Results 10,121-10,140 of 10,871 for speaker:Patrick O'Donovan

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (19 Jun 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 643: To ask the Minister for Health the number of quangos, quasi autonomous non-governmental organisations, which are funded partially or wholly, directly or indirectly, by his Department that have been abolished, merged, or reduced in scale since the formation of the Government; the amount that has been saved as a result and the number by which personnel numbers have been reduced;...

Written Answers — Penalty Points System: Penalty Points System (19 Jun 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 704: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if following his recent announcement in relation to the operation of the penalty points scheme as it relates to the use of mobile phones while driving, if he will consider introducing a minimum standard whereby new vehicles, after a date set by him, will have hands free technology included as a minimum safety standard by the...

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (19 Jun 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 732: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of quangos, quasi autonomous non-governmental organisations, which are funded partially or wholly, directly or indirectly, by his Department that have been abolished, merged, or reduced in scale since the formation of the Government; the amount that has been saved as a result and the number by which personnel...

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (19 Jun 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 733: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the tender process for either a national public bike hire scheme or an expansion of the Dublin public bike scheme is expected to start soon. [29592/12]

Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (14 Jun 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Like the Deputy's.

Written Answers — Birth Certificates: Birth Certificates (13 Jun 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 475 of 18 April 2012, if she will review this matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28472/12]

Written Answers — Motor Vehicle Registration: Motor Vehicle Registration (12 Jun 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider examining the possibility of introducing a voluntary system whereby persons will be able to re-register second hand cars with a different local authority, thereby allowing them to change their registration plate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27761/12]

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (12 Jun 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Finance in view of the decision to create a single unitary Limerick Local Authority, if he has plans to amend the vehicle registration and taxation regulations to introduce a single index mark for Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28334/12]

Written Answers — Rights of Way: Rights of Way (12 Jun 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 506: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality in respect of the Land and Conveyancing Reform Act 2009, the procedure a person must follow in order to ensure that their right of way and access to land, across lands that are not in their ownership is maintained; where the right of way must be registered; the date on which it must be registered and the way a person proves a right...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (12 Jun 2012)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 641: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the safety of the N24 at Oola bridge County Limerick; his views on whether traffic measures in place at the bridge are ensuring the safety of motorists. [28400/12]

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....