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Ireland-US Relations. (6 Feb 2008)

Michael Ring: I am glad the Taoiseach is taking this issue very seriously. When he goes to America and addresses both Houses of Congress it is important that he refers to the undocumented Irish, given that in the past month a young person from our country who was sick with pneumonia could not go to the authorities or the hospitals because he was afraid he would be identified and sent home. He was sent...

Ireland-US Relations. (6 Feb 2008)

Michael Ring: That is right.

Finance Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Michael Ring: The Deputy did not mind talking up the economy.

Finance Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Michael Ring: The Government did not mind talking it up.

Finance Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Michael Ring: I wish to share time with Deputy Tom Hayes and the Acting Chairman should let me know when my ten minutes have expired.

Finance Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Michael Ring: Deputy Thomas Byrne has great confidence in the legal profession and in accountants. While many people have much respect for, and great confidence in, solicitors, the trouble is that some have run off with their money. They fled to other countries and left the people in question in a bad way.

Finance Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Michael Ring: I will not go into details. However, the position is similar in respect of accountants in that the Revenue Commissioners will take them at their word. While there are some excellent accountants and solicitors, every profession has its rogues. Although checks and balances are required, the Law Society does not appear to have had many, given the manner in which an individual could run off...

Finance Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Michael Ring: It blames Europe. When decisions are made in Europe, our Ministers are supposed to protect our country but they and civil servants sometimes do not understand the directives. It is only when legislation must be introduced at a later stage that they realise what they have signed up to. Small businesses are sick and tired of being over-regulated. Instead of helping and encouraging them and...

Finance Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Michael Ring: That is pity because I did not even start on some of the issues I had intended to address. When considering the forthcoming referendum on the reform treaty, in respect of which everybody wants a "Yes" vote, one should remember that people are annoyed. I do not know whether the authorities in Brussels are gone mad or whether they do not have enough work. They throw a proposal into the bin...

Schools Building Projects. (6 Feb 2008)

Michael Ring: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for selecting this matter. I had hoped it would not need to be selected, as I had been anticipating an announcement a fortnight ago as regards this primary school. I have put this matter on the record of the Dáil before, but I shall give some of the facts again. On 29 November 2006 the Minister announced details of 54 major primary school building...

Schools Building Projects. (6 Feb 2008)

Michael Ring: It was November 2006 and we are now in 2008. If people cannot add in Meath, we can in Mayo. This was one of the biggest political ploys that the Government has ever pulled.

Schools Building Projects. (6 Feb 2008)

Michael Ring: I hope the Minister of State has positive news. Since the Minister of State has interrupted, I would have expected someone from the Department of Education and Science rather than the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to have replied to this debate. It is an insult to me and to the House. I saw the Minister leaving. We have 22 Ministers of State so why can a Minister from the...

Written Answers — Foster Care: Foster Care (6 Feb 2008)

Michael Ring: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the training in place for foster care parents here and for foster parents caring for children with difficulties or special needs. [3951/08]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (6 Feb 2008)

Michael Ring: Question 241: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason a work permit was refused to a person (details supplied). [4014/08]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (6 Feb 2008)

Michael Ring: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position in relation to relocating his Department to a location (details supplied) in County Mayo; and the time-scale involved for the relocation. [4013/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (6 Feb 2008)

Michael Ring: Question 258: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason a reply was not given to a parliamentary question (details supplied) that was raised with her. [4012/08]

Written Answers — Veterinary Inspection Service: Veterinary Inspection Service (7 Feb 2008)

Michael Ring: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the amount paid annually to a local authority (details supplied) for the employment of a vet. [4265/08]

Written Answers — Foster Care: Foster Care (7 Feb 2008)

Michael Ring: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to implement special training for foster care parents who care for children with difficulties or special needs. [4015/08]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (7 Feb 2008)

Michael Ring: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will increase the age range of all women who should be entitled to cancer screening (details supplied). [4315/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (7 Feb 2008)

Michael Ring: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be called to St. James' Hospital, Dublin for a procedure. [4400/08]