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Gas (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: I played rugby there.

Gas (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: I share Deputy Bannon's ambition and thank him for sharing time. While we are in challenging times in terms of energy supply, we are also in exciting times. I am heartened by what I have heard recently in regard to alternatives. While we often fail in this House to be magnanimous as regards people on the Government side, I would like to recognise the overall approach of the Minister for...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (25 Nov 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the fact that 756 beds in acute hospitals are inappropriately occupied by patients awaiting post-acute step-down, rehabilitative or long-term care; if one of the main reasons these patients are inappropriately placed is due to home care packages being frozen in certain parts of the country; and if she will make a statement...

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (25 Nov 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason the administrators of the health repayment scheme do not state the reason a particular claim is being rejected, but rather give examples in which people might not qualify, without explaining the position in the particular case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42277/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (25 Nov 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the new community nursing home unit on the grounds of Kerry General Hospital will be open for patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42692/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (25 Nov 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 445: To ask the Minister for Defence the reason in respect of the published Estimates for the Public Service 2009, estimated expenditure for 2009 under sub-head A1 for his Department is estimated to be decreased by 1% from 2008 while the estimated decrease under sub-head B is 2%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42917/08]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (25 Nov 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 477: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when stage two of the Castleisland sewerage scheme will go to tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42691/08]

Written Answers — Offshore Islands: Offshore Islands (25 Nov 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 482: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will purchase land on the Great Blasket Island and initiate a plan for the conservation of the old village on the island; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42725/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (25 Nov 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 505: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when payment will be made under REP scheme 4 to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42276/08]

Army Barracks. (26 Nov 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Defence if a meeting with him was sought by a Defence Forces representative association to discuss barrack closures; the date the meeting was sought; if the meeting has taken place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42929/08]

Army Barracks. (26 Nov 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Surely, if PDFORRA asked to meet shortly after the announcement of the closure of barracks, the Minister could have arranged a date to meet by now. PDFORRA is concerned about the welfare of its members and the disruption of family life involved for 650 people who will be moving to different locations and workplaces. This will involve changing schools in some cases. In many cases it will...

Army Barracks. (26 Nov 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: In view of the fact that some personnel live across the Border in Derry and elsewhere and some personnel are serving in Chad at this moment, what accommodation has he made for these people? The Minister must realise that accommodation must be made for these people in their new workplaces. What guarantees can the Minister give the House that there will be adequate accommodation, whether...

Army Barracks. (26 Nov 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: That has nothing to do with it at all.

Army Barracks. (26 Nov 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: It was the same with Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher.

Army Barracks. (26 Nov 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher did exactly the same in Donegal.

Army Barracks. (26 Nov 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am not playing politics.

Army Barracks. (26 Nov 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am asking the Minister a question.

Defence Forces Policy. (26 Nov 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Defence if, with regard to the agreed action plan under the pay agreement and modernisation agenda for the Defence Forces, the specific initiatives and commitments under the heading "organisation and strength", specifically the identification and exploration of the challenges to achieving optimum structures and flexibility, that have taken place within...

Defence Forces Policy. (26 Nov 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: The key issue is that the representative bodies agree that the Minister and the Government make the decision about the closure of barracks but there is a commitment in this pay agreement that where closures were to take place, there would be consultation beforehand with the representative groups. In this instance, that did not happen. That is the main point of contention. Will the Minister...

Defence Forces Policy. (26 Nov 2008)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Minister mentioned cost a few times. What is the saving factor when it is factored in that the four barracks due to be vacated will have a huge cost in terms of security, heating and maintenance? If this closure of barracks is all about cost, what saving will result? Is that factored in to the budget? Does the Minister know the exact saving he expects to make from the closures? Can...