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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (23 Oct 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when a decision will be made on a visa application for a person (details supplied). [46058/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: EU Directives (23 Oct 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to extend the deadline for the spreading of slurry and fertilisers past the 31 of October, in view of the seriously wet weather that the country has experienced since he announced the extension of the deadline in September; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46649/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Household Charge (23 Oct 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to allow those on a low income to pay the household charge in smaller instalments by convenient methods, like by budget card/bill pay; if his attention has been drawn to the numbers willing to pay the charge by this method as they are unable to come up with the lump sum; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Upward Only Rent Reviews (23 Oct 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will consider the holding of a referendum to amend the Constitution to address any impediments that might exist in relation to upward only rent reviews; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45711/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Medicinal Products (23 Oct 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will consider the introduction of measures where banks, financial institutions, and or credit card providers will provide details of transactions leading to the purchase of prescription drugs from online or internet sources, to an Garda Síochána in an effort to reduce the uncontrolled sale of these products and to detect those...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Structured Court Settlements (23 Oct 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to bring forward any proposals that will lead to changes in the implementation of the scheme that will take into consideration the individual circumstances, and life expectancy of the person involved in view of (details supplied0; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45754/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (23 Oct 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when a decision will be made on a visa application for a person (details supplied). [46058/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (23 Oct 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when a decision will be made on a visa application for a person (details supplied). [46058/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: DNA Database (24 Oct 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the proposed establishment of a DNA database; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46311/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (24 Oct 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the medical card cover for protein drinks in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46816/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Discussion with Irish Aviation Authority (24 Oct 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: I welcome Mr. Eamonn Brennan, chief executive officer of the Irish Aviation Authority, who is here to advise the joint committee on new rules for pilots proposed by the European Aviation Safety Agency, EASA, and to answer questions on the recent closure of the Pilot Training College, Waterford. I draw attention to the fact that, by virtue of 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Discussion with Irish Aviation Authority (24 Oct 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: I thank Mr. Brennan for his presentation. While a number of members have signalled their intent to ask questions, I seek clarification on one point. While Mr. Brennan stated the flight training organisations are not bonded in Ireland or the United Kingdom, for clarity, are they bonded in other European Union member states?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Discussion with Irish Aviation Authority (24 Oct 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: With regard to the Waterford training college, I am surprised there was no bonding, whether it was a requirement or not, because based on the costs associated with fulfilling the training criteria and having spoken to a parent of the one of the students, I found it remarkable that the regulatory authority did not have a protection system in place for people being trained to join the aviation...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Discussion with Irish Aviation Authority (24 Oct 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: The IAA might reply to that before we conclude.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Discussion with Irish Aviation Authority (24 Oct 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: I ask Senator O'Donovan to be brief.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Discussion with Irish Aviation Authority (24 Oct 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can understand the IAA position. In fairness to the people tied up in this, we might be rushed today because the committee started later than normal and must finish earlier. In the absence of the Chairman and Vice Chairman, I propose that the committee revisit the issue as soon as possible in order to carry out a full investigation of what happened and, as noted by other speakers, to put...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Discussion with Irish Aviation Authority (24 Oct 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: There have been a number of proposals. In the absence of the Chairman and Vice Chairman, it has been agreed by the committee to undertake a full forensic investigation as to what happened here. With the agreement of the clerk and the Chairman, we hope time will be scheduled as soon as possible for meetings on the matter. I hope committee and non-committee Members will be invited to attend...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Discussion with Irish Aviation Authority (24 Oct 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: With the agreement of members I ask the clerk to the committee to liaise with the Chairman to schedule the hearing as soon as possible. I thank the Irish Aviation Authority for their attendance. I acknowledge the presence of people in the Public Gallery who are affected by this. I assure the committee we will revert to this in the near future. We take on board the suggestions made by the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Review of Irish Coast Guard Service: Discussion (24 Oct 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Representatives from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and the Irish Coast Guard will brief the committee on the future of the Irish Coast Guard in light of the value for money review conducted by Fisher Associates. I welcome Mr. Maurice Mullen, assistant secretary at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Mr. Chris Reynolds, Mr. Eugene Clonan and Mr. Gerry Smullen of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Review of Irish Coast Guard Service: Discussion (24 Oct 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: I would like Mr. Maurice Mullen from the Department to make a brief opening comment.