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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...

Order of Business. (9 Feb 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: That is too much time.

Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (8 Feb 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent of the role he expects Bord Gais to play in the production, generation or distribution of energy in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3610/05]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (8 Feb 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which it is Government policy to support the production of bio-diesel or other non-fossil fuel alternatives; his preferred options in this regard for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3691/05]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (8 Feb 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 409: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when an ADM grant will be awarded to a playschool (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3428/05]

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (8 Feb 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 530: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he proposes to provide funding for the upgrade of the Galway County Council water pumping and treatment facility at Lomonagh, Corrandulla, County Galway; the present capacity for the facility; the capacity which will be achieved by any new improvement works; the capital cost of such works; if funding...

Written Answers — Schools Vetting Procedures: Schools Vetting Procedures (3 Feb 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will report on the vetting procedures in place in all schools; the persons to whom such procedures apply; the numbers being vetted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2900/05]

Written Answers — Schools Vetting Procedures: Schools Vetting Procedures (3 Feb 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if legislation is being prepared to place vetting at all schools on a statutory basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2947/05]

Written Answers — Nuclear Programmes: Nuclear Programmes (2 Feb 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the actions being taken to assess the nuclear capability of Iran; if he will report on the action at European level to work with Iran to address this nuclear concern; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2623/05]

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (2 Feb 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has had contact with the President of the Palestinian Authority, Mr. Mahmoud Abbas, with regard to the Middle East peace process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2652/05]

Written Answers — Illegal Immigrants: Illegal Immigrants (2 Feb 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his plans to help undocumented Irish citizens now trapped in the USA; the number of Irish persons in this situation; if his attention has been drawn to the hardship, inconvenience and worry this problem has caused to the persons concerned and to their families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3107/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (2 Feb 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 258: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the back to work allowance will be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Galway from the date the application was made for this allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2954/05]

Written Answers — National Anti-Poverty Networks: National Anti-Poverty Networks (2 Feb 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the reason funding to the Community Workers Network based at Tuam Road, Galway has been withdrawn; if his attention has been drawn to the important role that this organisation has played in providing information and guidance in the drive to eliminate poverty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3100/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (2 Feb 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 292: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her attention has been drawn to the staff reductions proposed at her Department offices, Dock Road, Galway; if the staff members concerned have been informed that they can relocate to Portlaoise; the reason this extra work in Portlaoise cannot be carried out in the Galway office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3097/05]

Written Answers — Single Payment Scheme: Single Payment Scheme (2 Feb 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 293: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position with regard to an application for entitlements from the national reserve by a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3098/05]

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (2 Feb 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 324: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the unrest among history teachers at second level concerning the introduction of the new leaving certificate history course and that despite the long run-in period no examination papers have been made available to teachers; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that the new syllabus...