Results 9,761-9,780 of 10,871 for speaker:Patrick O'Donovan
- 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.
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Interest Relief (8 Nov 2012)
Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans for a person (details supplied) in County Wexford who can only avail of mortgage interest relief on part of their overall mortgage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49211/12]
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Postal Strategy Statement: Discussion with ComReg (7 Nov 2012)
Patrick O'Donovan: I asked a simple, straightforward question, which I will ask again. Does ComReg recognise the legitimacy of the High Court in making a determination in regard to matters brought before it?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Postal Strategy Statement: Discussion with ComReg (7 Nov 2012)
Patrick O'Donovan: I will not be able to stay until the end of the meeting because I must attend another meeting, but it is important to ask my questions. Without referring to individual cases or what might be before the courts, I have a simple and fair question for ComReg. As a publicly funded regulator set up by a statute of the Oireachtas and answerable to the Houses, does it recognise the legitimacy of...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Postal Strategy Statement: Discussion with ComReg (7 Nov 2012)
Patrick O'Donovan: That is a fair question. The public wants to know who will pay for it.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Postal Strategy Statement: Discussion with ComReg (7 Nov 2012)
Patrick O'Donovan: May I seek clarification?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Postal Strategy Statement: Discussion with ComReg (7 Nov 2012)
Patrick O'Donovan: May I ask something?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Postal Strategy Statement: Discussion with ComReg (7 Nov 2012)
Patrick O'Donovan: No, a point of information. Forget about the court case in question. ComReg has taken other cases in respect of postal services. Who has paid for them?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Postal Strategy Statement: Discussion with ComReg (7 Nov 2012)
Patrick O'Donovan: Will Mr. Chisholm answer-----
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (7 Nov 2012)
Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a disability allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48868/12]
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (6 Nov 2012)
Patrick O'Donovan: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No. 137 of 28 February 2012, in view of recent revelations regarding direct funding to the Ugandan Government, if he will commission a full audit to be carried out of all spending on behalf of the State by Irish Aid in programme countries; if he is satisfied that direct funds from Ireland to...