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National Drugs Strategy: Statements (29 Nov 2007)

Michael Ring: We are glad to see the Taoiseach back in the House on a Thursday.

National Drugs Strategy: Statements (29 Nov 2007)

Michael Ring: What about the Minister of State, Deputy Conor Lenihan?

National Drugs Strategy: Statements (29 Nov 2007)

Michael Ring: I am disappointed the Government did not take a case against Justine Delaney-Wilson, who made serious allegations affecting a small group of people in this House. I do not believe the allegation, but I am surprised the Cabinet as a group did not take a case against Ms Delaney-Wilson and RTE because this serious allegation has been left to hang over 15 Ministers. It is wrong that somebody...

Order of Business (29 Nov 2007)

Michael Ring: When will the George Mitchell Scholarship Fund Act 1998 (Amendment) Bill come before the House? Ms Vargo is interested in taking Irish taxpayers' money but she is not so interested in taking Irish sons and daughters into the United States.

Order of Business (29 Nov 2007)

Michael Ring: She is interested in our taxes but not in our sons and daughters.

Order of Business (29 Nov 2007)

Michael Ring: When will that legislation come before the House so we can have a debate? My second question is on a topic of interest to Deputy Finian McGrath. When will the noise Bill come before the House? There was much noise last week from Deputy Finian McGrath and various Government backbenchers but there was no action.

Order of Business (29 Nov 2007)

Michael Ring: Deputy Finian McGrath takes the Banagher.

Order of Business (29 Nov 2007)

Michael Ring: As they say in my area, that takes the biscuit.

Order of Business (29 Nov 2007)

Michael Ring: What is the status of the noise Bill? It is included in the legislative programme.

Order of Business (29 Nov 2007)

Michael Ring: Perhaps Deputies Finian McGrath and Ned O'Keeffe will introduce it. I would support it.

Order of Business (29 Nov 2007)

Michael Ring: I am not like the Government Members who make much noise but take no action when it comes down to it. Deputy Quinn is correct; Deputy Finian McGrath took the shilling, the Taoiseach's shilling rather than the Queen's.

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Michael Ring: It is about accountability.

Written Answers — Community Pharmacy Services: Community Pharmacy Services (28 Nov 2007)

Michael Ring: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the seriousness of a situation that will develop if agreement is not reached in relation to the dispute between the Health Service Executive and the pharmacies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31403/07]

Written Answers — Community Pharmacy Services: Community Pharmacy Services (28 Nov 2007)

Michael Ring: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the talks that have taken place and the progress made to resolve the dispute between the Health Service Executive and pharmacies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31404/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (28 Nov 2007)

Michael Ring: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a long stay bed will be provided to a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [31643/07]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (28 Nov 2007)

Michael Ring: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding funding for a road (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact further information which was requested in relation to the road has been submitted; and when a decision is expected on same. [31477/07]

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (28 Nov 2007)

Michael Ring: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a deed of transfer will be executed by her Department for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in order that their Land Registry application can be progressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31402/07]

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Michael Ring: The Taoiseach would not know anything about that.

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Michael Ring: Why is Deputy Grealish leaving the Progressive Democrats?

Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Michael Ring: That is why Deputy Grealish is leaving the party.