Results 9,841-9,860 of 10,581 for speaker:Patrick O'Donovan
- Order of Business (12 Jun 2012)
Patrick O'Donovan: What are the Government's plans to bring forward legislation to set standards and regulations for the provision of private home care companies and home care for elderly people? I am concerned about provision in both the public and private sector in light of the report published by the Law Reform Commission recently. Will the Taoiseach provide an update on this?
- Order of Business (12 Jun 2012)
Patrick O'Donovan: The Deputy said people should not register. Martin Mansergh has registered.
- Sentencing Policy (12 Jun 2012)
Patrick O'Donovan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this matter which has been raised by Deputy Calleary and me. I ask the Government to consider the introduction of legislation to cover cases where the intent can be proven that a person who enters a property or a premises intended to use physical force against the occupant. I refer in particular to cases involving people living in isolated rural...
- Sentencing Policy (12 Jun 2012)
Patrick O'Donovan: I thank the Minister of State for his response. I do not believe in a yellow card system whereby mandatory sentencing would only kick in after the first crime, particularly when it is of an aggravated nature such as assaulting an old person in their own home. The mandatory system needs to kick in from the start. Part of the reason we are in the current position, is that State-sponsored...
- Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (7 Jun 2012)
Patrick O'Donovan: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Finance in view of the recent developments and issues that have arisen in the financial services, stockbroking and banking industry, if he is satisfied that the rules, procedures, consequences and penalties governing auditors and audit practice is robust enough; if he will introduce an external, independent regulatory regime for auditors and those engaged...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (7 Jun 2012)
Patrick O'Donovan: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will review the case of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27578/12]
- Written Answers — Agri-Environment Options Scheme: Agri-Environment Options Scheme (7 Jun 2012)
Patrick O'Donovan: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on an agri environment option scheme application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick. [27662/12]
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (7 Jun 2012)
Patrick O'Donovan: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27661/12]
- European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Second Stage (7 Jun 2012)
Patrick O'Donovan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill but before I do, I refer to a comment made by Deputy Kelleher. He said there was a flaw in the machinery of the Government in negotiating a better deal for Ireland. The only flaw I see is his credibility. He talks about the immoral, unfair and unsustainable debt that has been placed on the shoulders of the people by the banking institutions....
- Private Members' Business. Building Control Regulations: Motion (Resumed) (7 Jun 2012)
Patrick O'Donovan: I welcome the opportunity to speak to the motion. It goes without saying that one of the major issues confronting the Government and local authorities is the poor developments left by unscrupulous developers. Decisions taken by the planning authorities were not followed up and construction was characterised by a lack of enforcement and inspection, leaving families to pick up the pieces....
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (6 Jun 2012)
Patrick O'Donovan: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will arrange for a P21 to be issued to a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26279/12]
- Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (6 Jun 2012)
Patrick O'Donovan: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will request the Revenue Commissioners for the tax contribution history in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick. [26858/12]
- Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (6 Jun 2012)
Patrick O'Donovan: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a decision has been made in relation to the staffing numbers at a school (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26342/12]
- Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (6 Jun 2012)
Patrick O'Donovan: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of teachers assigned to teach applied maths in second level schools; the number of those that have a qualification in maths; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26786/12]
- Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (6 Jun 2012)
Patrick O'Donovan: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of teachers assigned to teach chemistry in second level schools; the number of those that have a qualification in chemistry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26787/12]
- Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (6 Jun 2012)
Patrick O'Donovan: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of teachers assigned to teach physics in second level schools; the number of those that have a qualification in physics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26788/12]
- Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (6 Jun 2012)
Patrick O'Donovan: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the procedure that is currently used by FÃS in selecting persons and assessing thier suitability to undertake courses in horticulture as part of reskilling; if FÃS have engaged with representatives of the horticultural industry in terms of candidate selection and course contents; if, as part of the creation of SOLAS, he will...
- Written Answers — Enterprise Support Services: Enterprise Support Services (6 Jun 2012)
Patrick O'Donovan: Question 274: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she will consider providing a financial package access to credit which would assist in the set up costs for persons in receipt of social welfare who want to start up a business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27584/12]
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (6 Jun 2012)
Patrick O'Donovan: Question 315: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal and when a decision will issue. [26241/12]
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (6 Jun 2012)
Patrick O'Donovan: Question 323: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a decision not to award the household benefits package may be appealed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26291/12]