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Written Answers — Garda Communications: Garda Communications (26 Jan 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 793: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the type of communication there is between the Garda headquarters at Tuam, County Galway and the outlying stations, particularly when there is no Garda on duty in the outlying areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2052/05]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (26 Jan 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 1115: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason approval has not been given to the building of a new school as a result of the amalgamation of schools (details supplied) in County Galway; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that negotiations have been ongoing for eight years and that there is a severe structural defect concerning the roof in one of the schools;...

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (23 Nov 2004)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Finance the aggregate amount of revenue expected to be raised in 2004 in taxation from the purchase, registration and use of motor vehicles, distinguishing the total in VAT, in excises, in VRT, in motor tax and so on. [29904/04]

Written Answers — Enterprise Policy: Enterprise Policy (16 Nov 2004)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will allocate a budget of €20 million per annum for five years from existing enterprise development agency resources to support the creation of enterprise-led networks to foster collaboration in defined areas of activity, as recommended by the enterprise strategy group; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (16 Nov 2004)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans to alter the work permit scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28392/04]

Irish Emigrants. (16 Nov 2004)

Paul Connaughton Snr: I ask the Government, and particularly the Minister for Foreign Affairs, to treat with the highest respect and dignity the emigrants who sailed broken-hearted from Ireland in the dark years of the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. When the Estimates are published on Thursday, I demand that a clear and unambiguous message of support be sent from the emerald isle to the thousands of emigrants in the UK,...

Consumer Rights Enforcer Bill 2004: Second Stage. (16 Nov 2004)

Paul Connaughton Snr: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I wish to share time with Deputy Hogan.

Consumer Rights Enforcer Bill 2004: Second Stage. (16 Nov 2004)

Paul Connaughton Snr: The Bill Fine Gael is introducing is an important one which provides for a badly-needed office. I compliment my colleague, Deputy Hogan, on the huge amount of work he has done on this issue. The basis of this Bill is about getting value for money. While we enjoy an exciting economy, with which we are delighted to be involved and which we hope continues, for reasons that have as much to do...

Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (16 Nov 2004)

Paul Connaughton Snr: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the closure of Barford Meats plant, Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, with the loss of 82 jobs and the proposals the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment has to replace these jobs.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (2 Nov 2004)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress which has been made to establish an independent authority to procure public transport services; the nature and functions of the authority envisaged; when enabling legislation will be published to give effect to such an authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27034/04]

Written Answers — General Register Office: General Register Office (2 Nov 2004)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 233: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the difficulties experienced by Irish citizens in obtaining copies of their birth certificates from or in late registering their birth at the General Register Office in Dublin; if there is a dedicated staff member assigned with the office to deal with Irish-born emigrants; and if she...

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (2 Nov 2004)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 294: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the estimated number of Irish persons assisted by Irish welfare agencies based in the UK, through DÍON funding in 2003; if he expects that this figure will increase in 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27059/04]

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (2 Nov 2004)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 295: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the funding that has been given since 1997 to voluntary organisations working with Irish-born emigrants based in Scotland and Wales; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27060/04]

Written Answers — Support for Irish Prisoners Abroad: Support for Irish Prisoners Abroad (2 Nov 2004)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 296: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has granted funding to Irish voluntary groups which provide assistance to Irish-born prisoners who are newly released from jail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27061/04]

Written Answers — Support for Irish Prisoners Abroad: Support for Irish Prisoners Abroad (2 Nov 2004)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 304: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a research study has been undertaken to identify the needs of Irish prisoners abroad, as promised under the programme for prosperity and fairness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27072/04]

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (2 Nov 2004)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 297: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to circumstances in cases in which Irish-born emigrants receive less than their full social and health entitlements; the number of Irish emigrants that are affected by this problem; the measures that have been taken to overcome this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27064/04]

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (2 Nov 2004)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 298: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has conducted research into the position of Irish-born women emigrants in the UK; if the disadvantage experienced by a section of Irish-born males in the UK as highlighted in a recent programme (details supplied) is also mirrored in Irish female emigrants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27066/04]

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (2 Nov 2004)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 299: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the funding since 1997 that has been given to social and voluntary organisations based in the US who work with Irish emigrants; the funding that has been allocated for 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27067/04]

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (2 Nov 2004)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 300: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his Department is involved in political engagement with US authorities which seeks to regularise the status of undocumented Irish emigrants in the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27068/04]

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (2 Nov 2004)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 306: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of US green cards awarded to Irish-born emigrants each year since 1995 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27109/04]