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Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

John Curran: She also apologised to those who suffered anguish and distress. She apologised to the nine women whose treatment was delayed by misdiagnoses.

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

John Curran: She further apologised to those women who last Thursday first heard on the airwaves there was an issue with ultrasound scans. I wish to associated with those comments. Last night Members on the other side of the House spoke of specific difficulties and findings within the health service. All said the Minister was not personally responsible for these misdiagnoses.

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

John Curran: Members on the other side spoke of specific problems in the health services but made the point that the Minister was not personally responsible.

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

John Curran: I am referring to comments made on that side of the House. We, on this side of the House——

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

John Curran: I did not say that.

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

John Curran: Deputy Kathleen Lynch contributed to the debate last night. All Members on the Opposition side made the point that the specific issues raised——

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

John Curran: I am not immune to the problems in the health service.

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

John Curran: Every Member on this side of the House is aware there are issues.

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

John Curran: The problem is we disagree with your philosophy on the changes needed. Deputy Kathleen Lynch, you stood up last night——

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

John Curran: I am sorry a Cheann Comhairle. I have two critical points I wish to make.

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

John Curran: Last night Deputy Kathleen Lynch claimed the move from 11 health boards to the HSE was a disaster. She spoke about accountability and so forth. Going back to that model is going nowhere.

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

John Curran: Reform of the health service is the only way we can go. Our Minister is leading us in that direction and she is not alone. Members on this side of the House are fully behind her.

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

John Curran: Yesterday, Deputy Gilmore asked if Members on this side would walk and join him. He referred to Deputy Ned O'Keeffe.

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

John Curran: Do those Members on the other side want to listen?

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

John Curran: Deputy Gilmore referred to comments made by Deputy Ned O'Keeffe, claiming the Deputy and his other colleagues should join him. The comments attributed to Deputy Ned O'Keeffe——

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

John Curran: I did not say they were misquoted.

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

John Curran: Listen for once before you misquote me. I am saying that comments attributed to Deputy Ned O'Keeffe——

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

John Curran: I am doing my best a Cheann Comhairle. The comments attributed to Deputy Ned O'Keeffe are his personal comments.

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

John Curran: They absolutely do not reflect the views of my colleagues, the backbench members of Fianna Fáil. My backbench colleagues have fought for time to contribute to this debate. We do not concur with the Deputy. We fully and wholeheartedly support the Minister for Health and Children.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (4 Dec 2007)

John Curran: Question 539: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on an application for citizenship by a person (details supplied) in County Dublin. [32294/07]