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Order of Business (11 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: It is in the interest of patients.

Order of Business (11 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business that the Dáil shall sit until 6.45 p.m. to allow for statements and questions in regard to the latest catastrophe that has befallen us in the area of health. Yesterday we had priority questions and statements and comments in the House about the situation whereby X-rays were not read by radiologists in Tallaght hospital, with the possibility...

Order of Business (11 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: The Ceann Comhairle said to Deputy Morgan-----

Order of Business (11 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: I am proposing an amendment to the Order of Business and I want to explain why. The Ceann Comhairle said to Deputy Morgan that if he comes up with a reasonable proposition, he will give him his say. The Inland Fisheries Bill 2009 is important but nothing is more important than the life and death and healthy condition of our people.

Order of Business (11 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: For the people who have had letters of referral left unopened in bags in Tallaght hospital, this is a crisis. The Minister for Health and Children will not return from New Zealand until 22 March. This is another catastrophe. Deputy James Reilly, on behalf of the Fine Gael Party, has already said that if the Taoiseach decides to reappoint this Minister to the Department of Health and...

Order of Business (11 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: This is the ultimate example of lack of accountability in the political process. This is hands-off Government, hiving off issues to bureaucratic and administrative entities. The Minister for Health and Children should be in the House today but she is not. I want confirmation from the Tánaiste of the validity of the reports in today's newspapers that there are thousands of people walking...

Order of Business (11 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: A Cheann Comhairle, while I respect your position, this is a classic example of where life and death-----

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (10 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: Question 279: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the location, name and extent of each of the 32 raised bogs sites nominated for designation in 1999 as special areas of conservation, on which turf cutting for personal domestic use was allowed until 2009; his plan and programme for their conservation and protection in respect of these raised bog sites; the...

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (10 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: Question 280: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide a copy of his plan for the protection of 32 raised bog sites nominated for special areas of conservation in 1999; if such programme of plans is available to the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11998/10]

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (10 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: Question 281: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the date on which he had an approved derogation provided by the EU for 32 raised bog sites nominated for designation as special areas of conservation in 1999; if he will include in this reply, the formal wording of the derogation as approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11999/10]

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (10 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: Question 282: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the name, location and extent of 23 raised bog special areas of conservation which were nominated for designation in 2002; the date and wording of the formal derogation by him in respect of these 23 raised bogs, on which turf cutting for personal domestic use can continue until 2012; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (10 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: Question 283: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide a copy of the individual plans that he has prepared for the protection and conservation of 23 raised bog special areas of conservation designated in 2002; the estimated timescale and cost involved in each such plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12001/10]

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (10 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: Question 284: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the name, location and extent of 75 natural heritage areas designated in 2004; his plans prepared for their protection and conservation; if he can provide copies of each individual plan; the wording and the date of approval of a Government derogation in each of these 75 areas; if he will confirm that turf...

Written Answers — Special Areas of Conservation: Special Areas of Conservation (10 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: Question 285: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the nature and conditions of the bog purchase scheme available to tenants in areas of raised bog on which it is proposed not to allow further turf cutting for domestic purposes; the overall capital available to him for this scheme in 2010; the numbers of tenants approached in the case of the 32 raised bog...

Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach may state continuously that this is a matter to be sorted out by the Whips but the Government orders the business here. Some 65 amendments to the Finance Bill remain; four have been dealt with. These range from issues related to NAMA, to the consolidation of taxes, head shops and a whole range of other issues. The time allocated for today will not allow Members to get into...

Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: Will the Taoiseach consider again the statement made by the Ombudsman, Emily O'Reilly, that the Lost at Sea scheme began as maladministration and ended up as bad governance? The Ombudsman, appointed by the Government, has said it is not tolerable that the objective and independent report she produced will not be allowed to be discussed at the appropriate Oireachtas committee.

Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Creed has raised this matter on several occasions.

Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: A motion was put before the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to deal with this but was voted down by the Government members.

Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: In the interests of everyone, including Deputies mentioned in the report, it is right and proper-----

Order of Business (10 Mar 2010)

Enda Kenny: -----that they should have the opportunity to answer questions at the relevant committee. All I want from the Taoiseach is that he has no objection to a committee dealing with this. The other day when answering a parliamentary question, the Minister for Transport said the Government will not give any more time in the Chamber to this report. That was a clear statement from the Minister. I...