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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]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Applications (30 Apr 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 462. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding a disadvantaged area scheme application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if payment will issue. [19801/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare Issues (30 Apr 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 470. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide information on the regulations of setting up a petting farm here; if a special licence to import exotic animals is needed; if so, the way a person may apply for this licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19930/13]

Order of Business (25 Apr 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: I asked previously about the sale and pricing of alcohol Bill and the Tánaiste said progress on it was not as advanced as had been expected. Given that this Bill has implications for a huge number of rural pubs, when can we expect to see the heads finalised and the Bill come before the House?

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (25 Apr 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 185. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to base the single farm payment using activity in year ending 2011 rather than 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19610/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (25 Apr 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 221. To ask the Minister for Health the plans that are in place for persons who use the services in a living unit (details supplied) once it closes down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19611/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (24 Apr 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 141. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on an appeal for invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick and a time frame as to when a decision will be made;; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19378/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Commercial Rates Write-Offs (24 Apr 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: 192. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if under existing provisions local authorities have the authority to waive/reduce outstanding commercial rate liabilities that are owed on vacant properties as a means of encouraging businesses to occupy commercial spaces; if he will consider introducing measures that would offer incentivies to local authorities to...

Topical Issue Debate: Farm Assist Scheme Eligibility (23 Apr 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. The Minister is right that income and expenditure figures for the preceding year are generally used as an indicator. The problem is that the allocations being made are on the income achieved in 2012 but anybody farming in 2012 was feeding cattle with silage or hay cultivated in 2011 when we had a good summer. My county has had 19 months of...

Topical Issue Debate: Farm Assist Scheme Eligibility (23 Apr 2013)

Patrick O'Donovan: This matter was also raised by Deputy Áine Collins. Unfortunately, she has been unavoidably detained and relays her apologies for not being able to attend the Chamber. I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this pertinent and relevant issue, particularly when the matter of the unbelievable weather-related conditions many farmers have faced has been raised today and last week....