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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna (Atógáil) - Commencement Matters (Resumed): Homelessness Strategy (13 Jun 2019)

Patrick O'Donovan: There is no point in the Senator raising a point if he is not going to listen to the response.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna (Atógáil) - Commencement Matters (Resumed): Homelessness Strategy (13 Jun 2019)

Patrick O'Donovan: Senator Boyhan said Dr. Muldoon will be meeting the Minister. It is appropriate that the Minister consider proposals put forward at an Oireachtas committee. I am not a Minister in the Department so it is not appropriate for me to announce something the Minister probably has not had sight of, in the context of the committee proceedings yesterday. Considering what Senator Boyhan already said...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Procurement Contracts (20 Jun 2019)

Patrick O'Donovan: I apologise for being a little delayed. I was opening a conference. The Government supports the move towards more green public procurement and recognises that the public service must demonstrate its commitment to sustainable development and use its influence to persuade others of the changes required to reduce our collective impact on the environment. Work to promote the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Procurement Contracts (20 Jun 2019)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can, actually. The concept of social considerations, of which environmental considerations are part, was part of an initiative by our Department some time ago before the recent discussion on the climate change agenda was ramped up with the publication of the action plan on climate change. On foot of a visit to my office by a former Member of the Oireachtas, Ms Kathleen O'Meara, who is...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Procurement Contracts (20 Jun 2019)

Patrick O'Donovan: We are making great strides on public lighting across the country. Deputies will have seen this in the replacement of public street lighting which is now using LEDs which is far more efficient. These are cropping up all over the country. I cannot comment on the specific matters raised by the Deputy earlier. I cannot comment on the hedges because I do not have the details. From her...

Summer Economic Statement 2019: Statements (25 Jun 2019)

Patrick O'Donovan: I begin by thanking Deputies for their contributions to the discussion on the summer economic statement. The statement published by the Government sets out our commitment to the fundamental principle of steady and sustainable improvements in living standards, underpinned by steady and sustainable revenue streams. It details the economic context and broad budgetary strategy that will...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (26 Jun 2019)

Patrick O'Donovan: I apologise on behalf of the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy McHugh, and the Minister of State who has been unavoidably detained because of the changing schedule of the Dáil. I recognise the matter raised by the Deputy and know that it is common in other constituencies also. I thank him for raising it as it provides me with an opportunity to outline the current position on...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (26 Jun 2019)

Patrick O'Donovan: The valid points the Deputy made will be relayed to the Minister for Education and Skills. I will reflect on them also. I am not in the Department but I am a teacher and I understand the importance of the July provision and its delivery. There are different methodologies in respect of it. Some of it is school based and some is not school based. The Minister will take his policy direction...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Closures (26 Jun 2019)

Patrick O'Donovan: I thank the Deputies from Kerry, Donegal, and Meath for raising these issues. I apologise that I am not a Minister in the line Department. The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Deputy Bruton, is at European Council meeting in Luxembourg. As Deputies will know, Ministers of State routinely cover their colleagues. I wish to cover as many of the points raised as...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Closures (26 Jun 2019)

Patrick O'Donovan: I will try to address some of the comments made. With regard to Kentstown post office, I have a reply that states the position has been advertised twice. The Deputy says that, to the best of his knowledge, he does not-----

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Closures (26 Jun 2019)

Patrick O'Donovan: The reply states it has been advertised twice, but An Post has yet to receive an application. I can only take the reply as it is. To answer Deputy Michael Healy Rae on the issue of engagement with the Irish Postmasters Union - other Deputies mentioned a meeting with the Minister - I will relay the request to the Minister. When I was listening to Deputy Gallagher, I thought of my own...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Closures (26 Jun 2019)

Patrick O'Donovan: I think it is fair. I was explaining my own previous engagement with post offices that have closed.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Closures (26 Jun 2019)

Patrick O'Donovan: There is a provision for an appeals mechanism-----

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Closures (26 Jun 2019)

Patrick O'Donovan: I think that it is fair-----

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Closures (26 Jun 2019)

Patrick O'Donovan: Deputy Gallagher specifically asked me to raise this matter with the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment and I will.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Closures (26 Jun 2019)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Acting Chairman is a good man at that himself.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Closures (26 Jun 2019)

Patrick O'Donovan: We will all use that in future.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (4 Jul 2019)

Patrick O'Donovan: It is great to see Deputy Ó Snodaigh has converted to the side of the Defence Forces.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (9 Jul 2019)

Patrick O'Donovan: 258. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address a matter regarding the qualification allowance (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29798/19]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (10 Jul 2019)

Patrick O'Donovan: We do.