Results 4,141-4,160 of 5,311 for speaker:Tom Hayes
- Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2008)
Tom Hayes: I welcome the opportunity to discuss transport-related issues, even though I am sceptical about much of what has been said. I am glad Deputy Fleming is still present. It is amazing how certain Government backbenchers, particularly in their contributions to the debate, have wrapped themselves around the Green Party.
- Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2008)
Tom Hayes: For six to 12 months prior to the general election, these same individuals were advising people at cumann meetings in every constituency not to vote for Fine Gael or Labour because both parties were liable to enter government with the Green Party and that would destroy the country. Six months after going into government with it, they are now saying the Green Party is great and that it is...
- Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2008)
Tom Hayes: If there is anything I hate in politics, it is hypocrisy.
- Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2008)
Tom Hayes: We should highlight such hypocrisy as much as possible. Those in the Green Party used to be dangerous but now they are beautiful, wonderful people.
- Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2008)
Tom Hayes: The hypocrisy to which I refer is unfair to the members of the public who voted for particular individuals in this House on foot of what they said. We should not be afraid to make such hypocrisy an issue, particularly because people gained votes from engaging in it. If they had a second chance, there are those who would not vote as they did in the election. I should return to the matter at hand.
- Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2008)
Tom Hayes: Yes. There are a number of issues I wish to highlight in the context of our emissions targets under the Kyoto Agreement. We have a responsibility to our European neighbours in respect of this matter and to future generations in Ireland and throughout the world that will be obliged to live in more difficult conditions. We must do what is good for the environment. We are dealing with this...
- Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (19 Feb 2008)
Tom Hayes: Question 178: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the steps that need to be taken to remove the scaffolding from the Rock of Cashel as it is coming into the busy tourist season. [6236/08]
- Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (19 Feb 2008)
Tom Hayes: Question 303: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when she will release the multi-disciplinary Pollack report on cystic fibrosis facilities and treatment requirements; when the recommendations will be made public; and if she will make a statement on the reason it was delayed. [6743/08]
- Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (19 Feb 2008)
Tom Hayes: Question 304: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when she will release the national children's hospital report, as plans for development cannot move forward until it is issued; if a timeframe has been agreed; and if there is a way that this can be brought forward. [6744/08]
- Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (19 Feb 2008)
Tom Hayes: Question 305: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the Health Service Executive will have the Cork University Hospital general review ready for her Department; if the timeframe on that is agreed; and if there is a way it can be brought forward. [6745/08]
- Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (19 Feb 2008)
Tom Hayes: Question 325: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the Wrixon report will be published. [6824/08]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (19 Feb 2008)
Tom Hayes: Question 313: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the universal screening programme for cystic fibrosis will be implemented; the form this test will take; if the resources for the tests are available; the estimated cost of the screening programme; and if the staff training for this test has already been undertaken. [6811/08]
- Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (19 Feb 2008)
Tom Hayes: Question 314: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the already planned consultant specialising in cystic fibrosis will be commencing work in Cork University Hospital, and Limerick Regional Hospital; if the appointments have been advertised; and the location where they have been sanctioned. [6812/08]
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (19 Feb 2008)
Tom Hayes: Question 315: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if funding has been considered for a gym in the Cork University Hospital in order to carry out fitness assessments for out-patients; and if facilities are available for cystic fibrosis patients to take fitness assessments other than using the hospital corridors to run in. [6813/08]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (19 Feb 2008)
Tom Hayes: Question 316: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reporting system and management within the Health Service Executive; the manner in which management is structured; if it is organised by region, area of responsibility or role; the way in which the general practitioner service, the out-patient service, community nursing and hospitals are managed together; if an organisational...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (19 Feb 2008)
Tom Hayes: Question 317: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the percentage the â¬2 million allocated in November 2006 for cystic fibrosis specific medical staff positions that has been spent; the number of additional roles this funding represented; and the number of these additional roles that have been filled. [6815/08]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (19 Feb 2008)
Tom Hayes: Question 318: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of the 57 new positions identified and approved for appointment in 2006 for cystic fibrosis that have been appointed, approved, and are in situ to date. [6816/08]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (19 Feb 2008)
Tom Hayes: Question 327: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the percentage of the â¬4.78 million allocated in November 2005 for cystic fibrosis specific medical staff positions that has been spent; the number of additional roles this funding represents; and the number of these additional roles that have been filled. [6826/08]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (19 Feb 2008)
Tom Hayes: Question 319: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the processes involved in applying for, providing the paperwork for, visiting the doctor for, and finally receiving a flutter device for parents of cystic fibrosis patients; the timeline involved; the estimated expenditure for each application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6817/08]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (19 Feb 2008)
Tom Hayes: Question 320: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of donor coordinators here; if Cystic Fibrosis Ireland's offer to pay â¬150,000 for donor coordinators has been considered; and if a decision has been made on the matter. [6818/08]