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Government Record: Motion (Resumed). (5 Jul 2006)

Liam Twomey: He is not one of the apostles.

Government Record: Motion (Resumed). (5 Jul 2006)

Liam Twomey: We can smell the fear now.

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (5 Jul 2006)

Liam Twomey: Question 25: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he has had discussions with principals or interested parties involved in oil, gas or other mineral explorations, on or offshore; if discussions have taken place regarding the licensing regime in the future; if previous commitments will be honoured; if discussions have taken place regarding...

Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (5 Jul 2006)

Liam Twomey: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he, officials of his Department or others appointed by him, have concluded their discussions with the various interest groups involved in the construction of the Corrib gas pipeline; if all the issues have been resolved to the satisfaction of the various interests; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (4 Jul 2006)

Liam Twomey: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of safety incidents on school buses which have occurred in 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25765/06]

Written Answers — Complaints Procedures: Complaints Procedures (4 Jul 2006)

Liam Twomey: Question 165: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the complaints procedure under Section 49 (1) of the Health Act 2004 has been established; if not, the reason it has not been established; when same will be established; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25538/06]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (4 Jul 2006)

Liam Twomey: Question 207: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children further to her press release of 26 June 2006, the amount she estimates that a couple with four children earning €1,580 gross a week would be paying in mortgage or rent, childcare and travel to work expenses and still be eligible for the doctor only medical card; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25884/06]

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages. (30 Jun 2006)

Liam Twomey: I reiterate the point I was making earlier. Is it really acceptable for the Tánaiste to rely on expert medical opinion she received 30 minutes before we are expected to vote on this legislation? Is it right that she should mention the pertinent legal issues, which she feels justify her decision to take this approach, 90 minutes before we vote on this legislation? There were 15 or 16 debates...

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages. (30 Jun 2006)

Liam Twomey: It is.

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages. (30 Jun 2006)

Liam Twomey: The Tánaiste has clarified absolutely nothing. She has passed on all kinds of legal advice to the House, but she has not given Deputies any opportunity to read the advice, or get opinions on whether the Tánaiste's proposal is justifiable. I have great respect for Professor Hall and I know his opinions are worth considering. I do not think it is appropriate, however, for the professor's...

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages. (30 Jun 2006)

Liam Twomey: Did the Tánaiste speak to those who drafted it?

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages. (30 Jun 2006)

Liam Twomey: Why did the Tánaiste change her mind?

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages. (30 Jun 2006)

Liam Twomey: Yesterday morning the Tánaiste was fully in favour of having just the ELISA test——

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages. (30 Jun 2006)

Liam Twomey: ——but late yesterday evening it was decided to add two more blood tests. We only heard of this when the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Power, made his Second Stage speech. The additional tests were added by way of the amendments we received this morning.

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages. (30 Jun 2006)

Liam Twomey: They were not referred to in the Tánaiste's speech.

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages. (30 Jun 2006)

Liam Twomey: Has the Tánaiste satisfied herself that what she said in regard to amendment No. 41 is true?

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages. (30 Jun 2006)

Liam Twomey: That is just legal advice.

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages. (30 Jun 2006)

Liam Twomey: The Tánaiste will ram the Bill through the House but it will leave a bad taste for many people watching our proceedings. I asked the Tánaiste several questions yesterday, some of which she has partially answered. Some of her reply, which leaves us more confused than ever, should have been part of her Second Stage speech. For example, yesterday, when I questioned whether the ELISA test was...

Written Answers — Common Foreign and Security Policy: Common Foreign and Security Policy (29 Jun 2006)

Liam Twomey: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position with regard to security and defence cooperation at European Union level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25135/06]

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2006)

Liam Twomey: I am sharing time with Deputy Enright.