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Order of Business (26 Jun 2008)

Michael Ring: I want to ask the Tánaiste if she has responsibility for a particular matter. This issue has been discussed on TV3 and on RTE and I want to know if we can have a debate in the Dáil on multiples like Tesco, Dunnes Stores and others robbing the people.

Order of Business (26 Jun 2008)

Michael Ring: It used to be rip-off Ireland. It is now rip off the Irish by these multinationals.

Order of Business (26 Jun 2008)

Michael Ring: Can we have a debate in the House on the matter?

Order of Business (26 Jun 2008)

Michael Ring: It is important to have a debate.

Order of Business (26 Jun 2008)

Michael Ring: The people are being ripped off and robbed by these multinationals.

Order of Business (26 Jun 2008)

Michael Ring: I want to know whether we will have a debate. It is being discussed on RTE and TV3. We want to discuss it in the House so that we can represent the people.

Fishing Industry. (26 Jun 2008)

Michael Ring: Question 1: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the plans he has to revise the rural scheme to allow more flexibility for fishermen to participate in it in view of the financial crisis currently facing the fishing community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25058/08]

Fishing Industry. (26 Jun 2008)

Michael Ring: The reason I tabled this question is that the fishing industry is going through a critical time at present. Costs have increased by 40% due to the increased cost of fuel. There are many in the fishing industry whose accounts have been taken from the previous year. Also, they are not in receipt of job seeker's allowance. Given that funding of €214 million has been allocated to the rural...

Fishing Industry. (26 Jun 2008)

Michael Ring: That is right.

Fishing Industry. (26 Jun 2008)

Michael Ring: It takes into account last year's income.

Fishing Industry. (26 Jun 2008)

Michael Ring: No.

Fishing Industry. (26 Jun 2008)

Michael Ring: I wish to ask a straight question in regard to the rural social scheme. Is a person with a herd number eligible for the rural social scheme? Has the Department changed the criteria in respect of the scheme? Those in receipt of the rural social scheme received a letter today in which they were asked to give evidence that they are actively farming. If there are changes in regard to...

National Drugs Strategy. (26 Jun 2008)

Michael Ring: Question 3: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if the public consultation process for the National Drugs Strategy 2009 to 2016 has been completed; the number of submissions received to date; the issues that have been highlighted by those participating in the consultation process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25059/08]

National Drugs Strategy. (26 Jun 2008)

Michael Ring: I congratulate Deputy Curran and wish him well on his appointment. He has a very challenging time ahead given what we heard from the report of the national advisory committee yesterday. The percentage of people in the west of Ireland using drugs has increased from 12.5% in 2002 and 2003 to 23%. On the east coast 38% of people are using drugs. The most staggering results that emerged...

National Drugs Strategy. (26 Jun 2008)

Michael Ring: I am concerned about the lack of detox beds. There is no dedicated service in Cavan, Laois, Leitrim, Longford, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo, Tipperary north and Westmeath and something needs to be done. We have a problem because the HSE is cutting back. We need more treatment services because there is currently a lack of services. I need a commitment from the Minister of State that he will...

Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

Michael Ring: So much for the green Minister — he has gone yellow again.

Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

Michael Ring: Good man.

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (1 Jul 2008)

Michael Ring: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Finance the capital allowances available in respect of nursing homes; and the criteria that apply for same. [26000/08]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (1 Jul 2008)

Michael Ring: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a child (details supplied) in County Mayo will be assessed by the child and adolescent mental health service. [25883/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (1 Jul 2008)

Michael Ring: Question 241: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a bed will be made available in University College Hospital, Galway for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [25476/08]