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Order of Business (5 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: I ask the Taoiseach to take cognisance of that in supporting the case for measures on civil partnership in respect of taxation and other issues. I assume the Government will have regard for the special provision on marriage which is in the Constitution and I ask the Taoiseach to comment.

Written Answers — Health Repayment Scheme: Health Repayment Scheme (5 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive payment in respect of a claim made under the nursing home repayments scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38561/08]

Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: That was an easy announcement for the Minister for Finance on his advancement. A further reduction in interest rates by the European Central Bank is expected today. The Minister rightly stated that——

Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: It relates to legislation.

Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: It is only 10.30 a.m. The Ceann Comhairle is out of the traps quickly today.

Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: I will give him full marks for his response, but I will ask my question in any event. The House passed legislation giving the banking system a guarantee on deposits, which we supported. The Minister for Finance rightly stated we are deep into the banking sector. How is it proposed to use the legislation to ensure the reduction in interest rates is passed on quickly to the thousands of...

Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: ——so the programme can continue? In the long term, it will be important——

Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: ——for the health and survival of a great number of women. When it was announced last August, it was accepted as a priority, but the proposal has been reneged on. The amount of money is relatively small.

Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: Will the Government not examine the other Departments to find money for this important health initiative? Will the Minister answer my three questions?

Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: The House passed the legislation.

Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: And quickly.

Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: The Chief Whip, Deputy Carey, has been looking at proposals for the past year.

Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: Well done to the Minister for Finance. His generosity is great.

Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: The Minister is learning the ropes quickly.

Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: She will.

Cancer Vaccine: Statements (6 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: The Minister can do it.

Cancer Vaccine: Statements (6 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: This is a morally reprehensible action by the Government and the Minister for Health and Children. She should not tell me she cannot find €10 million out of €16 billion expenditure. She proclaimed — as did the Government — that there would be no cutbacks in health in 2009. It was said there would be no cutbacks in health and education, but now we are talking about a cutback of...

Cancer Vaccine: Statements (6 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: If the Minister is going to force parents to pay for this themselves, the very least the Government can do is not charge VAT on the product, which is a medicinal one. Is that the Government's intention? A procurement agency operates within the Health Service Executive. How successful is it at getting value for money for this kind of product? Surely it should be able to secure savings of...

Cancer Vaccine: Statements (6 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: The Minister could drop the bonuses.

Cancer Vaccine: Statements (6 Nov 2008)

Enda Kenny: The agency could tell the Minister the figure if it could procure.