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	<title>Cystic Fibrosis: Motion | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
	<link>http://www.kildarestreet.com/debates/?id=2009-04-09.327.0&amp;m=530#g364.0</link>
	<description>I am thankful for the opportunity to speak on the motion on this subject, the impact of which is probably felt in every parish in the country.  When it was publicly highlighted two years ago that...</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="364.1">I am thankful for the opportunity to speak on the motion on this subject, the impact of which is probably felt in every parish in the country.  When it was publicly highlighted two years ago that we were lagging behind in terms of the provision of necessary facilities, we thought then that the proposed unit would certainly be built at this stage.  I congratulate our spokesperson on bringing forward this motion.  I was delighted to hear the Minister give a guarantee this morning that this unit will be built.  I am not too worried, nor I am sure are the people with cystic fibrosis, about how it will be paid for as long as it is built. </p><p pid="364.2">I urge the Minister to stick to her word.  No conflicts should arise about the building of this fantastic facility to which these young people are entitled.  When it is built these people will be able to attend the unit and have no fear of contracting infection.  By 2011, hopefully, people suffering with cystic fibrosis can look forward to normal life expectancy.</p><p pid="364.3">I would like to highlight another issue, that of donor cards, which is related to this issue.  The organs of a donor card carrier who unfortunately dies in an accident could, if suitable, prolong the life of a person with cystic fibrosis.  I will give an example of such an instance.  A young girl, Kiara Duncan, who worked in the shop next door to me in Duleek went to Australia on 7 September 2007 and was involved in a car accident as a result of which she ended up in a coma.  Her mother flew out to see her and discovered that Kiara, who was 20 years old, was carrying a donor card.  She had carried the card from when she was 18 years of age.  Her mother and family made a decision to donate her organs.  Today Kiara lies in a grave in Kentstown but a 30 year old man with cystic fibrosis in Australia sends the family a letter every few months and updates them on his progress.  Before the unit is opened the Minister perhaps the Minister would consider a campaign to urge young people, in particular, to carry donor cards.  In the event of a fatal accident, there is an opportunity for a person with cystic fibrosis to receive an organ donation.  We have a poor record in terms of the donation of organs for transplant.  It is crucial that an organ donor card campaign be run in conjunction with the provision of these services.  There is not a parish in Ireland in which there is not a person suffering from cystic fibrosis.  I know a family outside Slane in which two of the daughters were sufferers.  Both the father and mother made enormous efforts to try to extend their lives beyond the age of 19 or 20, but sadly both girls died.  I welcome the Ministerâ€™s decision to go ahead with this.  I sincerely hope there are no hiccups as regards contracts with the builder.  I do not know who the builder is, but one way or another this unit has to be built.  If there is a new Government in office before then, we will ensure that it is finished.</p>]]></content:encoded>
	<dc:date>2009-04-09T13:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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	<title>Supplementary Budget Statement 2009 | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
	<link>http://www.kildarestreet.com/debates/?id=2009-04-07.86.0&amp;m=530#g186.0</link>
	<description>We have already lost it.</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="186.1">We have already lost it.</p>]]></content:encoded>
	<dc:date>2009-04-07T16:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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	<title>Road Safety. | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
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	<description>No, the NRA is the only relevant authority which may do so.</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="537.2">No, the NRA is the only relevant authority which may do so.</p>]]></content:encoded>
	<dc:date>2009-04-02T16:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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	<title>Road Safety. | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
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	<description>Some 22 people have been killed on that bridge between McGruder&acirc;€™s Cross and Slane.  We could have had 22 killed all at once.  Since the Minister has the authority, will he provide the money to...</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="535.2">Some 22 people have been killed on that bridge between McGruderâ€™s Cross and Slane.  We could have had 22 killed all at once.  Since the Minister has the authority, will he provide the money to the NRA to build a bridge?  I am realistic and I am aware that cannot take place, but I call on the Minister to give the authority to the NRA to stop heavy goods vehicles, except for those with a licence to do business in the area, from entering Slane.  That is the only measure the people of Slane will accept.</p>]]></content:encoded>
	<dc:date>2009-04-02T16:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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	<title>Road Safety. | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
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	<description>The Minister of State would be a good deal safer if he did not.</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="532.2">The Minister of State would be a good deal safer if he did not.</p>]]></content:encoded>
	<dc:date>2009-04-02T16:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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	<title>Road Safety. | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
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	<description>I will not play politics, but it seems some people are beginning to play politics regarding promises related to Slane bridge.  Until Slane bridge is built, will the Minister, who has the...</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="530.2">I will not play politics, but it seems some people are beginning to play politics regarding promises related to Slane bridge.  Until Slane bridge is built, will the Minister, who has the authority to do so, instruct the NRA to remove heavy vehicles from Slane?</p>]]></content:encoded>
	<dc:date>2009-04-02T16:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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	<title>Road Safety. | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
	<link>http://www.kildarestreet.com/debates/?id=2009-04-02.525.0&amp;m=530#g528.3</link>
	<description>As Fine Gael spokesperson on road safety issues, I have always supported the Government in respect of measures on road safety.  I have no doubt that following the last time Oral Questions on...</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="528.2">As Fine Gael spokesperson on road safety issues, I have always supported the Government in respect of measures on road safety.  I have no doubt that following the last time Oral Questions on transport issues were taken in the House, there will be no cut in any support for road safety in next weekâ€™s budget, except for the â‚¬20 million allocation to reduce the waiting list for driver licences.  However, the figures provided by the Minister of State could have been thrown out the window following events last week in Slane, County Meath.  In recent years, there have been surveys costing â‚¬700,000, â‚¬500,000 and â‚¬200,000 carried out, yet we are still no further down the line.</p><p pid="528.3">I put a question to the Minister for Transport who is from my country and who has seen certain events take place in Enfield.  I realise the bridge cannot be built in Slane within the coming four or five years.  However, will he instruct the National Roads Authority to divert all heavy vehicles from Slane?  Meath County Council made such a provision in Enfield several years ago in the interests of road safety.  This evening, I must meet the families of those who were involved in that accident, which could have thrown the whole road safety strategy and road safety results out the window.  I have not played politics on this matter before.  This is a general question, but it is a serious issue.</p>]]></content:encoded>
	<dc:date>2009-04-02T16:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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	<title>Road Safety. | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
	<link>http://www.kildarestreet.com/debates/?id=2009-04-02.525.0&amp;m=530#g526.0</link>
	<description>Question 5: To ask the Minister for Transport  if he has satisfied himself that the Government road safety strategy and the Road Safety Authority are adequately resourced to meet set targets and...</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="526.0"><i>Question 5:</i> To ask the Minister for Transport  if he has satisfied himself that the Government road safety strategy and the Road Safety Authority are adequately resourced to meet set targets and Government objectives; and if he will make a statement on the matter.  <b>[14022/09]</b></p>]]></content:encoded>
	<dc:date>2009-04-02T15:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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	<title>Energy Costs. | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
	<link>http://www.kildarestreet.com/debates/?id=2009-03-12.385.0&amp;m=530#g387.0</link>
	<description>Question 9: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources  if he proposes to bring about change to the way in which domestic electricity is regulated; and if he will make a...</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="387.0"><i>Question 9:</i> To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources  if he proposes to bring about change to the way in which domestic electricity is regulated; and if he will make a statement on the matter.  <b>[10451/09]</b></p>]]></content:encoded>
	<dc:date>2009-03-12T14:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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	<title>Leaders&acirc;€™ Questions | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
	<link>http://www.kildarestreet.com/debates/?id=2009-02-24.243.0&amp;m=530#g248.0</link>
	<description>The Government was too slow.  It should have acted six months ago. </description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="248.1">The Government was too slow.  It should have acted six months ago. </p>]]></content:encoded>
	<dc:date>2009-02-24T15:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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	<title>Leaders&acirc;€™ Questions | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
	<link>http://www.kildarestreet.com/debates/?id=2009-02-18.2.0&amp;m=530#g115.0</link>
	<description>The banks are bust.</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="115.1">The banks are bust.</p>]]></content:encoded>
	<dc:date>2009-02-18T10:30:00+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://www.kildarestreet.com/debates/?id=2009-02-17.108.0&amp;m=530#g114.2">
	<title>Road Network. | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
	<link>http://www.kildarestreet.com/debates/?id=2009-02-17.108.0&amp;m=530#g114.2</link>
	<description>Will the same amount of finance be provided to the Road Safety Authority for the next 12 months as it was for the past 12 months or will there be a cut in the finance needed to support the Road...</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="114.2">Will the same amount of finance be provided to the Road Safety Authority for the next 12 months as it was for the past 12 months or will there be a cut in the finance needed to support the Road Safety Authority in its initiatives to reduce deaths on the roads?  Has the Ministerâ€™s allocation been cut?</p>]]></content:encoded>
	<dc:date>2009-02-17T15:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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	<title>Road Network. | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
	<link>http://www.kildarestreet.com/debates/?id=2009-02-17.108.0&amp;m=530#g111.2</link>
	<description>In the past 12 or 15 months we have gone from the bottom of the list to near the top in terms of road safety and this has been achieved by the expenditure of a significant amount of money.  Is...</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="111.2">In the past 12 or 15 months we have gone from the bottom of the list to near the top in terms of road safety and this has been achieved by the expenditure of a significant amount of money.  Is the Minister happy that road safety measures implemented by local authorities are being complied with in a proper fashion?  Is the Minister of the opinion that the Road Safety Authority should work in conjunction with the local authorities and with the road safety officer who must be appointed in every county by the end of September?  Road accidents, road deaths, damage to cars and injuries to people cost a total of â‚¬1.3 billion in 2007.  The money given to the Department of Transport by the Department of Finance was money very well spent in supporting road safety.  However, it is not a success story.  Both the Minister and I know we could do a lot better and be number one in Europe, if not in the world, if we continue to spend money on road safety and if we work together as a team.  However, Deputies on all sides of the House are concerned because the quality of the countryâ€™s roads is rapidly deteriorating.  I ask the Minister to consider the possibility of the Road Safety Authority and the road safety officers, who must be appointed by every council by the end of the year, working with the county councils.</p>]]></content:encoded>
	<dc:date>2009-02-17T15:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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	<title>Road Network. | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
	<link>http://www.kildarestreet.com/debates/?id=2009-02-17.108.0&amp;m=530#g109.0</link>
	<description>Question 55: To ask the Minister for Transport  his views on new guidelines for road works inspection; if he is satisfied that inspection of roads for safety purposes is adequate; his...</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="109.0"><i>Question 55:</i> To ask the Minister for Transport  his views on new guidelines for road works inspection; if he is satisfied that inspection of roads for safety purposes is adequate; his Departmentâ€™s role in providing the budget for road safety improvement measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter.  <b>[6023/09]</b></p>]]></content:encoded>
	<dc:date>2009-02-17T15:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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	<title>Order of Business | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
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	<description>When will be a proper Bill be introduced to deal with such cases? </description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="279.1">When will be a proper Bill be introduced to deal with such cases? </p>]]></content:encoded>
	<dc:date>2009-02-12T11:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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	<title>Order of Business | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
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	<description>When will legislation be introduced to deal with this?  I have in mind one person in particular, concerning whom I have sent a letter to the Minister for Health and Children.  He is a man who had...</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="277.1">When will legislation be introduced to deal with this?  I have in mind one person in particular, concerning whom I have sent a letter to the Minister for Health and Children.  He is a man who had been discharged from hospital ten months ago, but was only let out the other day.  In the meantime, he fell within the hospital. </p>]]></content:encoded>
	<dc:date>2009-02-12T11:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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	<title>Order of Business | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
	<link>http://www.kildarestreet.com/debates/?id=2009-02-12.12.0&amp;m=530#g275.0</link>
	<description>As regards the eligibility for health and social services Bill, there are 600 patients discharged by doctors and still lying in hospitals due to the fact that there are no outsource places for...</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="275.1">As regards the eligibility for health and social services Bill, there are 600 patients discharged by doctors and still lying in hospitals due to the fact that there are no outsource places for them.  This is a waste to the taxpayer of â‚¬2.5 million a week. </p>]]></content:encoded>
	<dc:date>2009-02-12T11:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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	<title>Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
	<link>http://www.kildarestreet.com/debates/?id=2009-02-05.197.0&amp;m=530#g282.0</link>
	<description>There will be roses.</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="282.1">There will be roses.</p>]]></content:encoded>
	<dc:date>2009-02-05T12:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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	<title>Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
	<link>http://www.kildarestreet.com/debates/?id=2009-02-05.197.0&amp;m=530#g277.0</link>
	<description>The 329,000 people who are unemployed are not being treated properly.  They must wait in queues every day to get some information on their benefits and weeks to get a few euro to pay their bills...</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="277.1">The 329,000 people who are unemployed are not being treated properly.  They must wait in queues every day to get some information on their benefits and weeks to get a few euro to pay their bills and feed their families.  The Government did nothing in its announcement on Tuesday to address this situation.  It must establish units â€” be it in a hotel or other location â€” in every town, such as Trim, Navan and Kells, to give people access to information on unemployment benefits.  We were promised extra staff would be put in place to deal with the increase in benefit applications.  These people must be looked after because they are the most important people in our community at this stage.  They must not go to England, Australia or America.  The Minister must put money in place for these people, who are made up from my family, the Ministerâ€™s family and everybodyâ€™s family.  People should get up off their butts and help.</p><p pid="277.2">I do not know who was advising the other day but anybody in business knows that if one part of a business is thriving, one does not take the two feet from under it.  That is what we did the other day when we depressed the matter further.  The Government forced families on middle incomes to make the decision of whether they are better on the dole or working.  A man on â‚¬60,000 a year with four or five kids, with one or two going to college, is losing â‚¬5,000 a year or â‚¬100 a week.  He would be better off on the dole.</p><p pid="277.3">What was done in Germany after the First World War?  They did not go into depression but rather found work for their people.  They did the very same after the Second World War, finding work for the people and giving them an incentive to get up in the morning and rebuild.  We could rebuild this country as we have only half done it.  Our roads are a mess and we could be using our railways much more.</p><p pid="277.4">The buck has been passed to the public sector in trying to get us out with this â‚¬2 billion but that is not worth tuppence.  It will not be nearly enough to bail us out.  The banks are currently controlling us and they are calling for property taxes.  Yet they are doing nothing for the people who left this country and will crucify the people who bought property here.  Where is the penalty for the people who got â‚¬10 million or â‚¬15 million to build luxury homes and golf courses abroad?  Fianna FĂˇil has let down every working class person in this country and what it did the other day was the end for the rebuilding of this country.  The Government should get out, give people work and look after the people who are unemployed until they get work.</p>]]></content:encoded>
	<dc:date>2009-02-05T12:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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	<title>Departmental Review. | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
	<link>http://www.kildarestreet.com/debates/?id=2008-12-17.575.0&amp;m=530#g576.0</link>
	<description>Question 65: To ask the Minister for Transport  the reason half the number of business customers who, as reported in the organisation review programme carried out on his Department, made a...</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="576.0"><i>Question 65:</i> To ask the Minister for Transport  the reason half the number of business customers who, as reported in the organisation review programme carried out on his Department, made a complaint to his Department in late 2005 and early 2006 have not had their complaint resolved; the nature of those complaints; and if he will make a statement on the matter.  <b>[46472/08]</b></p>]]></content:encoded>
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