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Barron Reports: Statements (Resumed) (31 Jan 2008)

Seymour Crawford: I welcome this opportunity to speak on issues which affected so many people north and south of the Border during the past 40 years. I, too, offer my sympathy to all those who lost loved ones or whose loved ones were maimed. I purposely decided not to name any individuals in this debate. As the Taoiseach stated last night, 3,700 people lost their lives by various means in the Troubles in...

Order of Business (31 Jan 2008)

Seymour Crawford: When will a Bill that was promised last February and is relevant to the nursing home regulations, that was to have been completed and in operation by 1 January, come before the House? Many people are under extraordinary pressure and a financial burden because of lack of clarity on the Bill, especially in Cavan-Monaghan. This item is also relevant to Cavan-Monaghan. When can the Whips...

Order of Business (31 Jan 2008)

Seymour Crawford: When?

Hospital Services. (30 Jan 2008)

Seymour Crawford: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise the difficulties regarding Monaghan General Hospital. It was with absolute shock that I and my constituents read of the HSE proposals for the winding down of services at Monaghan General Hospital, in spite of the fact that no alternatives are available. We were assured by the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, and...

Hospital Services. (30 Jan 2008)

Seymour Crawford: That is not happening.

Hospital Services. (30 Jan 2008)

Seymour Crawford: There have been ward closures. Is that an improvement?

Hospital Services. (30 Jan 2008)

Seymour Crawford: Closures.

Hospital Services. (30 Jan 2008)

Seymour Crawford: I pity the Minister of State for having to read out such a reply.

Written Answers — Animal Identification Scheme: Animal Identification Scheme (30 Jan 2008)

Seymour Crawford: Question 849: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of double ear tags supplied to farmers on a county basis in 2007; the number of double ear replacement tags supplied on a county basis in 2007; the number of single replacement tags supplied on the same basis; if she has satisfied herself that this is the best tagging system available; if she has examined...

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (30 Jan 2008)

Seymour Crawford: Question 1254: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has satisfied himself with the fact that up to 58% of the alcohol consumed here is being bought in premises other than pubs and hotels; if he will take steps to curtail such easy access structures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2211/08]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (30 Jan 2008)

Seymour Crawford: Question 1255: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if research has been carried out on the number of accidents that occurred causing death which could be clearly shown to be related to the consumption of alcohol; the number of those that would have been tested to show their alcohol levels were above 80mg; the number of accidents that could clearly be shown to have been...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (30 Jan 2008)

Seymour Crawford: Question 1391: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the proposed improvements to the sewerage system in Castleblaney town; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the water from Lough Muckno to which the Castleblaney sewerage system is attached is one of the main supplies for the water system in Dundalk; his views on whether...

Order of Business (30 Jan 2008)

Seymour Crawford: There is no need for them.

Order of Business (30 Jan 2008)

Seymour Crawford: Two of the issues I want to raise have already been touched on but it is important I mention them. While I appreciate the Taoiseach has said the pharmacy (No. 2) Bill is a long way off, in light of the crisis regarding the pharmacies and the HSE could he consider a debate in the House on that issue? The health (long-term residential care) Bill has been discussed in the House since last...

Order of Business (30 Jan 2008)

Seymour Crawford: I urge the Taoiseach to bring forward the health information Bill so we can get some truth from the HSE. The present spin is unacceptable and wrong and patients are at risk.

Order of Business (30 Jan 2008)

Seymour Crawford: They are not ongoing, that is the problem. The HSE is not acting.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (30 Jan 2008)

Seymour Crawford: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to debate a matter of national importance, namely, to discuss the clear Government commitment to implement the Hanly and Teamwork reports as is obvious by its proposal to take Monaghan General Hospital off call for medical and accident and emergency treatment at a precise date to be confirmed and the fact that it intends to close a...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Dec 2007)

Seymour Crawford: Question 284: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan will be paid their single farm payment for 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35815/07]

Northern Ireland Issues. (18 Dec 2007)

Seymour Crawford: I welcome the Taoiseach's commitment to meet the Quinn family and the meeting between the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Dermot Ahern, and the family. I also welcome the firm statement of my colleague, Deputy Ó Caoláin, and have no doubt he believes what he says. One must meet the Quinn family in their own home, as I did, to realise the difficult position in which they find...

Order of Business (18 Dec 2007)

Seymour Crawford: That is because the Taoiseach would not allow time for it to be discussed.