Parliamentary questions

Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments

Paul Connaughton

496. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway has not received their payment; when their payment will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22150/13]

Departmental Staff Redeployment

Paul Connaughton

502. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of staff from his Department in County Galway that have transferred to the Department of Social Protection in counties Mayo or Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22236/13]

School Staffing

Paul Connaughton

93. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school (details supplied) in County Galway is due to lose a teacher; the options open to management and parents to retain this teacher; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22060/13]

Single Payment Scheme Payments

Paul Connaughton

180. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payments in respect of a single farm payment and disadvantaged area payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22022/13]

Agri-Environment Options Scheme Applications

Paul Connaughton

183. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway has not received payment in respect of the agri-environment scheme; when payment will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22084/13]

EU Regulations

Paul Connaughton

124. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Social Protection if a determination has been made in relation to the way the receipt of UK winter fuel payment would affect recipients of fuel allowance here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21718/13]

Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments

Paul Connaughton

177. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment of the agri-environment options scheme will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21719/13]

FÁS Training Programmes

Paul Connaughton

118. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps that can be taken to allow Irish persons now living and working in Australia to complete their apprenticeships (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20800/13]

Hardship Grant Scheme Eligibility

Paul Connaughton

200. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway is not entitled to a hardship grant in view of the fact that their herd is locked up since February; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20801/13]

Single Payment Scheme Applications

Paul Connaughton

468. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19910/13]

Orthodontic Services Provision

Paul Connaughton

538. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Health the options available to families who have a medical card and need orthodontic treatment for an 18-year-old child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19909/13]

Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments

Paul Connaughton

537. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway has not received their disadvantaged area payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18712/13]

Agri-Environment Options Scheme Eligibility

Paul Connaughton

551. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there is any impediment to a person (details supplied) in County Galway, joining the new agri-environment options scheme, in view of the fact that they were previously involved in REP scheme but that has ceased since October 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18920/13]

Taxi Regulations

Paul Connaughton

685. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reasons hackneys cannot use bus lanes and if there will be any attempt to change this regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18911/13]

Emergency Works Scheme Applications

Paul Connaughton

387. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will be made in relation to an application for emergency works grant made in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16193/13]

Fuel Allowance Eligibility

Paul Connaughton

570. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person can receive a winter fuel payment from the UK, which is based on contributions, while also receiving a fuel allowance, which is based on financial need, as any barrier to receiving both would punish persons for their years of work and reduce a much-needed financial boost both for pensioners and the country's balance of payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16040/13]

Suckler Welfare Scheme Payments

Paul Connaughton

992. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway did not receive their suckler cow welfare scheme payment in respect of 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16185/13]

Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments

Paul Connaughton

993. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment of rural environment protection scheme will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; the reason for the delay in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16186/13]

Single Payment Scheme Appeals

Paul Connaughton

994. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway was penalised in relation to their single farm payment in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16188/13]

Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments

Paul Connaughton

1008. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment will issue in relation to a REP scheme application as the applicant is most anxious to have the matter finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16558/13]

Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments

Paul Connaughton

1061. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Galway will receive their agri-environment options scheme payment; the amount they will receive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17388/13]

Public Sector Staff Redeployment

Paul Connaughton

172. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Social Protection if an offer for employees of FÁS to transfer to her Department was made; if so, if it is still on the table; the current situation in relation to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15636/13]

Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments

Paul Connaughton

271. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment of the agri-environment options scheme will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15635/13]

Suckler Welfare Scheme Payments

Paul Connaughton

496. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when full payment for the suckler cow welfare scheme will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15162/13]

Hospital Acquired Infections

Paul Connaughton

27. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Health the measures that have been taken to tackle MRSA in Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway; the impact of these measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14331/13]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Paul Connaughton

106. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Health the measures that have been taken to tackle inpatient and day case waiting lists in Merlin Park Hospital, Galway; the impact of these measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14278/13]

Single Payment Scheme Eligibility

Paul Connaughton

407. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a penalty of €1,801.68 was put against a single farm payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14171/13]

Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments

Paul Connaughton

418. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a rural environment protection scheme payment will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13708/13]

Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments

Paul Connaughton

421. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when REP scheme payment for 2012 will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13742/13]

Single Payment Scheme Payments

Paul Connaughton

425. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when full payment of the single farm payment for 2012 will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13834/13]

Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments

Paul Connaughton

122. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a REP scheme payment will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13480/13]

Suckler Welfare Scheme Payments

Paul Connaughton

123. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment of the suckler cow welfare scheme will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13481/13]

Departmental Reports

Paul Connaughton

102. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Social Protection the action she intends to take on foot of recommendations in the report on the disability sector by Watson and Nolan; her plans in terms of getting persons on disability back into the workforce; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13208/13]

Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals

Paul Connaughton

110. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person [details supplied] in County Galway will receive a decision from the appeals office in relation to their claim for jobseeker’s allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13376/13]

Health Services

Paul Connaughton

221. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Galway will be assessed by the Health Service Executive west occupational health department for a decision to be made on an application to retire on the grounds of permanent infirmity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13375/13]

Medicinal Products Licensing

Paul Connaughton

597. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Health if his Department will allow the drug sativex to be distributed to multiple sclerosis sufferers here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12499/13]

Flood Relief Schemes Funding

Paul Connaughton

121. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Social Protection in relation to persons who have applied for relocation following the flooding in Galway in 2009, the number of persons who have accepted contracts; the number of those who are waiting on contracts to be returned from her Department; when payments will be issued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12144/13]

Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments

Paul Connaughton

444. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an agri-environment options scheme payment for 2012 will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11691/13]

National Lottery Funding Applications

Paul Connaughton

519. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Health the funds available from his Department to support cancer care organisations; the date by which applications have to be made; and what the funding is available for. [11235/13]

County and City Enterprise Boards

Paul Connaughton

126. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation to whom a complaint regarding a county enterprise board should be made (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10736/13]

Installation Aid Scheme Applications

Paul Connaughton

209. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason an application for an installation aid grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway has not been processed in view of the fact that a valid photocopy certificate of posting was received by his Department in August 2009 in respect of an earlier application; in view of circumstances involved if the application will now be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10809/13]

Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments

Paul Connaughton

212. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an agri-environment options scheme payment will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10842/13]

Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments

Paul Connaughton

213. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an agri-environment options scheme 2012 payment will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10849/13]

Fuel Rebate Scheme

Paul Connaughton

223. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider extending the fuel rebate offered to coach operators to livestock hauliers in view of the importance of the cattle trade and in particular the live export trade, to maintain healthy competition within the sector and also to help ensure that these small family-run businesses can continue to operate and provide this vital service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10239/13]

Disability Allowance Appeals

Paul Connaughton

362. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on a disability allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10031/13]

Water Charges Introduction

Paul Connaughton

447. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans for the way Irish Water will charge for water for households; if consideration will be given to households with multiple occupants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10029/13]

Agriculture Schemes Payments

Paul Connaughton

599. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total number of farmers in the beef technology scheme in County Galway yet to be paid; if his attention has been drawn to an issue in relation to data inputting which appears to be causing a problem and which is putting farmers under severe pressure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10240/13]

Hospital Staff

Paul Connaughton

716. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Health his plans to address the deficit of intern places for medical graduates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10237/13]

Student Grant Scheme Appeals

Paul Connaughton

301. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will issue on an appeal to the student grants appeal board in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8088/13]

Student Grant Scheme Applications

Paul Connaughton

302. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Skills the outcome of a grant application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8092/13]

Student Grant Scheme Eligibility

Paul Connaughton

303. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if it is the case that Student Universal Support Ireland appeals can take up to 30 days for the application to be approved for appeal and that the appeal can take a further 30 days in order that persons now in the system may be facing a further delay of two months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8093/13]

Student Grant Scheme Eligibility

Paul Connaughton

304. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a person (details supplied) in County Galway who completed the first year of a course failed an exam and repeated five months of first year is ineligible for a Student Universal Support Ireland grant for first year, or alternatively for first year and five months of second year, in view of the fact that their period of study never extended into second year of the first course and no grant was obtained for either five months repeat period or the first year of the course now being studied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8095/13]

Student Grant Scheme Applications

Paul Connaughton

305. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a decision has been made on the Student Universal Support Ireland grant application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8096/13]

Rural Social Scheme Applications

Paul Connaughton

391. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Social Protection her future plans for rural social schemes in view of the positive impact they are having on many rural communities; her views on whether there is scope for further places on these schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8090/13]

Invalidity Pension Appeals

Paul Connaughton

425. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on an appeal for invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8519/13]

Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme

Paul Connaughton

454. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if it is possible for a person who is in receipt of turf cutting compensation to bequeath that income to another person in the event of their death before the full term of compensation is completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8185/13]

Septic Tank Grants

Paul Connaughton

493. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if schools who have registered their septic tank or waste water treatment plant will receive a grant if their system requires an upgrade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8186/13]

Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments

Paul Connaughton

608. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when persons (details supplied) in County Galway will receive their REP scheme payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8184/13]

Accident and Emergency Departments Waiting Times

Paul Connaughton

40. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Health the actions taken to tackle overcrowding and the use of trolleys in the accident and emergency department in University College Hospital Galway, County Galway, and the impact of these measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7555/13]

Accident and Emergency Departments Waiting Times

Paul Connaughton

89. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Health the actions taken to tackle overcrowding and the use of trolleys in the accident and emergency department in Portiuncula Hospital, County Galway; the impact of these measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7563/13]

Student Grant Scheme Appeals

Paul Connaughton

271. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Skills the level of grant awarded by Student Universal Support Ireland to a person (details supplied) in County Galway following an appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6896/13]

Student Grant Scheme Appeals

Paul Connaughton

272. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision on a Student Universal Support Ireland appeal will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6900/13]

Student Grant Scheme Applications

Paul Connaughton

280. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will issue regarding an application for student grants in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7030/13]

Carer's Allowance Appeals

Paul Connaughton

377. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on 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. [6897/13]

Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments

Paul Connaughton

571. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an area based payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6887/13]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Paul Connaughton

664. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Galway will receive an appointment to see an orthopaedic surgeon in Galway in view of the fact that the person has been on a waiting list since 2010 and is suffering severe pain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6898/13]

Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments

Paul Connaughton

189. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an Agri-Environment Options Scheme 2 payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6135/13]

Agriculture Schemes Payments

Paul Connaughton

190. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason payments have not been made to a person (details supplied) in County Galway, in respect of a disadvantaged areas payment and single farm payment, for 2011 and 2012; when they will be granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6136/13]

Rural Development Programme Funding

Paul Connaughton

566. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when Leader groups will receive clarity on the budgets available to them under the various strands in 2013 as many community groups are experiencing delays in terms of grant applications as a result of this delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5337/13]

Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments

Paul Connaughton

173. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an agri-environment options scheme payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4869/13]

Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments

Paul Connaughton

174. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when REP scheme payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4870/13]

National Raised Bog Management Plan Discussions

Paul Connaughton

6. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in relation to the national raised bog special area of conservation management plan, the progress made to date on the formulation of the plan; when he expects it to be finalised; and the anticipated outcome of the plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4493/13]

Fuel Rebate Scheme

Paul Connaughton

63. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider extending the excise rebate on diesel which was announced for haulage companies in Budget 2013 to passenger transport companies who are under financial pressure at the moment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4615/13]

School Accommodation

Paul Connaughton

336. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will issue on an application for an additional classroom in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4308/13]

Disability Allowance Appeals

Paul Connaughton

390. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Social Protection when an appeal regarding disability allowance will be heard in respect of (details supplied) in County Galway in view of the fact that the appeal was lodged more than thirteen months ago; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3814/13]

Invalidity Pension Appeals

Paul Connaughton

467. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Social Protection when an appeal for invalidity pension will be finalised in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4525/13]

Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments

Paul Connaughton

594. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment of REP scheme will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3741/13]

Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments

Paul Connaughton

625. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment of REP scheme will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4315/13]

Beef Technology Adoption Programme Issues

Paul Connaughton

185. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason payment did not issue to a person (details supplied) in County Galway in relation to the beef technology scheme; if the delay related to BVD samples as the person's views are that it was compulsory in the second year but not in the first to submit such samples; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3603/13]

Employment Support Services

Paul Connaughton

156. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Social Protection if any new employment scheme involving local authorities has been made available; if so when will it be rolled out in County Galway and if persons on disability allowance may take part; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3444/13]

Disability Allowance Appeals

Paul Connaughton

336. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on an appeal for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2494/13]

National Internship Scheme Numbers

Paul Connaughton

364. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Social Protection the circumstances under which four persons who are on JobBridge in the housing section of Galway County Council and would like to remain may be allowed to continue their placements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2724/13]

Beef Technology Adoption Programme Issues

Paul Connaughton

533. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason payment did not issue to a person (details supplied) in County Galway in relation to the beef technology scheme; if the delay related to BVD samples in view of the fact that the person in question believed that it was compulsory in the second year but not in the first to submit such samples; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2491/13]

Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments

Paul Connaughton

534. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment of agri environment options scheme will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; if the payment is being held up because of a penalty of less than three percent; if so, if the payment could be processed manually because the scheme participant is most anxious to receive payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2492/13]

Road Signage

Paul Connaughton

679. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the National Roads Authority will give permission to Ballinlass/Gurteen group water scheme committee to erect town land markers on sites adjacent to the N63 road between Mountbellew and Newbridge in County Galway; if the necessary clearance will be forwarded in writing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2496/13]

Illness Benefit Appeals

Paul Connaughton

435. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Social Protection when an appeal will be heard in relation to the illness benefit claim in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58025/12]

Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments

Paul Connaughton

889. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment of REP scheme will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1436/13]

Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments

Paul Connaughton

890. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Galway will receive their disadvantaged area scheme payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1438/13]

Agri-Environment Options Scheme Applications

Paul Connaughton

891. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when applicants will be notified on whether or not they have been accepted into the new agri environment options scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1439/13]

Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments

Paul Connaughton

892. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment of the disadvantaged area scheme will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1443/13]

Agriculture Schemes Appeals

Paul Connaughton

896. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an appeal in relation to the grassland sheep scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway was finalised; if so, the outcome of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1633/13]

Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments

Paul Connaughton

142. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment in respect of agri-environment option scheme will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56014/12]

Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments

Paul Connaughton

148. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment of the disadvantaged area scheme will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56105/12]

National Internship Scheme Numbers

Paul Connaughton

115. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Social Protection the arrangements that apply in relation to persons working on the JobBridge scheme (details supplied) in County Galway in terms of maternity benefit as confusion appears to reign as to whether it is a matter for JobBridge or her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55851/12]

Carer's Allowance Applications

Paul Connaughton

254. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue 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. [55362/12]

Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments

Paul Connaughton

372. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment of the agri-environment options scheme will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55136/12]

Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments

Paul Connaughton

373. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment of a disadvantaged areas scheme will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway who has now registered as a horse premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55137/12]

Student Grant Scheme Application Numbers

Paul Connaughton

11. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the number of Student Universal Support Ireland grant applications refused, those allowed and those still in progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54603/12]

Carer's Allowance Delays

Paul Connaughton

40. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason officials in her Department are no longer providing applicants with information on what month is currently being worked on in terms of the backlog of applications for carer's allowance; her plans to introduce greater transparency into the application system so that applicants can see how long the oldest applications in the system are; the average length of time being taken to determine appeals; in what month they might reasonably expect to have an outcome in relation to their application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54601/12]

Mortgage Interest Relief Application

Paul Connaughton

150. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Finance if a person qualified for mortgage interest relief before the end of the year are they guaranteed it for the duration of the mortgage or a specified period or is the relief only available on the tranche of the mortgage drawn down before the year end 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54071/12]