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Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Jun 2007)

Pádraic McCormack: Question 135: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of people in receipt of home help in each county for each of the years 1997 to 2006 and to date in 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17709/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Jun 2007)

Pádraic McCormack: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of home care packages made available to date in each county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17710/07]

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2007)

Pádraic McCormack: She is a lady.

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2007)

Pádraic McCormack: Would the Taoiseach sign a blank cheque for them?

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2007)

Pádraic McCormack: He promised nothing.

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (26 Jun 2007)

Pádraic McCormack: Question 545: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the situation regarding an extension to a school (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17121/07]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (26 Jun 2007)

Pádraic McCormack: Question 546: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to an application for an extension to a school (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17122/07]

Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle (Resumed) (26 Jun 2007)

Pádraic McCormack: Ba mhaith liom cúpla focail buíochas a rá mar gheall ar mo cheannaire, an Teachta Enda Kenny, a mhol mé le bheith mar Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I thank my party leader for proposing me for the position of Leas-Cheann Comhairle of the Dáil, a very prestigious and important position. I am honoured to have received the support of my party, Fine Gael, for the position and take the opportunity...

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (14 Jun 2007)

Pádraic McCormack: They took the shilling.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (14 Jun 2007)

Pádraic McCormack: That is correct.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government: Motion (14 Jun 2007)

Pádraic McCormack: Get in.

Nomination of Taoiseach. (14 Jun 2007)

Pádraic McCormack: The Deputy might join them.

Nomination of Taoiseach. (14 Jun 2007)

Pádraic McCormack: The Green Party does not have that mandate.

Nomination of Taoiseach. (14 Jun 2007)

Pádraic McCormack: Including the Green Party.

Written Answers — Third Level Institutions: Third Level Institutions (26 Apr 2007)

Pádraic McCormack: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps he has taken during his time in office to enable small businesses in the manufacturing and internationally traded service sectors to gain access to research based knowledge, expertise and facilities in higher education institutes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15560/07]

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Pádraic McCormack: It is 12,000 short in Galway.

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Pádraic McCormack: I am glad the Taoiseach has given us the opportunity to have this debate — by holding back and not calling the election at least until this debate was over. I do not believe the Minister of State, Deputy Fahey is convinced. However, I hope we may be able to convince the Taoiseach as a result of the debate that the election should be held on a weekend. I regret the Minister of State,...

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Pádraic McCormack: I do not know when the election will be held.

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Pádraic McCormack: I do not know. The Minister of State might as he is the Taoiseach's brother.

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Pádraic McCormack: If the election was called for 18 May, most students would be in Galway. I appeal to the Minister of State and brother of the Taoiseach, Deputy Noel Ahern, to tell him not to disenfranchise the 12,000 people who want to vote. Those from Dublin North-East may even wish to vote for the Minister of State. I do not care who they vote for but they are entitled to an opportunity to vote.