Results 161-180 of 2,211 for speaker:Paul Connaughton

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (2 Nov 2011)

Paul Connaughton: Question 419: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason an area-based payment and cow welfare scheme payment was not paid in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway when same will be paid.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32167/11]

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (2 Nov 2011)

Paul Connaughton: Question 580: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the report of the taxi regulation review group, which was due out in early October, will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32531/11]

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (2 Nov 2011)

Paul Connaughton: Question 581: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the current suspension of the issuing of hackney licenses will be lifted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32533/11]

Written Answers — Mortgage Interest Supplement: Mortgage Interest Supplement (3 Nov 2011)

Paul Connaughton: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the average waiting time for mortgage interest relief applications to be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32630/11]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (8 Nov 2011)

Paul Connaughton: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Finance if there has been a change in the repayment of vehicle registration tax on vehicles adapted for disabled persons; the number of VRT rebates refused on an annual basis because the VRT was already repaid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33271/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (8 Nov 2011)

Paul Connaughton: Question 406: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway has not received their single farm payment or area based payment; when same will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32771/11]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (8 Nov 2011)

Paul Connaughton: Question 597: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are plans for a service station on the M6 between Ballinasloe, County Galway and Galway City; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33313/11]

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (15 Nov 2011)

Paul Connaughton: I will not mention hurling at any stage but will stick as much as possible to the Bill. I welcome the development mentioned in the Minister's speech, whereby since he took office there has been a reduction in the number of departmental agencies from 21 to 12. Cost savings in this area are of great importance. I wish to emphasise what it means, both to the Government and the public, to see...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (15 Nov 2011)

Paul Connaughton: Question 504: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an application for a sheep fencing grant will be processed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34290/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (15 Nov 2011)

Paul Connaughton: Question 510: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason payment in respect of agri-environment option scheme has not issued in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; when payment will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34464/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (15 Nov 2011)

Paul Connaughton: Question 511: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason the disadvantaged area payment has not issued in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; when it will be paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34465/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (15 Nov 2011)

Paul Connaughton: Question 527: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when will the final instalment of the farm waste management scheme be paid to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34748/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (15 Nov 2011)

Paul Connaughton: Question 528: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway has been refused a hardship grant for a reactor herd, in view of the fact that the reactor was in the name of the herd keeper and the herd keeper is the beneficiary of the farm income, as payments are paid into their sole account; his plans to change the regime in...

Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)

Paul Connaughton: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. While it is a short Bill, it is very important that we allow the Irish Film Board the extra funding that it will give it, with an increase from €200 million to €300 million. That is a significant step and hopefully this money will be used properly to encourage growth in this area. Given the number of films produced in Ireland over the...

Review of Serious Incidents including Deaths of Children in Care: Statements (17 Nov 2011)

Paul Connaughton: I propose to share time with Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick.

Review of Serious Incidents including Deaths of Children in Care: Statements (17 Nov 2011)

Paul Connaughton: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. There are few issues more important than child protection. In that regard, I strongly welcome the creation of the new Department of Children and Youth Affairs, which is reflective of the priority afforded to child welfare issues by the Government. Unfortunately, we are all aware that over many years this issue was not given the...

Health (Provision of General Practitioner Services) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2011)

Paul Connaughton: Was that what Deputy Murphy was saying? I am pleased to have the opportunity to address the House on this important Bill which will allow suitably qualified GPs to treat private patients along with patients holding full medical cards and doctor visit cards. There are many positive aspects to the Bill. It encourages competition and, hopefully, it will drive down the cost of a GP visit for...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (17 Nov 2011)

Paul Connaughton: Question 144: 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. [35363/11]

Services for People with Disabilities (22 Nov 2011)

Paul Connaughton: I thank the Ceann Comhairle's office for the opportunity to raise this important issue. Given the country's current perilous financial situation, Deputies on all sides of the House are only too well aware of the harsh budgets cuts that need to be made to ensure Ireland regains its sovereignty and turns the current economic tide. However, what is imperative is that we continue to protect...

Services for People with Disabilities (22 Nov 2011)

Paul Connaughton: I thank the Minister of State for her reply. While I understand that no decision will be made at this stage two weeks in advance of the budget, it is important that consultation continues between the organisations and the Minister. I know from meeting representatives of the organisations that they are very open to working within the budget they are given. Like many organisations, they have...