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Confidence in Government: Motion (9 Jun 2009)

Dan Neville: No, the administrators and officials.

Confidence in Government: Motion (9 Jun 2009)

Dan Neville: He will run away and not hear us.

Confidence in Government: Motion (9 Jun 2009)

Dan Neville: I bet the Acting Chairman.

Confidence in Government: Motion (9 Jun 2009)

Dan Neville: The Minister said that before the last general election.

Confidence in Government: Motion (9 Jun 2009)

Dan Neville: The Government does not want to listen to us.

Confidence in Government: Motion (9 Jun 2009)

Dan Neville: Where the Minister has stood for the past ten years.

Confidence in Government: Motion (9 Jun 2009)

Dan Neville: Yet.

Confidence in Government: Motion (9 Jun 2009)

Dan Neville: Does the Minister know why?

Confidence in Government: Motion (9 Jun 2009)

Dan Neville: I wish to share time with Deputies Seymour Crawford, Tom Hayes and P. J. Sheehan.

Confidence in Government: Motion (9 Jun 2009)

Dan Neville: I am not using a script either.

Confidence in Government: Motion (9 Jun 2009)

Dan Neville: My contribution will change the tone of the debate. I welcome Deputies Lee and O'Sullivan to the House. Deputy Lee has very strong connections with my constituency and we are pleased to have him here. I will tell the House why we should have a general election and a change of Government. We should have a change of Government because of the neglect of mental health services during this...

Confidence in Government: Motion (9 Jun 2009)

Dan Neville: It has proved that during its time in office again and again. Last year, €3.5 billion was allocated to reducing suicide, but the Government has reduced it by 12.5% this year. That is its attitude to those who die by suicide, those who attempted suicide, those who are suicidal, the families who suffer the trauma of bereavement by suicide and the organisations who deal with them. The...

Confidence in Government: Motion (9 Jun 2009)

Dan Neville: That is why the Minister is shaking his head.

Confidence in Government: Motion (9 Jun 2009)

Dan Neville: In 1984, some 12% of the total health budget was allocated to mental health services. This year, 6.7% of the total health budget will be allocated to it and the percentage has dropped each year since the Government went into office. The Government has no interest in or commitment to this area, and will continue to have none. During this Government's time in office, we on this side of the...

Written Answers — Domestic Violence: Domestic Violence (27 May 2009)

Dan Neville: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has proposals to introduce legislation in the area of domestic violence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21614/09]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (27 May 2009)

Dan Neville: Question 110: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will grant an application for an employment permit on behalf of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick. [21699/09]

Written Answers — Regulations Review: Regulations Review (26 May 2009)

Dan Neville: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Finance if he plans to repeal section 9 of the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act 2009. [21041/09]

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (26 May 2009)

Dan Neville: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the construction of the replacement of the Central Mental Hospital. [21222/09]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (26 May 2009)

Dan Neville: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if an application for a holiday visa will be granted to a person (details supplied). [21094/09]

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Motion (21 May 2009)

Dan Neville: I reiterate what Deputy Reilly said on early intervention and multidisciplinary services at Beaumont Hospital for those suffering from muscular dystrophy. It is important to put on the record what muscular dystrophy is because many people are unaware of this reasonably rare condition and the life expectancy of people who suffer with it. Muscular dystrophy is the collective name for a range...