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Health Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on this new and important legislation. I welcome the debate on the urgent need to reform our health service and I enter the debate with an open mind. I recognise the need for change, reform and investment. If this Bill means reform plus investment, I am interested in being positive and constructive in the interests of patients, staff...

Health Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: That is a very nice sentiment. Deputy Cassidy is going soft.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (23 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 163: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the action she will take with regard to patients on trolleys at Tallaght Hospital; and the reason all patients are facing the same way on the trolleys at the hospital. [29703/04]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (23 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 186: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a care plan will be put in place for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 with a disability particularly for January 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29951/04]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (23 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 288: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will take action regarding the threshold on household income for retention of secondary benefits on back to work schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29720/04]

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (23 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 312: To ask the Minister for Transport if a jet (details supplied) has ever landed at Shannon Airport; if prisoners were ever transported through that airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30003/04]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (23 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 329: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the reason a centre (details supplied) in Dublin 5 did not receive a grant under his Department's programme of grants for locally based community and voluntary organisations; and if the maximum support and assistance will be given to this centre. [29719/04]

Health Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: The Deputy should stay under the Whip.

Health Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: The Deputy should not forget Beaumont.

Health Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: Ouch.

Health Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: Or Beaumont or Clontarf.

Health Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: A safe seat.

Health Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (23 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: He was listening very carefully.

Written Answers — Dublin-Monaghan Bombings: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (16 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 159: To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding further developments on the Dublin-Monaghan bombings case of 1974; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28526/04]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (16 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 171: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason there are a lack of space, lack of staff and a shortage of beds at the Mater Hospital accident and emergency department in Dublin. [28582/04]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Relations: Diplomatic Relations (16 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will urge the US Government to investigate the activities of US based terror groups attacking the people of Cuba; and the position regarding the EU relationship with Cuba. [28517/04]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (16 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Transport the way in which Dublin Bus deal with regular commuter complaints regarding its bus service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28531/04]

Departmental Appointments. (16 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: It was a 24 hour sell out.

Leaders' Questions. (16 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: We said that, months ago.

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (2 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 215: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her plans to deal with the crisis at accident and emergency departments in hospitals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26791/04]