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Order of Business (15 Nov 2006)

John Gormley: This memorandum of understanding makes no mention——

Order of Business (15 Nov 2006)

John Gormley: We had legislation——

Order of Business (15 Nov 2006)

John Gormley: It is in order. We ought to have a debate. The fact is it makes no mention——

Order of Business (15 Nov 2006)

John Gormley: Deputy Kitt indicated in the newspaper that we should discuss this item in the House. Is it not correct that Deputy Kitt was so quoted? No mention was made of our requirement of a UN mandate.

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)

John Gormley: I very much welcome and support the motion being put forward by Fine Gael and the Labour Party. I listened to the contributions of previous contributors, Deputies Devins and Fiona O'Malley. Deputy O'Malley said this was a Government which listened to patients. Not only does it not listen to patients, it does not listen to their loved ones and it does not listen to Deputies. The Government...

Written Answers — Working Conditions Survey: Working Conditions Survey (15 Nov 2006)

John Gormley: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the recent findings of the EU Living and Working Conditions report that violence in the workplace in Ireland is the third highest in the EU; and the measures his Department will take to address the issue. [37980/06]

Written Answers — Insurance Industry: Insurance Industry (15 Nov 2006)

John Gormley: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of cases that have been lodged with the Personal Injury Assessment Board since its establishment; the number of cases that the Board has assessed; the number of cases that are currently outstanding; the statutory deadline for the processing of same; the number of awards made by the PIAB that have been rejected;...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (16 Nov 2006)

John Gormley: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate the following urgent matter: the revelation that admissions have been suspended by the HSE for five nursing homes in the Dublin area, the fact that so few inspection reports are available on the Internet and the need for the Minister for Health and Children to make an immediate statement on what she knew about the state of...

Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)

John Gormley: Given the horrific problems in our nursing homes, does the Tánaiste intend to reconsider legislation in respect of tax relief for the owners of nursing homes? It is the Government's profit before people philosophy that is the root cause of this.

Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)

John Gormley: People are cutting corners in nursing homes to make money at the expense of the most vulnerable people in Irish society. The philosophy of the Government has led to this problem.

Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)

John Gormley: Your right wing ideology is leading to this problem.

Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)

John Gormley: Patients are lying in their own urine.

Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)

John Gormley: I did not indicate.

Overseas Missions. (16 Nov 2006)

John Gormley: The Minister said he will raise the matter with the Lebanese Government but that is if we have any such government. That is surely the biggest potential flashpoint. The leader of Hizbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, has said there may not be a Lebanese Government because it may collapse. He has accused members of that government of collaborating with the Israelis. Does the Minister agree that...

State Property. (16 Nov 2006)

John Gormley: I am delighted the Minister is playing his part. Many of my constituents have asked me about the future of Cathal Brugha Barracks in Rathmines and I have tabled a separate question in that regard. Is there any possibility of affordable housing being built on that site?

Overseas Missions. (16 Nov 2006)

John Gormley: Seán South of Garryowen.

Overseas Missions. (16 Nov 2006)

John Gormley: With regard to the memorandum of understanding between the members of the Nordic battle group, is it not the case that it does not include a reference to Ireland's requirement for a triple lock or UN mandate? Will the Minister lodge a copy of this document in the Oireachtas Library? Will he arrange for a discussion on it given that it has far-reaching consequences?

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (16 Nov 2006)

John Gormley: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will report on the recent deployment of Irish troops to Liberia as part of UNMIL; the plans for this to be Ireland's final deployment to UNMIL; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38108/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (21 Nov 2006)

John Gormley: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the support mechanism he is considering for the roll-out of broadband accessibility to the whole of the country; and the timetable and estimated cost for the development of such a facility. [38787/06]

Written Answers — Energy Supply: Energy Supply (21 Nov 2006)

John Gormley: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when the Government expects to make a decision regarding the construction of a new east west inter-connecter with the UK; the projected grid reinforcement measures that will be required on the UK side of such an inter-connector; and the respective roles for the UK and Irish transmission grid companies in the...