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Public Accounts Committee: Statement by Chairman (13 Jun 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: That person was not replaced during the period.

Public Accounts Committee: Statement by Chairman (13 Jun 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: That is fine. My next question is on the operation of the freedom of information request. As many Deputies are aware, if a freedom of information request is made about an individual, that individual must be notified. I checked the Freedom of Information Act this morning and the explanatory memorandum states that this process must be initiated within ten working days of receiving a freedom...

Public Accounts Committee: Statement by Chairman (13 Jun 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: The Chairman was never notified-----

Public Accounts Committee: Statement by Chairman (13 Jun 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: We are discussing information that related to the Chairman.

Public Accounts Committee: Statement by Chairman (13 Jun 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: A freedom of information request was submitted about the Chairman and he was not notified of that fact.

Public Accounts Committee: Statement by Chairman (13 Jun 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: In that case, the Chairman was not given an opportunity to review the information that was about to be released about him.

Public Accounts Committee: Statement by Chairman (13 Jun 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: I will restate my understanding of the procedure relating to freedom of information requests related to me or anyone else. I understand that if information is to be released about a person, he or she is made aware of and supplied with the information before it is released. That did not happen in the case of the Chairman.

Public Accounts Committee: Statement by Chairman (13 Jun 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: Furthermore, the Chairman is not aware of or has not been notified of other requests.

Public Accounts Committee: Statement by Chairman (13 Jun 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: Or anybody else.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permit Applications (11 Jun 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: 370. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide an update on the status of a work permit application submitted by a person (details supplied); the timeframe within which he expects the application to be fully processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27800/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Employment Support Services (11 Jun 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: 442. To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 421 of 28 May 2013, the progress to date on the specific targets that were published in the Government's Pathways to Work strategy (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27491/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Conventions (11 Jun 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: 662. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will outline the constitutional difficulties identified by his Department in respect of Ireland's ability to sign up to and ratify the European Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27134/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (11 Jun 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: 921. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7 will receive orthodontic treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26695/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Renewals (11 Jun 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: 1098. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when issues surrounding category two driving licences will be resolved in view of the fact that renewal applicants with medical conditions will not be eligible to reapply for such a licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27513/13]

Topical Issue Debate: Insurance Coverage (30 May 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: I thank the Minister of State for his response and welcome the change of tone evident in it. His response acknowledges that progress is being made and the insurance industry is engaging constructively and positively in this process. It is important to highlight this, as we must tackle this issue. I ask the Minister of State to relay to the Office of Public Works my concern about the...

Topical Issue Debate: Insurance Coverage (30 May 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: I am grateful for the opportunity to raise this matter. My colleagues, Deputies Dara Murphy and Jim Daly, as well as several Dublin based Deputies have also been in contact with the Office of Public Works and the Irish Insurance Federation regarding the issue of homes that have been flooded and can no longer access any form of insurance. As I have raised the matter with the Minister of...

Social Welfare and Pensions (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 May 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: I welcome the Bill and thank the Minister for attending the debate. This legislation should be placed in the context of employment statistics published by the Central Statistics Office today. The figures are important and deserve comment because they show employment grew for the third quarter in a row and unemployment dipped below 14% for the first time since the crisis began. While we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Developments: Discussion with French National Assembly (30 May 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: I welcome our guests today. I also welcome two colleagues from the French embassy who are very prominent visitors to Leinster House and very effective in representing their country. I wish to address the issues of political and democratic legitimacy and monetary union. Many of us feel that it is important to draw clear lines of delineation between the role of national parliaments and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (28 May 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: 299. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider phasing in the larger pupil-teacher ratio in vocational education committee schools over a longer time period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25919/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Post-Leaving Certificate Courses (28 May 2013)

Paschal Donohoe: 300. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider removing the cap on the number of students in vocational education committee controlled schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25920/13]