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Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (13 Feb 2007)

Seymour Crawford: Question 415: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if further progress has been made on a third call for broadband in rural areas; if his stated aim to ensure that effective and efficient measures be put in place to deliver such a service materialised; if it has been brought to his attention that there is an urgent demand; and if he will make a statement on...

Order of Business (13 Feb 2007)

Seymour Crawford: In light of the extraordinary situation where nursing homes have been given new orders that they can only go by a certain figure——

Order of Business (13 Feb 2007)

Seymour Crawford: It is extremely appropriate.

Order of Business (13 Feb 2007)

Seymour Crawford: The Minister for Health and Children indicated some time ago there would be a new nursing home support Bill. Today, I received a letter from the Minister claiming she has no power or discretion in the nursing home situation. Is it possible to introduce legislation that will provide for the Minister for Health and Children to have some power——

Order of Business (13 Feb 2007)

Seymour Crawford: ——with the HSE in light of the situation in County Monaghan and elsewhere?

Order of Business (13 Feb 2007)

Seymour Crawford: And no power for the Minister.

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (8 Feb 2007)

Seymour Crawford: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the average cost of producing a passport; the number of Irish passports issued by Ireland's embassies overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3904/07]

Foreign Conflicts. (8 Feb 2007)

Seymour Crawford: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the political and security situation in Darfur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3926/07]

European Communities Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (8 Feb 2007)

Seymour Crawford: I welcome the opportunity to comment on this legislation. In his speech, the Minister of State said: "The Bill relates to the implementation of routine Community directives and day to day regulations into Irish law through secondary legislation". That is what worries me most about this Bill. As one who was deeply involved in the referendum campaign on EU membership, I want to state clearly...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (8 Feb 2007)

Seymour Crawford: I wish to seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the extraordinary and totally unacceptable delays encountered by people with serious illnesses, such as a 70 year old man in Monaghan General Hospital who has been waiting since last December for a life saving heart operation in St. James's Hospital and an 80 year old person...

Order of Business (8 Feb 2007)

Seymour Crawford: In light of the impossible situation in St. James's Hospital and other hospitals where beds are not available for seriously ill people, when will the nursing homes support Bill be coming before the House so additional beds can be provided?

Order of Business (8 Feb 2007)

Seymour Crawford: The HSE yesterday advised doctors that both Monaghan and Louth——

Order of Business (8 Feb 2007)

Seymour Crawford: ——hospitals will be taken off medicine by the end of the year.

Written Answers — Exchequer Revenue: Exchequer Revenue (7 Feb 2007)

Seymour Crawford: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Finance the proceeds received to date by the Exchequer from the sale of shares in Aer Lingus; and if these funds are to be placed under management by the NTMA. [4176/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (7 Feb 2007)

Seymour Crawford: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on treating partners (details supplied) in County Monaghan who are looking after their children in the same way for tax purposes as they are for social welfare; but they are not considered as a connection to their spouse for tax purposes; if he will justify the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4367/07]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (7 Feb 2007)

Seymour Crawford: Question 289: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan receives a lower social welfare payment when their spouse's income goes up and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4367/07]

Finance Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)

Seymour Crawford: I wish to share time with Deputy Naughten. I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill, and while I have not had much time for preparation, there are one or two issues that I very much wish to raise. I will begin with the subject on which the last speaker finished. I too welcome the support for the Shannon region. Bringing tourism into more difficult sectors is welcome, but in saying...

Finance Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)

Seymour Crawford: If a person is a few weeks or a few years over a certain age, that person loses everything, which is absolutely unacceptable. If we are sincere about trying to move the younger generation into farming, proper relief must be available, and stamp duty is one of the costs. I wish to discuss compulsory purchases for road building. The Minister of State claims he did a great deal when president...

Finance Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)

Seymour Crawford: It has been given back and the roll-over relief was removed. The Minister of State should ensure that is reinstated.

European Council: Statements. (7 Feb 2007)

Seymour Crawford: I hate to interrupt such an interesting combat. Is it the Government's or taxpayers' money that is paying for all this? The Government has the job of dispensing taxpayers' money. My question may not be totally relevant because I was not present for the full debate and I therefore ask the Minister to forgive me. Where stands the Government regarding a possible referendum on new rules to...