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Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Brendan Howlin: I gave the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Martin, the advice that he should occasionally have a cup of coffee with the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, perhaps not this week but during a calmer week, because that Minister seems to be able to bolt any amendment to whatever legislation is passing by on the day. I know he has several hundred amendments tabled...

Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Such as who?

Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Brendan Howlin: We deal with doctors collectively through the IMO. The Minister is doing so at present regarding the common contract for consultants and GPs. I did so when I was Minister.

Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Brendan Howlin: They do.

Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Brendan Howlin: The point I am making is that they do.

Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Doctors, barristers and solicitors do enjoy that.

Written Answers — Rural Development: Rural Development (21 Mar 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress that has been made to date in regard to the implementation of the future vision and policy agenda contained in Ensure the Future — A Strategy for Rural Development in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10811/06]

Written Answers — Rural Development: Rural Development (21 Mar 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he is proposing to introduce a system whereby farmers are compensated for allowing hill walkers to cross their land; if he has received representations from farmers or farming organisations on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10796/06]

Written Answers — Fishing Vessel Licences: Fishing Vessel Licences (21 Mar 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 349: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if drift netting licence holders will be compensated in the event that drift netting is to be discontinued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10021/06]

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (21 Mar 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 392: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the actions which have been taken to support the Kennedy-McCain initiative or other measures towards regularising the position of undocumented Irish immigrants in the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10565/06]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (21 Mar 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 674: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of the application of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford for residency here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10727/06]

Written Answers — National Security Service: National Security Service (9 Mar 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of people employed in the secret service section; the location of the section; the type of work carried out by the section; the annual budget for the section in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9681/06]

Order of Business. (9 Mar 2006)

Brendan Howlin: The Minister does not know what he is talking about.

Order of Business. (9 Mar 2006)

Brendan Howlin: On the same issue——

Order of Business. (9 Mar 2006)

Brendan Howlin: With the indulgence of the Leas-Cheann Comhairle, I wish to raise one further point which the Tánaiste may wish to address in her response.

Order of Business. (9 Mar 2006)

Brendan Howlin: It can be seen from the figures published yesterday——

Order of Business. (9 Mar 2006)

Brendan Howlin: ——that Wexford General Hospital had 35 people on trolleys. Only 21 beds——

Order of Business. (9 Mar 2006)

Brendan Howlin: May I finish my sentence? Some 21 beds have been provided.

Order of Business. (9 Mar 2006)

Brendan Howlin: The Minister from County Kerry may be satisfied with his hospital but we are not in County Wexford.

Order of Business. (9 Mar 2006)

Brendan Howlin: The Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Deputy Browne, who is sitting behind the Tánaiste, is aware of the issue because we met with hospital staff last week and jointly promised to raise to raise the issue here. I keep my promises to the people of County Wexford.