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Commissions of Investigation: Motions (26 Apr 2007)

Seán Ryan: It is appropriate this afternoon that as the Labour Party's spokesperson on older people's issues I make my last contribution in Dáil Éireann on the motion for the establishment of a commission of investigation into the management, operation and supervision of Leas Cross nursing home which is located in my constituency of Dublin North.

Commissions of Investigation: Motions (26 Apr 2007)

Seán Ryan: This will be my last contribution.

Commissions of Investigation: Motions (26 Apr 2007)

Seán Ryan: What happened in Leas Cross was one of the greatest scandals of all times and it took a "Prime Time" special programme to highlight the abuse that was taking place and to get the Establishment finally to acknowledge what it knew was taking place and to take action. I do not intend to apportion blame, however I sincerely hope that the commission will thoroughly investigate all the issues and...

Written Answers — Equality Issues: Equality Issues (26 Apr 2007)

Seán Ryan: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps he is taking to ensure better and more equal access to the workforce for older persons who wish to continue working; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15469/07]

Written Answers — Equal Opportunities Employment: Equal Opportunities Employment (26 Apr 2007)

Seán Ryan: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the provisions of employment law that discriminate against employees over 65 years of age; his plans to correct these anomalies; if primary or secondary legislation will be required for each of these anomalies to be corrected; his views on whether it is desirable to facilitate those who...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (26 Apr 2007)

Seán Ryan: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of the new school building for a school (details supplied) in County Dublin. [15725/07]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (26 Apr 2007)

Seán Ryan: Question 208: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that persons accepting an affordable house from a local authority are obliged to take out cover under the local authority's mortgage protection scheme and therefore are not allowed the freedom to acquire such cover from their own insurance company which in some...