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Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: Was it without consulting the Minister?

Written Answers — Garda Reports: Garda Reports (22 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: Question 10: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has completed his consideration of the recent report of An Garda Síochána Advisory Groups published on 7 November 2007; if he will implement the recommendations of the report; if a timetable has been set for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6831/07]

Written Answers — Court Staff: Court Staff (22 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: Question 64: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a decision has been made on the request of Circuit Court Judge, Mr. Brian Curtin, for early retirement on health grounds under Section 6 of the Courts (Establishment and Constitution) Act 1961; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6832/07]

Medical Practitioners Bill 2007: Second Stage (23 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: It was held in his house.

Medical Practitioners Bill 2007: Second Stage (23 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: I welcome the publication of this Bill which represents an important and long overdue reform of the system of regulation and standard setting for doctors. Medical practice is rapidly becoming more complex and challenging. It is important, therefore, that the structures to protect patients and support doctors are up to date and appropriate to meet those changes. However, it is not clear...

Medical Practitioners Bill 2007: Second Stage (23 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: While I was able to tell them, the name did not ring any bells. In fairness, the appointment was recent.

Medical Practitioners Bill 2007: Second Stage (23 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: However, I felt for them. It is not good political management or governance to leave in that position people who work in extremely stressful conditions with children who have suffered considerable abuse. People will not perform such stressful duties unless they believe they have the support of the organisation in which they work. The people I met had no sense of such support or of...

Medical Practitioners Bill 2007: Second Stage (23 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: I beg the Minister's pardon. I thought there was a problem but I will double-check it. This shift has been an issue and shows a rejection of self-regulation. I do not complain about this. I complain about the idea that somehow lay people on the Medical Council will make a real difference. The case has not been proved; the evidence has not been brought forward and it is important to have...

Medical Practitioners Bill 2007: Second Stage (23 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: Exactly.

Medical Practitioners Bill 2007: Second Stage (23 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: It is very mysterious that the Royal Irish Academy is represented.

Medical Practitioners Bill 2007: Second Stage (23 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: I am questioning the representation of the Royal Irish Academy.

Medical Practitioners Bill 2007: Second Stage (23 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: Absolutely.

Medical Practitioners Bill 2007: Second Stage (23 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: It is not illegal under the Constitution where a woman's life is in danger.

Medical Practitioners Bill 2007: Second Stage (23 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: Doctors, as the Minister well knows, are carrying out abortions to save women's lives. The Government ducked the issue.

Medical Practitioners Bill 2007: Second Stage (23 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: I would also appreciate a copy of the information.

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (27 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: Question 116: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimated cost to the State of implementing all of the proposed measures in Delivering Homes, Sustaining Communities between now and 2012, between now and 2016 and for each year up to 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7458/07]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (27 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: Question 195: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the current annual cost to the State of the provision of social housing, provision of affordable housing, the RAS scheme, rent supplement, mortgage interest relief and all other forms of housing assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7459/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (27 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: Question 332: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a dexa scanner worth €120,000, donated to Sligo General Hospital by the Irish Osteoporosis Society in April 2005, has been left unused since that time, reportedly due to a dispute over who should operate it; the steps being taken to ensure that the machine will be brought into use in...

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (27 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: Question 345: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason the Health Service Executive ambulance service is restricted to a petrol station in Shankill for diesel in view of the fact that this station closes at 10.30 pm until 7.00 am; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7644/07]

Leaders' Questions (28 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: That does not solve the problem.