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European Council Meeting: Statements (17 Dec 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Deputy Ó Caoláin must restrain himself.

European Council Meeting: Statements (17 Dec 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: We have one minute remaining. I call the Minister to respond.

European Council Meeting: Statements (17 Dec 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: I ask the Minister to reply in writing to the questions put by Deputy Barrett.

European Council Meeting: Statements (17 Dec 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Is that agreed? Agreed.

European Council Meeting: Statements (17 Dec 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Deputy Costello should not interrupt. Time is limited and Deputy Ó Caoláin wishes to ask his questions. The Minister should conclude his reply.

European Council Meeting: Statements (17 Dec 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: There are just over four minutes remaining. In those circumstances, I ask Deputy Ó Caoláin to keep his questions brief.

Written Answers — Nutritional Supplements: Nutritional Supplements (16 Dec 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if new guidelines on the prescribing of nutritional supplements have been finalised; the consultation that has been undertaken on this matter with the dietetics and human nutrition profession; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45505/08]

Written Answers — HSE Service Plan: HSE Service Plan (16 Dec 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when she will publish the Health Service Executive's National Service Plan for 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45514/08]

Order of Business (16 Dec 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: On the first issue to which Deputy Bannon referred, there is every possibility the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill — or, as the Minister for Health and Children refers to it, the fair deal scheme — will be challenged in the Supreme Court because it may be considered to be in conflict with our equality legislation on the basis that it is ageist. Does the Taoiseach intend to introduce a...

Order of Business (16 Dec 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: ——while we are awaiting the eventual enactment of the legislation?

Order of Business (16 Dec 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: What is the position with regard to a supplementary estimate?

Written Answers — Financial Institutions Support Scheme: Financial Institutions Support Scheme (11 Dec 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which small businesses and personal borrowers are having difficulties in accessing the credit they need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45346/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Contracts: Departmental Contracts (11 Dec 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he has received complaints regarding the way in which a company (details supplied) in the Gaeltacht, which received funding from his Department is operating; if he is satisfied with the corporate governance of the company; if he has initiated an inquiry into the company; and if he will make a statement on the...

Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: A study was done——

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (10 Dec 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 118: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when the National Employment Rights Authority will be established on a statutory basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44907/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (10 Dec 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Question 96: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her proposals for the merger of the Competition Authority and the National Consumer Agency; the savings she expects will be made as a result; when she expects the process to be completed; if legislation will be required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44906/08]

Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Denmark is such a utopia.

Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: I wish to share time with Deputies Sherlock and Ó Caoláin. In listening to this debate, in particular to the contributions of the Minister and the three previous speakers, one would imagine that we were introducing for the first time new limits for people aged over 70 years. That is not the case. We are withdrawing the medical card from 20,000 people aged 70 years and over. That is not a...

Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: Backbenchers did not bring about this U-turn, nor did the media frenzy. The outrage of elderly people on the streets hounded the Government into making this decision but is not enough. We will come back to it.

Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (10 Dec 2008)

Kathleen Lynch: While I appreciate that the Minister was invited to contribute, I would prefer if Deputy Reilly were allowed to continue uninterrupted.