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- 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)
Patrick O'Donovan: We had 14 years of-----
- 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]
- Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (25 Nov 2015)
Patrick O'Donovan: 111. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a payment under the single payment scheme will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41961/15]
- Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Eligibility (25 Nov 2015)
Patrick O'Donovan: 113. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine why a person (details supplied) in County Limerick has been informed of not being entitled to the Scottish derogation grant in 2015, given that the person received the grant in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41968/15]
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Sector Staff Data (25 Nov 2015)
Patrick O'Donovan: 141. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the service record for a former civil servant (details supplied) can be acquired; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42021/15]
- Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Payments (24 Nov 2015)
Patrick O'Donovan: 212. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Limerick under the basic payment scheme and the disadvantaged areas scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41341/15]
- Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (24 Nov 2015)
Patrick O'Donovan: 279. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine why a person (details supplied) has not received a payment under the single payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41794/15]
- Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (24 Nov 2015)
Patrick O'Donovan: 280. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine why a person (details supplied) has not received a payment under the single payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41795/15]