Results 2,201-2,220 of 3,225 for speaker:Paul Connaughton Snr
- Overseas Missions. (12 Oct 2006)
Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress made with regard to Irish involvement in EU battle groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32349/06]
- Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2006)
Paul Connaughton Snr: Like previous speakers, my party and I welcome the Bill. There are many aspects to the Bill and one could refer to a large number of them in the context of the changes to which its enactment will lead. The first matter to which I wish to refer is the increase in the audit exemption level. This has been a topic of discussion among those in the small industries sector for a couple of years....
- Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (11 Oct 2006)
Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on whether rising import prices in the manufacturing sector threaten the recent limited growth in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31918/06]
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (10 Oct 2006)
Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the steps he will take to improve Ireland's EU rating regarding spending and services for claimants of disability and sickness payments from his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31833/06]
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (10 Oct 2006)
Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the efforts his Department is making to improve supports and services available to recipients of his Department's various sickness and disability payments, in particular with regard to returning these claimants to the working population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31832/06]
- Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (10 Oct 2006)
Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 218: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of people who applied for the Garda Reserve in County Galway; the number of successful applicants; if unsuccessful applicants were informed of the reasons they were unsuccessful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31550/06]
- Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (10 Oct 2006)
Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 389: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position of an application for a work permit by a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31583/06]
- Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (10 Oct 2006)
Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 390: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position of an application for a work permit for a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31584/06]
- Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (10 Oct 2006)
Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 486: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if there has been progress by the Road Safety Authority on an educational project at secondary school level for road safety; if the Road Safety Authority is aware of a project piloted by a person (details supplied) in County Galway; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the person is anxious to receive opportunity to...
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (5 Oct 2006)
Paul Connaughton Snr: The Minister found it difficult to get people to do what he wanted.
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (5 Oct 2006)
Paul Connaughton Snr: That is what they tell me.
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (5 Oct 2006)
Paul Connaughton Snr: The project is right.
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (5 Oct 2006)
Paul Connaughton Snr: That is a fair comment.
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (5 Oct 2006)
Paul Connaughton Snr: Of course.
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (5 Oct 2006)
Paul Connaughton Snr: How confidential is the register of electors? Many people tell me that they are worried about the information they give being used for purposes other than voting.
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (5 Oct 2006)
Paul Connaughton Snr: That is right. If one wants to continue down the form.
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (5 Oct 2006)
Paul Connaughton Snr: Is anything confidential?
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (5 Oct 2006)
Paul Connaughton Snr: Many voters believe that their names and addresses are circulated in places they have not intended.
- Housing Aid for the Elderly. (4 Oct 2006)
Paul Connaughton Snr: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this matter, which is irritating. The Health Service Executive, western region, for some unexplained reason has not approved applications under the housing for the elderly scheme over the past two years. What is going on is an absolute disgrace. I do not know whether there is a problem at HSE level or whether the HSE is not getting...
- Written Answers — Private Rented Accommodation: Private Rented Accommodation (4 Oct 2006)
Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 145: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he agrees with Threshold that existing minimum standards for the private rented sector are primitive and outdated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30954/06]