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Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (12 Jul 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 410: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the status and use of Alzheimer's and hospice units at St. Ita's Community Hospital in Newcastle West, County Limerick and future plans he may have for these units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19610/11]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (12 Jul 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 433: To ask the Minister for Health if he has considered the role of the Health Service Executive in the provision of housing services; if he would agree with the need for single housing agencies within local authority areas that can deal completely with the housing needs of persons in the locality, and that will eliminate any potential for duplication of service; and if he will...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (12 Jul 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 436: To ask the Minister for Health the number of recommendations of the national task force on obesity which were published in 2005 that have been implemented; the number of times the task force met since the publication in 2005; if the task force is still in existence; if an implementation body has been established by the then Minister for Health to drive the implementation of the...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (12 Jul 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 477: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied that in the event of Wexford County Council and the National Roads Authority selecting a route for the construction of this roadway, that the decision is in line with Article 43 of the Constitution, in view of the fact that there is a letter in writing signed by the NRA confirming that no money is available...

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (12 Jul 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 485: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport following his recent remarks on cruise liner potential for Dublin Port, if he will engage with the stakeholders in the mid-western region to develop the potential for cruise liners to call at Foynes Port, County Limerick. [20003/11]

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Jul 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: This motion provides the Government with an important opportunity to outline its commitment to special educational needs. Having worked in the primary education sector, I do not need to be told the value of special needs assistants or the difficulties faced by the sector. There needs to be balance and truth to this debate. While doing some constituency work in my office this evening, I was...

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Jul 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Some Members opposite might want the foreigners to go away but they have never come up with an alternative to our State funding requirements. If we defaulted, not only would there be no special needs assistants, there would be no doctors, teachers, pensions.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Jul 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: I did not interrupt Deputy Seamus Healy. He might learn a small bit of respect.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Jul 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: No one on this side of the House interrupted Deputy Seamus Healy when he was having his rant.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Jul 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: This motion is inextricably linked to the economy. Our economy is wrecked because of the actions of the former Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, builders and bankers who were backed up by some Members opposite. We are now attempting to save the economy and ensure the most vulnerable in society are given a chance. In March those on the other side claimed they would be constructive in their...

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Jul 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Given that the country is facing a national emergency, it is about time some of the Members opposite put on the green jersey.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Jul 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: The country needs everyone pulling together. It does not need a whole clatter of hyperbole that our country's problems will be solved by defaulting. Anyone who believes that is living in Alice's Wonderland. Some of those opposite are honorary citizens of the said Wonderland and hopefully will return there soon.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Jul 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am glad the issue of appeals, the National Educational Psychological Service and the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004 was addressed by the Minister of State. Will he convey to the Minister for Education and Skills the need to reduce the pupil-teacher ratio? This was allowed go out of control by the former Government. While I understand the Department is...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (7 Jul 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 188: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if it his intention to include sanitary services, specifically sewage treatment plants, currently under the remit of the local authorities in the proposed new national water body. [19360/11]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (7 Jul 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 189: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if it is his intention to further regulate the installation of septic tanks and proprietary treatment systems as part of the construction of one-off domestic houses in rural locations; and if persons operating in the installation of same will be required to provide mandatory service contracts. [19361/11]

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (6 Jul 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Limerick who has been seeking work for two years but, due to a means test, does not qualify for benefits or allowance, is eligible for the national internship scheme. [19102/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 Jun 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Health the number of recommendations (details supplied) contained in the 2005 Houses of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health and Children Fourth Report: Review of Public Orthodontic Services that have been implemente; and if there are plans to act upon those that have yet to be implemented [18085/11]

Planning Issues (28 Jun 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: I acknowledge the presence of the Minister of State. The reason I raise this issue is that in most rural constituencies, such as that of the Acting Chairman, one-off housing is a major part of their economic fibre. In rural areas such as Limerick county, one-off rural housing is the only construction activity taking place. Housing estates are not being built in small towns and villages...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (28 Jun 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the decision to alter a school bus route (details supplied) County Limerick in view of the fact that the parents and stakeholders of the school have identified an alternative to the removal of the service which they believe will not come at an increased cost to the Department. [17226/11]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (28 Jun 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 145 of 21 June 2011, if the specifics of the case have been looked at as this is an exceptional case (details supplied). [17374/11]