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Written Answers — Publin Procurement: Publin Procurement (4 Oct 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 438: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if complaints have been received by him regarding public works potentially being carried out by contractors operating in the black economy; the number of complaints that were upheld; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27376/11]

Written Answers — Unfinished Housing Developments: Unfinished Housing Developments (4 Oct 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 439: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is satisfied that banks, covered by the banking guarantee, are providing necessary resources to complete unfinished housing estates; if a comparison has been carried out between Irish banks and foreign banks who formerly traded here in regard to this matter; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (4 Oct 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 474: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the percentage of his capital programme for 2008 to 2010, inclusive, that was awarded to companies outside this jurisdiction; the monetary value attached to that percentage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27372/11]

Written Answers — Public Procurement: Public Procurement (4 Oct 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 475: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if complaints have been received by him regarding public works potentially being carried out by contractors operating in the black economy; the number of complaints that were upheld; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27378/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (4 Oct 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 508: To ask the Minister for Defence the percentage of his capital programme for 2008, 2009 and 2010 that was awarded to companies outside of this jurisdiction; the monetary value attached to that percentage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27368/11]

Written Answers — Public Procurement: Public Procurement (4 Oct 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 509: To ask the Minister for Defence if complaints have been received by him regarding public works potentially being carried out by contractors operating in the black economy; the number of complaints that were upheld; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27374/11]

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (4 Oct 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 550: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the average waiting time for those seeking to obtain a foreshore licence; the way that these applications are categorised and prioritised; his views on whether certain categories need to have a higher level of importance attached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27418/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (4 Oct 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 618: To ask the Minister for Health the percentage of his capital programme for 2008, 2009, 2010 that was awarded to companies outside of this jurisdiction; the monetary value attached to that percentage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27371/11]

Written Answers — Public Procurement: Public Procurement (4 Oct 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 619: To ask the Minister for Health if complaints have been received by him regarding public works potentially being carried out by contractors operating in the black economy; the number of complaints that were upheld; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27377/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (4 Oct 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 660: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the percentage of his capital programme for 2008, 2009, 2010 that was awarded to companies outside of this jurisdiction; the monetary value attached to that percentage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27373/11]

Written Answers — Public Procurement: Public Procurement (4 Oct 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 661: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if complaints have been received by him regarding public works potentially being carried out by contractors operating in the black economy; the number of complaints that were upheld; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27380/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (29 Sep 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26850/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (29 Sep 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26855/11]

Childhood Obesity (29 Sep 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: I acknowledge the presence of the Minister for Health and thank him for the responses I have been receiving on this issue, which I have been raising since I was elected. Having a background as a primary school teacher, the issue of childhood obesity is of great concern to me. The problem has developed to an alarming rate in Ireland and deserves more care and attention. Credit is due to the...

Childhood Obesity (29 Sep 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: I thank the Minister for his reply. I do not believe this problem will be solved by the Department of Health alone. The Departments of Education and Skills; the Environment, Community and Local Government in terms of local authority housing location and infrastructure; and Transport, Tourism and Sport in terms of safe mobility, be it by foot or bicycle also have a role to play. Also, our...

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: That is a solution all right.

Written Answers — Personal Public Service Numbers: Personal Public Service Numbers (28 Sep 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Questions Nos 269 and 319 of 14 September 2011, the source of income those who were granted PPS numbers in 2010 have, aside from those who were granted work permits in that year. [26582/11]

Employment and National Internship Scheme: Motion (Resumed) (28 Sep 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: I wish the Minister of State, Deputy Perry, and his departmental colleagues well in their roles. No greater problem faces this country than joblessness. If I were not elected to the House, I could easily be on the dole queue or working abroad in New Zealand. Many of those who qualified as primary school teachers with me find themselves unemployed. No political party has a monopoly on...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (27 Sep 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 227: 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 Donegal. [25678/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (27 Sep 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 278: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a carer's allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; when a decision will issue on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26151/11]