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Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Charles Flanagan: This is important to the Order of Business.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (8 Apr 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 132: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the progress made in respect of providing a new Garda station for the town of Portlaoise; if he will confirm that a site has been purchased; when construction of a new building is expected to commence; when the new station is expected to be ready for use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12927/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (8 Apr 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she deems it appropriate that the Midlands Regional Hospital in Tullamore which caters for the population of four counties, is only permitted to carry out four scheduled operations each week; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12864/08]

Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Charles Flanagan: A Cheann Comhairle, I express my regret that once again a request under Standing Order 32 has not been deemed acceptable by you, having regard to the fact that, according to the Chair, these matters are not considered either urgent or important——

Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Charles Flanagan: ——enough to facilitate debate. I refer to the matter of promised legislation, in particular No. 8 under the remit of criminal justice, as indicated by the Taoiseach a moment ago in response to Deputy Durkan. I ask the Taoiseach in regard to the criminal justice miscellaneous provisions Bill, which has been on the pink sheet for some time, to ensure that not only will this legislation...

Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Charles Flanagan: ——bugging, monitoring and sitting on those who are involved in criminality to ensure we can bring those gang leaders and gang bosses to justice at the earliest opportunity.

Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Charles Flanagan: It might be centuries before he is back.

Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Charles Flanagan: A red cent to a red face. Deputy Morgan withdrew from the Chamber.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (8 Apr 2008)

Charles Flanagan: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss a matter of urgent national importance, namely, the continuous litany of gangland murders and atrocities of a criminal nature throughout the State, but particularly in the city of Limerick, and the need for an urgent, decisive and robust response from the Government.

Order of Business (3 Apr 2008)

Charles Flanagan: It is because the Government does not give the answers.

Order of Business (3 Apr 2008)

Charles Flanagan: I advise the Tánaiste to exercise great care, having regard to the seat from which he rises, in proposing the establishment of an all-party committee with an input on constituency boundaries. Any such committee would undoubtedly include a majority of Government Members. The terms of reference of any such committee must be carefully considered. This House should hesitate to go down that...

Written Answers — Vehicle Registration Offices: Vehicle Registration Offices (2 Apr 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 176: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the steps he proposes to take to ensure a service to the people of the midlands in view of the sudden and unexpected closure of the Vehicle Registration Office in Portlaoise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11349/08]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (2 Apr 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 204: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the position regarding the alleviation of flooding in Portarlington, County Laois, with particular reference to the proposal by the Office of Public Works, in conjunction with the county councils of Counties Laois and Offaly, in respect of the town centre flood alleviation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12406/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Apr 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 386: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if every effort will be made to accommodate a person (details supplied) in County Laois with regard to an appointment for the removal of a tumour; if, in view of the anxiety and worry involved, matters will be progressed in early course; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11929/08]

Written Answers — Children in Care: Children in Care (2 Apr 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 423: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the steps she proposes to take given there are many foster children in the Laois-Offaly area without services of an allocated social worker to deal with this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12142/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (2 Apr 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 424: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the cancer treatment service, including pre-operative, and post-operative services, available at present to people in counties Offaly and Laois; the changes envisaged under the proposed national cancer strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12143/08]

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (2 Apr 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 445: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding an ambulance service for the Edenderry area of County Offaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12411/08]

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Services: Garda Vetting Services (2 Apr 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 733: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she is satisfied that appropriate procedures are in place in respect of Garda vetting of teachers having regard to vetting being a condition of employment of new teachers and other appointees who may have unsupervised access to children; the procedures in place in respect of long-standing teachers; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Services: Garda Vetting Services (2 Apr 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 734: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she is satisfied that a teacher in respect of whom a [i]nolle prosequi[/i] was entered by the Director of Public Prosecutions in relation to a criminal complaint and charge under Section 2 of the Rape Act 1990 is deemed suitable to continue as a full-time teacher having unsupervised access to children. [11573/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (2 Apr 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 780: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the delay in progressing the building of the new secondary school at Borris Road, Portlaoise, having regard to the fact that the tender process was completed in October 2007; the progress to date; when it is envisaged that the formal contract will have been completed; if she will confirm that the completion date for...