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Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Response Times (15 Jan 2014)

Gerry Adams: 840. To ask the Minister for Health the time at which the first call was received in reference to a stabbing incident in Drogheda at Rathmullan Park on New Years Day; the number of subsequent calls that were received and the time of same; the location from which the ambulance was despatched to deal with this incident; the ambulances that were available in the north east region on New Years...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Issues (15 Jan 2014)

Gerry Adams: 877. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the unsatisfactory situation on Inishturk Island, County Mayo where on occasions when the full-time public health nurse is absent residents of the island are not provided with a locum nurse (details supplied); in view of the fact that an absence of a locum nurse is contrary to his policy the action he will take to address...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Eligibility (15 Jan 2014)

Gerry Adams: 879. To ask the Minister for Health in recognition of the fact that there are not enough nursing home beds available to meet the needs of the elderly in the Louth-Meath area; the reason the fair deal scheme is not transferable for long term or temporary care in the North when patients can be funded for respite care in facilities in the North; the reason it became practice not to fund long...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (18 Dec 2013)

Gerry Adams: I wish the Acting Chairman, Deputy Feighan, a happy Christmas and ask him to extend festive greetings from Sinn Féin to the Ceann Comhairle and all the team who run this Dáil. Nollaig shona don Taoiseach agus a chlann, don Teachta Martin agus na Teachtaí eile agus a teaglaigh. Athbhliain faoi mhaise díobh go léir. The Taoiseach started his statement by trumpeting...

Order of Business (18 Dec 2013)

Gerry Adams: Tá ceist agam maidir le reachtaíocht atá forógraithe. The Protected Disclosures Bill went through the Seanad last month but has yet to come before the Dáil. The very serious allegations on NAMA underline the importance of legal protection for whistleblowers. The programme for Government commits to the introduction of whistleblower legislation and there is some...

Order of Business (18 Dec 2013)

Gerry Adams: No, it is not agreed. It is technically the same point. This Bill, dealing with the significant issue of pyrite, which is important to citizens, is being rushed through. There is no real reason for rushing this Bill through.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2013)

Gerry Adams: So long as it is done properly.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2013)

Gerry Adams: When Sinn Féin objects to some proposals on the Order of Business, it is not because we are trying to hold it up but to ensure proper scrutiny. On this particular Bill, which is highly controversial and technical, there is no reason the Taoiseach cannot extend the legislative deadline. There are issues with regard to the transfer of assets from local government to Irish Water, as well...

Order of Business (18 Dec 2013)

Gerry Adams: It is not agreed.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2013)

Gerry Adams: The debate on the Bill is being guillotined. The discussion on the issue that has been led for Sinn Féin by Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh shows that when there is co-operation, the House can work very well. Many of the details are highly technical. They are also very important for pensioners. Accordingly, more time is needed to discuss the Bill. Will the Taoiseach allow for more time...

Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2013)

Gerry Adams: The Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly, has bypassed any meaningful democratic scrutiny of the HSE service plan by the Oireachtas by delaying its publication until the last sitting week of the year. As the Taoiseach knows, details of the plan were leaked before the Dáil had sight of it and before it could be discussed by the health committee. All the spin about health cuts,...

Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2013)

Gerry Adams: I thank the Taoiseach for explaining to me once again how the HSE service plan is arrived at. I find that very instructive. Let me assure the Taoiseach that he does not have to explain it to me ever again. What he could do is answer the question I asked him, which was whether he will give assurances to the parents of seriously ill children that this new service plan will ensure that they...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Social Partnership Meetings (17 Dec 2013)

Gerry Adams: 2. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the recent contacts he has had with the social partners. [40736/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Social Partnership Meetings (17 Dec 2013)

Gerry Adams: 3. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on his process of social dialogue. [40737/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Social Partnership Meetings (17 Dec 2013)

Gerry Adams: 4. To ask the Taoiseach the groups he has met as part of the process of social dialogue. [40738/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Social Partnership Meetings (17 Dec 2013)

Gerry Adams: 5. To ask the Taoiseach his plans for the future of the National Economic and Social Council. [40739/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Schemes (17 Dec 2013)

Gerry Adams: 226. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of the 900,000 jobs mentioned he expects to be created in Ireland by 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52544/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Oifig an Choimisinéara Teanga (17 Dec 2013)

Gerry Adams: 336. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht an féidir leis na céimeanna a léiriú a thóg sé tar éis don iarChoimisinéir Teanga a imní a léiriú dó sular éirigh sé as a phost; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [53897/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Oifig an Choimisinéara Teanga (17 Dec 2013)

Gerry Adams: 337. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta an bhfuil sé i gceist aige na hábhair imní a léirigh an t-iarChoimisinéir a réiteach; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [53898/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Oifig an Choimisinéara Teanga (17 Dec 2013)

Gerry Adams: 338. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta an bhfuil sé i gceist aige Coimisinéir Teanga nua a cheapadh; cathain a tharlóidh sé; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [53899/13]