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Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

Jerry Cowley: ——only five extra gardaí have been deployed to Moyross after the tragic events there.

Road Traffic and Transport Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (4 Oct 2006)

Jerry Cowley: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Road Traffic and Transport Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Oct 2006)

Jerry Cowley: Amendments Nos. 1 and 5 form a composite proposal and will be discussed together.

Road Traffic and Transport Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Oct 2006)

Jerry Cowley: Amendment No. 2 is out of order because it is outside the scope of the Bill.

Road Traffic and Transport Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Oct 2006)

Jerry Cowley: Deputy Olivia Mitchell seeks to amend section 5(3)(ii) of the Road Traffic Act 1961, which relates to dangerous driving rather than drink driving. While the amendment relates to the general subject matter, it does not fall within the provisions of the Bill. The amendment, therefore, must be ruled out of order.

Road Traffic and Transport Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Oct 2006)

Jerry Cowley: Amendment No. 4 is out of order because it is outside the scope of the Bill.

Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999: Report and Final Stages (4 Oct 2006)

Jerry Cowley: Amendments Nos. 2 to 4, inclusive, amendment No. 22 and amendments thereto are related to amendment No. 1 and they will be discussed together.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (4 Oct 2006)

Jerry Cowley: I wish to seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, why hundreds of gardaí are still deployed in Rossport, County Mayo, to quash a peaceful protest while drug barons run free in Dublin, Limerick and elsewhere, drugs pour into our airports due to a lack of gardaí and this country and County Mayo are getting little or nothing...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (3 Oct 2006)

Jerry Cowley: Question 150: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if it is acceptable that a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has been refused permission to remain here due to the fact that their children no longer reside here; the steps he will take to change this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30544/06]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (3 Oct 2006)

Jerry Cowley: Question 213: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on whether it is acceptable that a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has been refused permission to remain in the State; if he will take steps to change this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30477/06]

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (3 Oct 2006)

Jerry Cowley: Question 203: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason a person (details supplied) was deported despite the fact that one of their children was left here; his views on whether this is a fair system in view of the fact that they were not allowed to remove there belongings or second child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30545/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (3 Oct 2006)

Jerry Cowley: Question 293: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her Department intends to establish a full time palliative care unit at Mayo General Hospital; her views on whether the appointment of a palliative care consultant specialist is imminent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30450/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (3 Oct 2006)

Jerry Cowley: Question 294: To ask the Minister for Health and Children further to the fact that three major Government reports on cancer care published since 2000 have all recommended a fully fledged palliative care unit at Mayo General Hospital, when same will happen; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30451/06]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (3 Oct 2006)

Jerry Cowley: Question 296: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if it is appropriate that community welfare officers refer patients to the psychiatric hospitals or services who have no qualifications in that area; her views on whether this referral should be carried out by suitably qualified personnel; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30453/06]

Written Answers — Long-Term Illness Scheme: Long-Term Illness Scheme (3 Oct 2006)

Jerry Cowley: Question 307: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will ensure that Huntington's Disease sufferers are included in long-term illness schemes; her views on whether this is a justifiable treatment of people; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30564/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (3 Oct 2006)

Jerry Cowley: Question 326: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will increase the number of adult neurologists in the public health system which currently stands at 16; her views on whether this falls far short of the 39 neurologists recommended in the Comhairle na nOspidéal report; and if she will ensure that priority is given to this; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (3 Oct 2006)

Jerry Cowley: Question 339: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his Department will invest necessary funds into Lecanvey Pier, Westport, County Mayo; his views on the benefits this could have for this area and that the upgrading of this pier is necessary in order to achieve blue flag status for the beach and in the development of scenic areas overlooking Clew Bay; and...

Written Answers — Compensation Payments: Compensation Payments (3 Oct 2006)

Jerry Cowley: Question 382: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will examine the case of a person (details supplied) and ensure that they receive the money that is owed to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30475/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (3 Oct 2006)

Jerry Cowley: Question 401: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if there is assistance available to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; his views on whether the eligibility criteria of the respite care grant should be extended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30771/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (3 Oct 2006)

Jerry Cowley: Question 437: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if the rural social scheme payment is classed as income; if this payment is taken into account when applications are made for third level grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30548/06]