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Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Finian McGrath: On a point of order, I raised the issues of the importance of the crisis regarding cystic fibrosis patients at St. Vincent's hospital, in particular the fact that they do not haveen-suite rooms. There has been a delay and a cock up recently in regard to this project. I have asked the Tánaiste and Government if they would seriously consider having a debate on the provision of services for...

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Tánaiste.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (1 Jul 2010)

Finian McGrath: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss the an issue of national importance and concern, namely, the urgent need not to cut respite services and I call on the Government to support all adults and children with a disability, with proper backup services and resources, and to make this a priority issue. A Cheann Comhairle, following the call I made yesterday for a...

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Finian McGrath: What about the cystic fibrosis issue?

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 Jun 2010)

Finian McGrath: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will support the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [28551/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 Jun 2010)

Finian McGrath: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will support a matter (details supplied). [28814/10]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (30 Jun 2010)

Finian McGrath: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will support a matter (details supplied). [28797/10]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (30 Jun 2010)

Finian McGrath: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will support a matter (details supplied). [28813/10]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (30 Jun 2010)

Finian McGrath: I seek the adjournment of the Dail under Standing Order 32 to discuss an issue of national importance and concern, namely, the urgent need for the Government to build the new cystic fibrosis unit at St. Vincent's Hospital, the need to deplore the recent delays on this major project and the need to ensure that cystic fibrosis patients have en-suite rooms to deal with the cross-infection issue....

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (30 Jun 2010)

Finian McGrath: People are going to St. Vincent's Hospital today and sitting in accident and emergency departments while worried about cross-infection.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (30 Jun 2010)

Finian McGrath: I am very serious and I ask the Ceann Comhairle to consider the position. We have Friday sittings and late sittings so surely we can agree to have a two-hour debate on what the hell is going on at St. Vincent's Hospital to support these patients. It is a life and death matter for these people, who have received promises from successive taoisigh. It is a real issue for many people. I ask...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (30 Jun 2010)

Finian McGrath: I urge the Ceann Comhairle to consider my request.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (30 Jun 2010)

Finian McGrath: I wish to challenge that position.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (30 Jun 2010)

Finian McGrath: The position of cystic fibrosis patients in St. Vincent's Hospital is a very serious matter and it can be dealt with sensibly.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (30 Jun 2010)

Finian McGrath: It is a matter of national importance and people's lives are at risk.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (30 Jun 2010)

Finian McGrath: It is a project that is supported by many people in this House.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (30 Jun 2010)

Finian McGrath: I will not sit down unless it is agreed to debate this issue.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (30 Jun 2010)

Finian McGrath: I will not sit down. This is a serious issue for people.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (30 Jun 2010)

Finian McGrath: I will not sit down unless I get agreement for a debate on the issue.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (30 Jun 2010)

Finian McGrath: I will not accept debate on the issue on the Adjournment. I am asking that the House facilitate a two-hour debate on the issue anytime in the next 48 hours or even next week.