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Seanad: Health Service: Statements. (13 May 2003)

Ulick Burke: Where is the Government running it?

Seanad: Health Service: Statements. (13 May 2003)

Ulick Burke: This time last year they were not given the facts.

Seanad: Health Service: Statements. (13 May 2003)

Ulick Burke: Please release me.

Seanad: Health Service: Statements. (13 May 2003)

Ulick Burke: I wish to share my time with Senator Bradford, by agreement.

Seanad: Health Service: Statements. (13 May 2003)

Ulick Burke: I welcome the Minister of State. With reference to his colleague, the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Martin, it is difficult to understand how a Minister can reform the health service if he does not recognise that there is a crisis. In that regard, it will be very difficult for the Government to initiate any worthwhile reform other than to scramble from one crisis to the next and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 May 2003)

Ulick Burke: Will the Leader request the Minister for Education and Science to come before the House to discuss the fact that, within days, students will sit the leaving certificate examination and, as of now, they are uncertain about their future in third level? The Minister has flown many kites during the past six months with regard to his intentions. This has caused great concern among parents and...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Industrial Disputes. (7 May 2003)

Ulick Burke: I thank Senator Higgins for sharing his time with me. As we speak, 260 Department of Agriculture and Food personnel are on picket lines outside the various offices that Senator Higgins mentioned. This is unfair. The initial action of the Department was provocative in the extreme in the way in which personnel were told – by email at 4.20 p.m. – they would be taken off the payroll on 1...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Industrial Disputes. (7 May 2003)

Ulick Burke: They are simply seeking promotion.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Apr 2003)

Ulick Burke: This year, as everybody here knows, has been designated European Year for People with Disabilities. We are well aware of the failure of the Government to provide adequate resources to deal with the difficulties that many families face. The real commitment of the Government is highlighted when we see that it opposes Irish participation in drafting a new treaty on the rights of persons with...

Seanad: Government Policy and the Provision of Services for the Elderly: Statements. (15 Apr 2003)

Ulick Burke: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Callely, to speak on this matter.

Seanad: Government Policy and the Provision of Services for the Elderly: Statements. (15 Apr 2003)

Ulick Burke: I wish to share time with Senator Bannon.

Seanad: Government Policy and the Provision of Services for the Elderly: Statements. (15 Apr 2003)

Ulick Burke: I welcome the Minister of State and I am glad the Seanad has devoted time to discuss this important matter. The Minister of State will be aware that the Western Health Board area has the highest percentage of ageing population of any area in the State. This creates huge problems for the health board, in particular, which has to deliver services for the elderly and whose responsibility is...

Seanad: Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (9 Apr 2003)

Ulick Burke: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Police Co-Operation) Bill 2003: Committee and Remaining Stages. (9 Apr 2003)

Ulick Burke: Amendments Nos. 1 and 2 have been ruled out of order. Does Senator Tuffy wish to speak on the section?

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Apr 2003)

Ulick Burke: Will the Leader invite the Minister for Education and Science to the House to discuss the crisis of science in education? There are crises in many areas of education, with regard to buildings for example, but that pertaining to science is of the most immediate importance. The Minister has introduced a new curriculum at second level but the Irish Science Teachers Association has complained...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Police Co-Operation) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (8 Apr 2003)

Ulick Burke: I wish to share time with Senator Quinn. Acting Chairman (Mr. U. Burke): Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill 2002 [ Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil ] : Report and Final Stages. - Business of Seanad. (3 Apr 2003)

Ulick Burke: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Crime Levels: Statements. (3 Apr 2003)

Ulick Burke: What about crime?

Seanad: Crime Levels: Statements. (3 Apr 2003)

Ulick Burke: What about action?

Seanad: Crime Levels: Statements. (3 Apr 2003)

Ulick Burke: The lobby is getting at the Senator.