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Chief Executive of Centre for Public Inquiry: Statement by Minister. (13 Dec 2005)

Liz McManus: The Minister still has not answered the question.

Written Answers — Public Service Staff: Public Service Staff (13 Dec 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department's approval was sought by the Health Service Executive for the terms and conditions of employment, including pension rights, of the recently resigned deputy chief executive of the Health Service Executive; if his approval was withheld; the reason for such withholding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38987/05]

Written Answers — Public Service Staff: Public Service Staff (13 Dec 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the recent concern expressed by the chief executive of the Equality Authority (details supplied) at what he described as the disturbing level of discrimination within the public service; the steps which are being taken to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38988/05]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (13 Dec 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 170: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of vacancies of public health doctors who are involved in child development testing; and the locations of these vacancies. [38915/05]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (13 Dec 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 171: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of vacancies for public health nurses; and the locations of these vacancies. [38916/05]

Written Answers — General Medical Services Scheme: General Medical Services Scheme (13 Dec 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 194: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if GMS doctors are obliged to carry out home visits; if, under the GMS scheme, a person cannot change his or her general practitioner only after six months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39092/05]

Written Answers — General Medical Services Scheme: General Medical Services Scheme (13 Dec 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 197: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a medical product B12 is no longer available on the market and that when it becomes available again, it will no longer be available on the GMS scheme; the reason for this change; and what she intends to do for patients directly affected. [39105/05]

Written Answers — Long-Term Illness Scheme: Long-Term Illness Scheme (13 Dec 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 199: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that children born with chronic asthma are not entitled to a medical card, are not covered under long-term illness and cannot avail of private cover due to the fact that they were born with this condition which can be very costly, between general practitioner visits and...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (13 Dec 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 200: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason for the non-publication of the report by the expert group on mental illness; and when same will be published. [39129/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (13 Dec 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 201: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the status of the plans to develop an ambulance centre on the grounds of the Hospital of the Assumption, Thurles, County Tipperary, as a site has been earmarked and funds are awaiting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39140/05]

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (13 Dec 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 338: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if, in view of complaints received in County Wicklow regarding the lack of cutting back roadside hedgerows by Coillte on people's lands, she will ensure that this work is carried out on a regular basis. [38660/05]

Leaders' Questions. (14 Dec 2005)

Liz McManus: It is not right.

Departmental Estimates. (14 Dec 2005)

Liz McManus: It is not investigating the Centre for Public Inquiry.

Order of Business. (14 Dec 2005)

Liz McManus: I am somewhat puzzled. I understood, because the Taoiseach has repeatedly stated, that the legislation relating to nursing home charges would be published before Christmas. It does not seem to have appeared yet. I am puzzled by that and wonder what is going on.

Order of Business. (14 Dec 2005)

Liz McManus: This session finishes tomorrow.

Order of Business. (14 Dec 2005)

Liz McManus: Does that mean we will get it on Christmas Eve?

Order of Business. (14 Dec 2005)

Liz McManus: I think that is being disingenuous. We were promised we would have it this year.

Order of Business. (14 Dec 2005)

Liz McManus: We were not promised we would have it in January.

State Airports. (14 Dec 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the character and precise nature of the assurances the Government indicates it has received with respect to the passage of planes owned by the CIA or its agents through Irish airspace, in particular if such assurances have related to the transfer of prisoners or to ascertain if such transfers are in compliance with international law; the...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (14 Dec 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the views of former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Ms Mary Robinson that the ambiguity which has been created by the Government of the United States with respect to the definition of torture, in particular the contention that the same acts carried out on the territory of the United States may be qualified...