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Order of Business. (2 Feb 2006)

Mary Harney: ——that letter was leaked to a Sunday newspaper on Friday afternoon. I understand that is how the matter came into the public domain.

Order of Business. (2 Feb 2006)

Mary Harney: As regards Bord na gCon, clearly serious issues are involved from what we hear. Like the Deputy, I have had a good deal of anonymous correspondence about dogs and I must admit I do not know much about them.

Order of Business. (2 Feb 2006)

Mary Harney: I took a phone call from a leading journalist last Friday night asking whether I had a dog, which I took to be a joke. I do not have such an animal anyway. The Minister, Deputy Noel Dempsey, says he does not even have one as a pet. The Minister has appointed Mr. Tim Dalton, the former Secretary General of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. I understand he will conduct a full...

Order of Business. (2 Feb 2006)

Mary Harney: The appointment of a Minister of State is a matter for the Taoiseach. The Taoiseach must put a name before the Government for its approval and that has not yet happened. No Government meeting is planned for today, tomorrow, Saturday, Sunday or Monday.

Order of Business. (2 Feb 2006)

Mary Harney: There will be a meeting on Tuesday so I will ensure the Taoiseach is made aware of the Deputy's interest. The roads Bill will be published this year, the building societies Bill will be published this session and there are no plans, to the best of my knowledge, to amend the freedom of information legislation.

Order of Business. (2 Feb 2006)

Mary Harney: It is always good if these issues are discussed in the House. That can happen on this occasion if there is agreement.

Order of Business. (2 Feb 2006)

Mary Harney: Many aspects of the agreement come before the House for discussion. The Deputy should raise the matter with the Whips. My view is that it would be good to have a debate on the partnership agreement in the House.

Order of Business. (2 Feb 2006)

Mary Harney: I dealt with this matter previously. As the Minister for Education and Science has made clear, hostels are not covered by the legislation.

Order of Business. (2 Feb 2006)

Mary Harney: I am aware that Marie Therese O'Loughlin was also in another institution which is covered by the legislation but no abuse took place in that institution. That is the real issue. We cannot extend the redress scheme to hostels and other such places, even for one case. It would be a major——

Order of Business. (2 Feb 2006)

Mary Harney: The Bills are to be published in this session. That information was given to the Deputy yesterday.

Order of Business. (2 Feb 2006)

Mary Harney: It will be ready this year.

Order of Business. (2 Feb 2006)

Mary Harney: The Attorney General did not suggest that random breath testing was unconstitutional. His advice was that there were constitutional issues and it had to be dealt with in a certain way. Legislation is necessary. Of course, gardaí are free to establish checkpoints where they believe they are appropriate, but the Attorney General has advised that to ensure clarity and certainty, new legislation...

Order of Business. (2 Feb 2006)

Mary Harney: Not on a widespread scale.

Order of Business. (2 Feb 2006)

Mary Harney: In all these situations the Government will always follow the advice of the Attorney General. On the specifics of Sellafield, I suggest the Deputy should table a question to the relevant Minister. The problem with breath testing is the need to remove the requirement for a garda to form an opinion in order to have testing on a widescale basis. That is what will be provided for in the new...

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (1 Feb 2006)

Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Nursing Education: Nursing Education (1 Feb 2006)

Mary Harney: An Bord Altranais has statutory responsibility for the registration of nurses under the Nurses Act 1985. I am sure that the Deputy will appreciate that An Bord Altranais must process each application thoroughly to ensure that all those entered on the register of nurses are deemed professionally qualified and competent for such registration. The protection of the public underpins this process....

Written Answers — Complementary Therapies: Complementary Therapies (1 Feb 2006)

Mary Harney: I understand the Deputy is referring to the recognition of the practitioners of homoeopathic medicine. I am conscious that complementary therapy, including homoeopathy, is of increasing interest to the public and that more people are now attending complementary therapists. However, while the practice of conventional medicine and health care in this country is controlled and regulated,...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (1 Feb 2006)

Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (1 Feb 2006)

Mary Harney: Discussions have taken place between representatives of my Department, the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety and of Belfast City Hospital, BCH. Arising from these discussions, the Health Service Executive is now preparing a needs assessment in respect of cancer patients in Donegal who may require radiotherapy at BCH. This is an essential preparatory step in delivering on...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (1 Feb 2006)

Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.