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Forestry Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: I would like to share time with Deputy Coffey and the Minister of State, Deputy Kehoe.

Forestry Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: I welcome the opportunity to speak. I congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Tom Hayes, who is responsible for this area. I wish him well with this legislation. It is the first Bill he has brought before the House. His remit covers a broad spectrum within the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. I appreciate the level of engagement he has taken on, including in my...

Order of Business (27 Nov 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Taoiseach will be aware of the concern for many years among farming families in relation to food labelling which was articulated again last week by one of the main farming organisations. Will the Taoiseach indicate when the consumer and competition Bill is expected to come before the House? It is of great importance that people are aware of what they are consuming, particularly in the...

Leaders' Questions (27 Nov 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: Deputy Finian McGrath was in power for a while as well.

Leaders' Questions (27 Nov 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: Like Sinn Féin handled the disappeared?

Leaders' Questions (27 Nov 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: What of the disappeared?

Leaders' Questions (27 Nov 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Deputies might learn something.

Leaders' Questions (27 Nov 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: It is like an audition.

Leaders' Questions (27 Nov 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: With or without the crutch.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Application (27 Nov 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 48. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason a person (details supplied) in County Wexford has had the liability for the household charge added to the local property tax liability for their properties; if they can make payments for 2014 via a payment service provider; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51051/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Appeals (27 Nov 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 80. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has yet to receive a decision based on their application for a fee only grant for the academic year 2012-13; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50984/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Official Engagements (26 Nov 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: Santy will bring it.

Other Questions: State Examinations Issues (26 Nov 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: I appreciate that the third level institutions are responsible for the points system. However, the difficulty does not just stem from the leaving certificate and the low uptake. For instance, in 2011 only 1,000 people or thereabouts took applied maths. As I have pointed out to the Minister previously, the difficulty relates to the number of third level students dropping out between first...

Other Questions: State Examinations Issues (26 Nov 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 98. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in view of the increased numbers taking up higher level maths for examination at leaving certificate as a result of the reintroduction of bonus points, if he will consider a similar initiative for those students taking up applied math, physics and chemistry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50117/13]

Other Questions: State Examinations Issues (26 Nov 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: This question relates to the success of the Department in increasing the uptake of higher level mathematics in the leaving certificate examination, which has been welcomed by employers and people working in education. I am concerned that the uptake of certain other subjects at higher level in the leaving certificate is still quite low, however, particularly in the cases of applied...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (26 Nov 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 176. To ask the Minister for Finance the outstanding issues that still have to be sorted between persons (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50451/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Interest Relief Eligibility (26 Nov 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 193. To ask the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) in County Wexford may avail of mortgage interest relief on the part of their overall mortgage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50698/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals (26 Nov 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 327. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on an appeal for jobseeker's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied); when it is likely a decision will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50172/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Fuel Allowance Eligibility (26 Nov 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 343. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide details of exceptions that may be made for the qualifying criteria for the fuel allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50301/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadcasting Sector Regulation (26 Nov 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 440. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the legislative plans he has to deal with the issue of sponsorship by commercial entities of current affairs programmes by the public service broadcaster; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50714/13]