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Hospital Staff. (25 Jun 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: I wish to share time with Deputy Ciarán Lynch. Last Tuesday, Professor Drumm and the Minister for Health and Children appeared at a meeting of the Joint Committee on Health and Children. I put questions to both and was dismissed as if I did not know what I was talking about. I referred to the two theatres at the maternity hospital, which is a magnificent facility, that have never been...

Hospital Staff. (25 Jun 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: No.

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (26 Jun 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 36: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the plans he has to increase funding provided to the programme of grants to community and voluntary organisations following the changes in the application rules of these grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24958/08]

Written Answers — Gaeltacht Areas: Gaeltacht Areas (26 Jun 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 34: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of Gaeltacht areas; the population of each area for each of the past five years; the plans he has to create other Gaeltacht areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24959/08]

Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Some people in this House think this is an issue that can be laughed at but it is quite serious. Three reports were carried out on this matter since 2004 and the Minister, though he inherited this problem, has access to them.

Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: The Minister for smugness says he inherited this issue from the Labour Party. I note that the people laughing are not from Cork but they are on the Government back benches and should know better. Will the Minister release the three reports that are in his possession and have been at his Department since 2004? I ask him to discuss the matter in this House with those elected to represent the...

Written Answers — Farm Improvement Scheme: Farm Improvement Scheme (1 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding the applications to the farm improvement scheme submitted in the last ten days before closure of the scheme from 21 to 31 October 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25558/08]

Written Answers — Sheep Sector: Sheep Sector (1 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will introduce a table of sheep prices similar to that produced for beef; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25559/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will quantify financially and in terms of bed days lost, the cost arising from the delay in the transfer of patients with a nuero-disability in the Health Service Executive south area to the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Dún Laoghaire; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25368/08]

Written Answers — Health Action Plan: Health Action Plan (1 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the members of the committee who are drawing up the action plan for rehabilitation services; the professional credentials of the appointees; when they were appointed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25369/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 229: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of appropriately trained professionals employed in posts specifically designated for the rehabilitation of patients with a neuro-disability in the 15 to 65 year age group in the Health Service Executive south area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25371/08]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (1 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason support funding has been refused to a person (details supplied) in County Cork who requires care in a day service capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25839/08]

Written Answers — Company Closures: Company Closures (1 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 341: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when former employees of a company (details supplied) in County Cork which is in receivership will be awarded moneys due to them through the insolvency payment scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25342/08]

Written Answers — Voter Eligibility: Voter Eligibility (1 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 533: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason a person (details supplied) was unable to cast their vote in the Lisbon referendum on 12 June 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25530/08]

Leaders' Questions (2 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: The Deputies should behave themselves.

Leaders' Questions (2 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Hear, hear.

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Interest in this debate is wider than those who have spoken. An entire harbour community is interested and I was pleased the Minister met the residents last night. However, this issue goes beyond them. Town commissioners in Monkstown, Passage West and Cobh, as well as Cork county and city councillors, ultimately will be obliged to oversee and be responsible for what happens on this site....

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Where are they and can Members have them? My information is they date back as far as 2003. The Minister must have known about an issue that has the potential to be so hazardous. It must have been one of the priority issues when he entered government. As a matter of urgency, he should meet the local authorities involved.

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: The Minister should not be so sensitive.

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Irish Steel had been there for 60 years.