Results 10,401-10,420 of 10,600 for speaker:Patrick O'Donovan

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (15 Sep 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Health the number of patients transferred from a hospital (details supplied) in County Limerick during the month of January 2011 for the purposes of rehabilitation. [24392/11]

An Bille um an Tríochadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Fiosruithe Thithe an Oireachtais) 2011 — An Dara Céim / Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Houses of the Oireachtas Inquiries) Bill 2011 — Second Stage (15 Sep 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: I acknowledge the presence of the Minister of State, Deputy Ring. I am delighted to speak on what is important legislation. I refer to some of the comments made a while ago. I often wonder what planet some people inhabit. It is not that long since we were in the House discussing the report of a tribunal of investigation and the same people from the same side of the House lampooned and...

Reform of the Common Agricultural Policy: Motion (Resumed) (15 Sep 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the motion. Like the previous speaker, agriculture is by far the most important indigenous industry in the constituency I represent. The Minister, Deputy Deenihan, will know, given that he is a neighbour, that the land quality of County Limerick varies quite considerably from east to west as do the size and viability of land holdings and farms. I wish...

Written Answers — Insurance Industry: Insurance Industry (14 Sep 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will examine the situation that life assurance companies are increasing the level of premiums payable by policy holders while also reducing the value of the policy and the amount due to be paid out to the beneficiary of the policy; if companies are entitled to do this without the expressed consent of the policy holder; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Jobs Iniative: Jobs Iniative (14 Sep 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the 20,900 additional training places announced in the jobs initiative will encompass those in the tourism and hospitality industry. [23138/11]

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (14 Sep 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if all fees collected by FÁS for FETAC certification of the construction skills certification scheme have been paid in full to FETAC; when they were paid in full and the sum that payment amounts to since the scheme began in 2002. [22931/11]

Written Answers — Third Level Remuneration: Third Level Remuneration (14 Sep 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of persons employed in third level educational institutions who are paid in excess of €150,000, €200,000 and €250,000; the names of the institutions employing them; the numbers in each institution earning above that figure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23072/11]

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (14 Sep 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if, in view of the results being achieved in State examinations in mathematics, he will review the use of calculators in the primary curriculum and the subsequent effect this has on future performance in State examinations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23217/11]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (14 Sep 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the cost per square foot of constructing school extensions and new school buildings in rural locations; the comparative cost to 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23547/11]

Written Answers — Heritage Sites: Heritage Sites (14 Sep 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 251: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the visitor numbers for a site (details supplied) in County Limerick operated by the Office of Public Works for the years 2008, 2009, 2010 and during the season in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23483/11]

Written Answers — Civil Service Staff: Civil Service Staff (14 Sep 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 254: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of retirements that are expected from the Civil Service at the levels of Secretary General, Assistant Secretary General, Principal Officer and Assistant Principal Officer in the remainder of 2011; the expected costs of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24037/11]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (14 Sep 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 269: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of work permits that were granted by his Department in 2010 and to date in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23074/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (14 Sep 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 316: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if payments are made for purchase of clothes for children making their holy communion and confirmation; and if so, the level of payments that are awarded. [22970/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (14 Sep 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 319: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of PPS numbers that were issued to citizens of non-EU countries during 2010; the number of same that have been issued to date in 2011; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23073/11]

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (14 Sep 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 442: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of persons that visited the National Print Museum in 2010; and the amount that was paid by the State in grants and other payments to the National Print Museum during the same period. [22954/11]

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (14 Sep 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 443: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he funded or grant aided the Irish Labour History Museum in 2010; if so, the amount that was involved; and the number of persons that visited the museum during the same period. [22955/11]

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (14 Sep 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 522: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to offer a voluntary redundancy scheme to employees of local authorities. [23271/11]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (14 Sep 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 624: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application for naturalisation in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22981/11]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (14 Sep 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 638: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to introduce regulations on the marketing and operation of money for gold outlets and agents to ensure the safety of the person selling the metal, and their property, is protected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23131/11]

Written Answers — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (14 Sep 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 639: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the average waiting time to have Garda vetting completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23133/11]