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Inter-Country Adoption: Statements (26 Jan 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: That is fine.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: I suppose the Green Party was also responsible for bringing in the IMF.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: That is why Deputy Mattie McGrath is now in Opposition. The previous Government did not tell him anything.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Deputy Ó Cuív was the previous Minister and he held the portfolio for six weeks.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Another meeting is due to be held soon and Deputy Mattie McGrath will have an opportunity to put his views forward.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Deputy Mattie McGrath should tell the truth.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Deputy Healy-Rae would know all about that.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: What about the leader's allowance?

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Walk away.

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jan 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Live on Galway Bay FM.

Written Answers — Modern Language Teaching: Modern Language Teaching (25 Jan 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in view of the stated ambition to develop new markets for Irish exporters in the BRIC countries, if he will advise on the number of secondary schools that offer Portuguese, Russian and Chinese to leaving certificate level; the number of third level institutes that offer these languages; the number of students currently taking courses...

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (25 Jan 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the numbers of students that have sat leaving certificate higher level, maths, physics, chemistry, biology and applied maths in the years 2006 to 2011 in tabular form, if he can provide details of those who achieved a minimum grade of C3; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4223/12]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (25 Jan 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for additional accommodation in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4248/12]

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (25 Jan 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Office of Public Works has responsibility for maintaining a slipway (details supplied) in County Limerick; if he is satisfied that the maintenance is adequate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4183/12]

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (25 Jan 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 229: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the agency that has responsibility for maintaining a slipway (details supplied) in County Limerick; if the facility comes under his Department or an agency which replies to his Department; if the facility has been inspected recently; if he is satisfied that the maintenance is adequate; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Tax Reliefs: Tax Reliefs (24 Jan 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Finance the expected change to persons tax reliefs for service charges; if he will provide details of the expected annual saving of the change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3670/12]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (24 Jan 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Finance in view of changes that were made in budget 2012, if he will consider a VAT exemption for those schools that visit open farms in view of the fact that these visits can be considered as an educational activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3830/12]

Written Answers — Schools Funding: Schools Funding (24 Jan 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 215: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in view of changes that were made in budget 2012, if he will consider engaging with the Department of Finance to examine the impact that the VAT changes have on schools that visit open farms in view of the fact that these visits can be considered as an educational activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3833/12]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (24 Jan 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 217: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will examine the issue of job-sharing for principals of primary schools; the difficulties that are being encountered for principals of schools that may require to take parental leave; if he will engage in discussions with principals and their representative associations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3858/12]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (24 Jan 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 310: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the recommendations of the Labour Court with regard to pension arrangements for supervisors of community employment schemes. [3570/12]