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Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2010)

James Reilly: I thank the Minister of State.

Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2010)

James Reilly: I support the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2010. I also support the Minister of State in her important work. I hope the media takes the opportunity to report on this debate, in which the dangers of smoking, particularly to young people, were highlighted and the role of parents in this regard was emphasised. I congratulate the Minister of State on the passage of this legislation.

Order of Business (16 Dec 2010)

James Reilly: We object to business ending today in the spirit of co-operation with the coalition partner which is keen to get a lot of legislation passed before it goes to the country as it promised in January. The rest of the country will be working next week. We are prepared to do so to help pass legislation and discuss and debate it, and return early in January in order that at the end of January our...

Order of Business (16 Dec 2010)

James Reilly: Another proposal with which I want to disagree is that dealing with the Appropriation Bill. This is an area which tidies up the budget for the year.

Order of Business (16 Dec 2010)

James Reilly: I will speak now and get it out of the way. The Tánaiste is also the Minister for Education and Skills, yet we are told €300 million remains unspent in her allocation to build schools. People in north Dublin and all around the country have been waiting for new schools. We do not have an opportunity to discuss this matter under the Appropriation Bill which we should be able to do.

Order of Business (16 Dec 2010)

James Reilly: That is just one example of the Appropriation Bill-----

Order of Business (16 Dec 2010)

James Reilly: There is no discussion or debate. I do not want to be at variance with the Ceann Comhairle but he said this matter would be more appropriate for another debate. We are not having a debate on the Appropriation Bill and that is why we are objecting to the proposal.

Order of Business (16 Dec 2010)

James Reilly: It is not agreed. I have outlined why we are opposed to this proposal. We are not getting any chance to debate it. This country needs a great deal of money to run its services. I mentioned earlier that money provided for schools, to give just one instance, has not been spent. It is not right that the parliament of a country that is in such dire financial straits should rush through...

Order of Business (16 Dec 2010)

James Reilly: If we do not examine what we did in 2010, and if we do not have an opportunity to debate and understand it, how in the name of God can we plan for 2011 in any real sense? This is why the country is in the state it is in.

Written Answers — Army Operations: Army Operations (15 Dec 2010)

James Reilly: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of times the army bomb disposal unit has been called out in 2009 and to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46304/10]

Order of Business (15 Dec 2010)

James Reilly: Let the Deputy finish.

Order of Business (15 Dec 2010)

James Reilly: This is about honesty and integrity.

Order of Business (15 Dec 2010)

James Reilly: At the Joint Committee on Health and Children yesterday I alluded to the practice in the past where hospital pharmacists could do deals with certain drug companies and get branded products cheaply which they would then prescribe within the hospital. Those prescriptions would then go out to general practitioners and patients would remain on those branded more expensive products while cheaper...

Order of Business (15 Dec 2010)

James Reilly: The Taoiseach informed me at the beginning of this year that this legislation would be delivered on the same finger as the prescription charges Bill, which has come in and which hurts those who are chronically ill.

Order of Business (15 Dec 2010)

James Reilly: There is no sign of the drugs reference pricing Bill. Will the Taoiseach tell the House if it will come in during the lifetime of this Government?

Leaders' Questions. (15 Dec 2010)

James Reilly: They are called bonuses.

Leaders' Questions. (15 Dec 2010)

James Reilly: One has to apply for them.

Written Answers — Suicide Prevention: Suicide Prevention (14 Dec 2010)

James Reilly: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the annual budget made available to the National Office for Suicide Prevention on a per annum basis since its establishment in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46981/10]

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Dec 2010)

James Reilly: It has happened time and again. I support the amendment and congratulate Deputy Penrose on tabling it. The laws of unforeseen consequence will certainly apply if it is not accepted. The 12% cut in the minimum wage is at the core of this issue. The lowest paid workers in the State will be affected. The bonuses for bankers will be greater than the annual income of those on the minimum wage....

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Dec 2010)

James Reilly: I accept that, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle, but I sat here and listened to some rather long speeches. I will conclude. I do not want to delay the House but I have some serious questions to ask. First, why is it acceptable for the Government to interfere with the expectations and rights of retired gardaí who put their lives on the line or retired teachers who educated us and future generations?...