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Freedom of Information Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Oct 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: Absolutely. Not only did he sign up to the withdrawal of what we had become used to in the Freedom of Information Act, another cosy little arrangement on which we never received any information was cobbled together by him and a few Independents with Bertie Ahern, leading to the formation of the Government in 2002. This articulates the point on why the Freedom of Information Act is needed as...

Freedom of Information Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Oct 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: We would not be here but for the fact Deputy McGrath was elected in 2002.

Freedom of Information Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Oct 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: You were in with Bertie Ahern.

Freedom of Information Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Oct 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: You were.

Freedom of Information Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Oct 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: If you cannot take it, do not give it.

Freedom of Information Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Oct 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: You were in coalition with Bertie Ahern.

Freedom of Information Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Oct 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: It took Deputy McGrath a long time to learn.

Freedom of Information Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Oct 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: Finian "Dublin Bay" McGrath.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Review Office Appeals (3 Oct 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 74. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide a breakdown by month of the number of appeals to the Credit Review Office and the numbers that have been successful since its creation to August 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41616/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites Issues (3 Oct 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 122. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the visitor numbers to Office of Public Works sites in Askeaton, Adare, Kilmallock during the years 2011, 2012, and to date in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41705/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Transport Matters: Discussion with Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (2 Oct 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: I apologise for my absence at the start of the meeting. Has the Department quantified, with the assistance of the Department of Finance or other entities, the net tax take arising as a result of the reduction in the VAT rate from 13% to 9%? Do we know the net contribution to the Exchequer of the increase in employment in the tourism and hospitality sectors since the reduction was introduced?

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (2 Oct 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 100. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider the inclusion of the blind pension in the primary certificate criteria and assessment for disabled drivers' tax concessions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41328/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Appeals (2 Oct 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 266. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41397/13]

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Committee Stage (1 Oct 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: On the issue of balanced regional development, I am concerned that some of the previous suggestions will be taken on board as to do so would tie the Government's hands in respect of where the money could and could not be spent. I am not in favour of placing any geographical impediment on the sale by virtue of the fact that Deputy Harrington, I and other Deputies represent these areas. A gas...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (1 Oct 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 69. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details of his Department's plans for the proposed construction of the Limerick to Cork motorway as part of the Government's capital expenditure budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40436/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (1 Oct 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 101. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details on the recent launch of an assessment from the national road network of the need for a new road to the port of Foynes, County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40435/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rebates (1 Oct 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 184. To ask the Minister for Finance when a refund of VAT will be paid in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40388/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Exemptions (1 Oct 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 215. To ask the Minister for Finance in relation to capital gains liability the exemptions available to a farmer (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41089/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (1 Oct 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 395. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41009/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Staff Issues (1 Oct 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 484. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the duration of time in which a person can work in an acting capicity in a local authority; if the position is being filled can the person who is acting apply for the position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41088/13]