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Emigrant Voting Rights (28 Mar 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: I thank the Minister. I concur with one of the points the Minister made on logistics. The Government should consider the British model which defines a timeframe. British citizens living abroad who have registered to vote in the past 15 years may apply to vote overseas unless they were too young at the time and if so they can register at the electoral registration office where their parent...

Written Answers — Unfinished Housing Developments: Unfinished Housing Developments (28 Mar 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 187: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding a housing estate (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17084/12]

Written Answers — Unfinished Housing Developments: Unfinished Housing Developments (28 Mar 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 193: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding a housing estate (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17139/12]

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Deputy's party was wrong on that occasion.

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: The party has opposed every treaty on Europe.

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. It is important to bear in mind what we are actually speaking about, namely, a question which is being put to the Irish people and which asks if the policies that created the difficulties being experienced by our economy can be avoided in the future. The treaty which is the subject of the referendum brings together the member states...

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: -----namely, eat, drink and be happy and spend like there is no tomorrow and no rules either. The ULA, People Before Profit, the extreme socialists and Sinn Féin have found themselves to be the natural successors to the Progressive Democrats. They are a motley crew and they advocate that the Government should stay away from the issue of controlling expenditure and that governments should...

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am waiting for the comedy.

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: So the Deputy is against China now.

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Deputy should start a protest and attack a few gardaí like what happened in Galway.

Written Answers — Budget Timetable: Budget Timetable (18 Apr 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has considered reviewing the budget schedule in response to representations on behalf of the retail sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18932/12]

Written Answers — Tax Reliefs: Tax Reliefs (18 Apr 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Finance when a tax exemption certificate will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17848/12]

Written Answers — Revenue Commissioners: Revenue Commissioners (18 Apr 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Finance when a person (details supplied) in County Limerick may expect to receive information requested from the Revenue Commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18040/12]

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (18 Apr 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 361: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if retired teachers will be employed this year for the supervision of State exams; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18923/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (18 Apr 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 363: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if, with the creation of SOLAS he will consider the funding arrangement for youth reach projects to be channelled through the schools section within his Department in view of the fact that these projects offer courses to junior and leaving certificate level, among others; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18938/12]

Written Answers — Birth Certificates: Birth Certificates (18 Apr 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 475: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if it is accurate to say that in order to be eligible for a birth certificate, a child must either be born after 24 weeks gestation, be alive at birth, or weigh more than 500 grams and if the policy can be reviewed in view of the trauma it could potentially cause for already deeply upset parents; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (18 Apr 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 510: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if, in order to qualify for a bereavement grant, the deceased party must have made a certain number of contributions in their lifetime; if she will review this policy in view the implications it has for those who spend their life in care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17872/12]

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (18 Apr 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 577: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the redundancy claim in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; if the claim can be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18530/12]

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (18 Apr 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 587: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the current status of the redundancy claim in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford and when they can expect payment;; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18586/12]

Written Answers — Local Government Charges: Local Government Charges (18 Apr 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 821: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the person who is liable to pay the household charge when a residence is jointly owned by a married couple who are now separated, one of whom is willing to pay their half of the household charge but a half-rate payment will not be accepted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18092/12]