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Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

Liz McManus: There has been no improvement. The problems have been getting worse. Nurses are going out today to——

Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

Liz McManus: Yes. It is now clear the money the Tánaiste has allocated to her initiatives——

Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

Liz McManus: I am only getting started. Does the Tánaiste intend to bring in a Supplementary Estimate to ensure that there will be sufficient funds for dealing with the accident and emergency crisis which she has so far failed to do? With regard to the legislative programme, the Tánaiste has indicated there will be a new Bill concerning nursing home charges that will come into effect shortly. As it does...

Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

Liz McManus: The Bill providing for the health information quality authority was promised by the Tánaiste for shortly after the Health Bill but there is no indication of when that will now occur. Mr. Kevin Kelly, the executive chairman of the Health Service Executive, stated this morning there will be further legislation on accountability and that he had held discussions with the Tánaiste on this issue....

Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

Liz McManus: It is important to have clarity on this issue. The extent of the drift in terms of legislation under the tenure of this Minister for Health and Children——

Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

Liz McManus: ——--is quite disturbing.

Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

Liz McManus: Under what authority is the Ceann Comhairle making these decisions to cut off speakers?

Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

Liz McManus: I am entitled to ask this question.

Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

Liz McManus: I am entitled to ask this question. The Ceann Comhairle has denied me the right to ask it.

Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

Liz McManus: What is happening here is wrong. I indicated to the Ceann Comhairle at the beginning of the Order of Business that I wished to ask a question.

Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

Liz McManus: That is because you deliberately ignored me.

Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

Liz McManus: The Ceann Comhairle nodded at me.

Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

Liz McManus: I withdraw the remark but I find it impossible to believe that we are now being denied our rights to ask legitimate questions.

Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

Liz McManus: Deputy Seán Ryan was denied the right to ask his question properly.

Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

Liz McManus: Deputy Crawford is being denied his right to ask questions and I was denied my right to ask questions.

Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

Liz McManus: We are not being treated fairly in this House.

Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

Liz McManus: We are not given the right to ask legitimate questions of this Government.

Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

Liz McManus: It is the job of the Ceann Comhairle to ensure that the right questions are asked.

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (13 Apr 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 88: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to provide for a national waiver system for those on low incomes who are unable to pay service charges without undue hardship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11070/05]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (12 Apr 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress made with regard to the Garda investigation into the major money laundering operation uncovered earlier in 2005; if a file has been sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10773/05]