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Constitutional Issues. (10 Dec 2008)

Emmet Stagg: They do not look very happy.

Order of Business (10 Dec 2008)

Emmet Stagg: The Taoiseach should try standing at a hatch some time.

Crime Levels. (10 Dec 2008)

Emmet Stagg: How many of those handguns were reported as stolen?

Crime Levels. (10 Dec 2008)

Emmet Stagg: Just one.

Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2008)

Emmet Stagg: Today we are dealing with an extraordinarily mean-spirited measure that will save the Exchequer little if any money and will put at risk the health of a sizeable number of old age pensioners. It will take from the over 70s the security and comfort of knowing that if they fell into bad health their savings would not be used up in providing the required care, that their houses would not need...

Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2008)

Emmet Stagg: The point is taken. How we treat the old among us is a measure of our civilisation. This measure, if passed, will be a major step backwards in that regard. I have no doubt that the significant majority of decent Members of this House, including many on the Government benches, do not support this Bill. It is being forced through by the right-wing ideology of the Minister for Health and...

Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2008)

Emmet Stagg: She is still stinging, indeed.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (10 Dec 2008)

Emmet Stagg: Question 107: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the action she will take arising from recent disclosures regarding expenditure by FÁS on foreign travel and entertainment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44892/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (10 Dec 2008)

Emmet Stagg: Question 108: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her views on changes to the board of FÁS; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44893/08]

Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2008)

Emmet Stagg: We do not trust the Minister, Deputy Harney.

Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2008)

Emmet Stagg: Who agreed to it?

Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2008)

Emmet Stagg: Those services are being cut.

Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2008)

Emmet Stagg: The hours are being cut to half an hour in the morning and half an hour in the evening.

Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2008)

Emmet Stagg: More people are receiving fewer services.

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (11 Dec 2008)

Emmet Stagg: Question 23: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount the Exchequer will borrow in 2009; the amount he intends to raise through the National Treasury Management Agency on capital markets in 2009; if a schedule has been established for this debt raising; the recent changes in the cost of Exchequer borrowing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45352/08]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (11 Dec 2008)

Emmet Stagg: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on allowing tax relief at the marginal rate, or other appropriate financial supports, on charges for IVF treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45368/08]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (11 Dec 2008)

Emmet Stagg: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on a family reunification application for persons (details supplied) in County Kildare. [45788/08]

Written Answers — Home Tuition Grants: Home Tuition Grants (11 Dec 2008)

Emmet Stagg: Question 269: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason home tuition payments for October and November 2008 due to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare in respect of their child have not been paid. [45787/08]

Leaders' Questions (16 Dec 2008)

Emmet Stagg: He might not do it at all.

Leaders' Questions (16 Dec 2008)

Emmet Stagg: Close the door when the horse has bolted.