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Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: I support the motion fully and, in particular the reference to "the imminent threat to the critical front line hospital services in the north east". Mr. Finbarr Lennon, consultant general and breast surgeon in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, held high office advising the North Eastern Health Board when it was in place. He referred in a letter dated 11 December 2007 to another...

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: The source of the letter is Mr. Finbarr Lennon, consultant general and breast surgeon in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda.

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: It was directed to Dr. David Vaughan, chairperson of the medical board in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, and was circulated widely. I understand the Minister for Health and Children and officials of the HSE received copies. However, they have done nothing about the matter and the hospital is facing an even more serious crisis. It is appalling, shameful and disgraceful.

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (6 Feb 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the recent developments with respect to Ireland's participation in the Antarctic Treaty 1959; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3796/08]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (7 Feb 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss an issue of urgent national importance, namely, the continuing bed crisis at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, where some patients on trolleys, awaiting admission, were asked to vacate them for others more seriously ill and the fact that a leading surgeon has recently warned the HSE that the acute hospital situation...

Killing of Paul Quinn: Statements (7 Feb 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: I welcome this debate. It is very important that it take place in this Chamber. With no disrespect to the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Power, I would have believed this debate warranted the presence of a senior Minister for its full duration. The inquiry into the murder has led to very serious allegations which, if true, will have significant and serious ramifications north and south of...

Hospital Services. (7 Feb 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this issue which, like that raised by Deputy Costello, relates to the appalling conditions in which hospital staff must work, particularly in accident and emergency wards. A report in today's edition of The Irish Times states that patients on trolleys yesterday in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda were asked to give up those...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (7 Feb 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 68: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the status of the decentralisation programme for Drogheda; the stage the building design process is at; if architects have been appointed; if the plans will be made available for public inspection; when the planning application will be submitted to the local authority; if this will be a public private partnership development; when...

Written Answers — Medicinal Products: Medicinal Products (7 Feb 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her policy in relation to the availability of benzylpiperazine here; if the pills pose health risks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4318/08]

Written Answers — Diabetes Incidence: Diabetes Incidence (7 Feb 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of children with type one diabetes nationally on a county basis whose parents are in receipt of domiciliary care allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4394/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (7 Feb 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the application for the provision of an extension to a school (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4345/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (7 Feb 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 1039 of 30 January 2008 regarding the provision of a new school at the Aston Village area, Drogheda, County Louth, the reason a general purpose room for indoor physical education activities and outdoor play areas will not be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4346/08]

Written Answers — Private Security Licences: Private Security Licences (7 Feb 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if an application by a person (details supplied) in County Louth for a licence will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4347/08]

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (12 Feb 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the budget set aside under the swimming pool programme for 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4930/08]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (12 Feb 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 217: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will respond to the concerns of an association (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4698/08]

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (12 Feb 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 475: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the application for funding for a centre (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4690/08]

Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (13 Feb 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the risk of fuel poverty here rises exponentially when annual household income falls below €30,000 according to Sustainable Energy Ireland, A Review of Fuel Poverty and Low Income Housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5037/08]

Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (13 Feb 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the highest prevalence of fuel poverty is found among lone parents, with one in five of same households unable to afford adequate warmth in their homes; the steps he has taken to address this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5038/08]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (13 Feb 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 330: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Louth has not been granted a higher education grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5402/08]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (13 Feb 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 343: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if free transport will be approved for a child with special needs (details supplied) in County Louth who is attending a primary school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5490/08]