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World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Statements. (1 Dec 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: I wish to share time with Deputy Stanton.

World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Statements. (1 Dec 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Hong Kong in December 2005 will be remembered for a long time to come. The potential consequences of what will happen will shape Irish and world trade for a very long time. I will dwell on how a bad outcome at the Hong Kong talks will impact on rural communities and Ireland's farming industry. It must be realised that the negotiations will be conducted among the heavyweight trading blocks of...

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (30 Nov 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 130: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if community employment participants currently employed by the Irish Wheelchair Association will be given an opportunity to apply for permanent positions with the Association in view of the fact that the system of dependance on community employment participants has become extremely difficult due to the fact of the age and...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (30 Nov 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will instigate a full economic impact study on the western region as a result of the new changed circumstances at Shannon Airport; if his attention has been drawn to the despondency and anger that is shown by community leaders in the mid-west area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37038/05]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (30 Nov 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason an application for a grant lodged in April 2003 in respect of a child care crèche (details supplied) in County Galway was refused; the reason a grant was not approved in view of the fact that the potential number of children that need such a facility in the area could not be facilitated by one crèche; if an...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (29 Nov 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 30: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the impact higher development levies is having on the housing market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36607/05]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (29 Nov 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 527: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views regarding the probable effects of the nitrates directive on pig production here; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that as many as 100 licences issued to pig farmers under EPA regulations may be rescinded; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that as many as 400 other pig...

Written Answers — Private Rented Sector: Private Rented Sector (29 Nov 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 124: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress to date in 2005 on the rental accommodation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36608/05]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (29 Nov 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 163: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a medical card was refused to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the person is in constant serious pain; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that she has huge medical bills; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36535/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (29 Nov 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 316: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason the single payment entitlement of €8,516 to a person (details supplied) in County Galway is to be reduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36430/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (29 Nov 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 320: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason a single farm payment entitlement of €8,980 has not been credited to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36447/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (29 Nov 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 322: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason a [i]force majeure[/i] application under the single payment scheme by a person (details supplied) in County Galway was not successful; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the person had to get rid of a substantial number of cattle in 2000 due to illness; if calculating the reference years as 1997, 1998 and 1999...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (29 Nov 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 323: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason the full single payment entitlement on 4.53 hectares has not been credited to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36478/05]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (29 Nov 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 334: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views regarding the probable effects of the nitrates directive on pig production here; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that as many as 100 licences issued to pig farmers under EPA regulations may be rescinded; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that as many as 400 other pig producers may be unable to...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (24 Nov 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress which has been made in relation to the commencement of construction work on the re-opening of the western rail corridor; the budget for this project as envisaged under the Transport 21 strategy; when this project will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36033/05]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (24 Nov 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Transport if, as Minister with responsibility for the National Roads Authority, NRA, he will formally request the NRA to supply quarterly reports on its road-building and upgrading activities in view of the commitment given by the authority to a recent meeting of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport to do so; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (24 Nov 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application for registration for a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36121/05]

Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Nov 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: So what?

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (23 Nov 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason an application for the installation aid scheme by a person (details supplied) in County Galway has been rejected; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that out of a total land holding of 47.63 hectares, only 3.04 hectares or 6% is held in joint ownership with their spouse; if her attention has further been drawn to...

Written Answers — Departmental Contracts: Departmental Contracts (23 Nov 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when the next tendering process will be held for the supply of cattle ear tags; if it is intended that only one supplier will be given the entire contract due to the fact that there are a number of suppliers involved in supplying sheep tags which seems to have the effect of keeping the price of sheep ear tags very low; and if she will...