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Written Answers — European Court of Justice Ruling: European Court of Justice Ruling (17 Feb 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has studied the ruling of the European Court of Justice of 16 January 2003 which ruled that preferential rates granted on the basis of the place of residence, even local, of visitors to cultural sites were discriminatory and hence incompatible with the EC treaty; the consequences of that ruling for Ireland; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (17 Feb 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 44: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the dates on which a week-long cancellation of elective surgery took place within the past six months at Cork University Hospital; the date on which she visited this hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5418/05]

Order of Business. (17 Feb 2005)

Liz McManus: On the compensation scheme to pay back the elderly who are owed money from the State, will the Tánaiste confirm that there will not be any need for legislation? In any scheme——

Order of Business. (17 Feb 2005)

Liz McManus: No. The compensation scheme is a separate issue. This is a pay-back of money due to these people. We understand the Tánaiste has to take some time to devise this scheme but when it is devised can she assure Members that there will be an opportunity to debate it in the House?

Order of Business. (17 Feb 2005)

Liz McManus: I think the Tánaiste is quite happy to answer. In fact, she has answered.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (16 Feb 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of serving members of the gardaí employed as full-time drivers for Ministers, former Ministers and judicial figures; the annual cost in terms of salaries of such drivers; if he will undertake an assessment of whether this is the best use of Garda resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4935/05]

Written Answers — Crime Victimisation Survey: Crime Victimisation Survey (16 Feb 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the promised new national crime victimisation survey will commence; the person by whom it will be carried out; the frequency with which it will be undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4934/05]

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (16 Feb 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the circumstances and considerations that led to the pending trial of a person (details supplied) in a court in London for the murder of a person (details supplied) alleged to have been committed inWalkinstown, Dublin in May 2003; if this person's extradition for this offence was sought by the authorities here; if not, the...

Domestic Refuse Charges: Motion (Resumed). (16 Feb 2005)

Liz McManus: I thank Deputy Gilmore for tabling this very important motion. I represent County Wicklow. When Fianna Fáil appointed a Minister from the county for the first time in Deputy Roche great pride was taken among many who may not have voted for him. They felt it was good for the constituency. His appointment as Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government was considered appropriate...

Domestic Refuse Charges: Motion (Resumed). (16 Feb 2005)

Liz McManus: It was disappointing and demonstrated how quickly someone in the Minister's position can forget about the people who support and depend on him. This is especially true of older people on pensions and those on fixed incomes who are still reeling from the increases in waste management costs. The reason they have experienced such massive increases in costs is that Fianna Fáil county...

Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Liz McManus: The Supreme Court went further.

Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Liz McManus: The Tánaiste argued that it was constitutional and we argued that it was not.

Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Liz McManus: Who was right at the end of the day?

Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Liz McManus: Of course it was.

Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Liz McManus: The Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Tim O'Malley, was at a meeting when this matter was discussed.

Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Liz McManus: It is on the record. The Tánaiste gave us the minutes of that meeting and the Minister of State, Deputy Tim O'Malley, was at it. The then Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Martin, was out of the room, but the Minister of State was in attendance. The Tánaiste gave us the record.

Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Liz McManus: Why does the Tánaiste not ask the Minister of State?

Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Liz McManus: How will these people be paid back the money?

Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Liz McManus: May I interrupt the Minister for one moment? Will we get a copy of the Minister's speech?

Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Liz McManus: The findings of the Supreme Court that this Bill is unconstitutional is a stinging rebuke of the Minister for Health and Children and her Government for their handling of this entire issue. It exposes a gross incompetence on the part of the Government and a callousness towards people in the care of the State because of infirmity and age. Listening to the Minister for Health and Children,...