Results 961-980 of 1,319 for speaker:Paudge Connolly

Written Answers — Psychological Service: Psychological Service (31 May 2005)

Paudge Connolly: Question 450: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the cap on public service recruitment will be relaxed to enable the National Educational Psychological Service to recruit additional psychologists for this developing service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18257/05]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (31 May 2005)

Paudge Connolly: Question 451: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if primary schools will be informed in sufficient time of their special needs staffing allocation for the 2005-06 school year to enable school principals, staffs and parents to plan and make adequate provision for the children's needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18258/05]

Grangegorman Development Agency Bill 2004: Report Stage. (31 May 2005)

Paudge Connolly: I support the amendment. As the reference in the legislation to "other facilities" is not clear, the amendment would help to strengthen the legislation. It is greatly needed and would give support to local people and educationally disadvantaged children from local communities in order that they could use the facilities. I support the proposed change.

Aer Lingus: Motion (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

Paudge Connolly: The air transport industry in Europe is currently in a phase of major transition. Like most other airlines, Aer Lingus has not been exempt from the turbulence of speculation about its future. Last week the Government announced its intention to sell most of its majority 85% stake in the national airline while retaining 25% in State ownership. Four years ago, many predicted the imminent demise...

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (24 May 2005)

Paudge Connolly: Question 143: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in the provision of a national cervical screening programme; the proposed timescale for the programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16990/05]

Written Answers — Task Force on Obesity: Task Force on Obesity (24 May 2005)

Paudge Connolly: Question 151: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her plans to address the serious problem of obesity; the extent to which she proposes to implement the recommendations of the national task force on obesity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17081/05]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (24 May 2005)

Paudge Connolly: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposals for the introduction of digital television services and phasing out of existing analogue services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16983/05]

Written Answers — Post Office Network: Post Office Network (24 May 2005)

Paudge Connolly: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he plans to computerise the full post office network to provide for electronic transfers and transactions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16984/05]

Written Answers — Post Office Network: Post Office Network (24 May 2005)

Paudge Connolly: Question 209: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the way in which he proposes to maintain the postal network of post offices and sub-post offices, while continuing the social commitment to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16985/05]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (24 May 2005)

Paudge Connolly: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on the place of wind energy in future energy production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16986/05]

Written Answers — Electronic Communications Infrastructure: Electronic Communications Infrastructure (24 May 2005)

Paudge Connolly: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to an EU EUROSTAT survey which placed Ireland third last of 19 countries in terms of broadband connectivity; his views on the survey findings; the way in which broadband speed compares with countries such as Sweden; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16987/05]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (24 May 2005)

Paudge Connolly: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the status of the planned decentralisation of sections of his Department to Carrickmacross, County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16992/05]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (24 May 2005)

Paudge Connolly: Question 311: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the application by a person (details supplied) for asylum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16991/05]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (24 May 2005)

Paudge Connolly: Question 343: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number and names of primary schools in County Cavan with classes of more than 30 pupils; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16976/05]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (24 May 2005)

Paudge Connolly: Question 345: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number and names of primary schools in County Monaghan with classes of more than 30 pupils; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16988/05]

Written Answers — School Discipline: School Discipline (24 May 2005)

Paudge Connolly: Question 346: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on the referral rooms or sin bin solution to the enforcement of discipline at post-primary level in UK schools and a number of Irish schools; if it is proposed to suggest the extension of this policy to all schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16989/05]

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (19 May 2005)

Paudge Connolly: No I do not. Veterinary practice will be the winner for being better regulated, especially through the veterinary council's structure and role in setting standards and imposing sanctions on its members. The veterinary profession is self-regulating as are many other profession and it is important that those being regulated are well represented. I will refer to concerns I have on that later....

Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) Bill 2005: Second and Subsequent Stages. (19 May 2005)

Paudge Connolly: I understand and accept that there is sometimes a need for emergency legislation to be brought before the House at short notice. In this instance, I received much less notice than Deputy Morgan. The debate on this Bill has replaced the discussion on suicide that was to take place this afternoon. I wonder whether the decision to cancel the debate on suicide betrays the attitude to the problem...

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (19 May 2005)

Paudge Connolly: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill which, by the words in its title, veterinary practice, gives recognition to the expanding role of the veterinary profession whose contribution to animal welfare and food quality through the years has been quite considerable. The record of veterinary surgeons in caring for animals is second to none and this is evidenced by the fact that they...

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (19 May 2005)

Paudge Connolly: They are well cared for in Monaghan and I would welcome the extension of surgical services there too. The Bill updates and replaces the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1931 and two subsequent Acts from 1952 and 1960. Considerable time has elapsed since then which accentuates the need for reform and change and makes this legislation all the more welcome. EU membership has been largely responsible for...