Results 121-140 of 2,211 for speaker:Paul Connaughton

Written Answers — Family Support Services: Family Support Services (4 Oct 2011)

Paul Connaughton: Question 332: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on relocation in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27000/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (4 Oct 2011)

Paul Connaughton: Question 349: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway was refused rent allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27175/11]

Written Answers — Disposal of Cow Parks: Disposal of Cow Parks (4 Oct 2011)

Paul Connaughton: Question 520: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if farmers whose farms are considered to be already viable in terms of size will be discriminated against in relation to the ongoing sale of cow parks around the country, and if so, the size of farms that would be considered to be already viable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26969/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (4 Oct 2011)

Paul Connaughton: Question 524: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway was not paid their area based payment; the further reason it was necessary to have a map digitised in view of the fact that it was the same parcel they were paid on in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27001/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (4 Oct 2011)

Paul Connaughton: Question 527: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway has not been paid their area based payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27028/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (4 Oct 2011)

Paul Connaughton: Question 557: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway has not been paid their area-based payment, due to a map having to be digitalised despite the fact that he was paid the area-based payment in 2010 on exactly the same area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27483/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (5 Oct 2011)

Paul Connaughton: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason an area based payment has not been made to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27883/11]

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Oct 2011)

Paul Connaughton: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. We must do all we can to reduce the number of deaths on our roads. It has become too real to hear about someone who was killed or seriously injured in a car accident. The damage caused to families and community is immense and leaves lasting scars. We have been dealing with the issue of drink driving for many years but I am glad to see a...

Milk Quota (6 Oct 2011)

Paul Connaughton: Question 7: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food his views that Ireland could be over quota in the new 2011 - 2012 milk quota year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27719/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (6 Oct 2011)

Paul Connaughton: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal in relation to illness benefit in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27979/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (11 Oct 2011)

Paul Connaughton: Question 287: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an oral hearing will take place in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28745/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (11 Oct 2011)

Paul Connaughton: Question 438: To ask the Minister for Health when an appeal for a medical card will be heard in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; if he will expedite the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28235/11]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (11 Oct 2011)

Paul Connaughton: Question 530: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a database with information in relation to the towing capabilities of all cars, 4x4s, light commercial vehicles and agricultural tractors weighing up to 3.5 tonnes, in order that motorists can access information easily and ensure that they are not unwittingly towing trailers with unsuitable vehicles, which...

Grant Payments (12 Oct 2011)

Paul Connaughton: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on this and I thank the Minister for being here to reply. In recent weeks I have been inundated with calls from farmers on the length of time it has taken to get payments such as REPS and AEOS payments, which have been through due process and paid out. It stems from a problem with the digitisation of maps and other issues and at this...

Grant Payments (12 Oct 2011)

Paul Connaughton: I welcome what the Minister has said, particularly his assurance that the single farm payment is on track. That will be welcome news. I also welcome his assurance regarding the problems of the digitisation of maps, whether for AEOS or REPS. I accept that the Minister and his officials are doing everything they can. The scheme predates his appointment as Minister. I accept that all...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (12 Oct 2011)

Paul Connaughton: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the digitisation process will be completed on an agri-environment options scheme application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that great financial hardship is being caused by this delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28902/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (12 Oct 2011)

Paul Connaughton: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway was only paid for three of their six calves under the suckler cow scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29020/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (12 Oct 2011)

Paul Connaughton: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when agri-environment option scheme will be paid to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; if his attention has been drawn to the financial hardship that is caused by delays in such payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29060/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (13 Oct 2011)

Paul Connaughton: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Galway will be awarded their area based payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29282/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (18 Oct 2011)

Paul Connaughton: Question 251: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an appeal for carer's allowance will be finalised in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29889/11]