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Order of Business. (9 Mar 2006)

John Gormley: That is the truth.

Order of Business. (9 Mar 2006)

John Gormley: The population has increased, however.

Order of Business. (9 Mar 2006)

John Gormley: Give Letterkenny their 70 beds.

Order of Business. (9 Mar 2006)

John Gormley: Why is everybody saying we need more beds in the system?

Order of Business. (9 Mar 2006)

John Gormley: According to the main experts, it is a capacity problem.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (9 Mar 2006)

John Gormley: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate the following urgent matter: the record number of people now on trolleys, giving rise to what the IMO calls our worst ever accident and emergency crisis, due in part to the winter vomiting bug, and the need now for the Tánaiste to make a statement to this House about the setting up of a new unit in the HSE to deal with the...

Written Answers — Genetically Modified Organisms: Genetically Modified Organisms (8 Mar 2006)

John Gormley: Question 75: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the motions on non-genetically modified produce passed by county councils and town councils (details supplied). [9529/06]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (8 Mar 2006)

John Gormley: Question 227: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the discussions he has had with the management of Dublin City Council concerning the Strategic Infrastructure Bill 2006 and the possibility that the Ringsend incinerator project might be delayed to take advantage of the proposed new planning process; the powers he has to prevent the city council management...

Lourdes Hospital Inquiry: Statements. (8 Mar 2006)

John Gormley: I wish to share time with Deputy Ó Caoláin. I welcome the women of Patient Focus to the Dáil and congratulate them on their courage and tenacity in pursuing this issue. They sought only truth and justice but their struggle is not yet over. We will have no closure, truth or justice until all the women who suffered can tell their story and be properly compensated. I welcome the fine report...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (7 Mar 2006)

John Gormley: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the safety implications of the increased amount of heavy goods vehicles on roads here; and if the Government will reconsider its strategy of allowing the long-term gradual closure of rail freight infrastructure which has encouraged further freight traffic on to roads here. [9209/06]

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (7 Mar 2006)

John Gormley: Question 427: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the body which is responsible to ensure circuses are in compliance with current laws, regulations and guidelines relating to animal welfare; the legislative requirements on circuses for the purchase and welfare of exotic animals; and if she is satisfied with current legislation or if there are plans to improve same. [9295/06]

Public Transport. (7 Mar 2006)

John Gormley: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Transport when a decision will be made on the application for funding made by Dublin Bus for the purchase of 200 new vehicles to serve the new bus corridors; when such buses would be delivered; and the multiannual funding support package available from the Government to support the purchase of new buses by Dublin Bus. [9210/06]

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (2 Mar 2006)

John Gormley: Question 25: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason her Department did not inform Dáil Éireann or the Joint Committee on Health and Children regarding its intention to introduce a vaccine for avian flu, which was announced to the public on 24 February 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8599/06]

Written Answers — Alcohol Policy: Alcohol Policy (2 Mar 2006)

John Gormley: Question 76: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the progress made to date on implementing the recommendations of the task force on alcohol; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8600/06]

Written Answers — Alcohol Policy: Alcohol Policy (2 Mar 2006)

John Gormley: Question 115: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the progress made to date on implementing the recommendations of the task force of alcohol; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8741/06]

Infectious Diseases. (2 Mar 2006)

John Gormley: Question 3: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she is satisfied with the preparations for avian flu and a possible flu pandemic; the reason Dáil Éireann was not informed about the purchase of a vaccine which was announced through the media; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8740/06]

Infectious Diseases. (2 Mar 2006)

John Gormley: I attended the meeting to which the Tánaiste referred and have checked the minutes. No reference was made to the purchase of 400,000 doses of vaccine. Will those 400,000 doses be given on a voluntary basis only? How many people does the Tánaiste expect to use the vaccine? When will the 400,000 doses arrive? Does the Tánaiste agree with the assessment of Dr. Kevin Kelleher, who addressed...

Infectious Diseases. (2 Mar 2006)

John Gormley: The vaccine to which the Tánaiste referred was discussed at the committee meeting. The Tánaiste referred to 40% coverage. The committee was told there would be 25% coverage. Has it increased in the meantime? The Tánaiste also stated the threat might arise 40 years from now. The committee was clearly told that it is not a question of if, but when. Does the Tánaiste agree that, given that...

Vaccination Programme. (2 Mar 2006)

John Gormley: I thank the Tánaiste for her reply. What is the uptake among the at-risk group to which she referred? As for the vaccination of those with medical cards, can the Tánaiste provide an estimated cost to the State at this time? What company supplies the vaccine to Ireland? Has the Tánaiste any data in respect of adverse effects among those who have availed of it?

Vaccination Programme. (2 Mar 2006)

John Gormley: I want to find out exactly how much that would cost. That might be interesting.