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Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (26 Nov 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 295: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding farmers who buy livestock and who may then represent them at a livestock mart within a period of 30 days; the rules governing such transactions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43722/09]

Live Exports. (26 Nov 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the discussions he has had with the Irish owners of meat plants operating in the UK regarding the issues facing those involved in the live export trade having animals slaughtered in the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43570/09]

Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: I am pleased to have an opportunity to speak on the Adoption Bill. I pay tribute to the Adoption Board, despite its shortcomings. The sensitivities involved in adoption make it a highly demanding area which requires great care. As a public representative and parent, one of my most pleasurable experiences has been to observe the great joy adoptive children bring to adopting parents. Not...

Written Answers — Digital Terrestrial Television: Digital Terrestrial Television (25 Nov 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the exact target date for the switch off of analogue television broadcast services. [43261/09]

Farming and Agri-Food Sector: Statements (25 Nov 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: The Deputy should note that did not happen this year.

Farming and Agri-Food Sector: Statements (25 Nov 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Beef is going down by the pound as well.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (24 Nov 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Finance the set of circumstances in which the proposed 80% windfall tax rate will apply to potential development land for housing in the future; if once-off building sites will come within the remit of this tax; the definition of development land suitable for housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42909/09]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (24 Nov 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 215: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a decision will be made on an application for an over 70 years medical card for a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42612/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (24 Nov 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 485: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the single farm payment will be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42615/09]

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: The Deputy did nothing.

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: County Galway tonight resembles a big, wet sock. It is dripping all over the place and we have 100 roads blocked across the county. This has never happened before. The one thing that is vital, be it €10 million, €20 million or €30 million, the people who need it most must get that help quickly. I agree with Deputy Ulick Burke that the Red Cross did an outstanding job ten years ago...

Flood Relief: Statements. (24 Nov 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Hear, hear.

Order of Business (24 Nov 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: We will listen to the Taoiseach.

Order of Business (24 Nov 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Where would we be without the Taoiseach?

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (24 Nov 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: We may as well not be here at all.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (24 Nov 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Standing Order 32 should be abolished.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (24 Nov 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: How dare the Ceann Comhairle-----

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (24 Nov 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: I am-----

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (24 Nov 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: We do not care what we do until the Ceann Comhairle gets a little sense. Does he not know there are 700 people in Ballinsloe who cannot get in or out of their houses?

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (24 Nov 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: What the Ceann Comhairle is at is outrageous.