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Passports Bill 2007: Second Stage (18 Oct 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: Or if it was altered digitally.

Passports Bill 2007: Second Stage (18 Oct 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: Or on Christmas morning.

Passports Bill 2007: Second Stage (18 Oct 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: It is obvious from the debate that this is a tidying-up Bill. It seems incredible that during the years the issuing of passports has never been put on a statutory footing, but that is what we are doing today. To me and those of my generation, a passport is a significant and important document which should be treated with care. If one comes from a country with a passport system that is...

Passports Bill 2007: Second Stage (18 Oct 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: We have a direct connection with South America of which we have not made the most. We should do so. If that means offering a limited passport or some other manner of recognising Irish heritage, so be it. This legislation reminds me of another Bill on which I spoke, not the last time I was elected to the Dáil but the time before that. It was introduced by former Deputy Mervyn Taylor and,...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (18 Oct 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Transport the directions he has made to the National Roads Authority under section 41 of the Roads Act 1993 since coming into office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24252/07]

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (18 Oct 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Transport the measures he proposes to introduce to ensure the maintenance of Aer Lingus's Cork-Heathrow and Dublin-Heathrow airport slots and the protection of critical air connectivity for both of these airports and regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24253/07]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (23 Oct 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he or his colleagues in the European Union are concerned or intend making a statement on the widespread concern by Human Rights Organisations and Human Rights Watch in particular over Colombian President Uribe's interference in the Supreme Courts investigation into links between politicians and paramilitaries, and what they suggest are...

Written Answers — Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection (24 Oct 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps being taken to implement the commitment in the Programme for Government that steps would be taken to ensure that consumer codes of conduct are published by businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25389/07]

Written Answers — Consumer Rights: Consumer Rights (24 Oct 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 135: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps being taken to implement the commitment in the programme for Government to introduce on the spot fines for breaches of consumer law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25388/07]

Written Answers — Museum Projects: Museum Projects (25 Oct 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has considered establishing a card based scheme which would allow certain groups, such as senior citizens free access to Government run museums and galleries during specific time periods; the cost of such a scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25649/07]

Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: From the Seanad (31 Oct 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: While we are not discussing the entire Bill and are here to discuss a limited amendment from the Seanad, what has drawn most attention to the Bill is section 16. The only reason for my contribution is to ask whether that provision could be extended to others, such as the garda referred to on the front of today's Irish Independent, or those drawing social welfare who have limited time in...

Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: From the Seanad (31 Oct 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: I appreciate that the Minister took the time to explain the amendment given the limited time available to us. I also accept that he acted with the best intentions. Nevertheless, certain individuals, not only the person to whom I referred, would appreciate having the same courtesy shown to them through legislation. I ask that the Minister consider any such cases that Deputies may refer to him.

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Restoration to Order Paper (31 Oct 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: That was then, this is now.

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Restoration to Order Paper (31 Oct 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: They flow automatically from it.

Health Services. (31 Oct 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: I wish to clarify that Deputy Ciarán Lynch will not be in this slot. It will be Deputy Allen and myself, so we will have five minutes each.

Health Services. (31 Oct 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: No wonder the Ceann Comhairle got the good job. He is much better at it than I am. I wished to ask the Minister for Health and Children if she is aware that the number of children attending for care at the paediatric diabetes unit at Cork University Hospital has risen to 270, which is more than twice as many as were attending four years ago; if she will outline the extra resources that have...

Health Services. (31 Oct 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: That is exactly what they have.

Health Services. (31 Oct 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: That is exactly what is there at present. There is nothing new in the reply.

Health Services. (31 Oct 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: I am sorry about that.

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (31 Oct 2007)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will provide details of each of the non-statutory schemes provided by his Department; the expected expenditure on each of these schemes in 2007; and the reason his Department operates a policy of not back-dating old claims on such schemes. [26283/07]