Results 5,721-5,740 of 10,573 for speaker:Patrick O'Donovan
- Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (26 Nov 2015)
Patrick O'Donovan: 116. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine why a payment under the single payment scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Wexford has not yet been processed, following a successful appeal in December 2014; if he will have the case processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42064/15]
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (26 Nov 2015)
Patrick O'Donovan: 180. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for details of the ambassadors from Ireland who have come from the private or public sector, from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade or from other Departments, by Department; the number of years that each ambassador has served as an ambassador to date; the locations of the ambassadors' service, all in tabular form; and if he will...
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (26 Nov 2015)
Patrick O'Donovan: 181. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for details regarding appointments (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42077/15]
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Expenditure (26 Nov 2015)
Patrick O'Donovan: 182. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will revert to this Deputy (details supplied) regarding credit cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42078/15]
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Travel (26 Nov 2015)
Patrick O'Donovan: 183. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will revert to this Deputy on (details supplied) regarding air fares; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42079/15]
- Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Status (26 Nov 2015)
Patrick O'Donovan: 213. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will revert to this Deputy on (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42080/15]
- Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2015)
Patrick O'Donovan: This is a scourge on society and it needs to be dealt with. I compliment the Minister on bringing the Bill before the House and on the reforms she has made in the criminal justice area since becoming Minister.
- Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Nov 2015)
Patrick O'Donovan: I welcome this opportunity to speak. At the outset, I wish to compliment the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, on the work she has done to date in her Department. There is no doubt that the Minister inherited an awful lot of problems in the Department. They have been well enunciated at this stage. Both sides of the House can agree, however, that the current...
- Leaders' Questions (25 Nov 2015)
Patrick O'Donovan: Like the economy.
- Other Questions: Beef Data Programme (25 Nov 2015)
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- Other Questions: Beef Data Programme (25 Nov 2015)
Patrick O'Donovan: I have not gone away.
- Other Questions: Special Protection Areas Designation (25 Nov 2015)
Patrick O'Donovan: 10. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the agri-environment scheme for those farmers whose lands are designated for the protection of the habitat of the hen harrier; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41235/15]
- Other Questions: Special Protection Areas Designation (25 Nov 2015)
Patrick O'Donovan: This question relates to a scheme the Minister announced recently on lands protected for the conservation of the habitat of the hen harrier. I ask the Minister to give an update on the progress made regarding the scheme.
- Other Questions: Special Protection Areas Designation (25 Nov 2015)
Patrick O'Donovan: I thank the Minister for showing an interest in this matter. It is unfortunate that Deputy Ó Cuív, having noted my presence in the Chamber, chose not to stay around for this question as it relates to a legacy of the previous Government when it abandoned farmers in hen harrier designated lands. I come from west County Limerick where practically all land, from Newcastle West to...
- Other Questions: Special Protection Areas Designation (25 Nov 2015)
Patrick O'Donovan: I welcome the timeframe provided by the Minister. I note the presence of the Minister of State, Deputy Tom Hayes, who played a pivotal role in the scheme from a forestry point of view. Much of the land in question, particularly in my local area, is suitable for forestry. I am aware of a degree of anxiety in the Department to address the forestry element as well. As representatives of the...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Conviction Rates for Drink Driving: Discussion (25 Nov 2015)
Patrick O'Donovan: I welcome the members of the Garda and the Road Safety Authority to the meeting. I wish to comment on the issue of tyres. I know from recent debate in the Dáil that there has been significant discussion with independent retailers and wholesalers. I am sure I am not the only person who would not have a clue about the quality of tyres. Instead, I trust implicitly the person from whom I...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Conviction Rates for Drink Driving: Discussion (25 Nov 2015)
Patrick O'Donovan: I wish to raise the issue of car seats for children.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Conviction Rates for Drink Driving: Discussion (25 Nov 2015)
Patrick O'Donovan: Does the Road Service Authority have a presence in the maternity hospitals?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Conviction Rates for Drink Driving: Discussion (25 Nov 2015)
Patrick O'Donovan: That is good.
- Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural Colleges Places (25 Nov 2015)
Patrick O'Donovan: 25. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of students attending agricultural colleges; his plans to examine the level of teaching resources available to meet student demand in these colleges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41234/15]