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Air Services. (31 May 2005)

Enda Kenny: I am sure when the Chair discusses the statistics of a Cavan v. Tyrone match, he talks more about the events surrounding those statistics than about the statistics themselves.

Air Services. (31 May 2005)

Enda Kenny: Arising from the statistic the Taoiseach has given us, is this an initial public offering or a trade sale?

Air Services. (31 May 2005)

Enda Kenny: Now, a Cheann Comhairle, was there a problem with that?

Air Services. (31 May 2005)

Enda Kenny: He just dozes off occasionally.

Air Services. (31 May 2005)

Enda Kenny: That is a restrictive regime.

National Economic and Social Council. (31 May 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 11: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the activities of the National Economic and Social Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16996/05]

National Economic and Social Council. (31 May 2005)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach mentioned the developmental welfare state report by the NESC. That report states that the welfare state by EU standards uses a moderate to low proportion of national resources in providing services and a low proportion in providing cash transfers. It goes on to state that some of that is due to sections of the Irish population not enjoying the standards of social protection...

Leaders' Questions. (31 May 2005)

Enda Kenny: Last night's "Prime Time" programme on RTE revealed appalling care of the elderly in the Leas Cross nursing home, Swords, County Dublin. The "Prime Time" crew and Mr. Justice Clarke should be congratulated for looking after the public interest in this serious matter. "Prime Time" exposed a level of degrading and humiliating treatment of vulnerable and elderly people, which should not be...

Leaders' Questions. (31 May 2005)

Enda Kenny: Does the Taoiseach condemn outright the findings and perpetrators identified in "Prime Time"? I ask the Taoiseach to put an end to announced inspections. The law provides for two inspections of every nursing home each year. There are 423 private nursing homes but only 82 were inspected in 2004, presumably on announcement. Saying this is not known about is not good enough. The Minister of...

Leaders' Questions. (31 May 2005)

Enda Kenny: ——wrote about a patient who was sent from a nursing home to Beaumont Hospital. The registrar in question said the following about the patient: "Bad pressure sores, with blistering on the heels and broken skin ulcer, with large excoriated areas on the buttocks, which in my opinion at that time were the worst pressure sores I had seen". A report was sought on this case by the then Minister...

Leaders' Questions. (31 May 2005)

Enda Kenny: ——about this. I would like him to confirm he will do so in the interests of everybody.

Leaders' Questions. (31 May 2005)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy is talking about the accident and emergency contract beds.

Order of Business. (31 May 2005)

Enda Kenny: The Health Bill does not mention nursing homes but I assume it refers to nursing homes. While there are 423 private nursing homes, only 82, or 20 %, were inspected in 2004.

Order of Business. (31 May 2005)

Enda Kenny: Will the Health Bill include the authority to close a premises? The Taoiseach will be aware——

Order of Business. (31 May 2005)

Enda Kenny: The Chair was very strict about statistics today. I will finish in 30 seconds.

Order of Business. (31 May 2005)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach will be aware that an environmental health officer can close a premises. It is not possible to close either a crèche or nursing home.

Order of Business. (31 May 2005)

Enda Kenny: In view of the decision of the French people in respect of the referendum, and the Dutch people will vote shortly, does the Taoiseach propose to make a statement to the House in respect of his Government's current attitude arising from the French decision and whatever decision the Dutch people make, so that in due course the Irish people will be able to give their verdict on the European...

Written Answers — Industrial Relations: Industrial Relations (31 May 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 119: To ask the Taoiseach the details of the agreement reached with the trade unions in July 2004, as part of the mid-term review of Sustaining Progress; if he will release a copy of this agreement as signed by both parties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18178/05]

Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (31 May 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 152: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the availability of stocks of anti-viral drugs in the event of a human flu pandemic affecting countries in the EU; the preparations that exist for such an outcome; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18128/05]

Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (31 May 2005)

Enda Kenny: Question 153: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of HIV-AIDS cases detected and dealt with here in each of the past five years; the way in which this rate compares with EU figures; her Department's campaign to inform persons of the consequences of contracting HIV-AIDS; the prevention programmes in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18129/05]