Ó Caoláin, CaoimhghínWednesday, 16 June 2010 |
Dáil Éireann Debate
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Ceisteanna — Questions - Programmes for Government
Asked the minister: if he will report on progress in the implementation of the Programme for Government 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. 
Deputy Gilmore referred to some of the matters I wish to address in regard to the health heading in the revised programme for Government. However, I will take a different line of inquiry and, as my q...
I ask the Ceann Comhairle to have a little respect and allow me at least to finish my first sentence. As I was about to indicate, the commitment is limited to projects already committed to under exis...
This is relevant to what is stated in the programme for Government. The very raison d’être behind the proposition in the programme is that the scheme will free up beds in the public hospital system. ...
The very purpose, allegedly, of proceeding with co-location was to provide additional bed capacity in the public hospital system. If that is not now a realisable expectation, and clearly it is not ha...
In his response the Taoiseach indicated he did not understand why people would have ideological objections to the current two-tier public-private care delivery systems within our acute hospital networ...
The logic of this is that the co-location proposition does not stand, on the basis of the current practice. I am sure I am not unique among Deputies here and I am sure it affects the Taoiseach in his...
I can only make the points as best I can. I am trying to represent people’s concerns that I know to be real and valid. I ask the Taoiseach to note that there are real problems within our acute hospi...
The freed-up beds could be used by everybody.
Ceisteanna — Questions - Freedom of Information
Asked the minister: the number of requests under the Freedom of Information Act received by his Department in May 2010; the number acceded to; the number refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Notifications of freedom of information requests with regard to Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas indicate if the request has been received but there is no identification of where the request co...
Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32
I seek the adjournment of the Dáil to address the following matter of national importance, namely, the need for the Minister for Health and Children to explain her silence and inaction on the miscarri...
Order of Business
Before agreeing to the proposal, I wish to ask the Taoiseach if he will accommodate Members by allowing them to make statements and ask questions in respect of the issue relating to the misdiagnosis o...
I appeal to the Taoiseach to provide the necessary time in order that this matter might be addressed in the Dáil. Many women, and not just the small number who were fortunate enough to be able to pro...
There are, perhaps, countless numbers of women who are in great distress as a result of their not knowing whether they had viable pregnancies.
The House is due to sit later than 8.30 p.m. However, in light of the importance and seriousness of the matter, will the Taoiseach consider extending the sitting even further in order to provide Memb...
I am asking a fair question. The Taoiseach has made a proposition and I am asking what is his reply to my counter proposal.
Would the Taoiseach not——
Ceann Comhairle we should not have——
I appeal to the Taoiseach in respect of this matter, which should not be an issue of aggravation across the Chamber. I have no doubt that he is just as concerned about it as other Members. As alread...
We are concerned with regard to the many more women who followed the direction given to them in hospitals that they should proceed to have D&Cs and who may have terminated viable pregnancies as a resu...
Will the Taoiseach indicate his intent in respect of the matter?
I propose that we sit until midnight in order to discuss the matter.
I raised the matter last week and I am raising it again now. I propose that the Dáil should sit until midnight in order to discuss this matter.
Surely it is in order to propose that the House sit until midnight.
Am I not entitled to propose an amendment to the Order of Business?
Until what time is it proposed that the House will sit? I would like to see the time extended and for the House to sit beyond 8.30 p.m.
A decision on the matter is being made on the floor of the House.
That is not satisfactory.
No. Question, “That the proposal that the Dáil shall sit later than 8.30 p.m. be agreed to,” put and declared carried.
I concur with the sentiments expressed. I welcome the publication of the Saville report. I am on record in welcoming yesterday in this House the Taoiseach’s indication that he and the Government wil...
On my own behalf and on behalf of Sinn Féin Deputies, I wish to associate with the good wishes to Dermot Earley in facing the challenges of his life. I acknowledge his role in the Defence Forces. Be...
The Government Whip’s office has circulated a list of Bills it is hoped will be taken before the House rises for the summer recess. It includes the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, with which ...
Private Members’ Business - Banking Reports: Motion
Amendment put.
Voted No
Adjournment Debate - Hospital Services
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity of raising this important issue which is of concern to women and families throughout the country. I regret that the Government has not provided time fo...
I urge Members of the House to listen to this. The Minister’s words were that the HSE was “in the process of initiating the review of cases over the past five years to determine the number of patient...
Written Answers - INTERREG Funding
Asked the minister: the progress being made by his Department, in consultation with his counterpart in the Northern Ireland Assembly, to draw up a joint proposal to apply for EU funding under the cross-border INTERREG p...
Written Answers - Insurance Industry
Asked the minister: the number of meetings that have taken place of the inter-agency team set up in the wake of the job losses at Quinn Insurance; the number of meetings of the team that he has attended; the progress be...
Written Answers - Social Welfare Appeals
Asked the minister: when a decision will be made on the appeal in respect of an application for domiciliary allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cavan; and if this appeal will be processed.
Asked the minister: when the application for carer’s allowance will be decided in respect of a person (details supplied).
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