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Dáil Reform. (7 Nov 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Taoiseach does not answer questions on everything. He refuses to answer questions.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (7 Nov 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to debate the following urgent matter: the lack of an effective Government policy to tackle the estimated 100,000 uninsured drivers on our roads who, it is estimated, caused at least 20 deaths last year, injured more than 2,000 people and cost €59 million in insurance claims thus adding €45 to the insurance premium of each...

Cancer Services: Statements (Resumed). (7 Nov 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: I hope there will be action when the debate concludes because the country needs an open, accountable and transparent health service because of the lack of transparency, openness and, most of all, accountability on the part of the Government. An apology does not go far enough. While I welcome it, it does not change the fact that the Government has given responsibility for the health service...

Undocumented Irish in the United States: Motion (Resumed). (7 Nov 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Is rún an-tábhachtach é an rún seo agus molaim an obair atá déanta ag an Teachta Michael Ring, go h-áirithe, chun é a chur faoi bhráid na Dála. Molaim freisin an comhoibriú idir sinne agus an Rialtas. Mar a deir an seanfhocal, ní neart go cur le chéile. Tá muid sa Teach ag comhoibriú ar son an méid de mhuintir na hÉireann atá ag obair agus a bhfuil cónaí orthu i...

Undocumented Irish in the United States: Motion (Resumed). (7 Nov 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Mar a dúirt mé, níl aon mhaith ann má bhíonn an tAire ag gearán ar raidió Éireann agus é ar a shlí go dtí na Stáit Bhalcánacha faoi céard atá á dhéanamh ag an Teachta Enda Kenny agus Fine Gael. Caithfimid oibriú le chéile agus an beart a dhéanamh. Tá sin ag tarlú anois, ach murach an rún seo, ní tharlódh sé. Tá sé an-tábhachtach go leanfaidh an ceangal pearsanta...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (8 Nov 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Transport if drafts were made of the report by the Secretary General of his Department in relation to the recent report produced by her regarding the Aer Lingus Shannon-Heathrow issues; the nature of the changes made by her; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27932/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (8 Nov 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Transport if officials in his Department or outside were shown or asked to comment on drafts made of the report by the Secretary General in relation to the recent report produced by her regarding the Aer Lingus Shannon-Heathrow issues; the nature of the changes made; the names of the officials concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (13 Nov 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason an appeal for a medical card by a person (details supplied) in County Louth is not being dealt with by the appeals office, Health Service Executive north east; and if this medical card will be granted due to the fact that the person suffers with schizophrenia. [28263/07]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (13 Nov 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason an appeal for a medical card by a person (details supplied) in County Louth is not being dealt with by the appeals office, Health Service Executive north east; if this person's entitlement to a medical card can be established until such time as their case is examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28442/07]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (13 Nov 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of appeals awaiting a decision by the Health Service Executive appeals north east area; the time scale for completion of appeals; the breakdown of outstanding appeals by category; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28264/07]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (13 Nov 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of appeals awaiting a decision by the Health Service Executive appeals north east; if she will provide a breakdown of all appeals by county, category of appeal and length of time waiting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28441/07]

Transport 21: Statements. (14 Nov 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Ba mhaith liom mo am a roinnt idir mé fhéin agus mo chara, an Teachta Bannon.

Transport 21: Statements. (14 Nov 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: On the question of credibility of Transport 21 and projects like the metro, there is a need for accountability here in a way that is different from that proposed by the Minister. I do not disagree with him on the issue of protecting the interests of the State and of the public procurement process, but I would like to see the Comptroller and Auditor General or another person or body...

Transport 21: Statements. (14 Nov 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: The Labour Party went back into power and abolished it. We need to get a handle on Dublin transport. The Bill is sitting on the Minister's desk since it was finalised in April of this year. The Minister should shake his head again so it can be seen on the cameras.

Transport 21: Statements. (14 Nov 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: The reason I want the Minister to shake his head again——

Transport 21: Statements. (14 Nov 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: I agree with you. The reason I wanted——

Transport 21: Statements. (14 Nov 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: We got a copy of the briefing the Minister received stating that the legislative work on the Bill was completed in April of this year. By the way, that was the day he got into office when he was not told about Aer Lingus.

Transport 21: Statements. (14 Nov 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: If it is not finished the Department misinformed the Minister on that issue.

Transport 21: Statements. (14 Nov 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: So the Minister is changing it. That is fair enough. This is a key issue. The Ceann Comhairle and the Minister probably know more about this matter than I do but, from my perspective, the Bill has been in preparation for many years and it ought to be before the House where we will give it due and proper consideration. It is necessary to have the controlling interest of the Dublin transport...

Transport 21: Statements (Resumed) (14 Nov 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Hear, hear.