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Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

Mary Harney: On long-stay charges the intention is to have the legislation passed before the summer recess. As this will obviously be a mammoth logistical task, we are going to tender to get assistance because the last time the health service was in a position in which repayments had to be made, it took a considerable length of time — I believe it was up to three years — to reimburse a relatively...

Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

Mary Harney: If one appoints experts to do these things and they carry out inquiries or an audit is carried out on behalf of the company——

Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

Mary Harney: Let us be reasonable.

Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

Mary Harney: No, I am simply stating it is not the case that the matter was not investigated.

Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

Mary Harney: While we have some private sector investment in the health services, we need more capital investment in the service. We welcome Irish or other money if it becomes available to provide services. Generous as €30,000 is, one can imagine how much it would do in the context of €12 billion.

Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

Mary Harney: As I stated, the Bill will be taken this session.

Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

Mary Harney: The Sea Fisheries Bill will be taken this session. It would be normal for all Departments affected to be consulted on the charities regulation Bill.

Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

Mary Harney: I am not in a position to indicate when the House will take Second Stage and Report Stage of the two Bills but I will make inquiries and have somebody communicate with the Deputy. On the labelling of food, the Minister for Agriculture and Food is anxious that the source of beef be displayed. The matter is being examined because we may need to go beyond this.

Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

Mary Harney: Legislation will be required.

Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

Mary Harney: As the Deputy is aware, many members of the Government are very supportive of the Great Southern Hotels when they spend their holidays in the Deputy's constituency.

Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

Mary Harney: We will have to ensure the hotels start to make some money. The nurses and midwives Bill will be taken next year.

Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

Mary Harney: Officials on behalf of the Government made presentations overseas encouraging companies to tender for work here to complete the national development plan. At the time they were made everybody was told they would be subject to European tender procedures, labour laws would have to be honoured and there could be no discrimination. No doubt was left about this in the official presentations made...

Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

Mary Harney: I had no act, hand or part in bringing the company in question to Ireland. What I did, as Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, was encourage investment in this country anywhere I went. I also encouraged employees to come here and would still do so. I regret very much the circumstances which are emerging regarding this case. It is a disgrace and I would not stand over it.

Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

Mary Harney: That legislation was published on 24 March and is ordered for Second Stage.

Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

Mary Harney: The Deputy will have to discuss the matter with the Whips. I cannot deal with it here.

Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

Mary Harney: The reason it cannot is because the Supreme Court has said that the witnesses, by virtue of age and other factors, cannot give evidence. There is no point in having an inquiry if the key witnesses are not in a position to participate. This is a fact and I think the group understands this. I have spoken to some members of that group. We must be realistic and we cannot have an inquiry just for...

Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

Mary Harney: On the vaccine trials, the Supreme Court said one cannot call these witnesses by virtue of their age.

Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

Mary Harney: I cannot explain why it has taken so long. I am told it will be published later this year.

Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

Mary Harney: There are issues relating——

Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

Mary Harney: I do not know who mentioned the spring session as the Bill is a mammoth piece of legislation and it certainly will not be published this year. However, I am examining bringing forward issues surrounding fitness to practice in a smaller Bill that can be completed more quickly.