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Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2008)

Dinny McGinley: That is fair enough.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 Dec 2008)

Dinny McGinley: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the types of cancer treatment available to Donegal cancer patients, both within and outside the county; the further plans and their timetables to extend and enhance these services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45438/08]

Consumer Issues: Motion (Resumed) (10 Dec 2008)

Dinny McGinley: This motion addresses two serious economic difficulties we have had for a number of years, but particularly this year. I refer to the rapidly rising rate of unemployment. It is unbelievable that we have lost well over 100,000 jobs in Ireland in the past year. In Donegal unemployment has increased by 60% to 70%. It is due to the fact that we have allowed things to get out of control and...

Leaders' Questions (10 Dec 2008)

Dinny McGinley: The Government should be ashamed. It has the country bankrupt.

Written Answers — Halla Spóirt: Halla Spóirt (4 Dec 2008)

Dinny McGinley: Question 22: To ask the Aire Oideachais agus Eolaíochta cén fáth nach bhfuil halla spóirt ag scoil (sonraí tugtha) go fóill agus nach bhfuil sé tar éis a bheith tógtha le breis mhór agus fiche bliain agus an gceadóidh sé deontas sa dóigh gur féidir tús a chur leis chomh luath agus is féidir. [44285/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (4 Dec 2008)

Dinny McGinley: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the provision of a colposcopy service in Letterkenny General Hospital, County Donegal; if it is available to both public and private patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44389/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (4 Dec 2008)

Dinny McGinley: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding an application for the REP scheme for the years 2006 and 2008 for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal. [44393/08]

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (3 Dec 2008)

Dinny McGinley: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on the proposed cuts in quotas and TAC across all fish species in the context of the recent decommissioning scheme which was supposed to provide additional quota to those remaining in the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44050/08]

Written Answers — County Enterprise Boards: County Enterprise Boards (3 Dec 2008)

Dinny McGinley: Question 153: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if an application has been submitted by a firm (details supplied) in County Donegal under the community enterprise centre scheme 2008; when it was received; if it is being assessed at present; if a grant will be approved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44111/08]

Written Answers — Local Government Elections: Local Government Elections (3 Dec 2008)

Dinny McGinley: Question 222: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on extending the town boundaries of Ballyshannon, County Donegal to enable residents (details supplied) to participate in the forthcoming elections for Ballyshannon Town Council. [44313/08]

Agriculture: Motion (Resumed) (3 Dec 2008)

Dinny McGinley: I saw a number of budgets in the House — some good, some bad and some mediocre. I have never seen a budget that has dealt a more vicious or savage blow to the farming community than this one. I do not say this because I happen to be in Opposition; I am only articulating what Government Deputies, Senators and public representatives have been saying throughout the length and breadth of...

Agriculture: Motion (Resumed) (3 Dec 2008)

Dinny McGinley: We said in Letterkenny and other parts of the country that this motion would come before the House before Christmas and I compliment Deputy Creed for introducing the motion tonight. Many Government Deputies have talked the talk at these meetings but we will see tonight how many will walk the walk when needed and when farmers are here to witness it.

Agriculture: Motion (Resumed) (3 Dec 2008)

Dinny McGinley: We all know there is an economic crisis but the farming community is more than willing to carry its fair share of the burden and make its fair share of payments. With regard to the rest of the population, we had a wage agreement several weeks ago, and many hundreds of thousands of people will get 6% in pay increases over the next two years but the only bloc of people who will not get 6%...

Leaders' Questions (3 Dec 2008)

Dinny McGinley: The Taoiseach should be ashamed of himself. He should resign.

Leaders' Questions (3 Dec 2008)

Dinny McGinley: The Taoiseach's own crowd do not believe it. He should look behind him.

Leaders' Questions (3 Dec 2008)

Dinny McGinley: The Taoiseach should take a look at those behind him.

Written Answers — Wildlife Protection: Wildlife Protection (27 Nov 2008)

Dinny McGinley: Question 56: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the reported poaching of wild deer in Donegal; the estimates of the extent of such activity; the steps being taken to prevent such activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42927/08]

Army Barracks. (26 Nov 2008)

Dinny McGinley: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Defence if it is his intention to visit Donegal and meet the personnel and families of both Lifford and Rockhill Army bases who are concerned at the decision to close both; the disruption that it will inflict on both communities and the fact that north Donegal, a Border area, will be left without an Army base, and the security, economic and social...

Army Barracks. (26 Nov 2008)

Dinny McGinley: I do not know whether the Minister has replied to my specific question, No. 123.

Army Barracks. (26 Nov 2008)

Dinny McGinley: I ask the Minister to consider that two of the stations being closed are in Donegal and to take account of the social, economic and security implications of this. The two stations that are being closed, Lifford and Rockhill, have been an excellent back-up to the civil authorities there for 30 or 40 years. In addition, there are still cross-Border incursions. I was at a funeral in the area...