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Written Answers — Medical Records: Medical Records (18 Apr 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 1291: To ask the Minister for Health his views on the issues of new born screening cards (details supplied); if he will act on the proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18476/12]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (18 Apr 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 1292: To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18483/12]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 Apr 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 1297: To ask the Minister for Health if he will arrange for urgent medical intervention in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18512/12]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (18 Apr 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 1372: To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19130/12]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (18 Apr 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 1375: To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite an application for a medical card renewal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19206/12]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (18 Apr 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 1402: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has received a request from Athy Town Council, County Kildare to meet with a deputation to consider the matter of a proposed southern distributor road for the town; if he will accede to this request; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18211/12]

An Bille um an Tríochadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (An Conradh ar Chobhsaíocht, ar Chomhordú agus ar Rialachas san Aontas Eacnamaíoch agus Airgeadaíochta) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil)Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Apr 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Is maith an rud é go bhfuil an Tánaiste agus an t-Aire Stáit anseo mar go bhfuil sé fíor-thábhachtach, i gcomhthéacs an fheachtas atá os ár gcomhair amach, go mbéadh comhoibriú, de chineál nach raibh ann ariamh, idir an Lucht Oibre, Fine Gael agus Fianna Fáil i gcomhthéacs an reifrinn fhíor-thábhachtaigh seo. Ba mhaith liom a gheallúint go mbeidh Fianna Fáil ag gníomhú go...

Order of Business (18 Apr 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Was it possible to advance in any way over the Easter period the issue of a constitutional convention and the legislation that may be necessary in that regard? Can the Taoiseach comment?

Mahon Tribunal Report: Statements (Resumed) (29 Mar 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Cheann Comhairle as ucht am a thabhairt dom labhairt ar an ábhar fíor-thábhachtach seo. Agus mé ag labhairt air, táim tromchroíoch mar gheall ar an ábhar uafásach seo atá os ár gcomhair. Chomh maith leis sin gabhaim buíochas leis an Rialtas de bharr an trí lá seo a thabhairt dúinn chun an t-ábhar seo a phlé. It is important to acknowledge and to...

Diplomatic Representation (29 Mar 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 1: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress, if any, he has made in securing an agreement with the Vatican over the use of the Irish embassy to Italy in Rome as a dual host to an ambassador to the Holy See; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17429/12]

Diplomatic Representation (29 Mar 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Tánaiste as ucht an freagra sin a thabhairt dúinn, cé nach bhfuil mé ró-shásta leis an méid atá le rá aige. Ba mhaith liom díriú isteach ar Cheist Uimh. 1. I ask the Tánaiste to elaborate on the level of engagement and who participated in the engagement with the Vatican on the issue of the possible use of Villa Spada for both embassies. An honourable...

Diplomatic Representation (29 Mar 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: While I disagree strongly with the Minister, I do not attribute any mal-intent to him in these matters. I am unhappy with the Minister's response. I asked him about the nature of the contact he had with the Vatican to try to achieve a resolution. Given that the nominated ambassador, the Secretary General, has not yet presented his credentials will the Minister advise us if he has been able...

Human Rights Issues (29 Mar 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 4: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Chinese human rights abuses have been raised by him with the Chinese authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17430/12]

Human Rights Issues (29 Mar 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: It can be accepted on all sides that Fianna Fáil, in government, was involved over a number of years in working to develop effective relations between this country and the People's Republic of China, not least because of its significance as the second most significant economy in the world. In that context, I commend the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste on the work they have been doing. The...

Human Rights Issues (29 Mar 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: With regard to the Minister's response, did officials from his Department brief the Taoiseach on human rights issues before his departure for China? Will the Minister indicate which specific human rights issues were raised by the Taoiseach in the course of his four-day visit?

Foreign Conflicts (29 Mar 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 6: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he supports the growing Kony 2012 campaign committed to ensuring that Joseph Kony the leader of the Lord's Resistance Army is brought to justice for his crimes this year; the actions he has taken on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17183/12]

Foreign Conflicts (29 Mar 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Minister of State for her reply. We are all struck by the worldwide impact of the social media campaign, Kony 2012. I am sure many of us would have to admit we were not aware of the nefarious activities of the Lord's Resistance Army as established by this notorious individual, Joseph Kony. The Leas-Cheann Comhairle is under pressure so I will be brief. Has the Minister had any...

Middle East Peace Process (29 Mar 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I will be brief, being conscious of the time constraints. I commend the Tánaiste on his response. I had a very interesting meeting yesterday with the Israeli Ambassador, His Excellency, Mr. Boaz Modai, and was struck by his absolute conviction that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is the man to work towards a solution to this intractable problem. From his visit to the region in January,...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (29 Mar 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 10: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has raised concerns over the conduct of the March Presidential election in Russia and subsequent treatment of protesters with the Russian authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17202/12]

Order of Business (29 Mar 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I am conscious as we come to the end of this session that only five of the Government's 26 pieces of promised legislation have come before the House. Fianna Fáil published more legislation than the Government, which is interesting. Is the legislative conveyor belt stuck? Is the Minister happy with the productivity of Government and can he indicate what progress is likely in respect of the...