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Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (20 Jun 2006)

Cecilia Keaveney: Question 494: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of the introduction of the Youth Work Act 2001; her plans for the roll-out of more of the services for young people in the second half of 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23838/06]

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Cecilia Keaveney: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on this Bill. Access from Donegal to the rest of the country is critical infrastructure, via road, rail and air. To a certain extent our hospital network is also critical infrastructure. I was very disappointed to hear that from tomorrow the breast care team in Letterkenny is not taking on any new cases. In terms of planning and...

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Cecilia Keaveney: At a time when we could have a service up and running, and given that the Tánaiste on Monday guaranteed a decision by the end of the month, this is unfortunate.

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Cecilia Keaveney: It is disappointing that people might have to travel further than they need to because there is a good service there and we would like to keep it.

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Cecilia Keaveney: It is not a Mickey Mouse service.

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Cecilia Keaveney: I am here to discuss it. I am losing two minutes of my time which I consider as valuable as Deputy Cowley's.

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Cecilia Keaveney: I am disappointed the service will be withdrawn from tomorrow.

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Cecilia Keaveney: Some people have no respect. Can I make my point? The Deputy should be quiet while some of us are contributing about our own constituencies. I will not interrupt Deputy Cowley.

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Cecilia Keaveney: I want to talk about the Bill and I will make my point if it takes me 20 minutes to do it or even longer. We are trying to resolve this and to get the best service in the locality for the patients who deserve it. The decision was to be made by the end of the month and insurance has already been dealt with. I am, therefore, disappointed that people will have to reach beyond the service...

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Cecilia Keaveney: Given that the Deputy is not from the constituency and is not up to speed with the issue, I do not understand why he will not take information from those who are up to speed.

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Cecilia Keaveney: I will not get a chance to come back, my 20 minutes will be gone.

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Cecilia Keaveney: When we talk about critical infrastructure it is important that we recognise the €15 million investment made by this Government and the government that has responsibility for Derry City Airport. This will improve our area and access to it. There were difficulties with the residents but they have now been resolved, an example of the significant benefits of cross-Border co-operation. During...

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Cecilia Keaveney: They are meeting on 9 June.

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Cecilia Keaveney: It is unfortunate that the Deputy is not up to speed.

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Cecilia Keaveney: Medical people are speaking on the lack of services.

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Cecilia Keaveney: Consultants prefer Galway.

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Cecilia Keaveney: The Deputy should get up to speed on the issue.

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

Cecilia Keaveney: I wished to make a point.

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (25 May 2006)

Cecilia Keaveney: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if there are currently supports available either from her Department or any other Departments to support wind energy programmes in schools that would complement environment works currently taking place under green flag initiatives; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20117/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 May 2006)

Cecilia Keaveney: Question 160: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason an Alzheimer's unit (details supplied) in County Donegal has not been opened and staffed in view of the fact that the building is complete and there was an understanding it would receive its first patients in the early part of 2006; and if she will make a statement on whether moneys had been approved in 2005...