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Leaders' Questions (23 Jan 2014)

Billy Kelleher: Some straightforward openness and transparency is needed on the Government's side, as well as that of Rehab.

Leaders' Questions (23 Jan 2014)

Billy Kelleher: Will the Tánaiste arrange meetings around the country?

Order of Business (23 Jan 2014)

Billy Kelleher: In view of the fact that year on year we have increased numbers of patients on trolleys - there was an increase of 2% from 2012 to 2013 - and we also have a crisis facing general practitioners throughout the country, when will the general practitioners medical services Bill be brought before the House? We are now finding out that the under-fives scheme will be a voluntary and opt-in one....

Order of Business (23 Jan 2014)

Billy Kelleher: We will run out of speakers by the look of it.

Order of Business (23 Jan 2014)

Billy Kelleher: Let Deputy Kehoe repeat what he said outside the House.

Order of Business (23 Jan 2014)

Billy Kelleher: This is Fine Gael's fourth year in government. I am just trying to be helpful.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hepatitis C Compensation Payments (23 Jan 2014)

Billy Kelleher: 222. To ask the Minister for Health if he or his Department has received a submission from Positive Action in relation to women who received Anti D but who are testing negative; the actions he is taking in relation to the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3289/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (23 Jan 2014)

Billy Kelleher: 223. To ask the Minister for Health if he or his Department are considering allowing the small number of women who have received Anti D and have side effects but are testing negative to receive medical cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3290/14]

Censorship of Publications Board Repeal Bill 2013: Second Stage (24 Jan 2014)

Billy Kelleher: Manifestos should be banned.

Censorship of Publications Board Repeal Bill 2013: Second Stage (24 Jan 2014)

Billy Kelleher: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. I thank the Minister for his detailed reply outlining why he cannot accept the Bill. The debate itself is important because we are talking here about a quango and the censorship board is unnecessary for many reasons, as outlined earlier by Deputy Niall Collins. If we repeal the Act and remove the Censorship of Publications Board it would...

Censorship of Publications Board Repeal Bill 2013: Second Stage (24 Jan 2014)

Billy Kelleher: -----misleading and threatening. I urge the Minister to ensure that the Government moves as expeditiously as is possible and practicable with regard to the abolition of the board and the appeals board. The Minister outlined some difficulties but I do not believe they are insurmountable. I hope the final adjudication of the board will be the book Laura. I make an urgent plea to ensure it...

Censorship of Publications Board Repeal Bill 2013: Second Stage (24 Jan 2014)

Billy Kelleher: I must wait for the adjudication before I can touch it.

Order of Business (28 Jan 2014)

Billy Kelleher: Are we agreeing tomorrow's Order of Business?

Order of Business (28 Jan 2014)

Billy Kelleher: So the Industrial Development (Forfás Dissolution) Bill is the morning's business?

Order of Business (28 Jan 2014)

Billy Kelleher: Replacing the debate on the Health Service Executive.

Order of Business (28 Jan 2014)

Billy Kelleher: So we are deciding that now?

Order of Business (28 Jan 2014)

Billy Kelleher: We wish to oppose the taking of that business. According to the Order of Business, the following business shall be taken tomorrow-----

Order of Business (28 Jan 2014)

Billy Kelleher: The arrangement is to have the debate tomorrow.

Order of Business (28 Jan 2014)

Billy Kelleher: Yes, but we are also discussing-----

Order of Business (28 Jan 2014)

Billy Kelleher: Yes.