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Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (30 Jan 2013)

Paul Connaughton: The abolition of the current board structure of the HSE and its replacement with a system of directorates, with a provision for the Minister to give policy directions to the HSE, is most welcome. I acknowledge that the directorate structure is an interim measure pending dissolution of the HSE, a policy to which the Government committed as part of the move to universal health insurance. ...

Other Questions: Special Areas of Conservation (30 Jan 2013)

Paul Connaughton: It is very close to being done.

Other Questions: Special Areas of Conservation (30 Jan 2013)

Paul Connaughton: I am somewhat concerned that we may not get a decision on this time sensitive issue until November. How is the review proceeding with regard to national heritage areas, NHAs? A number of bogs in counties Galway and Roscommon have been designated as SACs or NHAs, but some of the issues arising in these areas will only be resolved through movement on the issue of NHA designation. Trust needs...

Other Questions: Special Areas of Conservation (30 Jan 2013)

Paul Connaughton: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in relation to the national raised bog special area of conservation management plan, the progress made to date on the formulation of the plan; when he expects it to be finalised; and the anticipated outcome of the plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4493/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fuel Rebate Scheme (30 Jan 2013)

Paul Connaughton: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider extending the excise rebate on diesel which was announced for haulage companies in Budget 2013 to passenger transport companies who are under financial pressure at the moment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4615/13]

An Garda Síochána: Motion [Private Members] (29 Jan 2013)

Paul Connaughton: I join other Members in expressing sympathy to the family of the late Garda Adrian Donohoe, as well as his colleagues in the Garda Síochána. I know that the members of the force are determined to bring those responsible for this heinous crime to justice. This was a very serious crime, as an attack on a Member of the Garda is very much an attack on the country. Many details of this...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (29 Jan 2013)

Paul Connaughton: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will issue on an application for an additional classroom in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4308/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (29 Jan 2013)

Paul Connaughton: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an appeal regarding disability allowance will be heard in respect of (details supplied) in County Galway in view of the fact that the appeal was lodged more than thirteen months ago; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3814/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (29 Jan 2013)

Paul Connaughton: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an appeal for invalidity pension will be finalised in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4525/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (29 Jan 2013)

Paul Connaughton: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment of REP scheme will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3741/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (29 Jan 2013)

Paul Connaughton: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment of REP scheme will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4315/13]

Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2013)

Paul Connaughton: That is not the official Government line.

Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2013)

Paul Connaughton: Or the Finian McGrath syndrome.

Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2013)

Paul Connaughton: I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the debate. It is important to declare that I am one of the Members most affected by the redrawing of the constituency boundaries. As Deputy Nolan suggested, I do not believe we can look on this as reform. It is a cost-cutting exercise. It is not real reform of how we do our business in this Chamber or outside. It should not be sold as...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Technology Adoption Programme (24 Jan 2013)

Paul Connaughton: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason payment did not issue to a person (details supplied) in County Galway in relation to the beef technology scheme; if the delay related to BVD samples as the person's views are that it was compulsory in the second year but not in the first to submit such samples; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3603/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Employment Support Services (23 Jan 2013)

Paul Connaughton: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if any new employment scheme involving local authorities has been made available; if so when will it be rolled out in County Galway and if persons on disability allowance may take part; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3444/13]

Education (Welfare) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Jan 2013)

Paul Connaughton: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on the Bill. As someone who has worked with young people during what is a period of great transition in their lives, I am only too aware of the devastating impact bullying can have on a person's life. Everyone in this Chamber is aware of the devastation that bullying can wreak in the lives of people of all ages, but young people are particularly...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (22 Jan 2013)

Paul Connaughton: 336. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on an appeal for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2494/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: National Internship Scheme (22 Jan 2013)

Paul Connaughton: 364. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the circumstances under which four persons who are on jobbridge in the housing section of Galway County Council and would like to remain may be allowed to continue their placements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2724/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Technology Adoption Programme (22 Jan 2013)

Paul Connaughton: 533. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason payment did not issue to a person (details supplied) in County Galway in relation to the beef technology scheme; if the delay related to BVD samples in view of the fact that the person in question believed that it was compulsory in the second year but not in the first to submit such samples; and if he will make a...