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Order of Business (26 Jun 2008)

Michael Ring: It used to be rip-off Ireland. It is now rip off the Irish by these multinationals.

Order of Business (26 Jun 2008)

Michael Ring: Can we have a debate in the House on the matter?

Order of Business (26 Jun 2008)

Michael Ring: It is important to have a debate.

Order of Business (26 Jun 2008)

Michael Ring: The people are being ripped off and robbed by these multinationals.

Order of Business (26 Jun 2008)

Michael Ring: I want to know whether we will have a debate. It is being discussed on RTE and TV3. We want to discuss it in the House so that we can represent the people.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (26 Jun 2008)

Michael Ring: The Deputy has lost his power now that the people down there have got rid of him. They do not want him any more.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (26 Jun 2008)

Michael Ring: They cannot say that is not a matter of national importance.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (25 Jun 2008)

Michael Ring: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be approved for the home care grant package. [24892/08]

Victims' Rights Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2008)

Michael Ring: I compliment Deputies Shatter and Flanagan for bringing this Bill before the Dáil. The Government and the Minister have a cheek to question the credentials of Deputy Shatter, who has brought more than 20 Bills through this House. In the past, Governments had the courage to accept those Bills and put down the necessary amendments on Committee Stage. The Minister should have accepted this...

Victims' Rights Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2008)

Michael Ring: What the Minister did was a disgrace.

Victims' Rights Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2008)

Michael Ring: It was a letdown to this House. Well done to Deputy Shatter for bringing forward this necessary legislation. People are grateful to Deputy Shatter.

Victims' Rights Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2008)

Michael Ring: Families have suffered over the years. When criminals commit murders and serious crime, the Government provides free legal aid and all kinds for medical aid for them. The victims were forgotten.

Victims' Rights Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2008)

Michael Ring: The Minister never wrote a bit of legislation in his life because he had to depend on the officials——

Victims' Rights Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2008)

Michael Ring: ——just like the backbenchers who cannot come to the House and speak off the cuff. They have to get prepared speeches written by their programme managers. That is the best they can do.

Victims' Rights Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2008)

Michael Ring: The Minister should do the honourable thing and accept the Bill. Deputy Shatter has brought forward much good legislation. The Minster is a small man with a small mind. He should accept the Bill.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (24 Jun 2008)

Michael Ring: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be called to Galway for an angiogram; and if the matter will be expedited in view of this person's age, medical condition and so on. [24368/08]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (24 Jun 2008)

Michael Ring: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the proposed cutbacks in the Mayo mental health services; the specific services that will be taken away; and if she will make funding available to stop these cutbacks from being implemented. [24412/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (24 Jun 2008)

Michael Ring: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the average length of time a person in County Mayo must wait to have an angiogram done in Galway; and the action that can be taken to try and speed this up. [24414/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (24 Jun 2008)

Michael Ring: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if an angiogram facility will be provided at a location (details supplied) in County Mayo to ensure that all citizens are given equal access to this facility. [24415/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (24 Jun 2008)

Michael Ring: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the amounts raised from the sale of properties (details supplied); the purpose to which the funds raised were put; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24534/08]