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Health Bill 2006: Second Stage (24 Jan 2007)

Jimmy Devins: I wish to share my time with Deputies Johnny Brady and Callanan.

Health Bill 2006: Second Stage (24 Jan 2007)

Jimmy Devins: I am delighted to have this opportunity to speak on the Bill. Before doing so, however, I refer briefly to another issue that has dominated the headlines in recent weeks — namely the decision to locate the new national children's hospital on the Mater Hospital site. Deputy Burton raised the issue of Thornton Hall. One of the reasons Thornton Hall would not be considered is because there...

Health Bill 2006: Second Stage (24 Jan 2007)

Jimmy Devins: It is not on the same site. In the midst of all the furore and discussion, a few salient points appear to have been ignored by some people. The decision to build a state-of-the-art, world-class children's hospital, equipped and staffed to tertiary care level, is to be warmly welcomed. Such a facility has been sadly lacking to date. Children need this facility and it is not before time to...

Written Answers — Western Rail Corridor: Western Rail Corridor (13 Dec 2006)

Jimmy Devins: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the funding provided by his Department for the preservation of the right of way of the western rail corridor from Claremorris, County Mayo to Collooney, County Sligo; and the progress made on the project to date. [42624/06]

Postal Services: Motion (Resumed) (6 Dec 2006)

Jimmy Devins: I thank Deputy Durkan for tabling this Private Members' motion. It is timely for several reasons, not least of which is the fact that An Post is coming into its busiest time of the year. Like most Members, I have had regular meetings with members of the Irish Postmasters Union, who have kept us informed on a regular basis of the difficulties facing their members in maintaining a reasonable...

Written Answers — EU Regulations: EU Regulations (29 Nov 2006)

Jimmy Devins: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position with regard to the implementation of EU regulations that impact on the farming community; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40274/06]

Written Answers — Agricultural Processing Sectors: Agricultural Processing Sectors (29 Nov 2006)

Jimmy Devins: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on the development of the dairy, beef and sheep processing sectors; the policies she will put in place to support such development; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40275/06]

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)

Jimmy Devins: I wish to share time with Deputies Fiona O'Malley, Cooper-Flynn, Callanan, Fleming and Moloney. I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on this Private Members' motion on patient safety. Anyone who has involvement in the provision of health care, be it in the front line or through a family member or friend recovering and receiving care, or even at the political level, will want the...

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)

Jimmy Devins: Hear, hear.

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)

Jimmy Devins: Unlike Mayo.

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)

Jimmy Devins: Hear, hear.

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)

Jimmy Devins: The answer to both questions is "Yes".

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)

Jimmy Devins: That is untrue.

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)

Jimmy Devins: It is a caring and sharing Government.

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)

Jimmy Devins: No.

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)

Jimmy Devins: That is untrue.

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)

Jimmy Devins: All they have is hope.

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)

Jimmy Devins: That is not true.

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)

Jimmy Devins: That money goes back. It is the people's money — it is not the Government's money.

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)

Jimmy Devins: Hear, hear.