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Order of Business (8 Mar 2007)

Liz McManus: Last October, the Tánaiste loyally decided to stand by his Taoiseach when the latter was in a spot of bother over money. I remind the Tánaiste of the public commitment he made to publish the ethics in public office Bill and bring it before the Oireachtas as a matter of urgency. Where is that Bill?

Written Answers — Veterinary Medicines: Veterinary Medicines (8 Mar 2007)

Liz McManus: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she is satisfied that the range of animal treatment products that are currently POM is appropriate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9079/07]

Written Answers — Beef Industry: Beef Industry (8 Mar 2007)

Liz McManus: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the action she is taking to address the apparently widening gap between the beef price here and that of British beef, which is higher; the reason for this gap; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9096/07]

Leaders' Questions (20 Mar 2007)

Liz McManus: The Taoiseach should answer the first one.

Leaders' Questions (20 Mar 2007)

Liz McManus: He has not.

Leaders' Questions (20 Mar 2007)

Liz McManus: We are all public patients.

Leaders' Questions (20 Mar 2007)

Liz McManus: The Taoiseach does not know anything about anything.

Leaders' Questions (20 Mar 2007)

Liz McManus: It is pathetic that people are suffering because they cannot get hospital services.

Leaders' Questions (20 Mar 2007)

Liz McManus: Tax breaks——

Order of Business (20 Mar 2007)

Liz McManus: I express a debt of gratitude to you, a Cheann Comhairle, for ensuring that No. 12 allows for a debate of just over an hour on a very sizeable change in the form of amendments on Report Stage, which covers 28 pages. Were it not for your requirement for a debate——

Order of Business (20 Mar 2007)

Liz McManus: It was at your initiative, as I understand it, as a result of the antics of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. We now have, in the area of health, a position where major changes are being proposed to a Bill on Report Stage, yet it is being guillotined tonight. We are opposed to such antics by the Minister for Health and Children where amendments are coming forward which we...

Order of Business (20 Mar 2007)

Liz McManus: Will the Taoiseach clarify whether we will proceed with two pharmacy Bills? The original Bill proposed was a much shorter one and much of the second pharmacy Bill has been incorporated into the new Bill. Does that mean the Pharmacy (No. 2) Bill is now no longer included in the legislative programme?

Health Bill 2006: Instruction to Committee. (20 Mar 2007)

Liz McManus: I have grave concerns about the Government's general policy of pushing legislation through the House at breakneck speed without affording Members sufficient time to obtain legal advice or scrutinise and debate the various changes it proposes. We are paid to do this job but are not being given a chance to carry out our remit. This approach, which is particularly evident in the area of...

Health Bill 2006: Instruction to Committee. (20 Mar 2007)

Liz McManus: I did not say there is anything wrong with it. Perhaps the Minister is not listening.

Health Bill 2006: Instruction to Committee. (20 Mar 2007)

Liz McManus: The Minister had her chance to speak. My point is that the Government's legacy is appalling in terms of ministerial management.

Health Bill 2006: Instruction to Committee. (20 Mar 2007)

Liz McManus: It seems the Government was determined that the HSE would be established irrespective of whether the necessary preparation took place. It has proved to be a disastrous political decision. In other countries, the authorities ensure changes are managed in a manner that is competent and effective and that also ensures transparency. None of those elements is in place and the HSE is under great...

Health Bill 2006: Instruction to Committee. (20 Mar 2007)

Liz McManus: This Act does not cover them.

Health Bill 2006: Instruction to Committee. (20 Mar 2007)

Liz McManus: In what way? Will the Minister of State describe in what way this person will be independent?

Health Bill 2006: Instruction to Committee. (20 Mar 2007)

Liz McManus: How will it be defined?

Health Bill 2006: Instruction to Committee. (20 Mar 2007)

Liz McManus: It is a secret.