Results 741-760 of 10,573 for speaker:Patrick O'Donovan

Sentencing Policy (12 Jun 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: I thank the Minister of State for his response. I do not believe in a yellow card system whereby mandatory sentencing would only kick in after the first crime, particularly when it is of an aggravated nature such as assaulting an old person in their own home. The mandatory system needs to kick in from the start. Part of the reason we are in the current position, is that State-sponsored...

Written Answers — Motor Vehicle Registration: Motor Vehicle Registration (12 Jun 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider examining the possibility of introducing a voluntary system whereby persons will be able to re-register second hand cars with a different local authority, thereby allowing them to change their registration plate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27761/12]

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (12 Jun 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Finance in view of the decision to create a single unitary Limerick Local Authority, if he has plans to amend the vehicle registration and taxation regulations to introduce a single index mark for Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28334/12]

Written Answers — Rights of Way: Rights of Way (12 Jun 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 506: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality in respect of the Land and Conveyancing Reform Act 2009, the procedure a person must follow in order to ensure that their right of way and access to land, across lands that are not in their ownership is maintained; where the right of way must be registered; the date on which it must be registered and the way a person proves a right...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (12 Jun 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 641: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the safety of the N24 at Oola bridge County Limerick; his views on whether traffic measures in place at the bridge are ensuring the safety of motorists. [28400/12]

Written Answers — Birth Certificates: Birth Certificates (13 Jun 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 475 of 18 April 2012, if she will review this matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28472/12]

Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (14 Jun 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Like the Deputy's.

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (19 Jun 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 171: To ask the Taoiseach the number of quangos, quasi autonomous non-governmental organisations, which are funded partially or wholly, directly or indirectly, by his Department that have been abolished, merged, or reduced in scale since the formation of the Government; the amount that has been saved as a result and the number by which personnel numbers have been reduced; and if he...

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (19 Jun 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 178: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of quangos, quasi autonomous non-governmental organisations, which are funded partially or wholly, directly or indirectly, by his Department that have been abolished, merged, or reduced in scale since the formation of the Government; the amount that has been saved as a result and the number by which...

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (19 Jun 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of quangos, quasi autonomous non-governmental organisations, which are funded partially or wholly, directly or indirectly, by his Department that have been abolished, merged, or reduced in scale since the formation of the Government; the amount that has been saved as a result and the number by which personnel numbers have been reduced;...

Written Answers — Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualifications (19 Jun 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 177 of 6 June 2012, the number of the 980 teachers that have a nationally recognised third level qualification in physics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29487/12]

Written Answers — Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualifications (19 Jun 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No 176 of 6 June 2012; the number of the 1,900 teachers that have a nationally recognised third level qualification in chemistry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29505/12]

Written Answers — Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualifications (19 Jun 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No 176 of 6 June 2012, the number of the 4,360 teachers that have a nationally recognised third level qualification in maths; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29506/12]

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (19 Jun 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of quangos, quasi autonomous non-governmental organisations, which are funded partially or wholly, directly or indirectly, by his Department that have been abolished, merged, or reduced in scale since the formation of the Government; the amount that has been saved as a result and the number by which personnel numbers have...

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (19 Jun 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of quangos, quasi autonomous non-governmental organisations, which are funded partially or wholly, directly or indirectly, by his Department that have been abolished, merged, or reduced in scale since the formation of the Government; the amount that has been saved as a result and the number by which personnel...

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (19 Jun 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 284: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of quangos, quasi autonomous non-governmental organisations, which are funded partially or wholly, directly or indirectly, by his Department that have been abolished, merged, or reduced in scale since the formation of the Government; the amount that has been saved as a result and the number by which personnel...

Written Answers — Job Vacancies: Job Vacancies (19 Jun 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 301: To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question reply 23729/12 (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28987/12]

Written Answers — Carer's Allowance: Carer's Allowance (19 Jun 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 353: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be reached on a carer's allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact that this application was received on the 19 July 2011; the reason for the delay in a decision issuing in this case. [29257/12]

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (19 Jun 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 376: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of quangos, quasi autonomous non-governmental organisations, which are funded partially or wholly, directly or indirectly, by her Department that have been abolished, merged, or reduced in scale since the formation of the Government; the amount that has been saved as a result and the number by which personnel numbers have...

Written Answers — Commemorative Events: Commemorative Events (19 Jun 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 406: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if, as part of the forthcoming commemorations of the 1916 Rising, he has any plans to commemorate the internment of those who participated in the Rising at Frongoch in Wales and other centres; if he will engage with his counterparts in the UK as part of the consultative process; and if he will make a statement on the...