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Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (8 Oct 2009)

Kathleen Lynch: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss an urgent matter of public interest, namely, the industrial dispute at Coca-Cola, which is in danger of spreading to other companies; the fact that Coca-Cola workers have been on strike for the past seven weeks as a result of the company's attempts to outsource distribution, which would lead to the loss of 130 jobs, 30 of...

Order of Business (8 Oct 2009)

Kathleen Lynch: I have two questions. First, when will the mental capacity Bill be published? It is long overdue. My other question is on promised legislation from the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Gormley, but I cannot see it anywhere. I see that on the list he has the control of dogs (amendment) Bill, which might be handy for Saturday, the environment (miscellaneous...

Order of Business (8 Oct 2009)

Kathleen Lynch: -----namely the planning Bill that he has promised more than any other Minister. "I will do", is this Minister's mantra. When will we see it?

Order of Business (8 Oct 2009)

Kathleen Lynch: Where is the "I will do" Minister?

Order of Business (8 Oct 2009)

Kathleen Lynch: What of the mental capacity Bill?

Order of Business (8 Oct 2009)

Kathleen Lynch: Apart from the soundbites yesterday, can the Tánaiste be a little more specific about what the Minister intends to do? This was a proposal that came from the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission earlier in the year.

Order of Business (8 Oct 2009)

Kathleen Lynch: Legislation was drafted and passed. Can we now have a clear explanation of the way forward in terms of reforming the expenses regime? Can the Tánaiste indicate precisely what will happen now or will there be another year's delay?

Written Answers — Naval Service Vessels: Naval Service Vessels (8 Oct 2009)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will extend the vessel replacement programme for the Naval Service flotilla over a longer timeframe. [34856/09]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (8 Oct 2009)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Defence if the Report of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes proposal to re-organise the defence sector over time in order to achieve a reduction of 500 personnel will affect the operational capability of the Defence Force. [34855/09]

Election of Ceann Comhairle (13 Oct 2009)

Kathleen Lynch: Hear, hear.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Oct 2009)

Kathleen Lynch: That is agreed.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (13 Oct 2009)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 16: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the status of the decentralisation programme in respect of his Department; the cost of securing a site for this project and any ongoing associated costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35514/09]

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (13 Oct 2009)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 26: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the installation of pilot scheme smart electronic meters; when same will be rolled out to every home as per the programme for Government; the full cost of the pilot scheme and the estimated cost of the roll out to every home; the geographic locations of the pilot scheme; if this will...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (13 Oct 2009)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 78: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if it is her intention to reappoint worker directors to the new board of FÁS; her views on whether worker directors bring an essential experience and expertise to the board; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35631/09]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (13 Oct 2009)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if there are people resident in psychiatric units who are no longer considered psychiatrically unwell; if so, the number of patients in this category; the location at which they are accommodated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35292/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (13 Oct 2009)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 310: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cork was refused a domiciliary care allowance; the mechanisms which are available to have this decision reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35165/09]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (13 Oct 2009)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 379: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the local authority responsible for the maintenance of an estate (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35291/09]

Leaders' Questions (14 Oct 2009)

Kathleen Lynch: They will not.

Order of Business (14 Oct 2009)

Kathleen Lynch: I wish to ask about 772 people who are living in what are de-designated psychiatric units and 300 people with intellectual disabilities who are still in psychiatric hospitals. In respect of the 772, the units are not subject to inspections because they have been de-designated and, therefore, no one knows their condition or how the situation should proceed. Will the Taoiseach ensure that not...

Order of Business (14 Oct 2009)

Kathleen Lynch: I did. I know this is the Ceann Comhairle's first day and we are all anxious that everything should go well, but I tabled questions on all of these issues and was told that the HSE not the Minister for Health and Children had responsibility. However, the HSE tells me that it is the responsibility of the Department of Finance. In the meantime, 772 unfortunate people are living in appalling...