Results 1,941-1,960 of 10,573 for speaker:Patrick O'Donovan

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care Issues (5 Nov 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 1167. To ask the Minister for Health the total number of persons in receipt of community based nursing services from the Health Service Executive nationwide; and the number of these that are children.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46598/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Agency Staff Expenditure (5 Nov 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 1168. To ask the Minister for Health the total annual spend on agency nurses in the community who cover annual leave, sick leave and leave of absence. [46599/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Palliative Care for Children (5 Nov 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 1169. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children that have received palliative care nursing from the Health Service Executive in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46600/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (5 Nov 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 1170. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide in tabular form the number of children that have received short-term and long-term Health Service Executive respite care in 2012; and the total number of hours provided for each. [46601/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Reimbursement Service Payments (5 Nov 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 1241. To ask the Minister for Health the basic amount paid to a general practitioner for administering a medical card in 2007 and 2012, without GP visits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47017/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Reimbursement Service Payments (5 Nov 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 1242. To ask the Minister for Health the number of medical card holders who did not visit a general practitioner, or any other medical practitioner, in 2012; the cost of administering these cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47018/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Issues (5 Nov 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 1293. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the frequency of testing of commercial vehicles was increased recently; the basis for the increase; his views that this is adding another cost to the associated businesses who use these vehicles; if he will provide details of the way this testing frequency compares to other EU member states; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Administration (5 Nov 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 1264. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in relation to the upcoming sport capital programme, I have been informed by a GAA club that this year the club would have to register for VAT on OSCAR; if he will advise on the position regarding clubs registering for VAT and applying for sports capital grants; if a club or other group will have to be registered to for VAT in order...

Leaders' Questions (6 Nov 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Deputy has many matters that have not gone away.

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: I welcome the opportunity to speak. I wish to have it noted on the record of the House that the newfound interest of the Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin parties in Dáil reform, which was reported this morning on Newstalk at 8 a.m., was shortlived because the Chamber is yet again empty of Opposition spokespersons. For the first time since the economic collapse into which we were...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Free Travel Scheme Applications (6 Nov 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 84. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue in relation to a companion free travel pass in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47315/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (6 Nov 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 139. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding farm grants due to a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and when payment may issue. [47214/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Delays (6 Nov 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 163. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has not yet been called for a cataract removal operation despite the fact that they are on the waiting list for over ten months. [47215/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposal COM (2013) 195: Discussion with Haulage and Transport Associations (6 Nov 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: I welcome the delegation. One of the more positive outcomes from the joint committee's deliberations related to the fuel rebate. As the previous speaker indicated, if there is a level of engagement from the outset then results can be achieved. Of all the member states of the EU, Ireland is probably one of the most dependent on road haulage for the transportation of goods. In that context,...

Other Questions: Driving Licence Issues (7 Nov 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: I will be very brief. I ask the Minister to examine the location of the centres again. I have raised this with him before. Let me refer to my part of the country, Limerick. Limerick is over 100 km from Tralee. While 95% of the population are within a 50 km radius, more than 250,000 are not. I ask that the locations be examined, perhaps with the option of having part-time ones. Could...

Order of Business (7 Nov 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Tánaiste is aware that during the week there was a broadcast relating to the disappeared. The criminal justice (victims' rights) Bill is promised but when can we expect publication? Will the Tánaiste make available time through the Whips for this matter to be debated in the House as soon as possible? The issue is of major national importance and the House should debate the...

Order of Business (7 Nov 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: It is the criminal justice (victims' rights) Bill.

Order of Business (7 Nov 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: She even managed to take some people off boards.

Order of Business (7 Nov 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: She has taken a few of them off boards as well.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Issues (7 Nov 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 31. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will examine the high failure rate of the knowledge test element of the small public service vehicle test; if he is satisfied that the knowledge test that is being applied adequately reflects the geographical area where a person is likely to serve; his views on whether a person from a large county is at a disadvantage and is more...