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Order of Business. (9 Mar 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Some 21 beds will be provided but 35 people are on trolleys. When they are provided, they will not even address the current shortages. I ask the Tánaiste——

Order of Business. (9 Mar 2006)

Brendan Howlin: ——who I genuinely respect, to take charge of this because the HSE's view——

Order of Business. (9 Mar 2006)

Brendan Howlin: While the Minister from County Kerry may think it a laughing matter that people are on trolleys, I can tell him the general public disagrees.

Order of Business. (9 Mar 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Doctors have stopped referring people to hospital because they know that only trolleys are available.

Order of Business. (9 Mar 2006)

Brendan Howlin: It is a scandal.

Order of Business. (9 Mar 2006)

Brendan Howlin: It is getting worse.

Order of Business. (9 Mar 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Listen to what the hecklers are saying.

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (8 Mar 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 15: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to initiate a campaign to promote and encourage parents of babies and small children to use alternatives to disposable nappies, such as nappy laundering services, biodegradable or compostable nappies; and his views on including schemes to make such alternatives accessible and cost-effective, in...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (8 Mar 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 89: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he intends to take to tackle the problem of unauthorised waste collection and fly-tipping which according to the Environmental Protection Agency annual report is a problem for over 50 local authorities nationwide. [9581/06]

Whistleblowers Protection Bill 1999: Motion (Resumed). (8 Mar 2006)

Brendan Howlin: I seek the House's permission to share time with Deputy Kenny.

Whistleblowers Protection Bill 1999: Motion (Resumed). (8 Mar 2006)

Brendan Howlin: As a former Minister for the Environment, I am in favour of recycling. However, the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government could at least have done the Minister of State the service of providing him with a fresh script rather than recycling the Minister's material from last night.

Whistleblowers Protection Bill 1999: Motion (Resumed). (8 Mar 2006)

Brendan Howlin: The Minister of State's rehearsal of the so-called sectoral provisions which have been enacted is indicative of the Government's attitude to this fundamental legislation. The Whistleblowers Protection Bill was introduced in 1999, seven years ago. Few Bills of such importance have been in limbo for so long. When the Bill was originally introduced, it was endorsed by all sections of the House...

Order of Business. (8 Mar 2006)

Brendan Howlin: What was he spinning?

Leaders' Questions. (8 Mar 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Zero tolerance.

Leaders' Questions. (8 Mar 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Now they do not go to jail.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (7 Mar 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Transport the changes in law he intends making in respect of mandatory retesting for drivers convicted under a drink-driving offence; the way in which and when he proposes to legislate for same; the drink-driving offences to which the proposal will apply; the other road traffic offences to which the proposal will apply; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (7 Mar 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Transport his response to the suggestion that a confidential reporting system for pilots be introduced here to facilitate the reporting of unsafe practices by airlines; his intention to facilitate this by the introduction of whistleblower legislation in the transport sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9194/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (2 Mar 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 89: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of patients waiting for elective procedures by hospital at over three months, over six months, and over 12 months at the latest date for which figures are available; the equivalent data in respect of children; the data available on the waiting times for public patients to see a specialist; when the report on...

Written Answers — Sudden Cardiac Death Syndrome: Sudden Cardiac Death Syndrome (2 Mar 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 105: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when the report on sudden cardiac deaths will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8543/06]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (2 Mar 2006)

Brendan Howlin: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the decision to refuse work permits to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary will be reviewed as two separate advertisements with FÁS callnet service failed to elicit any applications for the vacant positions; the alternative efforts this employer is required to make in order to fulfil the conditions for...