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Order of Business. (24 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: The Tánaiste is interested in private facilities.

Order of Business. (24 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: This week we heard disturbing disclosures on the state of cancer services in the Munster area, which caused much upset. These matters are the direct responsibility of the Tánaiste. In an unprecedented Adjournment debate, five Deputies raised this issue and the Minister with direct responsibility sent an apology, which I do not accept, instead of attending.

Order of Business. (24 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: All we received was a parrot-like response from the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Tim O'Malley.

Order of Business. (24 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: This sends a two-fingered signal to the people of the Munster area, as she does not give a damn.

Order of Business. (24 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: I am not abusing anyone. I have sat patiently for the past ten minutes.

Order of Business. (24 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: No, I am not. I am raising the issue of the absence of the Tánaiste, who did not give a damn and did not attend last night's Adjournment debate. Will she apologise for not turning up? Can I get an answer?

Order of Business. (24 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: Why did the Tánaiste not turn up to answer five Deputies on an issue that took up much of the time of the House over the past week?

Order of Business. (24 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: Is the Ceann Comhairle threatening me again? I will support Deputy Rabbitte's motion.

Health Services. (23 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this serious issue tonight. I am staggered and amazed that the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children is not here to answer the questions being raised by the elected Members of the people of Cork and Kerry. Her absence shows both arrogance and contempt for those people. Effectively, she is giving the two fingers to the fears,...

Health Services. (23 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: The apology is not accepted.

European Union: Statements (Resumed). (23 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: What one is that?

European Union: Statements (Resumed). (23 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: He sure would.

European Union: Statements. (23 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: As I have frequently stated, Fine Gael is a strong supporter of the proposed constitution for the European Union. The proposed constitution simplifies the operations of the EU institutions and the decision making processes within which the Union functions. It incorporates a charter of fundamental rights for all citizens and gives national parliaments a new role in the scrutiny of decisions at...

European Union: Statements. (23 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: I do not believe it will happen. The EU Agriculture Commissioner should be a driving force in these talks. During the last round of WTO talks, the former Agriculture Commissioner, Franz Fischler, took a prominent role but current Commissioner Fischer Boel is not leading this debate. The Agriculture Commissioner must be given a more significant role in these negotiations in order to protect...

Written Answers — Health Service Executive: Health Service Executive (22 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: Question 185: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on the restructuring of top level positions in the Health Service Executive, its impact on staff and service delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35367/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (22 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: Question 177: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the steps she has taken to protect staff in hospital accident and emergency departments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35368/05]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (22 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: Question 373: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the official relationship of Ireland with the Palestinian Authority; if Ireland recognises the Palestinian Authority as an emanation of a sovereign state; and if its representatives here qualify for diplomatic immunity. [35542/05]

Written Answers — Fire Stations: Fire Stations (22 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: Question 603: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if an independent audit will be carried out on the response times of emergency services as a result of the introduction of the computer-aided mobilisation procedures under which all 999 calls are routed through a central centre where it is believed that response times have increased due to flawed system...

Leaders' Questions. (22 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: That is very arrogant of the Taoiseach.

Leaders' Questions. (22 Nov 2005)

Bernard Allen: There is a two year waiting list for it.