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Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Emmet Stagg: For the information of the Minister, very serious work is being done on this matter under the guidance and assistance of the Ceann Comhairle. A large measure of agreement has been reached on very important issues pertaining to Dáil reform and it is not a case of people playing funny games, as the Tánaiste described. We are not doing so; we are working very hard on the issue and are very...

Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Emmet Stagg: So do I.

Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Emmet Stagg: Is that the view of the Green Party?

Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Emmet Stagg: On a point of order, Members are entitled to ask questions about the programme for Government. They are entitled to ask questions here.

Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Emmet Stagg: If the Tánaiste does not have the answer to hand, he should not tell the Deputy to go further. He should get the answer and send it to the Deputy.

Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Emmet Stagg: The Tánaiste should find out.

Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Emmet Stagg: I am never less than courteous.

Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Emmet Stagg: The Minister for Health and Children will not answer any questions.

Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Emmet Stagg: The Minister for Health and Children does not answer questions.

Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Emmet Stagg: A law was passed preventing her from answering questions.

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (20 Feb 2008)

Emmet Stagg: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her Department has completed the technical assessment of a primary school (details supplied) as recommended by the Commission on School Accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6068/08]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (20 Feb 2008)

Emmet Stagg: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the value of the full maintenance grant for third level students at €4,320 a year is unrealistic for any student studying and living in the Greater Dublin Area where independent estimates suggest that the real cost should be closer to €9,500 per year; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Public Transport Licences: Public Transport Licences (20 Feb 2008)

Emmet Stagg: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Transport if the licence granted to a company (details supplied) has been renewed by his Department. [7011/08]

Written Answers — Security of the Elderly: Security of the Elderly (20 Feb 2008)

Emmet Stagg: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the high cost to purchase personal alarms for senior citizens for emergency response and the annual fee for same; and if he will introduce a grant scheme to cover the initial set-up costs and annual fee charge. [7010/08]

Order of Business (20 Feb 2008)

Emmet Stagg: It is not agreed. On the principle of the guillotine being applied at this early stage of the Dáil when there was plenty of time to introduce this legislation earlier — but that was not done — we oppose this proposal.

Order of Business (20 Feb 2008)

Emmet Stagg: It should be given the time it requires.

Order of Business (20 Feb 2008)

Emmet Stagg: Maybe that will happen.

Order of Business (20 Feb 2008)

Emmet Stagg: Thank you.

Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2008)

Emmet Stagg: Tell them.

Written Answers — Long-Term Illness Scheme: Long-Term Illness Scheme (19 Feb 2008)

Emmet Stagg: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason sufferers of Huntington's disease are excluded from the long-term illness scheme. [6211/08]