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Health Service Inquiries. (21 May 2009)

Alan Shatter: I come back to a question I asked the Minister of State previously and he might do us the courtesy of responding to it fully. Why should the reputation of individuals get priority over the welfare of children? I have previously drawn this matter to the attention of the Minister of State. In order to overcome any legal difficulties with regard to privilege, in 1996 the report into the...

Health Service Inquiries. (21 May 2009)

Alan Shatter: It is the choice the Minister of State relied upon.

Health Service Inquiries. (21 May 2009)

Alan Shatter: Are there any circumstances in which it would be possible to make adverse findings or should nobody be held to account?

Health Service Inquiries. (21 May 2009)

Alan Shatter: Rightfully criticised.

Health Service Inquiries. (21 May 2009)

Alan Shatter: That is why we solved it.

Health Service Inquiries. (21 May 2009)

Alan Shatter: I solved that problem and criticised that Minister.

Health Service Inquiries. (21 May 2009)

Alan Shatter: The welfare of children comes first, not politics.

Health Service Inquiries. (21 May 2009)

Alan Shatter: The Minister of State is attempting to make a crass political point-----

Health Service Inquiries. (21 May 2009)

Alan Shatter: -----without realising that I was one of the former Minister's most vigorous critics.

Health Service Inquiries. (21 May 2009)

Alan Shatter: Hallelujah. It is only 18 months late.

Health Service Inquiries. (21 May 2009)

Alan Shatter: Can the Minister of State tell us the number and identity of the people working in the area of children and social services for the HSE who have access to the full and uncensored report and the seven recommendations? Can he confirm to the House that the terms of reference given to the Monageer inquiry, which was essentially private, are of the same nature as those applied in respect of the...

Health Service Inquiries. (21 May 2009)

Alan Shatter: Nobody working with children knows the seven recommendations or the full content of the report. That is absolutely insane.

Written Answers — Screening Programmes: Screening Programmes (21 May 2009)

Alan Shatter: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when she proposes to have in place a national neonatal screening service for cystic fibrosis; her proposals to roll out such a service; and when it can be expected the screening programme will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20738/09]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (26 May 2009)

Alan Shatter: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of outstanding accusations of anti-competitive practices by State funded transport operators he is currently investigating; when he expects a determination for each complaint; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21230/09]

Written Answers — Transport 21: Transport 21 (26 May 2009)

Alan Shatter: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of projects detailed in Transport 21 which have yet to commence; the number which will not meet the deadline for the Transport 21 investment programme; the projects which have gone over budget; the amount in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21231/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (26 May 2009)

Alan Shatter: Question 425: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the continuing delay in permitting a school (details supplied) in Dublin 16 to apply for planning permission and for his continuing failure to sanction the construction of the new school; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that substantial moneys have been spent on the design of the new school; and if he has...

Early Childhood Care and Education: Motion (Resumed) (27 May 2009)

Alan Shatter: I wish to share my time with Deputy Olwyn Enright.

Early Childhood Care and Education: Motion (Resumed) (27 May 2009)

Alan Shatter: For many years I have been of the view that we should provide a universal free preschool service throughout the country. In principle I welcome the announcement made by the Minister of State and I welcome the fact that this scheme is being established. My criticism of the Government is that such a scheme should have been established many years ago at a time when the State was not under...

Order of Business (9 Jun 2009)

Alan Shatter: The Taoiseach did not expect to win the seat.

Order of Business (9 Jun 2009)

Alan Shatter: I refer to two matters on the Order of Business which have some relevance to the debate on the Ryan Commission report. Has the Government decided to give priority to legislation required concerning the usage of soft information to protect children at risk of abuse? The Oireachtas joint committee report published in September recommended the Bill be published before Christmas. It is...