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Construction Contracts Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 May 2012)

Paul Connaughton: I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to contribute on this important Bill. I commend Senator Quinn on his work in introducing this considered and timely legislation. His background in business is evident from the attention to detail in the Bill, which looks set to be the first Seanad-initiated Bill to be passed by the Oireachtas for quite some time. Even in 2010 post the...

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (9 May 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when persons on disability allowance will be allowed to participate in schemes such as TUS and internment schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23163/12]

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (9 May 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when redundancy payment will be paid in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23227/12]

Written Answers — Tax Reliefs: Tax Reliefs (8 May 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Finance if value-added-tax can now be reclaimed on a wind turbine purchased in late 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22958/12]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (8 May 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 342: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Galway will receive his payment of agri-environment options scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22959/12]

Written Answers — Forestry Sector: Forestry Sector (2 May 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the documents a person (details supplied) in County Galway needs to provide to the Department of Agriculture to prove that they are a farmer in relation to forestry grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22233/12]

Written Answers — Third Level Fees: Third Level Fees (1 May 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 260: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason Galway/Mayo Institute of Technology is increasing fees by 73%, which is particularly difficult for part time students part way through their course; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21851/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (1 May 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 370: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an application for carer's allowance will be finalised in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21715/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (26 Apr 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made in relation to an application for jobseeker's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20985/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (26 Apr 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Social Protection in a case in which a county council proposes to enter into a long-term leasing agreement with a couple in major mortgage arrears, who are in receipt of farm assist, if the income, which is paid to the bank directly in respect of the mortgage, while the couple have to find alternative accommodation, will be treated as income for social...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (26 Apr 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason the full single farm payment and agri environment option scheme was not paid to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; when it is likely to be paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20986/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (25 Apr 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue in relation to a carer's allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20670/12]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (24 Apr 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 676: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the grants or supports available to creches that have been set up but have not availed of any grants to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20376/12]

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Apr 2012)

Paul Connaughton: I thank the Chair for giving me the opportunity to speak in this important debate which will continue for the next six weeks. A "Yes" vote in next month's EU fiscal treaty referendum will be a vital step in turning around the economic fortunes of the country. However, the treaty may be ten or 12 years too late. If the rules it will introduce had been in place at the time, we might not have...

Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (18 Apr 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 345: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the options open to former construction workers (details supplied) returning to education in terms of assistance with fees, registration fees or living expenses;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18575/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (18 Apr 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 490: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway in receipt of care was deemed to no longer need care after their 16th birthday [17710/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (18 Apr 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 543: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18170/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (18 Apr 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 547: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue in relation to carer's benefit in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18179/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (18 Apr 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 620: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made in relation to an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18875/12]

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (18 Apr 2012)

Paul Connaughton: Question 773: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if it is possible to register a small van purchased during the building boom when the owner was working in construction as a domestic vehicle as the vehicle in question is being charged for at a commercial rate when its sole use is now as a domestic vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter....