not yet received payment; the number of farmers in County Galway who have received this year's area based payment; the number who have not received payment of same; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Third Level Education: Third Level Education (7 Nov 2006)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 451: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on an application by a college (details supplied) in County Galway for the provision of education and training at the college for countryside residents in the west of Ireland; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there is an urgent need for a decision to be made on a proposal already submitted to her Department...