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Leaders' Questions (6 Mar 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Those crises have had a real impact on patients the length and breadth of the country. The Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, may think it is a matter for hilarity, but for the people who have had negative experiences within the health services it has not been fun. Last year the Government decided to cut nurses' and midwives' pay by a further 20%. Today, graduates who have completed a four-year...

Leaders' Questions (6 Mar 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Tánaiste may use all the pejorative terms he likes. It is true that his predecessor in government cut public pay rates across the board, and there was an equality in how that was approached.

Leaders' Questions (6 Mar 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Here we are talking about an additional cut on top of those initial cuts. We are talking about young nurses and midwives being singled out for particular attention by the Government.

Leaders' Questions (6 Mar 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Will the Tánaiste go outside the gate this afternoon and talk to those nurses and midwives who are protesting about the circumstances in which they find themselves?

Leaders' Questions (6 Mar 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Will he go out there and tell them they have agreed to this situation? If he does, he will get his answer and it will be unambiguous. In January 2013 the Government advertised 1,000 posts for these "yellow pack" nurses. From responses to parliamentary questions I understand that in January this year only 600 of those 1,000 places had been filled. Why have the positions on offer not been...

Other Questions: Waterways Ireland Remit (6 Mar 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Minister for the commitment to come back and talk to us about this. I also welcome the fact that Waterways Ireland is committed to further developing our inland waterways. Those in County Kildare know the importance of the River Barrow, the River Liffey, the Grand Canal and the Royal Canal. I welcome the fact that the current proposals include proper concessions for tourists...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: St. Patrick's Day Celebrations (6 Mar 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 1. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his views on whether the St. Patrick’s Day festival is soulless; his plans to promote Irish culture and heritage during the St Patrick's Day festivities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10700/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: St. Patrick's Day Celebrations (6 Mar 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: This question is appropriate as we move towards the celebration of the national feast. In tabling it, I am conscious that the national St. Patrick's Day festival is probably one of the most international of national festivals. In the brief time available to us, I want the opportunity to explore with the Minister how we can best celebrate it at home, whether what we are currently doing is...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: St. Patrick's Day Celebrations (6 Mar 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Minister for his response and join in paying tribute to everyone involved in developing this as an important cultural festival, including Ms Susan Kirby and others who have given selflessly of their time. However, it is also appropriate to ask whether it can be improved upon. Recently, there was stringent criticism of the festival from none other than the Dublin lord mayor, who...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: St. Patrick's Day Celebrations (6 Mar 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Minister for that. The week after next, we will see a major exodus of members of the Government from Ireland. I salute the Cabinet and Ministers of State for their efforts and wish them well as they reach out to the Irish community across the world. I understand that the Minister is off to San Francisco. This initiative is an important mission in terms of connecting with the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (6 Mar 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 19. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide an update on the progress of the development of a 1916 interpretative centre at the GPO on O’Connell Street; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10703/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (6 Mar 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 18. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if his attention has been drawn to the extent of the damage caused by the recent storms to national monuments across the country; in particular, damage to national monuments near coastal areas; the action he will take to remedy this damage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10699/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Promotion (6 Mar 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 24. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the discussions he has had with the film industry; his strategy to grow the film industry here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10702/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Responsibilities (6 Mar 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 179. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality with regard to the Interception of Postal Packets and Telecommunications Messages (Regulation) Act 1993 and the roles assigned to the Minister for Justice and Equality and the Minister for Defence in that legislation, the date the order was made to assign to the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the responsibilities of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Funding (6 Mar 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 205. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite funding under the Health Service Executive lottery funding for an organisation (details supplied) in County Kildare who are working with young persons with disabilities in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11198/14]

Order of Business (5 Mar 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The programme for Government clearly commits the Taoiseach to addressing the plight of the 32 survivors of thalidomide and it is an issue that has been raised here on a number of occasions over the past three years. Is that matter being progressed and, more important maybe in the short term, has the Minister for Health engaged with the two agencies that represent the 32 survivors? Finally,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Ombudsman (5 Mar 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 154. To ask the Minister for Defence if the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces has published an annual report for 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11014/14]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Ombudsman Resources (5 Mar 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 155. To ask the Minister for Defence if the website of the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces is being maintained and updated on a regular basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11015/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Appeals (5 Mar 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 195. To ask the Minister for Health the outcome of a medical card appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11191/14]

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (4 Mar 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I am standing in for my colleague, Deputy Willie O'Dea, in responding to the Minister for Social Protection. It would be remiss of me not to express dismay at the way in which the debate is being held. I acknowledge that the programme of Dáil reform proposed to provide an annual opportunity for Government and Opposition Deputies to discuss priorities for the ensuing year, but we...