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Leaders' Questions (17 Jun 2014)

Gerry Adams: I listened to the Minister for Health announce on RTE Radio the restoration of some medical cards. It would have been far better if he had come into the Chamber to make the announcement and for it to be scrutinised, but that is not the way the Government works. I asked two weeks ago for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the appointment by him of the chairman of the west and...

Leaders' Questions (17 Jun 2014)

Gerry Adams: I am talking about the Department of Health, a Cheann Comhairle.

Leaders' Questions (17 Jun 2014)

Gerry Adams: That is okay, but you should just let me say my piece, please, a Cheann Comhairle.

Leaders' Questions (17 Jun 2014)

Gerry Adams: Thank you. Please try to avoid interrupting me if you do not mind.

Leaders' Questions (17 Jun 2014)

Gerry Adams: Okay. Go raibh maith agat.

Leaders' Questions (17 Jun 2014)

Gerry Adams: I think it is very interesting that when I ask the Taoiseach a question, you interrupt me.

Leaders' Questions (17 Jun 2014)

Gerry Adams: Did you not hear what I said, a Cheann Comhairle?

Leaders' Questions (17 Jun 2014)

Gerry Adams: I will repeat it again.

Leaders' Questions (17 Jun 2014)

Gerry Adams: Okay.

Leaders' Questions (17 Jun 2014)

Gerry Adams: I am talking about the record of the Minister for Health and I am also trying to get answers from the Taoiseach to questions which I have asked three weeks in a row. The Ombudsman says the files are missing. I raised this with the Taoiseach and while officials from his office got in touch with my office, I am still awaiting a reply on this matter. I welcome today's announcement and commend...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (17 Jun 2014)

Gerry Adams: 129. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason passport applications can no longer be witnessed by dentists who are not relatives; when this was changed; if he will reconsider reintroducing that profession as a criteria of persons that are able to witness passport applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25682/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Vehicle Registration (17 Jun 2014)

Gerry Adams: 139. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason cars that have been imported from the North have an extra digit put on the car number plate when it is re-registered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25670/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Sick Leave (17 Jun 2014)

Gerry Adams: 276. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason stress is no longer classified as a critical illness for future sick pay arrangements for most persons but is still classified as a critical illness for sick pay arrangements for TDs and the Judiciary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25674/14]

Death and Burial of Children in Mother and Baby Homes: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (11 Jun 2014)

Gerry Adams: Deireann an dán:Mise Éire, Sine mé ná an Chailleach Bhéara Mór mo ghlóir: Mé a rug Cú Chulainn cróga Mór mo náir: Mo chlann féin a dhíol a máthair.Mór mo náire anocht, a Aire, ag éisteacht le daoine anseo ag labhairt os comhair na ndaoine thuas in Áiléar na gCuairteoirí. Bhí...

Order of Business (11 Jun 2014)

Gerry Adams: Bank debt.

Order of Business (11 Jun 2014)

Gerry Adams: I have two questions for the Taoiseach. The first is about the Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2014. The Taoiseach knows that the Minister for Health began drafting this legislation a year ago. Its aim of cutting the annual death toll from smoking-related diseases to 5,200 is commendable and deserves the support of people across society. I understand that the...

Leaders' Questions (11 Jun 2014)

Gerry Adams: Ní leanfaidh mé ar aghaidh gan ciúnas mar tá ceist dáiríre agam. Last week in the absence of the Taoiseach I asked the Minister for Finance, Deputy Michael Noonan, whether he was aware that the founder and 50% shareholder of a private consultancy firm, The Health Partnership, had been appointed by the Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly, as chairperson of...

Leaders' Questions (11 Jun 2014)

Gerry Adams: My last question concerns the fact that the Ombudsman is saying the original files used to make decisions on discretionary medical cards are not available. He says he has no explanation for this and that he has not been able to get one. This flies in the face of the Government's claim that it is conducting a review of medical card issues. How can it conduct such a review if the files are...

Leaders' Questions (11 Jun 2014)

Gerry Adams: The Taoiseach has stated this is a serious issue and that it is being dealt with seriously by the Minister for Health.

Leaders' Questions (11 Jun 2014)

Gerry Adams: He is the person who appointed the head of a private consultancy firm that advocates the privatisation of health services as chairman of a public health body. Therefore, I do not believe the Taoiseach's answer is adequate, nor do I believe the answer on the missing files is adequate. The Ombudsman has said that what happened to the files is something his office has not been able to...