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Order of Business. (10 Nov 2005)

Liz McManus: The shortage is at an all-time high of 1,100 nurses, despite various initiatives. We have been waiting for the nurses Bill for quite some time. Will the Minister take the issue seriously enough to ensure sufficient nurses are in place and the legislation is introduced?

Written Answers — Tax Evasion: Tax Evasion (9 Nov 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Finance if, in regard to views expressed, it was unacceptable that some of the wealthiest residents in Irish society should use property and other tax incentives to avoid paying any income tax while at the same time enjoying the services provided by the State, the steps he intends to deal with this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Departmental Consultations: Departmental Consultations (9 Nov 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Finance the consultation process he intends to undertake in advance of the introduction of a new national development plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33056/05]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (9 Nov 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 196: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if hospitals are entitled to ignore the provisions of the 2001 Mental Health Act with regard to forced treatment, on the grounds that the Act is not yet applicable to them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33457/05]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (9 Nov 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 197: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if hospitals are entitled to ignore the provisions of the Mental Health Act 2001 with regard to forced treatment for reasons that the Act is not yet applicable to them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33463/05]

Ferns Report: Statements. (9 Nov 2005)

Liz McManus: I listened with interest to the speech of the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Lenihan, and I wish him well. I am sorry Deputy O'Donnell is not here because I listened with some surprise to what she had to say. Her speech was lacking in honesty and I believe it was an attempt to rewrite history. The Progressive Democrats has been in government for the past eight years and bears equal...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (8 Nov 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when school catchment boundaries will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32768/05]

Written Answers — Languages Programme: Languages Programme (8 Nov 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans to provide for the teaching of languages other than English or Irish in primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32769/05]

Leaders' Questions. (8 Nov 2005)

Liz McManus: Hear, hear.

Leaders' Questions. (8 Nov 2005)

Liz McManus: For shame. What else does the Taoiseach expect the employers to say?

Leaders' Questions. (8 Nov 2005)

Liz McManus: How many people have been convicted?

Leaders' Questions. (8 Nov 2005)

Liz McManus: For shame.

Leaders' Questions. (8 Nov 2005)

Liz McManus: It is already happening.

Written Answers — Adoption Services: Adoption Services (3 Nov 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 72: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason two vacancies for social workers in the local adoption service are not being filled in view of the fact that the waiting list in the north east is the longest in the country for inter-country adoption and she has ring-fenced €1 million to help reduce waiting lists for inter-country adoption; and if she will...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (3 Nov 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 95: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when funding for the transfer of services of surgical dimension to Clonmel will be released; when the Cashel services will be funded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32204/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (3 Nov 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 101: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if, in view of Amnesty International's campaign for increased Government funding for frontline services for women who have suffered violence, when funding will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32261/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (3 Nov 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when broadband connection will be provided in the Kilmacanogue area of County Wicklow (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32239/05]

Written Answers — Grocery Industry: Grocery Industry (3 Nov 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment whether the abolition of the groceries order would result in below-cost selling of alcohol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32219/05]

Order of Business. (3 Nov 2005)

Liz McManus: A Cheann Comhairle——

Criminal Prosecutions. (2 Nov 2005)

Liz McManus: On 22 May 2003, a young woman, Georgina Eager, was brutally murdered in Dublin. Her family was devastated by the loss of a lovely and gentle daughter and sister. Their anguish was compounded by an ordeal resulting from a decision by the Irish authorities to let the case be heard in a British court. For the first time, a person accused of such a crime committed in Ireland did not have his...