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Financial Resolution No. 11: General (Resumed) (8 Apr 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: The package of measures in the supplementary budget is the fourth attempt to correct the budgetary arithmetic this year and, as previous speakers have hinted, it will probably not be the last attempt. People have asked whether the budget will restore the reputation of Ireland abroad. The markets spoke this morning when the value of Bank of Ireland shares declined by 35% from 96 cent to 66...

Medical Cards. (8 Apr 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: As Deputy Ring noted, plans are at an advanced stage to have the medical cards, drug payments, ophthalmic, dental, domiciliary care allowance and immunisation schemes centralised in Dublin or other locations. In January, the administration of the medical card scheme for those aged over 70 years was centralised to Dublin. This is the start of a process. I understand it is envisaged that the...

Cystic Fibrosis: Motion (9 Apr 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: I thank Deputy Reilly for providing us with the opportunity to speak on cystic fibrosis this afternoon. An independent review of cystic fibrosis services in Ireland carried out by Dr. Ron Pollock was published on 7 February 2005. It showed that the majority of adults with cystic fibrosis were being treated in inadequate and dangerous facilities. Little has changed since that publication,...

Cystic Fibrosis: Motion (9 Apr 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: That is not very fair.

Cystic Fibrosis: Motion (9 Apr 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Deputy Reilly has made more of a contribution than anyone in this House.

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2009: Motion (9 Apr 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Following on from Deputy O'Mahony, I suggest that the horse and greyhound industry be returned to the remit of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. I was Minister for State with responsibility for the greyhound industry in 1994. I would like to correct the statement made yesterday by the Minister that everything began to happen in the industry when it was brought within the...

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2009: Motion (9 Apr 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: The fund was established by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in 2001. I have nothing against the Minister's Department; it is a good Department. I do not believe it fair that we should enter into a major debate in regard to sports funding and support for the horse and greyhound industry.

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2009: Motion (9 Apr 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: The whole debate has been distorted and manipulated. The greyhound industry is the lifeline and life blood of my constituency, particularly given the decline in agriculture. A great number of people are dependent on greyhound breeding, training and the care of greyhounds. The greyhound industry in Tralee has provided more money for Kerry General Hospital than has the Health Service...

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2009: Motion (9 Apr 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: If they do not support the industry, they will having nothing to bet on in the future. If people pay their taxes rather than availing of schemes to evade paying it, we would have plenty of money for the horse and greyhound industry. As Deputy Mitchell said, we have achieved a great deal as a nation but we could achieve even more if we put more money into breeding. We could even introduce a...

Written Answers — On-farm Investment Schemes: On-farm Investment Schemes (9 Apr 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if all applications received under the farm improvement scheme prior to its suspension on 31 October 2007 will be processed and if approved, qualify for payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14965/09]

Written Answers — Cardiovascular Health Strategy: Cardiovascular Health Strategy (22 Apr 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 287: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she is satisfied that enough is being done to implement the Cardiovascular Health Strategy; the number of its 211 recommendations that have been implemented to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15313/09]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (22 Apr 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 559: To ask the Minister for Defence if members of the Irish mission serving with the UN forces in Chad will be granted a UN medal for military service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15828/09]

Order of Business (23 Apr 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: When will the employment agency regulation Bill be published and when will it come before the House? I am aware that 220 jobs will be lost tomorrow in the Amann Industries Corporation in Tralee. Is there anything the Tánaiste can do to save even some of those job?

Order of Business (23 Apr 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Our economy is being devastated and now we have a loss of jobs.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (23 Apr 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will be approved as a qualified applicant for afforestation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16027/09]

Infrastructure Stimulus Package: Motion (28 Apr 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: I join Deputy Ring and others in commending Deputy Coveney on this motion, which is one of the five or more he has tabled during the present Dáil. I compliment him on the seriousness with which he takes politics and the fact that he is bringing new ideas before the House. We need a major change in how we organise our country. The present attitudes were developed when received aid under the...

Written Answers — National Stadium: National Stadium (28 Apr 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if any of the proposed sports development programme at Abbotstown is to proceed in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16510/09]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (28 Apr 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 392: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if approaches have been made to him to locate a marine based research and development initiative for the west coast in the Shannon Estuary which would involve the installation of large prototype hydro turbines and wind bobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16256/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (28 Apr 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 432: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a REP scheme payment will be made available to a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16804/09]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (28 Apr 2009)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 470: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will reverse the decision to change the payment arrangements for the school transport scheme 2009-2010 given that the new arrangements will impose additional financial hardship on many parents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16618/09]