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Leaders' Questions (20 Jun 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Discussing a person. It is a new low.

Leaders' Questions (20 Jun 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: It is an own goal.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (20 Jun 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: 295. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding tax relief legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28028/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Charges (20 Jun 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: 1162. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding medical debt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27097/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan Implementation (20 Jun 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: 1730. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the status of the provision of broadband to Loughill, County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26538/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (20 Jun 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: All of the 2,320 applications received under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme are being assessed by officials in my Department.  Given the number of applications received and the detailed information submitted, it will take a number of months to complete the assessment process.  It is expected that an announcement regarding allocations will be made in September.

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (14 Jun 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Judging by his tie, Deputy Micheál Martin is not a socialist either

Leaders' Questions (1 Jun 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: It is Deputy Mary Lou McDonald she is speaking about.

Leaders' Questions (1 Jun 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: As if the Deputy has never shouted anyone down.

Leaders' Questions (1 Jun 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: What about Sinn Féin's responsibility in the North.

Leaders' Questions (1 Jun 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Deputy is getting very tetchy. He might explode.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Regional Service Plans (1 Jun 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: 162. To ask the Minister for Health the expected date for publishing a report (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26305/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (1 Jun 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that an application has been submitted by the organisation referred to by the Deputy under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme. All of the 2320 applications will be assessed by officials in my Department over the coming months.  Given the number of applications received and the detailed information submitted, it will take a number of months to complete the assessment...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Funding (1 Jun 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards, including the allocation of funding across its various programmes. Sport Ireland channels funding for sport through the National Governing Bodies of Sport.  I would suggest that the...

Seanad: Tourism: Statements (31 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Ar dtús, ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leis an Chathaoirleach Gníomhach agus leis na Seanadóirí as ucht an tseans chun cúpla focal a rá maidir le cúrsaí turasóireachta in Éirinn faoi láthair. I thank the Seanad for this opportunity. These statements on tourism are coming about as a direct result of a number of...

Seanad: Tourism: Statements (31 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Limerick is as well.

Seanad: Tourism: Statements (31 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I will address the last speaker first. The Senator will be glad to know that I launched the Tipperary tourism strategy with the county manager and I have to pay particular tribute to the people in Tipperary. That is where the good news ends from a Limerick man. The Glen of Aherlow is shared in close proximity and the peak of Galteemore is actually in County Limerick.

Seanad: Tourism: Statements (31 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Just check the map. I agree with the Senator with regard to accessibility and this is not only an issue for people with disabilities but also for young parents. We had an experience recently where we went to London and it was horrendous pushing a buggy around. Try it sometime. As I said to my wife, God only knows how a person with a disability would manoeuvre around. It is right to...

Seanad: Tourism: Statements (31 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: No one interrupted the Senator. If he wants an answer I will give him an answer.

Seanad: Tourism: Statements (31 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Regarding the conditions referred to by Senator Ó Clochartaigh, I will also bring them to the attention of the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Shane Ross. The North-South co-operation element is happening through Tourism Ireland, which is an all-island, Good Friday Agreement body. We cannot, however, avoid the stark reality that there is no functioning government in...