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Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Dec 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: No one interrupted the Deputy. This is unfair. After Christmas, as part of the move for political reform, the Oireachtas should reflect its representation in its speaking rights.

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Dec 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: It should be more representative of the people in terms of the make up of the House and the representation within the House. It is unfair that Government backbenchers are entitled to the same speaking time as a group that has been cobbled together. That is not right and I ask the Chief Whip to take it on board. With regard to the Bill, I compliment the staff of the Houses. The previous...

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Dec 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am sharing time with Deputy Harris. I welcome the opportunity to comment on this Bill and on political reform generally, which has been mentioned by some Members. It has been already mentioned that if the last Administration were in power, the Dáil would have risen last week and would not sit again until probably the first week in February. It would rise again for another fortnight...

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Dec 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am referring to remarks made earlier that were unchallenged. I believe I have a right of reply. I do not know of any other country in the world, with the possible exception of North Korea, where people turn up when they feel like it and draw money from it, yet do not participate in any meaningful way. To be honest, it smacks of hypocrisy to talk here about the cost of governance, the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Alcohol Pricing (20 Dec 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Finance in view of the deliberations in Budget 2013, if he will quantify the amount of potential lost revenue to the State by the selling of alcohol in supermarket outlets at prices below the cost that the supermarkets bought the product at; and if he will quantify the amount paid by the State as a VAT rebate in 2011 in respect of alcohol pricing by supermarkets and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (20 Dec 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if his Department or an agency which receives funding from it have funds available towards the restoration and or conservation of unoccupied thatched houses which are used for community, heritage or cultural activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57557/12]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Better Energy Homes Scheme Inspections (20 Dec 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide details of the number of inspections that were carried out by Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland in 2012 to ensure compliance with minimum standards for the installation of external wall insulation; the number of the total inspections carried out which failed to meet minimum standards; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Property Taxation (20 Dec 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the introduction of the new local property tax if he anticipates any changes to the operation and implementation of the rules with the Private Residential Tenancies Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57555/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme (20 Dec 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Health if he plans to bring forward proposals to standardise the cost structure for blood tests in respect of those patients on general practitioner visit and medical cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57558/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Sales (20 Dec 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Health when the alcohol pricing proposals relating to the sale of alcohol at below cost prices will be brought before Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57559/12]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (20 Dec 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regrading special improvement road grant (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57371/12]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (20 Dec 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when it is expected to be announced the recommendations of theTaxi Regulation Review Report that will be implemented and the level of engagement that has taken place with taxi operators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57554/12]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Emergency Vehicles (20 Dec 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if obsolete equipment including redundant emergency vehicles from Shannon Airport were made available to voluntary groups along the Shannon Estuary since July 2012; if the airport received expressions of interest for equipment from Foynes Search and Rescue; if they were successful in their request for equipment; and if he will make a...

Other Questions: Obesity Levels (19 Dec 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Previously, I have raised the issue of compiling the number of people we know will invariably die as a result of obesity related illnesses in the future, be it cancer, diabetes or heart disease, and comparing that with the manner in which the State has addressed the issue of deaths on our roads through the Road Safety Authority under the stewardship of an independent person such as Mr. Gay...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (19 Dec 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the proposals he intends bringing before Dáil Éireann to combat the illegal exploitation of women; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57189/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (18 Dec 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for third level grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and when a decision will be made on same. [56811/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (18 Dec 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for third level grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal and when it is likely that a decision may be made on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56882/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Staff (18 Dec 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Health if there is a proposal within his Department or the Health Service Executive to recruit 1,000 graduate entry nurses on temporary fixed two year contracts; if there is a possibility that recruitment of that nature will be made available to existing agency staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56858/12]

Order of Business (13 Dec 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: That side of the House needs a new Whip.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Appeals (13 Dec 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the penalties that have been imposed on farmers that have not been able to comply with the rushes control criteria for their single farm payment; if he has looked at extending the period of time for introducing an appeal mechanism for the cutting of rushes to enable farmers to comply with the criteria; and if he will make a statement on...