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Seanad: Appropriation Act 2004: Statements. (8 Feb 2005)

Ulick Burke: I want to put on record how shabby that Department is under the Progressive Democrats.

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2004: Statements. (8 Feb 2005)

Ulick Burke: I will give the Minister of State, Deputy Parlon, the facts now that he has provoked me into doing so. I contacted the Secretary General of the Department of Health and Children, as I knew of the planned visit. When a Minister visits a constituency he or she usually notifies local Oireachtas Members as a matter of courtesy. I stayed away in protest as that was the height of discourtesy to...

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2004: Statements. (8 Feb 2005)

Ulick Burke: We are used to the Government's arrogance.

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2004: Statements. (8 Feb 2005)

Ulick Burke: The Minister of State is not listening to me. I told him what happened. The people who were there felt hurt. I was not a bit hurt. I did not want to be part of that charade.

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2004: Statements. (8 Feb 2005)

Ulick Burke: As I already said, the Minister of State is wrong. It is an indication of the depth of his sincerity when he says, "Welcome to Parlon country", and other such clichés. We know the depth of sincerity that is inherent in such statements. Civil servants also know a great deal about this matter. We have been told there will be an even distribution of infrastructure within the BMW region although...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2005)

Ulick Burke: This morning Senators will have received from the Minister for Education and Science a comprehensive list of appointments she has made at national level. Parents, school management boards and principals can have access to those people and resources in respect of special educational needs. However, for this to be fully effective it is important that, in tandem with the initiative, the Minister...

Seanad: Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (9 Feb 2005)

Ulick Burke: Amendment No. 6 has been ruled out of order as it involves a potential charge on the Exchequer.

Seanad: Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (9 Feb 2005)

Ulick Burke: The Senator cannot question the ruling.

Seanad: Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (9 Feb 2005)

Ulick Burke: If the Senator wishes there is a facility to discuss the matter in the Cathaoirleach's office at a later stage.

Seanad: Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (9 Feb 2005)

Ulick Burke: Amendment No. 7 is in the name of Senator O'Toole. Amendment No. 9 is related and they will be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (9 Feb 2005)

Ulick Burke: Amendment No. 10 is declared out of order as it involves a potential charge on the Exchequer.

Seanad: Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (9 Feb 2005)

Ulick Burke: Amendments Nos. 12 to 14, inclusive, are out of order as they involve a potential charge on the Revenue.

Seanad: Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (9 Feb 2005)

Ulick Burke: I wish to point out a typographical error in amendment No. 15 where the word "acts" should read "act".

Seanad: Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (9 Feb 2005)

Ulick Burke: Amendment No. 16 is out of order, as it involves a potential charge on the Revenue.

Seanad: Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (9 Feb 2005)

Ulick Burke: The amendment has been ruled out of order.

Seanad: Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (9 Feb 2005)

Ulick Burke: We cannot discuss the matter as the amendment is out of order.

Seanad: Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (9 Feb 2005)

Ulick Burke: When is it proposed to take Report Stage?

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Feb 2005)

Ulick Burke: We read in the newspapers today of the success of the Garda in targeting criminals in parts of Dublin, for example, in flashpoints like Finglas and Blanchardstown. The Garda success can be attributed to the additional manpower put in place. Some 300 suspects have been arrested and gangs that were operating against ATMs in Dublin and throughout the country and that were importing mock arms...

Seanad: Medical Cards. (10 Feb 2005)

Ulick Burke: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. All of us are fully aware of the trauma and anxiety undergone within a family when one of its members has been diagnosed with cancer of one type or another. While many health board CEOs in the past have used their discretion to grant medical card services to identified cancer sufferers, anxiety could be allayed at what is a difficult time for...

Seanad: Medical Cards. (10 Feb 2005)

Ulick Burke: I thank the Acting Chairman for his leniency.