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Civil Unions Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: The lack of support was most evident on the Fianna Fáil benches.

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: Hear, hear.

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second and Subsequent Stages (21 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: It is very regrettable that we have been put in this position by the Government. At 6.10 p.m. we were informed by the Minister that legislation would be rushed through the House without us having a chance of ensuring it would undergo proper scrutiny, care and attention, which is the way things should be done. I object to the fact that, in effect, a legislative gun is being put to the head...

Written Answers — Bus Licensing System: Bus Licensing System (21 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason for the delay in updating the bus licensing system; and when he expects to introduce legislation in this regard. [6543/07]

Written Answers — Vehicle Height Limits: Vehicle Height Limits (21 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Transport the action he has taken to date to reintroduce a maximum height for heavy goods vehicles; and when same will come into effect. [6547/07]

Written Answers — Irish Medicines Board: Irish Medicines Board (21 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: Question 215: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if in view of the fact that a product (details supplied) is available on an over the counter basis in the UK and Northern Ireland she will state her policy in regard to providing this on the same basis here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6728/07]

Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: No.

Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: This is probably the most important legislation to be introduced by the Minister for Health and Children and has been awaited for 15 years or 20 years. It is long awaited, but it must not be short debated. It is unacceptable to give such important legislation a miserly amount of time. Like health spokespersons, most Deputies will have received correspondence expressing concerns about the...

Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: ——why a new approach to the Medical Council is being adopted.

Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: The Minister interrupts no matter the issue. This is far too important.

Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: I ask the Minister——

Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: I ask the Minister to listen, not speak.

Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: She has spoken without proper thought and reflection, of which we have seen the result. I know of several instances.

Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: I also know of a scheme for the building of private hospitals on public grounds that was not given proper thought and reflection. We are seeing the same sloppy approach to legislation.

Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: The Minister may be confusing ministerial meddling with democratic accountability.

Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: If she is not afraid to debate the matter——

Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: ——she should see the sense of ensuring full scrutiny. Instead, the debate will last three and a half hours on Friday.

Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: That is unacceptable in a Parliament where we have a duty and an obligation to ensure that patients are protected, that we learn from the mistakes of the past——

Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: ——and that we face the future in the best possible way. This is not the way to do so.

Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: Did the Minister apply that to himself?