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Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (11 Nov 2008)

Alan Shatter: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her views on altering, in particular on medical grounds, the eligibility criteria for free travel; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39461/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (11 Nov 2008)

Alan Shatter: Question 308: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the investigation into the delay in publishing the McCoy report has been completed; and the reason for the delay in publishing the report relating to the investigation originally due to be completed by 8 July 2008, the deadline for which was extended to 31 October 2008. [39868/08]

Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Alan Shatter: Where was the Minister of State when this decision was made?

Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Alan Shatter: I wish to share time with Deputies Enright and Reilly.

Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Alan Shatter: Last night, the Minister, Deputy Harney, acknowledged that we have a poor record on cervical cancer when compared with other countries. She acknowledged that the UK has had a screening programme for 20 years — our programme only commenced in September. She failed to acknowledge she has been part of a Government which for almost 12 years failed to roll out the required programme despite...

Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Alan Shatter: In the Dáil this morning, the Taoiseach callously and hysterically dismissed Deputy Kenny's call for the immunisation programme to be reinstated to protect the lives of women. He also made reference to the screening programme. In non-clinical terms, it seems the Government regards it as acceptable that women develop pre-cancerous and cancerous cells, and that they be denied a life-saving...

Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Alan Shatter: If he attempted to play a role, it was obviously one that had no impact of any description.

Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Alan Shatter: It is not a children's issue? That is an extraordinary statement, which shows how out of touch the Minister of State is.

Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Alan Shatter: Fine Gael's motion is a pro-life measure. Voting on this motion is not about party politics, but moral values. It requires all of us as politicians to make moral choices which go beyond party political allegiance or obligations to obey the party Whip. The challenge for Government Deputies is to act as legislators and support Fine Gael's motion, or to abdicate their constitutional...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (12 Nov 2008)

Alan Shatter: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if, in respect of the Health Service Executive's recent advertisement for a director of medical education and training, she will detail the functions of the director; the person who currently carries out these functions; if there will be a necessity for additional staff; the location at which the director will be based; the budget...

Written Answers — Benchmarking Awards: Benchmarking Awards (18 Nov 2008)

Alan Shatter: Question 139: To ask the Taoiseach the benefits which accrued from benchmarking with regard to the services provided to the general public by his Department. [40877/08]

Written Answers — Benchmarking Awards: Benchmarking Awards (18 Nov 2008)

Alan Shatter: Question 154: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the benefits which accrued from benchmarking with regard to the services provided to the general public by her Department. [40870/08]

Written Answers — Restoration Works: Restoration Works (18 Nov 2008)

Alan Shatter: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will confirm that the maintenance of Rathfarnham graveyard, County Dublin is the responsibility of the Office of Public Works; his views on whether the current condition of the graveyard is acceptable; and if essential clean up and restoration works will be undertaken without undue delay. [40861/08]

Written Answers — Benchmarking Awards: Benchmarking Awards (18 Nov 2008)

Alan Shatter: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Finance the benefits which accrued from benchmarking with regard to the services provided to the general public by his Department. [40872/08]

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (18 Nov 2008)

Alan Shatter: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the National Children's Advisory Council survey of existing youth cafés has been completed; if the council has reported to her on the development of a youth café model; if she proposes to publish the report; and if she will make a statement on the proposal for the development of youth cafés and other facilities for young people...

Written Answers — Benchmarking Awards: Benchmarking Awards (18 Nov 2008)

Alan Shatter: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the benefits which accrued from benchmarking with regard to the services provided to the general public by her Department. [40874/08]

Written Answers — Benchmarking Awards: Benchmarking Awards (18 Nov 2008)

Alan Shatter: Question 260: To ask the Minister for Transport the benefits which accrued from benchmarking with regard to the services provided to the general public by his Department. [40878/08]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (18 Nov 2008)

Alan Shatter: Question 278: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the necessary works will be undertaken to ensure that there is adequate car parking facilities for members of the general public visiting Rathfarnham Garda station; if steps will be taken in conjunction with An Garda Síochána to ensure that vehicles do not illegally park outside the Garda station and cause danger to...

Written Answers — Benchmarking Awards: Benchmarking Awards (18 Nov 2008)

Alan Shatter: Question 279: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the benefits which accrued from benchmarking with regard to the services provided to the general public by his Department. [40875/08]

Written Answers — Benchmarking Awards: Benchmarking Awards (18 Nov 2008)

Alan Shatter: Question 357: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the benefits which accrued from benchmarking with regard to the services provided to the general public by his Department. [40873/08]