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Leaders' Questions (30 Apr 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: Deputy McGuinness would not have Deputy Mattie McGrath back if he were leader.

Leaders' Questions (30 Apr 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: There will be a telephone call from Cork in a moment.

Order of Business (30 Apr 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: In regard to the Irish Aviation Authority (amendment) Bill, it was reported in today'sIrish Independentand Irish Examinerthat the leader of Fianna Fáil launched an unprecedented attack on the management and operation of Shannon Airport and what the Government has done for the airport in terms of driving massive economic progress in the region. I ask the Minister to update the House on...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Protection Areas Designation (30 Apr 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: 15. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide an update on the engagement that her Department has had with landowners of designated lands for the protection of habitat for the hen harrier; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16722/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Flag (30 Apr 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: 30. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide an update on the provision of a national flag to every school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16723/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Disease Controls (30 Apr 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: 119. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding an appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17114/15]

Leaders' Questions (6 May 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: Gran Canaria.

Leaders' Questions (6 May 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: Is the Kilkenny man back on board? Is he canvassing?

Leaders' Questions (6 May 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am sorry, a Cheann Comhairle. I was just inquiring about Deputy McGuinness.

Leaders' Questions (6 May 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: Or than Deputy Martin is in Fianna Fáil.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (6 May 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: 172. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding tax relief; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17807/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Administration (6 May 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: 221. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the submit facility will be activated on the green low-carbon agri-environment scheme online system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17715/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: General Scheme of Road Traffic Bill 2015: Discussion (Resumed) (6 May 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: I will not repeat what has been said. I welcome the visible presence of gardaí on our roads over the weekend. When people complain about the number of gardaí on the roads, it is a sign they are doing a good job. The assistant commissioner referred to an area in which I worked in a previous life. He is correct that alcohol testing is one of the easiest analytical tests that can be...

Leaders' Questions (7 May 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: Deputy Finian McGrath is sitting in the wrong seat.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Eligibility (7 May 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: 83. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a person (details supplied) in County Wexford is entitled to a single payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17954/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Allowances (7 May 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: 135. To ask the Minister for Health the number of general practitioners who are in receipt of an allowance (details supplied); who have made a legal challenge for entitlement to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17956/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Home-School Liaison Scheme (7 May 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: 185. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department has changed its criteria for Home School Liaison Officers (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17952/15]

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 May 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: As someone who was here yesterday also, I left the meeting nauseated at some of what we were told. I never met the individuals concerned before. I do not know them or the sky over them but we have an obligation to try to do something about it in the event of any of the stories being repeated on any family farm anywhere in the country. It was probably the most disturbing thing I have heard...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 May 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: From what we heard from one of the farmers who was present, it seems there is more than just the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine that could be discussed. When the clerk is drawing up a report on the presentation that was made yesterday, will there be an opportunity for us to go beyond the Department and the unit concerned because references were made yesterday to costs being...

Leaders' Questions (12 May 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: From An Phoblacht.