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Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (29 Jun 2006)

Liz McManus: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his view on the latest proposals from the British Government for community restorative justice schemes in Northern Ireland; if he has viewed the latest NIO proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25266/06]

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Jun 2006)

Liz McManus: I have proposed the motion——

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Jun 2006)

Liz McManus: ——that Dáil Éireann declines to give a Second Reading to the Bill.

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages. (30 Jun 2006)

Liz McManus: Amendment No. 1, according to my list of amendments, relates to a different issue, that is, regulations. I understand the Tánaiste has been speaking on amendment No. 4.

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages. (30 Jun 2006)

Liz McManus: Amendment No. 1 on my list relates to regulations with which nobody would have a problem.

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages. (30 Jun 2006)

Liz McManus: I move amendment No. 2: In page 3, to delete lines 26 to 33 and in page 4, to delete lines 1 to 8. The simplest and cleanest way to deal with this issue is to delete the section. This section should never have been included in the Bill. It was to be a stand-alone Bill to provide insurance for people who could not access it. Had it retained that intention, we would all commend the Tánaiste...

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages. (30 Jun 2006)

Liz McManus: It is regrettable that the Minister is pursuing a defensive line in respect of this legislation. It is sad and distressing for people who have put a great deal of work into making the case, talking to us and to officials. The implication of the Minister's response is that these organisations have another agenda.

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages. (30 Jun 2006)

Liz McManus: Defensive is the only word for the Minister's attitude here. I want to tease out what is happening because it does not make sense after all that these people have gone through. Why does the Tánaiste think these organisations are seeking this safeguard? What is in it for them? If they do not have a justifiable case, why are they making such efforts to ensure that every one of the members of...

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages. (30 Jun 2006)

Liz McManus: Doing what exactly?

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages. (30 Jun 2006)

Liz McManus: Is the Tánaiste saying the court decision was wrong?

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages. (30 Jun 2006)

Liz McManus: That is not clear in the Bill.

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages. (30 Jun 2006)

Liz McManus: Of course it is.

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages. (30 Jun 2006)

Liz McManus: Nobody believes the Tánaiste.

Office of the Attorney General. (4 Jul 2006)

Liz McManus: ——signing all those blank cheques.

Leaders' Questions. (4 Jul 2006)

Liz McManus: Will the Taoiseach apologise to Nora Owen?

Leaders' Questions. (4 Jul 2006)

Liz McManus: It was a dud.

Leaders' Questions. (4 Jul 2006)

Liz McManus: Yes, but it was a dud.

Order of Business. (4 Jul 2006)

Liz McManus: That is not what the Taoiseach said earlier.

Order of Business. (4 Jul 2006)

Liz McManus: No, it is not.

Government Record: Motion. (4 Jul 2006)

Liz McManus: It is still a problem.