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Leaders' Questions (19 Nov 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: Deputy Mathews is an expert now.

Order of Business (19 Nov 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: Is it schools or gardaí that the Deputy is against?

Order of Business (19 Nov 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: It will be a great debate.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (19 Nov 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: 25. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress being made on flood alleviation measures in Foynes and Askeaton in County Limerick; his plans to carry out further works on the River Shannon embankments in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40403/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (19 Nov 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: 111. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a single payment for a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; when will payment be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41000/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (19 Nov 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: 259. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if an application has been received by the National Transport Authority to amend the current licence operated by Dublin Coach and M7 Coach on the Dublin to Killarney and Tralee routes to allow for the pick-up and drop-off of passengers in Abbeyfeale, Newcastle West and Rathkeale in County Limerick; when a decision will be made on an...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (24 Nov 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: 212. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Limerick under the basic payment scheme and the disadvantaged areas scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41341/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (24 Nov 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: 279. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine why a person (details supplied) has not received a payment under the single payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41794/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (24 Nov 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: 280. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine why a person (details supplied) has not received a payment under the single payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41795/15]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Early Childhood Care Education (24 Nov 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: 359. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his views on the case of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick regarding the Early Childhood Care and Education programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41805/15]

Other Questions: Beef Data Programme (25 Nov 2015)

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Other Questions: Beef Data Programme (25 Nov 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: I have not gone away.

Other Questions: Special Protection Areas Designation (25 Nov 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: 10. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the agri-environment scheme for those farmers whose lands are designated for the protection of the habitat of the hen harrier; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41235/15]

Other Questions: Special Protection Areas Designation (25 Nov 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: This question relates to a scheme the Minister announced recently on lands protected for the conservation of the habitat of the hen harrier. I ask the Minister to give an update on the progress made regarding the scheme.

Other Questions: Special Protection Areas Designation (25 Nov 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: I thank the Minister for showing an interest in this matter. It is unfortunate that Deputy Ó Cuív, having noted my presence in the Chamber, chose not to stay around for this question as it relates to a legacy of the previous Government when it abandoned farmers in hen harrier designated lands. I come from west County Limerick where practically all land, from Newcastle West to...

Other Questions: Special Protection Areas Designation (25 Nov 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: I welcome the timeframe provided by the Minister. I note the presence of the Minister of State, Deputy Tom Hayes, who played a pivotal role in the scheme from a forestry point of view. Much of the land in question, particularly in my local area, is suitable for forestry. I am aware of a degree of anxiety in the Department to address the forestry element as well. As representatives of the...

Leaders' Questions (25 Nov 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: Like the economy.

Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: I welcome this opportunity to speak. At the outset, I wish to compliment the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, on the work she has done to date in her Department. There is no doubt that the Minister inherited an awful lot of problems in the Department. They have been well enunciated at this stage. Both sides of the House can agree, however, that the current...

Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: This is a scourge on society and it needs to be dealt with. I compliment the Minister on bringing the Bill before the House and on the reforms she has made in the criminal justice area since becoming Minister.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Colleges Places (25 Nov 2015)

Patrick O'Donovan: 25. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of students attending agricultural colleges; his plans to examine the level of teaching resources available to meet student demand in these colleges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41234/15]