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Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report Stage (26 May 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: I agree with the sentiments expressed regarding Deputy O'Sullivan's amendment. This question arose on Committee Stage. I should like the Minister of State to reflect carefully on this because it is very important. As has been pointed out, we all know we are in very tight financial circumstances, which are likely to prevail in Ireland for a number of years. The problem arises in terms of...

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report Stage (26 May 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: The longer this debate goes on, the more worried I become with regard to what will happen to the elderly in the future. In light of the Minister of State's remarks, I am of the view that huge waiting lists will be created and that there will be a competition among the elderly to qualify for the scheme. The Minister of State provided a guarantee that the HSE will have adequate funding. It...

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report Stage (26 May 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: There were many things of which it took no heed.

Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report Stage (26 May 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Will there be an independent appeals mechanism for an applicant who feels they may have been wrongly turned down in an assessment?

Light Rail Projects. (26 May 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on whether the international credit crunch will have a negative effect on the roll out of metro north; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21160/09]

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Motion (21 May 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: How many minutes have I?

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Motion (21 May 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: I take it that my time slot will be three minutes.

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Motion (21 May 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: I congratulate my colleague, Deputy McHugh, on his tenacity in putting this debate on the floor and on his compassion for those who suffer this dreadful disease. I have been briefed by a number of families and there is no doubt that the disease is a heartbreaking one. I am told that it affects approximately 150 boys and is seemingly on the increase. As this particular strain of muscular...

Leaders' Questions (20 May 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Without a doubt.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (19 May 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding an application for a transfer under the decentralisation programme by a person (details supplied) in County Galway to a Department in Claremorris, County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19797/09]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (19 May 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding an application by a person (details supplied) in County Galway for admission to Áras Mhuire, Tuam; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that this person is 90 years of age and is unable to continue to pay the full cost of the nursing home; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19634/09]

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (19 May 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 349: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when payment for the sale of a bog will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19613/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 May 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 373: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the REP scheme four payment for 2008 will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19612/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 May 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 388: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if an application under the farm improvement scheme in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Galway has been passed for payment; and if so, when payment will issue. [19801/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 May 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 389: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if his Department received an application for the 2008 single farm payment from a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if so, if payment issued in this case. [19804/09]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (13 May 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason a voluntary contribution to a private hospital is not allowable under the Charitable Donations Act; if it is intended that such donations will be eligible under this Act in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19238/09]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (13 May 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position of an application by a service (details supplied) in County Galway for grant aid for an extension to its premises at Portumna, County Galway; if her attention has been drawn to the need for such an extension in view of the increase in demand for services for the elderly at this day care centre; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (13 May 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position of an application by a service (details supplied) in County Galway for grant aid for an extension to their premises at Portumna, Co Galway; if his attention has been drawn to the need for such an extension in view of the increase in demand for services for the elderly at this day care centre; and if he...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (13 May 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason entitlements sold by a person (details supplied) in County Galway have not been cleared by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19232/09]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (13 May 2009)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the driver education course transition year module; the number of schools involved; when this particular module will become accessible to all schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19234/09]