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Order of Business. (9 Mar 2005)

Liz McManus: There is no point in having statements unless Deputies can ask questions. The Ministers should be forced to answer them.

Order of Business. (9 Mar 2005)

Liz McManus: Why was that not done yesterday?

Order of Business. (9 Mar 2005)

Liz McManus: It knew what it had to do.

Order of Business. (9 Mar 2005)

Liz McManus: There was no doubt about what the Taoiseach had to do.

Order of Business. (9 Mar 2005)

Liz McManus: There was no doubt.

Written Answers — Medical Education: Medical Education (9 Mar 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the proposals she has to ensure sufficient places are available in medical schools for Irish and EU citizens; the total number of such places and the overall number of places; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4238/05]

Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Motion. (10 Mar 2005)

Liz McManus: Does the Tánaiste accept the Travers report does not say it is solely an issue of administration and that there is clearly political responsibility in this matter? Does she accept, for example, that any Minister has enormous powers and supports and always gets credit when he or she is successful but that there is also an onus on Ministers to accept and bear responsibility when there is...

Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Motion. (10 Mar 2005)

Liz McManus: Not in this case.

Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Motion. (10 Mar 2005)

Liz McManus: The Tánaiste has not answered the question I asked on records in her Department concerning an extraordinary decision to abandon the legislation.

Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Motion. (10 Mar 2005)

Liz McManus: I ask the Minister not to filibuster when answering my question. Was he not in a unique position? The Supreme Court pointed out that in 2001 when he introduced a change in legislation the issue became clear beyond doubt. He is not like any other Minister who served in that Department. While we accept that the Minister did not receive a comprehensive briefing it is impossible for us to accept...

Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Motion. (10 Mar 2005)

Liz McManus: It is not being bandied about, it was a Supreme Court decision.

Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Motion. (10 Mar 2005)

Liz McManus: I am asking the Minister to say——

Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Motion. (10 Mar 2005)

Liz McManus: I am not asking about that.

Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Motion. (10 Mar 2005)

Liz McManus: That is not true.

Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Motion. (10 Mar 2005)

Liz McManus: The South Eastern Health Board provided the information.

Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Motion. (10 Mar 2005)

Liz McManus: I have not finished. I am not getting answers.

Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Motion. (10 Mar 2005)

Liz McManus: The Minister was asked direct questions and I am entitled to an answer.

Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Motion. (10 Mar 2005)

Liz McManus: Is the Minister saying that Mr. Kelly is not telling the truth?

Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Motion. (10 Mar 2005)

Liz McManus: He said he briefed the Minister on the issue.

Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Motion. (10 Mar 2005)

Liz McManus: Amazing.