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Written Answers — Organ Donation: Organ Donation (16 Feb 2006)

Máire Hoctor: Question 84: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will clarify the law regarding organ donations here; and her intention to introduce measures or legislation to help provide more organs for transplant (details supplied). [6121/06]

Written Answers — Organ Donation: Organ Donation (16 Feb 2006)

Máire Hoctor: Question 96: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will clarify the law regarding organ donations here as applied in hospitals; and her intentions to introduce measures or legislation to help provide more organs for transplant (details supplied). [6122/06]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Legislation: Broadcasting Legislation (8 Feb 2006)

Máire Hoctor: Question 241: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans in view of the ERC proposal to only make European cup rugby matches available on a premium subscription in 2006-2007 season, and to thereby restrict viewing of these matches, which are of national interest, to subscribers. [4480/06]

Hospital Services. (1 Feb 2006)

Máire Hoctor: I endorse the comments of my colleague, Deputy Michael Smith. In September 2004, the then Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Martin, approved €2.2 million for the extension to the accident and emergency department, laboratory and radiology department at Nenagh hospital. This was to address the deficits and build on the strengths identified in the Hanly report for the future of the...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (1 Feb 2006)

Máire Hoctor: Question 307: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the proposed deportation of persons (details supplied) to Nigeria; and if the plans for their proposed repatriation will go ahead. [3467/06]

Good Samaritan Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (7 Dec 2005)

Máire Hoctor: Táim buíoch díot as ucht an t-am a thabhairt dom chun an tairiscint seo a phlé. I am unsure why exactly the Opposition brought this Bill before us today. While we can give it the benefit of the doubt by acknowledging that good intentions were involved, it is clear from the short summary of the Good Samaritan Bill that a lot more information must be gathered if this is to be taken...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (24 Nov 2005)

Máire Hoctor: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if his Department has given funding to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul from 1998 to date in 2005; if such funding was given by his Department, to supply the details thereof and the conditions attached by his Department, relating to its proper distribution thereto. [36108/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (24 Nov 2005)

Máire Hoctor: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her Department has given funding to St. Vincent de Paul from 1998 to date in 2005; if such funding was given by her Department, to supply the details thereof and the conditions attached by her Department relating to its proper distribution, thereto. [36107/05]

Ferns Report: Statements (Resumed). (9 Nov 2005)

Máire Hoctor: Having read the Ferns Report, I also share the horror and deep sadness that others have expressed. I must declare that I knew two of the priests who are named in the report. It is difficult to understand the behaviour outlined in the report of those who perpetrated those crimes, in addition to those who permitted the silence that followed and enabled that behaviour to recommence elsewhere. It...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (19 Oct 2005)

Máire Hoctor: Question 199: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will make a statement on the status of the initiative relating to the north Tipperary early intervention project and the unresolved staffing issues previously brought to her attention (details supplied). [29821/05]

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (19 Oct 2005)

Máire Hoctor: Question 298: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the proposed updating of garda patrol cars and the proposed new Garda internal communications network (details supplied). [29697/05]

Draft Animal Remedies Regulations 2005: Motion (Resumed). (19 Oct 2005)

Máire Hoctor: Táim an-bhuíoch as ucht an seans labhairt. I congratulate the Minister for Agriculture and Food, her Department and the Ministers of State on the vigilant approach they have taken in responding to the outbreak of avian influenza in Europe. I am pleased the Department has appropriate structures in place to deal with the veterinary dimension of the avian influenza threat and is in ongoing...

Draft Animal Remedies Regulations 2005: Motion (Resumed). (19 Oct 2005)

Máire Hoctor: ——and no unnecessary costs will be incurred in the implementation of this work. Paramount in this debate is the issue of minimising costs for producers to facilitate the export trade.

The Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act: Motion. (6 Oct 2005)

Máire Hoctor: I am delighted this opportunity has been afforded to backbenchers to give all-party support to the important McCain-Kennedy Bill. It is of tremendous significance to many families across the island. Illegal Irish emigrants have been working hard in contributing to the US economy but are not in a position to gain legal status without tremendous costs for lawyers and others over long periods. I...

The Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act: Motion. (6 Oct 2005)

Máire Hoctor: The Acting Chairman will be aware of other instances in the past where the individual concerned has been attacked unfairly. If this is out of protocol, I am happy to withdraw my remarks. Those involved in this matter must be complimented for the work done. The media often sneer at Members for the value of their trips abroad. This has been one of tremendous merit where we will see results....

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (4 Oct 2005)

Máire Hoctor: Question 341: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will re-introduce the access programme for the refurbishment or new building of arts centres in provincial towns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26314/05]

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (4 Oct 2005)

Máire Hoctor: Question 424: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will alter the criteria currently in place for assessment of growing towns whose local authorities or chamber of commerce apply for Garda monitored closed circuit television coverage(details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26272/05]

Prison Building Programme: Motion (Resumed). (29 Sep 2005)

Máire Hoctor: Táim an-bhuíoch den Leas-Cheann Comhairle as ucht an seans a thabhairt dom labhairt ar an ábhar tábhachtach seo. As a member of the Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights, I am by now well known as a vehement promoter of restorative justice, whereby offenders, particularly first-time offenders, are given the chance to make amends to their local community. As a founding...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Jun 2005)

Máire Hoctor: Question 86: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason there is only one occupational therapist employed by the HSE serving the entire mid-west region (details supplied); and if she intends to alleviate the unacceptably long waiting list for persons requiring occupational therapy assessment. [21826/05]

Morris Tribunal: Motion (Resumed). (22 Jun 2005)

Máire Hoctor: Táim an-bhuíoch den Leas-Cheann Comhairle as ucht seans a thabhairt dom labhairt ar Bhille an Gharda Síochána 2005 agus an Private Members' motion anocht. We all agree that Garda reform has never been more timely in view of the recent revelations in the Morris tribunal report. Sensible people are very much aware that this is outrageous behaviour carried out by a small minority in the...