Results 1,161-1,180 of 3,225 for speaker:Paul Connaughton Snr

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed). (25 Nov 2008)

Paul Connaughton Snr: The soft landing.

Gangland Crime: Motion: (Resumed) (19 Nov 2008)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Not enough.

Gangland Crime: Motion: (Resumed) (19 Nov 2008)

Paul Connaughton Snr: I congratulate Deputy Charles Flanagan for bringing this motion to the Dáil. Irrespective of how the Government massages the figures, it can only reach one conclusion, namely, that it is losing the battle against gangland killings. My greatest concern, however, is the Limerick situation because while everyone accepts the Garda is doing a wonderful job there, the battle is still being lost....

Gangland Crime: Motion: (Resumed) (19 Nov 2008)

Paul Connaughton Snr: There was zero tolerance for me.

Gas (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2008)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Members on all sides of the House have welcomed the Bill. As has been stated, Fine Gael supports the Bill, which is one of those evolving measures that so often comes before the House in regard to companies like an Bord Gáis. The Bill provides us with an opportunity to speak about the activities of Bord Gáis, where we would like to see it go and related matters. The increase in the...

Gas (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2008)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Last September Bord Gáis sought and was granted a 20% price increase. It later sought a further 8% increase. We were told at the time to consider ourselves lucky it was not seeking a 10%, 15% or 20% increase, which was of little comfort to the people using natural gas. I do not blame the company for this increase as it was tracking the ESB which in turn tracked the price of oil on the...

Departmental Agencies. (19 Nov 2008)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the assessment that was carried out of potential savings resulting from the proposed merger of the National Archives, National Library and National Manuscript Commission; the projected savings to be achieved; the costs which it is envisaged might be associated with the amalgamation of these bodies; and if he will make a statement...

Sports Capital Programme. (19 Nov 2008)

Paul Connaughton Snr: There would not be as many tickets sold now.

Sports Capital Programme. (19 Nov 2008)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Nine out of ten people believe that to be the case.

Sports Capital Programme. (19 Nov 2008)

Paul Connaughton Snr: The Government should not put lottery money into a hole.

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (18 Nov 2008)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 521: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of teachers at primary and at second level involved in the teaching of English to foreign nationals; the number of teachers with full-time responsibility for the teaching of English as a foreign language; and the training they have received; the number who are mainstream teachers; the number of same who have had training;...

Rural Transport. (18 Nov 2008)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the budget he has available in 2009 for the night-time rural transport pilot. [40845/08]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (12 Nov 2008)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on alcohol drink driver offender legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39906/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (12 Nov 2008)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the single farm payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40095/08]

Written Answers — Company Takeovers: Company Takeovers (11 Nov 2008)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 197: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her views on the number of small home heating oil distributors which are being taken over by large operators; if her attention has been drawn to the increase in the number of such home heating oil distributors which are selling out over the past year; if this exit of many small oil distributors from the...

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (11 Nov 2008)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 288: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the proposed community hospital for Tuam, County Galway; the number of expressions of interest that were received; if all such expression of interest applicants will be involved in the dialogue stage; the length of time this phase will take; if the €15 million Government funds already allocated to this project...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (11 Nov 2008)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 437: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if the proposed extension to Cappataggle group water scheme at Cappataggle, Ballinasloe, County Galway covering the Ardanney and other areas who have agreed to join with the existing group water scheme will be entitled to funding due to the high cost of the scheme; if the necessary finances have been made available...

Written Answers — Rural Social Scheme: Rural Social Scheme (11 Nov 2008)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 438: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when a person (details supplied) in County Galway will be offered a place on the rural social scheme; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the person has been on the waiting list for a considerable length of time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39677/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (11 Nov 2008)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 590: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a decision will be made on an application for a slatted house grant in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40035/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (11 Nov 2008)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 591: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway has not been granted their REP scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40036/08]