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Special Educational Needs: Motion (Resumed) (13 Feb 2008)

Mary O'Rourke: As Deputy McGrath said, we learn daily about the new developments and how children respond in difficult situations. I wish we could have an open approach to more provision of ABA.

Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2008)

Mary O'Rourke: I am glad of the opportunity to speak on this fair and balanced Bill. A line in it states that at every step and turn there is justice and equality. I do not aim to plagiarise the Minister, as has been done in the House yesterday. Great care has been taken with the legislation. The Ceann Comhairle was Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the great wave of immigration came to...

Written Answers — Health Service Reports: Health Service Reports (26 Feb 2008)

Mary O'Rourke: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the report on a person (details supplied) will be released; the reason for the long delay; and if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there is considerable concern and disquiet within the community regarding this whole issue. [7686/08]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (26 Feb 2008)

Mary O'Rourke: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will urgently review the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath where the Health Service Executive has taken no steps to implement the Court Order regarding arrangements for access to their children. [7710/08]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (26 Feb 2008)

Mary O'Rourke: Question 493: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will expedite the funding to Westmeath County Council who have applied for funding for the Athlone sewerage scheme; the reason for the delay in the allocation of this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter bearing in mind that Athlone is a Gateway Status Town. [7687/08]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (27 Feb 2008)

Mary O'Rourke: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the number of posts left unfilled in the ambulance technician area and the vital work carried out by these people; and when it is hoped to fill some of these vacant positions. [8245/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Feb 2008)

Mary O'Rourke: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a home care package will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that this Deputy wrote a letter seven weeks ago to Health Service Executive on this case and has not received a reply or an acknowledgement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8246/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Feb 2008)

Mary O'Rourke: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to fact that the allocation of €750,000 for the eating disorders sector within the mental health area has not been allocated and that the reason given is that the finance is time delayed; if she will explain this term; and the position regarding the money which is badly needed for these services. [8247/08]

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (27 Feb 2008)

Mary O'Rourke: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the long delay in the payment of a claim for a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and when this payment will be made. [8248/08]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (11 Mar 2008)

Mary O'Rourke: Question 469: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will arrange to have the case examined of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [10190/08]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (11 Mar 2008)

Mary O'Rourke: Question 476: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath who seeks leave to remain in Ireland on humanitarian grounds. [10388/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (2 Apr 2008)

Mary O'Rourke: Question 630: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason for the delay in dealing with the application for the forestry grant under the STEPS programme which was applied for in October 2007 by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [11330/08]

Unemployment Rate: Motion (Resumed). (3 Apr 2008)

Mary O'Rourke: I am appreciative of being allowed five minutes to speak in this crowded slot. The amendment put down by the Government was well thought through and put together. We have much to appreciate in respect of the Taoiseach. The North and jobs are two main areas on which he will be judged. I am happy to join others in paying tribute to him. I draw attention, in particular, to the programme of...

Unemployment Rate: Motion (Resumed). (3 Apr 2008)

Mary O'Rourke: How long will that section take? I wish to know because I have somewhere to go.

Cancer Reports: Statements (24 Apr 2008)

Mary O'Rourke: Was I not next?

Cancer Reports: Statements (24 Apr 2008)

Mary O'Rourke: The Chair signalled to me that it was my slot.

Cancer Reports: Statements (24 Apr 2008)

Mary O'Rourke: Members are very kind. This is my allocated slot for voting; it was hard earned and I am very pleased to be here. I am glad to speak on the cancer reports. I thank the Minister for coming into the House, as is her duty, because Members often bewail if Ministers do not come into the House to speak on such reports. I attempted to listen to the Minister's contribution in my office but my...

Cancer Reports: Statements (24 Apr 2008)

Mary O'Rourke: Indeed, and to think the Acting Chairman was going to do me out of my slot.

Cancer Reports: Statements (24 Apr 2008)

Mary O'Rourke: The Deputy is all right.

Cancer Reports: Statements (24 Apr 2008)

Mary O'Rourke: We are all human.