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Water Charges: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 Mar 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: That was a completely cynical reversal of Sinn Féin's policies. It was fine for the party to be involved in establishing Northern Ireland Water, paying executives and putting in place a charging system. As I have stated on previous occasions, it is also fine for Sinn Féin to pay for septic tanks in Northern Ireland to be desludged but it does not want to pay for the desludging of...

Water Charges: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 Mar 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: I do not know whether it is the season of "Darby O'Gill and the Little People" but it seems the leprechauns are hoping that there is a crock of gold at the end of the rainbow and that if they dig big enough holes in their back gardens they might discover something.

Water Charges: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 Mar 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: The reality is that every commodity one uses must be paid for. Up until now, the water consumed by Irish people was provided in a very haphazard way by local authorities. We all know this to be the case because many of us were members of those authorities in the past. We are aware that sewage was pumped into surface water and that wells were contaminated. God only knows the amount of fuel...

Water Charges: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 Mar 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: If he does, perhaps he might supply us with a copy of the letter. I am sure it will state "Stand your ground and do not claim Alan Kelly's €100". I will believe that when I see it. Irish Water was probably established ten years too late. The pollution of surface water and underground aquifers has placed Ireland in a very vulnerable position. Investment is coming into the country at...

The Dairy Sector: Statements (Resumed) (25 Mar 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: I welcome the opportunity to speak in this positive debate. A great many of the contributions have been highly constructive. However, it speaks volumes about where lies the interest of the Opposition parties in rural Ireland, after all the bellyaching in which Opposition Members have engaged in recent weeks and months. This is the industry that probably has the potential to lift every...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: RTE: Governance Issues (25 Mar 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: I welcome the representatives from RTE. I concur with much of what Deputy Michael Moynihan said, perhaps not as regards rushing to the defence of Fianna Fáil.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: RTE: Governance Issues (25 Mar 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Deputy does not have to call in the doctor yet. The context in which this issue is being raised is that €134 million out of the €214 million raised by the television licence fee goes directly to RTE. There is another sum of money that goes to RTE through the broadcasting fund, a fund of about €10.6 million allocated for other broadcasters for which RTE can apply...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: RTE: Governance Issues (25 Mar 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: Does Mr. Bakhurst accept that the report was politically charged?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: RTE: Governance Issues (25 Mar 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: Not by the presenter.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: RTE: Governance Issues (25 Mar 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: I do not accept what Mr. Bakhurst said about presenters' salaries. I never did accept this business that one has to wait two years for fear they are going to be taken away. If people are going to be taken away at this stage, then good luck to them. One would not run any other semi-State company with that lack of accountability and transparency. Given that RTE is getting €134...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Drainage Schemes Applications (25 Mar 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: 63. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding an application for funding submitted by Thurles Municipal District in respect of funding for the Loughmore Drainage Scheme in County Tipperary. [12313/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Felling Licences Applications (25 Mar 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: 83. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to set out the position regarding a general felling licence in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12320/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Applications (25 Mar 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: 84. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding an application made under force majeure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12189/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (25 Mar 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: 161. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the criteria used to decide the children who receive the July provision in their school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12209/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (25 Mar 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: 163. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there is an appeals mechanism in place for a school and-or parent who are not successful with a July provision application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12211/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (25 Mar 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: 164. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school has discretion when it comes to deciding which students can participate in the July provision for special needs children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12219/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (25 Mar 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: 165. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way her Department decides which schools receive the July provision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12220/15]

Water Charges: Motion [Private Members] (24 Mar 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: You are not doing well over there at the moment lads.

Order of Business (24 Mar 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: I wish to inquire about two Bills, the maritime area and foreshore (amendment) Bill and the Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, both of which are awaiting completion and will have an impact on my constituency in the creation of jobs at Foynes Port. When will all Stages be concluded and when will they come into law?

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Insurance (24 Mar 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: 193. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if consideration has been given to the possibility of counting the years that parents spend in the home looking after their children as a contribution towards social insurance benefits, such as the contributory pension; if such a proposal has been suggested to her Department by other Departments in the context of the provision of child care; and...