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Leaders' Questions (9 May 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: Does that apply to the banks?

Leaders' Questions (9 May 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: What about Eircom and Aer Lingus?

Leaders' Questions (9 May 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: They did it at Aer Lingus.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Solidarity Fund (9 May 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 189. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has considered an application under the EU solidarity fund to address some of the costs being incurred by farmers during the course of the recent fodder shortage as a result of prolonged bad weather in 2012 and 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22118/13]

Fodder Crisis: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (8 May 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate. Like other speakers, my county of Limerick has been badly affected by the fodder crisis. I have met the farming organisations during the past few weeks and know that they were keen to ensure this issue would not be turned into a political football with which points could be scored. They also wanted the efforts being made by the co-ops,...

Leaders' Questions (8 May 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Deputy is a fair man to ask that question.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (7 May 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 126. To ask the Minister for Finance if persons who availed of the farm retirement scheme are able to avail of the exemption from capital gains tax in the event of the disposal of all or part of their farm, even after leaving the scheme; if it is still the case in relation to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21170/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Exemptions (7 May 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 154. To ask the Minister for Finance if a first time buyer who signed for their property on 20 December 2012 is exempt from the local property tax; and if not if he will consider an exemption for those who purchased their home from the time of the budget announcement to the 1 January 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21517/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (7 May 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 202. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on an application for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [21149/13]

Industrial Development (Science Foundation Ireland) (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 May 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this very important legislation. I have spoken before in the House on science, technology and innovation, and particularly the State structures in place for the science sector, as I have a major interest in the area. I worked in the area before coming to the House. I often think that the industry supports so many elements of employment and direct...

Leaders' Questions (2 May 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: It was some fairytale on "Prime Time" the other night.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pension Provisions (2 May 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 123. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will reconsider the position (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20952/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Funding (2 May 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 204. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a full list of the applications made by a local authority (details supplied) for funding under the Fishery Harbours and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme 2012 and also the Fishery Harbours and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme 2013. [20879/13]

Organ Donation: Motion [Private Members] (1 May 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: I thank and pay tribute to Deputy Tom Fleming for bringing forward this motion. It is an example of what can be achieved in Private Members' time, when motions that really mean something to many people in their lives can be agreed, rather than have some of the political posturing that happens, week in, week out. I compliment Deputy Fleming on what is a very mature motion. I wish to pay...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: An Post: Discussion Chairman Designate (1 May 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: I welcome Mr. Mueller and wish him well in his role. There is no doubt from the curriculum vitae he presented that he is amply qualified for the role. He has come in at a good time because last week when I was driving home from here, I heard on the news that An Post had an operating loss of €17 million last year but when one factors in all the losses, it is upwards of €40...

Order of Business (30 Apr 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: When will the maritime area development and foreshore (amendment) Bill be published given its importance in the development of ports?

Order of Business (30 Apr 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: Yes.

Leaders' Questions (30 Apr 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Deputy must be referring to last night's "Prime Time".

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations Issues (30 Apr 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 236. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide a breakdown in tabular form for the numbers of retired teachers who will take part this year's State examinations in the areas of aural, oral, practical, written and correction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20131/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Fraud (30 Apr 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 314. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the savings that have been made within her Department for combatting social welfare fraud; the proposals in place for combatting social welfare fraud going forward; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20125/13]