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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Commemorative Events (2 Oct 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Defence his policy and that of the Defence Forces for the attendance of the Sliabh na mBan at community events and a list of events that the Sliabh na mBan has been in attendance at since its refurbishment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41872/12]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Port Development (2 Oct 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if State owned port authorities receive grant assistance from Fáilte Ireland or any other public source, for the purpose of marketing their port as a destination for cruise liners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41334/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Digital Switchover: Discussion (27 Sep 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Is the Deputy saying he had gone off air?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Digital Switchover: Discussion (27 Sep 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: I thank the Minister for his presentation and acknowledge the presence of the officials from RTE and the Department. To follow on from Deputy Moynihan's comments, one of my concerns is that while there is a temptation to ensure that everybody has a Saorview box, unfortunately there is a group in society that is already mobilising to use Saorview as a way to get inside the front door of...

Leaders' Questions (27 Sep 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Those on the Independent benches are paid their salaries like everyone else.

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Sep 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: I acknowledge the presence of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs in the Chamber and compliment her for the fact she has been present for almost all, if not all, of the debate, which shows her and her Department's seriousness on this issue. I also acknowledge as a very welcome move the Government's decision to hold the referendum on a Saturday, which is particularly important for...

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Sep 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: I acknowledge the presence of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs in the Chamber and compliment her for the fact she has been present for almost all, if not all, of the debate, which shows her and her Department's seriousness on this issue. I also acknowledge as a very welcome move the Government's decision to hold the referendum on a Saturday, which is particularly important for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Broadband Plan for Ireland: Discussion (26 Sep 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: I apologise for being late and for the fact that I must leave early. I agree with Deputy Ann Phelan. County and city development plans should include provision for broadband. There is no point in providing sites for industrial facilities or housing if basic broadband infrastructure, which is as important as water and sewerage, is not available. With regard to mapping, has the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Procurement Service Savings (26 Sep 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide details in tabular form by sector of the savings that have been made by the National Procurement Service since it was established; the way in which he envisages further savings being made this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40757/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Funding (25 Sep 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has made an application to the European Institute for emergency funding to assist farmers in the aftermath of severe and harsh weather conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40047/12]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Reform Review (25 Sep 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if privilege days still exist in the civil service; if so, if these privilege days date back prior to independence such as a day off to celebrate the Sovereign's birthday and Empire Day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40130/12]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Expenditure (25 Sep 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he is able to determine if his Department or any of the other Government agencies under his remit such as Enterprise Ireland or the Industrial Development Agency have paid for former Government members to undertake courses in the United States of America. [40089/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pension Provisions (25 Sep 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection The number of women applicants who applied unsuccessfullys for the State contributory pension and were refused a pension based on changes to rules that were introduced this September.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40273/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals (25 Sep 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a review of a domiciliary care allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; when a decision will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40330/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (25 Sep 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on a review for an invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40351/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Thatching Grants Eligibility (25 Sep 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if there is a residency requirement for applicants to his Department for thatching grants; the date on which he introduced the requirement for residency; if there are exceptions to this requirement such as offshore islands and houses in particularly isolated areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40547/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications (25 Sep 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Health the unit cost for a pair of crutches purchased by the Health Service Executive; the cost to sanitise same for reuse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40090/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications (25 Sep 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Health the total cost of purchasing crutches and other walking aides for the Health Service Executive in 2011; the number of crutches and walking aides purchased for the same period; the number that were returned to the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40091/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (25 Sep 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application review in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40118/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (25 Sep 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40120/12]