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Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2010)

Liam Twomey: I seek clarification. With regard to the debate on the extension of the guarantee scheme, the Leader said it would conclude at 7.30 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2010)

Liam Twomey: No, that is fine.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2010)

Liam Twomey: It is an absolute disgrace.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2010)

Liam Twomey: If one is involved in politics long enough, one has a sense of déjÀ vu when one hears what is being said in both Houses of the Oireachtas, but so as not to become too cynical, I try to bring some humour into the situation. Senator Mullen has mentioned the great changes we are supposed to make and how we are supposed to stand up for ourselves. In the short time I have been a Member of this...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2010)

Liam Twomey: It is a matter of interpretation as to whether it is an issue of substance.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2010)

Liam Twomey: I have obviously struck a chord. It is amazing that we are being asked to face up to the problem collectively. This means the Government is in the dung heap and needs our support because it does not want to take responsibility. This is a little like Mighty Mouse in the constituency and Mickey Mouse when one reaches Dublin. We have seen happen a lot.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2010)

Liam Twomey: What I have said could be interpreted as being cynical, but we must look at the situation with a sense of humour. When we discussed benchmarking a number of years ago, I cannot recall Fianna Fáil colleagues collectively facing up to what Fine Gael wanted - accountability, reform and transformation of the public service. Instead, Fianna Fáil just paid out. Now it realises reform and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2010)

Liam Twomey: I believe Senator Harris would.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2010)

Liam Twomey: When Senator Harris speaks, he speaks with conviction, but, unfortunately, there is not the same strong conviction in the comments of other Government supporters in speaking against the Croke Park agreement. I agree there is a need for serious discussion of a number of issues in the House. The reconfiguration programme for hospitals has caused fear and mayhem in hospitals outside the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2010)

Liam Twomey: Deputy Willie O'Dea was on "The Late Late Show" so there will be no more of that.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2010)

Liam Twomey: That is true. I accept that.

Seanad: Provision of Health Services by the HSE: Statements (Resumed) (29 Sep 2010)

Liam Twomey: I welcome the Minister of State on our first day back following the summer recess. As a member of Government, I ask him to take control of the HSE. The Government must make itself responsible for the actions of the HSE which the people of County Wexford no longer trust. The Government has a constitutional obligation to protect patient care in this country, which is clearly not being...

Seanad: Provision of Health Services by the HSE: Statements (Resumed) (29 Sep 2010)

Liam Twomey: Deputy Healy-Rae will give the Senator a ring sometime during the week.

Seanad: Provision of Health Services by the HSE: Statements (Resumed) (29 Sep 2010)

Liam Twomey: Twenty minutes.

Seanad: Provision of Health Services by the HSE: Statements (Resumed) (29 Sep 2010)

Liam Twomey: Both.

Seanad: Provision of Health Services by the HSE: Statements (Resumed) (29 Sep 2010)

Liam Twomey: Is the Minister not obliged to answer questions?

Seanad: Provision of Health Services by the HSE: Statements (Resumed) (29 Sep 2010)

Liam Twomey: On a point of order, does a Minister have a responsibility to answer questions put by Members of the House?

Seanad: Provision of Health Services by the HSE: Statements (Resumed) (29 Sep 2010)

Liam Twomey: That means a Minister has no responsibility to answer questions put. It is unbelievable.

Seanad: Credit Institutions (Eligible Liabilities Guarantee) (Amendment) Scheme 2010: Motion (29 Sep 2010)

Liam Twomey: The first question everybody in the House would like to have answered is what the Minister intends to do in 13 weeks if he intends to extend the scheme six days after Christmas. Will that be done around budget time or will there be another emergency session of both Houses after Christmas to extend the guarantee? Why was that date picked since it is during the holiday period? Our party...

Seanad: Credit Institutions (Eligible Liabilities Guarantee) (Amendment) Scheme 2010: Motion (29 Sep 2010)

Liam Twomey: I thought there was a provision whereby if the Minister is in this House-----