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Leaders' Questions (7 Nov 2007)

Enda Kenny: I want to return to the central issue of cancer services. They say a week is a long time in politics, but for the eight women in the midlands awaiting the results of a second test, a week can be an eternity. Yesterday, the Taoiseach stated on the record of the House that the matter in Portlaoise was a systems failure. He stated: "I am informed that there was no systems failure involved"....

Leaders' Questions (7 Nov 2007)

Enda Kenny: The letter refers to confirmation of triple assessment.

Leaders' Questions (7 Nov 2007)

Enda Kenny: Has it been implemented since?

Leaders' Questions (7 Nov 2007)

Enda Kenny: I do not want to be disruptive, but the letter states, "All intervention radiology, triple assessment and breast cancer surgery for the board's area would be performed in this unit."

Leaders' Questions (7 Nov 2007)

Enda Kenny: I am not sure whether the Government, which seems to have removed itself from all reality and expects this to operate by remote control, understands the mentality, mood and anger of people throughout the country. People want a system that will deliver a service they can trust for its integrity so that if a woman has a mass on her breast which requires attention, she will know she will...

Leaders' Questions (7 Nov 2007)

Enda Kenny: Today, we learned about further misdiagnoses in Cork. I am unsure whether the Taoiseach has read the relevant report but I would like him to indicate if he has information from the Minister for Health and Children setting out whether this is true. Will the Minister will issue an instruction today that as and from this moment every mammogram is to be read by two radiologists?

Leaders' Questions (7 Nov 2007)

Enda Kenny: Consultants and surgeons tell me various stories from around the country. In cases where mammograms are taken, will the Minister issue an instruction to the overabundant, over-managed and in many cases overpaid HSE officials who claim they are dealing with the matter? She is the Minister for Health and Children and she should lay down an instruction now. Can I get confirmation from the...

Leaders' Questions (7 Nov 2007)

Enda Kenny: People's lives.

Leaders' Questions (7 Nov 2007)

Enda Kenny: I asked about triple assessment in Portlaoise.

Leaders' Questions (7 Nov 2007)

Enda Kenny: They were only read by one radiologist. That is why they were misdiagnosed.

Dáil Reform. (7 Nov 2007)

Enda Kenny: Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach his proposals for Dáil reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16829/07]

Dáil Reform. (7 Nov 2007)

Enda Kenny: I assure the Taoiseach and the Ceann Comhairle that this party is genuinely interested in serious Dáil reform to make this place more effective in the interests of the people. Does the Taoiseach have a view on the place an Oireachtas channel might have in broadcasting Dáil, Seanad and committee proceedings on a regular basis and as a public service? The Whips and persons designated with...

Dáil Reform. (7 Nov 2007)

Enda Kenny: Micko was pleased with the Taoiseach's work last night.

Order of Business. (7 Nov 2007)

Enda Kenny: There are a number of important issues on the agenda but nothing is as important as life. As I said earlier, the Government has had first and second chances on a number of occasions. Women who have been misdiagnosed are being asked to take a chance with their health and their lives. I regard this matter of statements on cancer services as absolutely critical and mná na hÉireann deserve...

Order of Business. (7 Nov 2007)

Enda Kenny: Yes.

Order of Business. (7 Nov 2007)

Enda Kenny: I thank the Taoiseach and the Minister for Health and Children for their agreement. It will give Members an opportunity to ask questions they consider very relevant and I hope the debate is progressive.

Cancer Services: Statements (Resumed) (7 Nov 2007)

Enda Kenny: For the information of the Minister, I stayed for this debate because I have to go to Brussels this evening, which means I will not be present when she takes questions. I welcome this debate on cancer services and hope it will result in her being able to answer the questions raised by Deputies. Women are not fools and they are not going to attend a service they consider to be substandard or...

Written Answers — Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme: Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (8 Nov 2007)

Enda Kenny: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her proposals in relation to making changes to the meal and travel allowance in respect of VTOS students; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that VTOS students currently receive €4.00 per week meal allowance which is 80 cent per day; when she proposes to increase changes in respect of these allowances; and if she will...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (8 Nov 2007)

Enda Kenny: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the extent of persons on the teaching panel for appointment for primary schools in County Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27871/07]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (8 Nov 2007)

Enda Kenny: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if there are difficulties in regard to the filling of appointments to permanent positions in primary schools in County Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27872/07]