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Written Answers — Pharmacy Regulations: Pharmacy Regulations (26 Apr 2006)

Damien English: Question 142: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when she intends to publish the two promised pharmacy Bills; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15510/06]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (26 Apr 2006)

Damien English: Question 109: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when the Government policy on the funding of care of the elderly as announced in the health strategy 2001 will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15509/06]

Accident and Emergency Services: Motion (Resumed). (26 Apr 2006)

Damien English: I am delighted to say a few words on this issue. I recently received a phone call from a lady in Navan who went to the casualty department in the hospital in Drogheda. She entered the department at 7 p.m. with severe pains in her stomach and back. She was only seen briefly at midnight and it was 4.15 a.m. before she was properly examined. During her nine-hour wait, she watched a child vomit...

Accident and Emergency Services: Motion (Resumed). (26 Apr 2006)

Damien English: The resources are not being put where they are needed. The people and medical staff of the north east should be given a fair chance.

Accident and Emergency Services: Motion (Resumed). (26 Apr 2006)

Damien English: We are here to solve the Minister of State's problems with the health system. There is no point in holding discussions without results.

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (25 Apr 2006)

Damien English: Question 655: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the national property services regulatory authority; if a site has been acquired in Navan; if a director has been appointed; if and when recruitment will take place for support staff positions; when the authority will be fully operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14574/06]

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (25 Apr 2006)

Damien English: The Minister of State is out.

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (25 Apr 2006)

Damien English: I move amendment No. 15: In page 6, line 30, to delete "14" and substitute "18".

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (25 Apr 2006)

Damien English: I move amendment No. 18: In page 9, to delete lines 43 to 46 and in page 10, to delete lines 1 to 7 and substitute the following: 8.—Section 15(1) of the Principal Act is amended by substituting the following for paragraph (c): "(c) under the contract of employment under which the employee was employed immediately before the commencement of the period or, where a change of ownership such as...

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (25 Apr 2006)

Damien English: I am delighted with this Bill but the Opposition will look for more. The opportunity was missed to introduce some form of paid benefit and I hope this will be introduced in any changes to the Bill. Many people cannot afford to take time off, especially considering the expenses associated with raising children and even the expense of living without children. I hope the Government will press...

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (25 Apr 2006)

Damien English: I move amendment No. 3: In page 3, line 21, to delete "14" and substitute "18". We are back to the same discussion we had on Second Stage and Committee Stage. All these amendments propose that the period of time stipulated be extended from 14 to 18 weeks. The period of 14 weeks is too short, although it is an improvement. Many groups might look for much more, perhaps even 26 weeks, and many...

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (25 Apr 2006)

Damien English: I accept that the Minister of State is prepared to make our views clear. I ask the Government to back our views also. Having listened to the Minister of State, I believe he agrees with us. I can understand why he does not want to accept our amendments. However, I would expect the Government at least to make this proposal in the partnership talks. These talks may reach agreement to extend...

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (25 Apr 2006)

Damien English: While I accept that delays can occur, the wonderful Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform seems to be able to introduce Bills overnight when he wants to do so, which indicates that it can be done and certainly with a Bill as small as this, on which we all more or less agree. I will accept that the Minister of State will try to push changes as quickly as possible next time around. I...

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (25 Apr 2006)

Damien English: I move amendment No. 4: In page 3, line 27, to delete "8 years" and substitute the following: "12 years or completes his or her primary schooling, whichever is the sooner". We debated this matter on Committee Stage and we seem to be like parrots repeating ourselves. I am asking that the age limit be increased from eight to 12 or 13, to match the years a child is in primary school. I cannot...

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (25 Apr 2006)

Damien English: It is a pity the Minister of State cannot consider these amendments. It would not hurt anybody too much to make the changes I have suggested. As I said, I do not think the voices of children are being heard at the partnership talks. If periods of leave like that under discussion are not increased and parents are not given an extra chance, it is a great shame. I accept that there are competing...

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (25 Apr 2006)

Damien English: I was worried about the Deputy.

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (25 Apr 2006)

Damien English: I move amendment No. 5: In page 4, line 3, to delete "8" and substitute "13".

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (25 Apr 2006)

Damien English: I move amendment No. 6: In page 4, line 5, to delete "2" and substitute "3".

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (25 Apr 2006)

Damien English: I move amendment No. 7: In page 5, line 5, to delete "14" and substitute "18".

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (25 Apr 2006)

Damien English: I move amendment No. 8: In page 5, line 10, to delete "14" and substitute "18".