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Constitutional Referenda. (14 Jun 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the implementation of the recommendations of the All-Party Committee on the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18046/06]

Constitutional Referenda. (14 Jun 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 6: To ask the Taoiseach when he next plans to hold a referendum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18047/06]

Constitutional Referenda. (14 Jun 2006)

Enda Kenny: The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Dermot Ahern, stated he had spoken to the Attorney General and that his advice had been that it would be legal to change the Constitution after a referendum on statutory rape to get back to the position which pertained prior to the striking down of the law. When the Minister made this comment, the Taoiseach's office seemed to distance itself from it——

Constitutional Referenda. (14 Jun 2006)

Enda Kenny: I will. The Ceann Comhairle has not lost his sharpness.

Constitutional Referenda. (14 Jun 2006)

Enda Kenny: Was the Minister for Foreign Affairs speaking on behalf of the Government when he said it would be appropriate to have a referendum to reverse the recent Supreme Court ruling on statutory rape? Is it the intention of the Government to have a referendum to change the Constitution in this regard? What is the current position with regard to the European Constitution? The Taoiseach will not be...

Constitutional Referenda. (14 Jun 2006)

Enda Kenny: The Attorney General's advice was that it would be legal to change the Constitution after a referendum to get back to the position prior to the decision. Is that not an option now?

Constitutional Referenda. (14 Jun 2006)

Enda Kenny: Was he speaking with the Taoiseach's imprimatur?

Order of Business. (14 Jun 2006)

Enda Kenny: With regard to the Voluntary Health Insurance Board corporate status Bill, can the Taoiseach say if that remains on line to be published in late 2006? The third level student support Bill was expected to be published at the end of 2006, but I understand the Minister for Education and Science has now indicated the Bill will not come before the House until 2007 because of the change of...

Leaders' Questions. (14 Jun 2006)

Enda Kenny: On 30 May last year, the country was astounded to see the "Prime Time Investigates" programme showing disgraceful scenes at the Leas Cross nursing home in Dublin, including patients with appalling bedsores and others abandoned in chairs and suffering abysmal standards of nursing care and inspection. It amounted to a savage assault on their dignity as well as their civil and human rights. A...

Leaders' Questions. (14 Jun 2006)

Enda Kenny: The problem is that the Taoiseach promised on six occasions that the inspectorate would be independent, but I understand that the HSE will retain overall authority, meaning that it will not be independent. Why has the legislation not been produced? The Taoiseach stood here over a year ago and said that the legislation would come before the House in autumn 2005, but there has been no sign of...

Leaders' Questions. (14 Jun 2006)

Enda Kenny: There were 95 deaths at Leas Cross and the Taoiseach expressed concern over that report. Why has it not been published? Has there been an explanation for the delay? As I said, tomorrow is world Elder Abuse Awareness Day. To end such abuse and show concern for elderly people, it is about time the Government got at least one fundamental correct. It has promised legislation and failed to...

Leaders' Questions. (14 Jun 2006)

Enda Kenny: The Taoiseach said that was the best way to deal with it.

Written Answers — Local Authority Regulations: Local Authority Regulations (13 Jun 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 83: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to amend staff regulations for certain graded employees of local authorities and vocational educational committees to stand for election or be co-opted as members of local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22539/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (13 Jun 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 203: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of elderly people on waiting lists for occupational therapy services in Dublin City by area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22670/06]

Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (13 Jun 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 204: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the National Treatment Purchase Fund has accessed beds in Blanchardstown Hospital; if so, the number in each of the past three years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22671/06]

Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (13 Jun 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 205: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the National Treatment Purchase Fund has accessed beds in James Hospital; if so, the number in each of the past three years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22672/06]

Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (13 Jun 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 206: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the National Treatment Purchase Fund has accessed beds in Beaumont Hospital; if so, the number in each of the past three years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22673/06]

Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (13 Jun 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 207: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the National Treatment Purchase Fund has accessed beds in Tallaght Hospital; if so, the number in each of the past three years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22674/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Jun 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 208: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of children on a waiting list to have a tonsillectomy in Tallaght Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22675/06]

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (13 Jun 2006)

Enda Kenny: Question 289: To ask the Minister for Transport the plans to extend the Luas line to Rathcoole; the discussions which have taken place; the timeframe and process intended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22676/06]