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Order of Business (27 Nov 2007)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Christmas Eve.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Nov 2007)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway is not entitled to orthopaedic shoes to overcome a problem relating to their walking; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that they have a medical card and are 91 years of age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30380/07]

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (22 Nov 2007)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she has satisfied herself with the way the Health Service Executive are treating applicants under the health repayment scheme particularly where the patient was in a private nursing home but who had a medical card; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that such patients did try to be accommodated in the State run homes...

Written Answers — Disadvantaged Areas Scheme: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme (22 Nov 2007)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway has had a 1% penalty imposed on their area aid due to an over declaration; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there is ground that should have been allowed for grazing which was discounted; if a penalty applied in 2007 will remain in place for further...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Nov 2007)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway has been disqualified from the 40% grant aid scheme; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the applicant who has substantially invested in their farmyard will find it almost impossible to complete all the necessary works which have been laid out to do by...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (21 Nov 2007)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the provisions that have been put in place to assist patients affected by the immediate closure of breast cancer services at 13 hospitals nationally; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29996/07]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (21 Nov 2007)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Galway will receive their area based payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30122/07]

Written Answers — Farm Improvement Scheme: Farm Improvement Scheme (21 Nov 2007)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if an application under the farm improvement scheme will be approved for a person (details supplied) in County Galway in view of the fact that the application was posted by Teagasc one day prior to the closing down of the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30256/07]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (21 Nov 2007)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 271: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway has not received their single farm payment; if the entitlements have been transferred from another person to this person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30257/07]

Written Answers — Forestry Sector: Forestry Sector (21 Nov 2007)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 273: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if her attention has been drawn to the fact that it is understood locally that Coillte intend to sell off 180 acres of its forest at Moyode Woods, Moyode, Athenry, County Galway to be developed as a quarry and of the great unrest locally in so far as the environment is concerned; and if she will make a statement on the...

Psychological Service: Motion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2007)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Speaking as a Deputy who has raised this aspect of education on a number of occasions over the years, I believe few issues in education are as important as dealing with special educational needs. I commend my colleague, Deputy Brian Hayes, on bringing this issue to the fore. From my experience of dealing with many constituents who have children with special educational needs, I have...

Psychological Service: Motion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2007)

Paul Connaughton Snr: The only reason these circumstances are allowed to persist is that the Government believes the numbers of those at the bottom of the pile who are unable to pay for professional help will never be sufficient to change the Government. It is nothing short of disgraceful that this is allowed to happen. We have all the evidence in the world to show that when the system works it works exceedingly...

Tax Code. (20 Nov 2007)

Paul Connaughton Snr: The decision by the European Union to remove a refund of almost 3.5 cent per litre of fuel used in passenger transport services will have a detrimental effect on private bus operators in rural areas and the passengers who use their services. It will also add to the cost of bussing children to school. The EU derogation which was sought by the Government will be discontinued at the end of the...

Written Answers — Project Appraisals: Project Appraisals (20 Nov 2007)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 92: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will make arrangements that the maximum possible details in respect of appraisals of NDP projects are published, subject to not compromising the States ability to run competitive tenders effectively. [29654/07]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (15 Nov 2007)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if there are grants available to construct forestry roadways through plantations; the level of grant available; if the parcel of land that is committed to planting can be claimed for area aid and REP scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29085/07]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (15 Nov 2007)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 189: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position of the proposed treatment plant at Kilconnell, Ballinasloe, County Galway; the involvement of his Department in relation to same at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29103/07]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (15 Nov 2007)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 190: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position of the proposed treatment plant at Caltra, Ballinasloe, County Galway; the involvement of his Department in relation to same at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29104/07]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (15 Nov 2007)

Paul Connaughton Snr: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance namely, the about turn taken by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when she closed down the farm improvement scheme, FIS. Given that the Government gave an absolute assurance to farmers before the general election that all farmers would be given an opportunity to make...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (14 Nov 2007)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if all permanent consultants dealing with cancer patients are listed on the special medical register; if it is deemed necessary that such permanent consultants be so registered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28813/07]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (14 Nov 2007)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason the tax saver commuter ticket scheme does not apply to electric bicycles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28810/07]