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Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Jul 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: This motion is inextricably linked to the economy. Our economy is wrecked because of the actions of the former Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, builders and bankers who were backed up by some Members opposite. We are now attempting to save the economy and ensure the most vulnerable in society are given a chance. In March those on the other side claimed they would be constructive in their...

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Jul 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Given that the country is facing a national emergency, it is about time some of the Members opposite put on the green jersey.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Jul 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: The country needs everyone pulling together. It does not need a whole clatter of hyperbole that our country's problems will be solved by defaulting. Anyone who believes that is living in Alice's Wonderland. Some of those opposite are honorary citizens of the said Wonderland and hopefully will return there soon.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Jul 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am glad the issue of appeals, the National Educational Psychological Service and the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004 was addressed by the Minister of State. Will he convey to the Minister for Education and Skills the need to reduce the pupil-teacher ratio? This was allowed go out of control by the former Government. While I understand the Department is...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (7 Jul 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 188: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if it his intention to include sanitary services, specifically sewage treatment plants, currently under the remit of the local authorities in the proposed new national water body. [19360/11]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (7 Jul 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 189: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if it is his intention to further regulate the installation of septic tanks and proprietary treatment systems as part of the construction of one-off domestic houses in rural locations; and if persons operating in the installation of same will be required to provide mandatory service contracts. [19361/11]

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (6 Jul 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Limerick who has been seeking work for two years but, due to a means test, does not qualify for benefits or allowance, is eligible for the national internship scheme. [19102/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 Jun 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Health the number of recommendations (details supplied) contained in the 2005 Houses of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health and Children Fourth Report: Review of Public Orthodontic Services that have been implemente; and if there are plans to act upon those that have yet to be implemented [18085/11]

Planning Issues (28 Jun 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: I acknowledge the presence of the Minister of State. The reason I raise this issue is that in most rural constituencies, such as that of the Acting Chairman, one-off housing is a major part of their economic fibre. In rural areas such as Limerick county, one-off rural housing is the only construction activity taking place. Housing estates are not being built in small towns and villages...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (28 Jun 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the decision to alter a school bus route (details supplied) County Limerick in view of the fact that the parents and stakeholders of the school have identified an alternative to the removal of the service which they believe will not come at an increased cost to the Department. [17226/11]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (28 Jun 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 145 of 21 June 2011, if the specifics of the case have been looked at as this is an exceptional case (details supplied). [17374/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (28 Jun 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 237: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the habitual residence condition review as part of the one parent family claim in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17031/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (28 Jun 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal against a decision to deny jobseeker's benefit in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17186/11]

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (28 Jun 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 335: To ask the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the position regarding funding applications in respect of an association (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17225/11]

Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (28 Jun 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 433: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food if he will grant the appeal lodged in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17468/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Jun 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 489: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of a primary care centre in Abbeyfeale, County Limerick [17106/11]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (28 Jun 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 512: To ask the Minister for Health if he will examine a matter of overdue payments in respect of staff (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17470/11]

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (28 Jun 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 558: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if he has received a response from Irish Rail to his correspondence asking them to consider the re-opening of the Limerick to Foynes line for rail freight; his views that, with the Shannon Foynes Port Company, a viable business case exists to reopen the line and the funding that may be available. [17469/11]

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (23 Jun 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 112: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will clarify his position regarding the imposition of water charges and commercial rates on community child care initiatives. [16963/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (23 Jun 2011)

Patrick O'Donovan: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Limerick had their medical card withdrawn. [16964/11]