Results 1,621-1,640 of 10,867 for speaker:Patrick O'Donovan

Leaders' Questions (2 May 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: It was some fairytale on "Prime Time" the other night.

Industrial Development (Science Foundation Ireland) (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 May 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this very important legislation. I have spoken before in the House on science, technology and innovation, and particularly the State structures in place for the science sector, as I have a major interest in the area. I worked in the area before coming to the House. I often think that the industry supports so many elements of employment and direct...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pension Provisions (2 May 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 123. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will reconsider the position (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20952/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Funding (2 May 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 204. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a full list of the applications made by a local authority (details supplied) for funding under the Fishery Harbours and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme 2012 and also the Fishery Harbours and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme 2013. [20879/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (7 May 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 126. To ask the Minister for Finance if persons who availed of the farm retirement scheme are able to avail of the exemption from capital gains tax in the event of the disposal of all or part of their farm, even after leaving the scheme; if it is still the case in relation to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21170/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Exemptions (7 May 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 154. To ask the Minister for Finance if a first time buyer who signed for their property on 20 December 2012 is exempt from the local property tax; and if not if he will consider an exemption for those who purchased their home from the time of the budget announcement to the 1 January 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21517/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (7 May 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 202. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on an application for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [21149/13]

Leaders' Questions (8 May 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Deputy is a fair man to ask that question.

Fodder Crisis: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (8 May 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate. Like other speakers, my county of Limerick has been badly affected by the fodder crisis. I have met the farming organisations during the past few weeks and know that they were keen to ensure this issue would not be turned into a political football with which points could be scored. They also wanted the efforts being made by the co-ops,...

Leaders' Questions (9 May 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: What about Eircom and Aer Lingus?

Leaders' Questions (9 May 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: They did it at Aer Lingus.

Leaders' Questions (9 May 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: Does that apply to the banks?

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Solidarity Fund (9 May 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 189. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has considered an application under the EU solidarity fund to address some of the costs being incurred by farmers during the course of the recent fodder shortage as a result of prolonged bad weather in 2012 and 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22118/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Northern Ireland Issues (14 May 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 32. To ask the Taoiseach if he will outline the topics discussed with the British Prime Minister David Cameron at their recent bilateral meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22142/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Northern Ireland Issues (14 May 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 33. To ask the Taoiseach when the next follow up meeting will take place with the British Prime Minister David Cameron following the recent bilateral meeting; if there will be bilateral meetings on the fringes of the up coming EU Council of Minister meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22143/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Northern Ireland Issues (14 May 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: It is their only way of communicating.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Northern Ireland Issues (14 May 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: As late as yesterday, it was acknowledged at a meeting of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly that, since taking office, the Taoiseach has attended all plenary sessions of the assembly held in Ireland. The most recent meeting of the assembly in County Donegal discussed at some length strand three of the Good Friday Agreement - east-west relationships - and the possibility of enhancing...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Applications (14 May 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 243. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22243/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Applications (14 May 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 252. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a new primary school will be provided in County Westmeath (details supplied); if he will provide the up to date report on this proposal; the stages that have yet to be completed; the indicative time frame for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22330/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Eligibility (14 May 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 339. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the qualifying conditions that a person must meet in order to be eligible to apply for participation in a community employment scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22339/13]