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Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Jun 2006)

Tim O'Malley: Deputy Deenihan, who proposed the Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006, outlined his commitment to greyhound racing in some detail. He also spoke about the interventions he made when he was responsible for the industry during his term as Minister of State at the then Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry. There is no denying the Deputy's interest in this area and his...

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Jun 2006)

Tim O'Malley: By introducing——

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Jun 2006)

Tim O'Malley: By introducing this Bill at this stage——

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Jun 2006)

Tim O'Malley: One must wonder whether his motivation is to introduce real, lasting and proven benefits to the industry, as the Government has done, or to cause mischief in the pursuit of hollow publicity.

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Jun 2006)

Tim O'Malley: I wish to comment on some of the issues.

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Jun 2006)

Tim O'Malley: I wish to comment.

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Jun 2006)

Tim O'Malley: May I continue?

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Jun 2006)

Tim O'Malley: There have been several statements. As Deputy Deenihan is aware, this matter is in the public arena and the Minister with responsibility, the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Deputy O'Donoghue, has constantly asked people to refrain from public comment because many names and other matters have been revealed, which does not constitute due process. The Minister is being responsible in...

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Jun 2006)

Tim O'Malley: It is extremely important that everyone should perform their business properly and that due process takes place, especially for those who are involved and for those whose names are in the public arena. Therefore, it was premature of Deputy Deenihan to bring forward this Bill.

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Jun 2006)

Tim O'Malley: Why could Members not wait for due process for all concerned?

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Jun 2006)

Tim O'Malley: We must have due process, as this industry is too important——

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Jun 2006)

Tim O'Malley: ——for the people involved.

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Jun 2006)

Tim O'Malley: It is too important for our country——

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Jun 2006)

Tim O'Malley: The integrity of the industry must be allowed to endure.

Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Jun 2006)

Tim O'Malley: This is a significant and a growing industry which is of major benefit to many small farmers and to those who train greyhounds. The introduction of this Bill is as effective and timely as trotting around Shelbourne Park three days before the derby final.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Jun 2006)

Tim O'Malley: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Health Services. (13 Jun 2006)

Tim O'Malley: I thank Deputy Naughten for raising this matter. I am replying on behalf of my colleague, the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney. Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive has responsibility to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. This includes responsibility for the provision of ambulance...

Accident and Emergency Services. (13 Jun 2006)

Tim O'Malley: I thank Deputy Sherlock for raising this issue which I will deal with on behalf of the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney. Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services falls within the remit of the Health Service Executive. This includes responsibility for the provision of accident and emergency services at Mallow...

Accident and Emergency Services. (13 Jun 2006)

Tim O'Malley: Other hospital consultants, including physicians, surgeons and anaesthetists, are called to Mallow General Hospital's accident and emergency facility when their expertise is required in assessing or supervising treatment of particular patients. Trauma cases are usually transferred to hospital by ambulance. Ambulance personnel work to a protocol and are required to bring patients to Cork...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Jun 2006)

Tim O'Malley: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.