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Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (18 May 2004)

John McGuinness: Question 380: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the further information submitted by a person (details supplied) in County Dublin will enable him to expedite a decision in the case. [14602/04]

Special Educational Needs. (18 May 2004)

John McGuinness: I raise this matter in the context of the serious difficulties parents of autistic children in Kilkenny and my constituency generally have had in obtaining an assessment and discovering where on the autistic spectrum their children lie. As a result, they have had to go to the great expense of attending consultants in England and in Dublin. Consultants have come to visit the families of...

Written Answers — Rent Allowances: Rent Allowances (4 May 2004)

John McGuinness: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if an appeal for rent allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be expedited; if the fact that they have a partner and one child will be considered. [12583/04]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (4 May 2004)

John McGuinness: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Transport if the medical criteria set out by his Department relative to the issue of parking permits for the disabled cover those with autism; if parents of autistic children come within the criteria set down; if not, if he intends to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12464/04]

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (4 May 2004)

John McGuinness: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason a driver's licence was refused to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny who passed their test; if the refusal had to do with their status in this country; the reason they were allowed to sit the test; if he will make a statement on the matter and how he intends to deal with this case. [12587/04]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (4 May 2004)

John McGuinness: Question 229: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 174 of 12 February 2004 if he will give a decision in the case in view of the length of time the file has been with his Department. [12460/04]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (4 May 2004)

John McGuinness: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when an interview will be arranged for a person (details supplied) who is ten months in a hostel; and if he will expedite this application. [12576/04]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (4 May 2004)

John McGuinness: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason rent allowance was not granted in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if an appeal can be expedited. [12584/04]

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Apr 2004)

John McGuinness: Much has been said on this issue inside and outside the House and much of what has been said is misleading and unhelpful in the context of providing information to the public for consideration. Much of what has been printed on the matter has also been misleading. In some cases reports of what has been said have used the word "reckless". However, if anything, reporting of the debate has been...

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Apr 2004)

John McGuinness: Absolutely, but not for the reason Fine Gael has been suggesting over the past few days, misleading the public. Fine Gael will not be thanked for the transparent phoney debate into which it has entered. The electorate is more than willing to vote a number of times on the same day on the various issues, whether for a council, European election or this referendum. It is well able to understand...

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Apr 2004)

John McGuinness: A short time ago one of the Opposition Members said that this issue has been around some time and asked why it is being rushed through now. The issue has been around and we are now dealing with it. It is Government's duty to govern and make decisions, whether the Opposition realises that or not.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Apr 2004)

John McGuinness: That is what we are doing. We are giving leadership but the Opposition does not like it because a decision is being made.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Apr 2004)

John McGuinness: If Fine Gael wanted to enter into a consultation process, it could have been proactive and come forward and entered discussions with Government on the issue. It did not do this but sat on its hands.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Apr 2004)

John McGuinness: I am commenting on what was said by one of the Opposition.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Apr 2004)

John McGuinness: We have had two days of debate, we have draft legislation in place and will have further debate on that. How much more debate does the Opposition want on this simple issue or how much of the issue does it not understand? Does the Opposition understand the electorate's position on this issue?

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Apr 2004)

John McGuinness: It appears the Opposition understands very little about the intelligence of the electorate as will be shown in due course on 11 June. The issue of immigration has been raised during this debate. Immigration is an issue which is clearly separate from the issue of citizenship. The two should not be confused and I do not believe the electorate will confuse them. However, as the issue has been...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (30 Mar 2004)

John McGuinness: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Finance if the lease is still in place between his Department and the landowner of the lands at Dublin Road, Kilkenny; if so, the amount paid to date; if the Department intend to continue this arrangement indefinitely; if he considers this to be good value for money; if he intends to review the arrangement; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (30 Mar 2004)

John McGuinness: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a detailed response will be issued to a group (details supplied) in County Kilkenny as promised by his Department officials regarding its submission on establishing a school for autistic children in Goresbridge, County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9587/04]

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (30 Mar 2004)

John McGuinness: Question 352: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason the parents of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny are disallowed from attending with them at clinic appointments; if their desire to be present should be accepted as was the case with a previous consultant or doctor; and if he will investigate the matter. [9608/04]

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (30 Mar 2004)

John McGuinness: Question 353: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if enhanced subvention will be paid in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will expedite a positive response in the case. [9609/04]