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Other Questions: Special Protection Areas Designation (6 Mar 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: Of the 4,439 landowners whose lands have been designated for this purpose, fewer than 10% are in receipt of compensation, which is remarkable. In my own area land that is suitable for agricultural use - forestry, in particular - is, essentially, rendered valueless. When Deputy Michael Creed and I met officials from the Minister's Department and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the...

Other Questions: Special Protection Areas Designation (6 Mar 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: I thank the Minister. As the Minister is probably aware, some were not involved because there was an appeals period when many landowners were in the process of trying to get out of the designation and then the door to compensation closed so they were left in the worst of both worlds. I welcome the discussions taking place with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, but can the...

Other Questions: Special Protection Areas Designation (6 Mar 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: Neither have I.

Order of Business (6 Mar 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: Will it apply here at all?

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (6 Mar 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Government's priorities for the forthcoming two years. Before I do so, I must compliment my colleague from Galway West on his honesty and frankness regarding the new political rainbow that has formed in this Dáil. I refer to a new troika of negativity that involves people who were once great advocates of everything the Government was doing but...

Leaders' Questions (11 Mar 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: I would like to hear Deputy Healy-Rae say that to the Kerry Group.

Leaders' Questions (11 Mar 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: People over there should look to their own tax affairs.

Leaders' Questions (11 Mar 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: I was referring to the tax affairs of the Technical Group.

Leaders' Questions (11 Mar 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: Is all the VAT paid?

Leaders' Questions (11 Mar 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am sorry, a Cheann Comhairle.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Eligibility (11 Mar 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: 450. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Wexford has lost their entitlements; and the course of action open to them to get them back. [11623/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Legal Documentation Issues (11 Mar 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: 469. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a lease will be prepared and sent to a council (details supplied) in County Dublin. [11946/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing (12 Mar 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: 22. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to reduce the number of voids in local authority housing stock across the country; if he will provide details by local authority of the number of such voids; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11708/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Planning Issues (12 Mar 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: 34. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to simplify the procedures and processes whereby local authorities can remove material from rivers, streams and drains in an effort to improve drainage and thereby reduce the possibility of flooding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10558/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Home Tuition Scheme Administration (12 Mar 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: 70. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding payment to a tutor (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12396/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Application Numbers (12 Mar 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: 74. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of applications that were received in 2012 and 2013 for capital grants for extensions for primary and secondary schools; of those received the number that were successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12417/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Milk Quota Applications (12 Mar 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: 176. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding an application under the milk quota trading scheme, selling quota, in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12442/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Milk Quota Leases (12 Mar 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: 180. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding an application for the 2013-2014 temporary leasing quota phase 2 in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12447/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (12 Mar 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: 242. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No.1110 of 11 June 2013, the number of persons who sat the knowledge test for small public service vehicles in 2013; the number of candidates who achieved a pass grade; the percentage score needed to pass; the number of candidates who failed the area knowledge test; the number of those candidates who...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (Vehicles Testing) (No. 2) Regulations 2013: Discussion (12 Mar 2014)

Patrick O'Donovan: I welcome the delegations. I must declare an interest in this matter. One of the speakers spoke about the delivery of vehicles and the way in which they turned out. My brother is actively involved in restoring the vehicles with one of the representatives present. Under the regulations, the suggested changes intend to superimpose a modern standard on an old vehicle and, therefore, detract...