Results 341-360 of 3,225 for speaker:Paul Connaughton Snr

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (1 Apr 2010)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the need for a grant allocation to improve the child care facilities at the old national school at Ballygar, County Galway; if her further attention has been drawn to the fact that this is the only creche in Ballygar and of the ever increasing population in this area and of the very large Traveller...

Obesity Levels: Statements (1 Apr 2010)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Especially to hear Deputy O'Dowd's speech.

Obesity Levels: Statements (1 Apr 2010)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Deputy O'Dowd should do some canvassing.

Obesity Levels: Statements (1 Apr 2010)

Paul Connaughton Snr: It is one-quarter of what the Government will have to put into that bank.

Obesity Levels: Statements (1 Apr 2010)

Paul Connaughton Snr: I congratulate Deputy Connick on his appointment. I hope he does well in that office, in which I spent five years as Minister of State some time ago. I wish in my contribution to move away from what has been said already. When I hear the word "obesity" I think of a killer of people, a destroyer of self-esteem and a robber of scarce Exchequer resources. There is no bigger health issue....

Obesity Levels: Statements (1 Apr 2010)

Paul Connaughton Snr: I hope this experiment will be taken up by Irish secondary schools at transition year level. I hope also it will be rolled out by some Department during the next couple of months.

Written Answers — Local Authority Status: Local Authority Status (31 Mar 2010)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 187: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans he has to confer urban district council status on Tuam Town Council, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14130/10]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (30 Mar 2010)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the EU has held any discussions regarding the ongoing tensions between the power sharing Government in Zimbabwe; if there are any plans for EU involvement to assist in resolving these tensions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13255/10]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (30 Mar 2010)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the ongoing protests by anti-government protestors in Thailand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13261/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 Mar 2010)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason the schools dental scheme has been withdrawn in the east Galway area by the Health Service Executive; if her attention has been drawn to the frustration and anxiety this has caused to children and parents alike; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13595/10]

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (30 Mar 2010)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 274: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when it is proposed to advertise for another intake of Garda recruits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13662/10]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (30 Mar 2010)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 275: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding a visa appeal in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13663/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (30 Mar 2010)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 349: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway who applied for jobseeker's assistance and has been granted €48.50 per week is not entitled to a higher rate of payment in view of the fact that he has had no employment since 1 January 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13815/10]

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (30 Mar 2010)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 358: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department will go ahead with the proposed sale of the All Saints Bog and Esker special area of conservation, County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13603/10]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (25 Mar 2010)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of employees across all grades and across all levels who are employed in the Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway for the years 2007, 2008, 2009 and up to 1 March 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13431/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (25 Mar 2010)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position regarding an application for the family income supplement in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13447/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (25 Mar 2010)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason carer's allowance was not awarded in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the person being cared for lives with the applicant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13449/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (25 Mar 2010)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway is not in receipt of a higher rate of jobseeker's assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13550/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (25 Mar 2010)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a decision will be made on an application for jobseeker's assistance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13552/10]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (25 Mar 2010)

Paul Connaughton Snr: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway has not been awarded their single farm payment for 2009; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that legal documents have been sent from their solicitor on their behalf to the entitlements section transferring entitlements over to him; and if he will make a...