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Order of Business. (17 Nov 2005)

Liz McManus: The Tánaiste is in the Chamber and I know she is concerned about MRSA.

Order of Business. (17 Nov 2005)

Liz McManus: Will she consider changes to legislation? We must stop the foostering around which is not delivering results and has facilitated an increase rather then decrease in MRSA.

Order of Business. (17 Nov 2005)

Liz McManus: That is right.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (16 Nov 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the provision of flat rate dial up Internet access services to Internet users here as directed by his Department to ComReg in February 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34365/05]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Legislation: Broadcasting Legislation (16 Nov 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the stage of his Department's work on the Broadcasting Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34375/05]

Housing Policy: Statements (Resumed). (16 Nov 2005)

Liz McManus: I wish to speak briefly about a small group of people who are losing out significantly despite all the changes in the housing area. There are cases in my constituency of families living in housing without sanitary facilities. Something is fundamentally wrong. We are living in the 21st century with major high-tech sewerage schemes becoming the norm, but some people do not have toilets in their...

Housing Policy: Statements (Resumed). (16 Nov 2005)

Liz McManus: The standard is poor, including nine inch cavity block walls, poor quality doors and windows, and no central heating. It is extremely uncomfortable and unhealthy to live in those conditions. Each year, a certain number of houses are provided with upgrades but it is a long way from meeting needs. I urge the Minister of State, who represents my constituency — although it is sometimes unclear...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (15 Nov 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 214: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason the Government is going to the Supreme Court to refuse recognition for transsexuals in view of the European Court of Human Rights findings that the UK was in breach of the Human Rights Convention in its failure to provide legal recognition for transsexual persons; the further reason transsexuals are not...

Order of Business. (15 Nov 2005)

Liz McManus: I am sorry, but I had my hand up for some time. I would like to ask a question.

Order of Business. (15 Nov 2005)

Liz McManus: It is always good. It is a pity I cannot say the same for the Minister.

Order of Business. (15 Nov 2005)

Liz McManus: Last Thursday, the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health and Children received the most affecting presentation I have ever heard, one that undermines public confidence in hospital services.

Order of Business. (15 Nov 2005)

Liz McManus: MRSA and Families came before us and asked that we act. Will the Taoiseach consider amending the Health and Safety Authority legislation to make MRSA a notifiable disease?

Order of Business. (15 Nov 2005)

Liz McManus: It is extraordinary that our hospitals are such dangerous places.

Order of Business. (15 Nov 2005)

Liz McManus: I am sure that the Taoiseach would be willing to answer.

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (10 Nov 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has any further information to add to his response to Question No. 184 of 27 October 2005 with respect to the reported detention of an Irish citizen by US forces in Iraq. [33481/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (10 Nov 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of staff that have been recruited to his Department in each of the past five years; the number of staff taken into his Department by way of transfer; and the projected number of staff proposed to be recruited during the next five years. [33482/05]

Written Answers — Violence Against Women: Violence Against Women (10 Nov 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 109: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the steps she intends to take in view of the recent report from the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women which expressed concerns regarding the prevalence of violence against women and girls here; the further steps she will take following findings by the Women's Aid project, Teenage Tolerance,...

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (10 Nov 2005)

Liz McManus: It is a pity that the Minister of State does not accept my amendment No. 15 because it provides parliamentary accountability and a mechanism which is very reasonable. I am surprised that the Minister of State does not see it that way. We have a health service which is now stripped of almost all accountability. The systems in place under the former health board system provided for some kind of...

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (10 Nov 2005)

Liz McManus: Why not?

Order of Business. (10 Nov 2005)

Liz McManus: During the time the Minister for Finance served as Minister for Health and Children, the shortage of nurses was beginning to manifest itself. Is he aware the position has deteriorated significantly?