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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Appeals (12 Dec 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding an appeal on stocking density in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55721/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Appeals (12 Dec 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding an appeal under the disadvantaged area scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55726/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Installation Aid Scheme Appeals (12 Dec 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 547 of 27 November 2012, the criteria used by the agricultural appeals office to deem the two appeals successful; the grounds on which the appeals were submitted under; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55899/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Editorial Review of The Frontline Presidential Debate: Discussion with RTE (12 Dec 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: I wish to return to what Deputy Moynihan asked at the start of the meeting. I have a simple question. My mind was not changed on the night in question and it was obvious for whom I was going to vote for. The committee must ask two questions. How many people changed their minds that night due to the programme? Did it have an impact on the election result? I believe the result of the...

Order of Business (13 Dec 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: That side of the House needs a new Whip.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Appeals (13 Dec 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the penalties that have been imposed on farmers that have not been able to comply with the rushes control criteria for their single farm payment; if he has looked at extending the period of time for introducing an appeal mechanism for the cutting of rushes to enable farmers to comply with the criteria; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Applications (13 Dec 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures taken by his Department to allow farmers additional time to comply with rushes control criteria for these single farm payment in view of the weather experienced this year and the inability of many farmers to access their land due to water logging and in particular certain areas that may not be designated lands; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (13 Dec 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a new school (details supplied) in County Wexford [56075/12]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Contracts (13 Dec 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works has a database or list of contractors on a regional basis that can be called upon to assist the office in drain cleaning or flood abatement; and if such exists the way it is maintained. [56024/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (13 Dec 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he anticipates an allocation of funding towards the construction of houses under the voluntary housing initiative during 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56020/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (13 Dec 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding payment of a disadvantaged area grant in respect of a person (details supplied) [56081/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (13 Dec 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding payment of a disadvantage area grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal. [56082/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (13 Dec 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Health the number of children in the mid west region that require access to a paediatric neurologist; if the Health Service Executive plans to appoint one; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56144/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (18 Dec 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for third level grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and when a decision will be made on same. [56811/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (18 Dec 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for third level grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal and when it is likely that a decision may be made on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56882/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Staff (18 Dec 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Health if there is a proposal within his Department or the Health Service Executive to recruit 1,000 graduate entry nurses on temporary fixed two year contracts; if there is a possibility that recruitment of that nature will be made available to existing agency staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56858/12]

Other Questions: Obesity Levels (19 Dec 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Previously, I have raised the issue of compiling the number of people we know will invariably die as a result of obesity related illnesses in the future, be it cancer, diabetes or heart disease, and comparing that with the manner in which the State has addressed the issue of deaths on our roads through the Road Safety Authority under the stewardship of an independent person such as Mr. Gay...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (19 Dec 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the proposals he intends bringing before Dáil Éireann to combat the illegal exploitation of women; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57189/12]

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Dec 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am sharing time with Deputy Harris. I welcome the opportunity to comment on this Bill and on political reform generally, which has been mentioned by some Members. It has been already mentioned that if the last Administration were in power, the Dáil would have risen last week and would not sit again until probably the first week in February. It would rise again for another fortnight...

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Dec 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am referring to remarks made earlier that were unchallenged. I believe I have a right of reply. I do not know of any other country in the world, with the possible exception of North Korea, where people turn up when they feel like it and draw money from it, yet do not participate in any meaningful way. To be honest, it smacks of hypocrisy to talk here about the cost of governance, the...