Results 601-620 of 3,225 for speaker:Paul Connaughton Snr

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

Paul Connaughton Snr: We are not relevant.

Order of Business (19 Nov 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Diplomatic Relations: Diplomatic Relations (18 Nov 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if relations have improved between the EU and Syria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41872/09]

Foreign Conflicts. (18 Nov 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the situation in Afghanistan will be discussed at the next EU Council of Ministers meeting; his views on the deployment of extra troops; his further views on whether this is the way to deal with the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41873/09]

Leaders' Questions. (18 Nov 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: That was good of him. Will he be able to live on it?

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (17 Nov 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 486: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a decision will be made on an appeal by a school (details supplied) in County Galway to suppress a language support teaching post at the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41785/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (17 Nov 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 487: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application for a new school by a school (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41787/09]

Pre-budget Outlook: Statements (Resumed) (17 Nov 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: I have little time, so I have only two pieces of advice for the Government. However it manages the budget, I hope that it will not make the hames of it that it made of the past two, which were patently unfair for the worst off among us. The Government has all the figures at its disposal and one could not foresee again that it could make such a hames of a budget. I know as well as everybody...

International Human Trafficking: Motion (17 Nov 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: I congratulate my colleague, Deputy Naughten, on bringing this issue to the floor of the Dáil. A few weeks ago, I had an opportunity to read the Immigrant Council of Ireland's report, Globalisation, Sex Trafficking and Prostitution - The Experiences of Migrant Women in Ireland. Reading that prompted me to speak in the debate tonight. I pay tribute to the council on its work. It is easy...

Written Answers — National Skills Strategy: National Skills Strategy (12 Nov 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 89: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps she is taking to address the issues highlighted by an expert group on future skills needs in its annual review of employment and skills here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40901/09]

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (12 Nov 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the Health Service Executive will part fund the rent of an art assist appliance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the applicant needs the apparatus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41176/09]

Written Answers — Teachers' Remuneration: Teachers' Remuneration (12 Nov 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied) in County Galway regarding the correct pay scale entitlements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41175/09]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (12 Nov 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: I wish to seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the despicable manner in which elderly people are treated when they try to contact the primary care reimbursement service in Finglas, Dublin 11, to inquire about their medical card applications; whether the Minister for Health and Children is aware of the problems in making...

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (11 Nov 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the recruitment process for Garda recruits in respect of the first 400 placed in order of merit following the aptitude test which was sat in 2008 will commence; when such candidates will be called for a medical examination; and when they will commence training. [40853/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (10 Nov 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 383: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Galway in respect of the sale of a bog under the cessation of turf cutting scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40514/09]

Written Answers — Animal Identification Scheme: Animal Identification Scheme (10 Nov 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 416: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on whether the new proposed electronic tagging of sheep will cause sheep farmers inconvenience and expense in view of the fact that some sheep flocks carry six different types of tags or tattoos; his views on the fact that electronic tagging will be of little increased benefit in so far as transparency and...

Accountability of Government Agencies and Companies: Motion (10 Nov 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Last week I sat through a full meeting of the Joint Committee on Transport attended by the chairman and the chief executive and others of CIE and Iarnród Éireann. I do not have time to go into the details in the few minutes speaking time allotted to me. The committee would not have seen the report were it not for the fact it appeared in the Sunday newspaper. We would not have been able...

Accountability of Government Agencies and Companies: Motion (10 Nov 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: I understand that if a court case results, that company can only be fined a total of €6 a day. We must recognise the problems that exist. I assume I have only one minute remaining.

Accountability of Government Agencies and Companies: Motion (10 Nov 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Irrespective of the very difficult financial times, I hope the western rail corridor will continue on schedule. The Minister has said it will continue but many people, including myself, are becoming sceptical as each day passes. I expect the Minister will refer to it in his concluding contribution. The subvention is being increased but there will need to be much better value for money. I...

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (5 Nov 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Finance when a decision will be made on an appeal of an application for a primary certificate for disabled drivers in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39905/09]