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Medical Practitioners Bill 2007: Second Stage (23 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: I beg the Minister's pardon. I thought there was a problem but I will double-check it. This shift has been an issue and shows a rejection of self-regulation. I do not complain about this. I complain about the idea that somehow lay people on the Medical Council will make a real difference. The case has not been proved; the evidence has not been brought forward and it is important to have...

Written Answers — Garda Reports: Garda Reports (22 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: Question 10: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has completed his consideration of the recent report of An Garda Síochána Advisory Groups published on 7 November 2007; if he will implement the recommendations of the report; if a timetable has been set for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6831/07]

Written Answers — Court Staff: Court Staff (22 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: Question 64: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a decision has been made on the request of Circuit Court Judge, Mr. Brian Curtin, for early retirement on health grounds under Section 6 of the Courts (Establishment and Constitution) Act 1961; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6832/07]

Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: This is probably the most important legislation to be introduced by the Minister for Health and Children and has been awaited for 15 years or 20 years. It is long awaited, but it must not be short debated. It is unacceptable to give such important legislation a miserly amount of time. Like health spokespersons, most Deputies will have received correspondence expressing concerns about the...

Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: ——why a new approach to the Medical Council is being adopted.

Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: The Minister interrupts no matter the issue. This is far too important.

Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: I ask the Minister——

Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: I ask the Minister to listen, not speak.

Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: She has spoken without proper thought and reflection, of which we have seen the result. I know of several instances.

Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: I also know of a scheme for the building of private hospitals on public grounds that was not given proper thought and reflection. We are seeing the same sloppy approach to legislation.

Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: The Minister may be confusing ministerial meddling with democratic accountability.

Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: If she is not afraid to debate the matter——

Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: ——she should see the sense of ensuring full scrutiny. Instead, the debate will last three and a half hours on Friday.

Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: That is unacceptable in a Parliament where we have a duty and an obligation to ensure that patients are protected, that we learn from the mistakes of the past——

Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: ——and that we face the future in the best possible way. This is not the way to do so.

Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: Did the Minister apply that to himself?

Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: Was it without consulting the Minister?

Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: No.

Written Answers — Bus Licensing System: Bus Licensing System (21 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason for the delay in updating the bus licensing system; and when he expects to introduce legislation in this regard. [6543/07]

Written Answers — Vehicle Height Limits: Vehicle Height Limits (21 Feb 2007)

Liz McManus: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Transport the action he has taken to date to reintroduce a maximum height for heavy goods vehicles; and when same will come into effect. [6547/07]