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Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (9 Feb 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Finance the progress the Revenue Commissioners have made in dealing with correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7319/12]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (9 Feb 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 119 of 31 January 2012, if a person with a disability is prevented by law from driving a vehicle with an engine size more than two litres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7512/12]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (9 Feb 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will advise the family income thresholds for the awarding of a third level grant in respect of the school term starting in September 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7275/12]

Written Answers — Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualifications (9 Feb 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 222 of 31 January 2012, the number of teachers in total currently carrying out their probationary period in Limerick; the nationwide figure for teachers who are on their probationary period; of the national figure, the number carrying out their probationary period through the national internship...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (9 Feb 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 143: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the timeframe, if any, that exists for decisions to be made by An Bord Pleanála in respect of deliberations into the planning and route selection of new roads being commissioned by the National Roads Authority; his views on whether An Bord Pleanála should make decisions within timeframes set out by...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (9 Feb 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to tighten the law relating to the exploitation of elderly persons in vulnerable situations such as long-term residential care, in conjunction with the mental capacity Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7269/12]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (9 Feb 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Health when a decision will issue on a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [7359/12]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (9 Feb 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Health when a decision will issue on a medical card appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [7362/12]

Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Feb 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the Second Stage debate on this Bill. Change in any industry, be it business, education, health, legal or otherwise will always generate a degree of controversy. Change does not come easily to any profession, including the legal profession which is one of the oldest professions. As such, this legislation has generated a great deal of concern....

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (8 Feb 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the 2012 applications will be made available for the postgraduate grant; the criteria to qualify for the postgraduate grant; if there are any proposed changes being made to the criteria or grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7135/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (7 Feb 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 272: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; if she will give a timeframe as to when a decision will be made on the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6039/12]

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (7 Feb 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 300: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he anticipates delays in payments under the REFIT scheme this year; when he anticipates that these payments will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6455/12]

Private Members' Business. Community Employment Schemes: Motion (7 Feb 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the motion. I concur with much of what has been stated about the importance of community employment schemes at local level. I draw the Minister's attention to an important aspect of the schemes, namely, the role of supervisors. As she is aware, supervisors have been left in limbo, particularly those who have retired. In 2008 the...

Health Service Plan 2012: Statements (Resumed) (2 Feb 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this topic, in which there is much interest. There is concern in various sectors about the development of health services and associated policies. I will restrict my remarks to three areas that do not get attention and in which I have a personal interest - carers, orthodontic care and childhood obesity. I have raised the latter with the Minister...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (1 Feb 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 80 of 25 January 2012, if he will provide a timeframe in which it is likely a decision will be made on an application for additional accommodation made in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5691/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (1 Feb 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal. [5682/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (1 Feb 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 100: 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. [5683/12]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (31 Jan 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 99: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the EU Council of Ministers on which he sits; the number of meetings of that Council that have been held between 2007 and 2011; the number of those meetings that he attended; the number that were attended by the relevant Minister of State; the number that were attended by an Irish official; and if he will provide...

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (31 Jan 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Finance if allowances can be made in exceptional circumstances regarding disability regulations (details supplied). [4934/12]

Written Answers — European Council Meetings: European Council Meetings (31 Jan 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Finance the EU Councils of Ministers on which he sits; the number of meetings of that Council held between 2007 and 2011; the number of those meetings he attended; the number attended by the relevant Minister of State; the number attended by an Irish official; and if he will provide the names of those who attended in tabular form. [5468/12]