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Order of Business (14 Nov 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: When can we expect to see the alcohol pricing Bill before the Dáil?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Road Network: Discussion with National Roads Authority (14 Nov 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Does the NRA lodge objections to applications for new builds on potential corridors?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Road Network: Discussion with National Roads Authority (14 Nov 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: What level of engagement does the National Roads Authority have with the other strategic stakeholders, specifically the port companies? The deepest port in the country, Foynes, which is located in my constituency, is served by one of the worst national roads. From a strategic perspective, what level of planning is involved in the NRA's engagement with the airport and port companies? Does...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (14 Nov 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide details of the names of the non governmental organisations that receive funding towards overseas development aid from his Department and or Irish Aid in 2011; the amount paid to each NGO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50434/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (14 Nov 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) in County Wexford did not receive a higher education grant from Student Universal Support Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50444/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals (14 Nov 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a domiciliary care allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; when a decision will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50420/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (14 Nov 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding single farm payments and headage payments in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50336/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Pricing (14 Nov 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Health when he will bring proposed legislation on alcohol pricing before Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50427/12]

Leaders' Questions (13 Nov 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Deputy should open a window over there.

Leaders' Questions (13 Nov 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: And Deputy Finian McGrath would give it.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Research and Development (13 Nov 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide details of research and development grants and other funds that are available to the State and persons from the European Union, under the headings of research, innovation and science; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49778/12]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Fisheries Protection (13 Nov 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of salmon fish that came through the fish counter on the river Feale between September and October of this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50157/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (13 Nov 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a disadvantaged area payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49744/12]

Tax Transparency Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Nov 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: I thank the Acting Chairman for his facilitation. While I welcome the Bill, I share some of Deputy Michael McGrath's concerns about the costs associated with conveying the information. We could risk breaking social cohesion with those who, for whatever reason, do not pay tax. They might be unable to work, unemployed, retired or immigrants and should not be made to feel as if they are out...

Tax Transparency Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Nov 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: I thought the Deputy was a populist.

Tax Transparency Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Nov 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Please do.

Tax Transparency Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Nov 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: I welcome the opportunity to speak to the legislation and I acknowledge the provision of Friday Dáil sittings by the Government Chief Whip. I know some people have been critical of this process, which has led to backbenchers being provided with time and engagement with people like the Minister of State. However, he has shown a welcome level of engagement. Before I deal with the crux of...

Tax Transparency Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Nov 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: What about the election for which the Deputy was calling?

Tax Transparency Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Nov 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: A different Deputy McGrath.

Order of Business (8 Nov 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Or their Westminster salaries either.