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Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)

Jimmy Devins: That is not true.

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)

Jimmy Devins: That money goes back. It is the people's money — it is not the Government's money.

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)

Jimmy Devins: Hear, hear.

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)

Jimmy Devins: We will.

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)

Jimmy Devins: We do not do that.

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)

Jimmy Devins: International prices drive domestic prices up.

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2006)

Jimmy Devins: The regulator is independent.

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (15 Nov 2006)

Jimmy Devins: I wish to share time with Deputies Fiona O'Malley, Cooper-Flynn, Callanan, Fleming and Moloney. I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on this Private Members' motion on patient safety. Anyone who has involvement in the provision of health care, be it in the front line or through a family member or friend recovering and receiving care, or even at the political level, will want the...

Written Answers — EU Regulations: EU Regulations (29 Nov 2006)

Jimmy Devins: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position with regard to the implementation of EU regulations that impact on the farming community; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40274/06]

Written Answers — Agricultural Processing Sectors: Agricultural Processing Sectors (29 Nov 2006)

Jimmy Devins: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on the development of the dairy, beef and sheep processing sectors; the policies she will put in place to support such development; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40275/06]

Postal Services: Motion (Resumed) (6 Dec 2006)

Jimmy Devins: I thank Deputy Durkan for tabling this Private Members' motion. It is timely for several reasons, not least of which is the fact that An Post is coming into its busiest time of the year. Like most Members, I have had regular meetings with members of the Irish Postmasters Union, who have kept us informed on a regular basis of the difficulties facing their members in maintaining a reasonable...

Written Answers — Western Rail Corridor: Western Rail Corridor (13 Dec 2006)

Jimmy Devins: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the funding provided by his Department for the preservation of the right of way of the western rail corridor from Claremorris, County Mayo to Collooney, County Sligo; and the progress made on the project to date. [42624/06]

Health Bill 2006: Second Stage (24 Jan 2007)

Jimmy Devins: I wish to share my time with Deputies Johnny Brady and Callanan.

Health Bill 2006: Second Stage (24 Jan 2007)

Jimmy Devins: I am delighted to have this opportunity to speak on the Bill. Before doing so, however, I refer briefly to another issue that has dominated the headlines in recent weeks — namely the decision to locate the new national children's hospital on the Mater Hospital site. Deputy Burton raised the issue of Thornton Hall. One of the reasons Thornton Hall would not be considered is because there...

Health Bill 2006: Second Stage (24 Jan 2007)

Jimmy Devins: It is not on the same site. In the midst of all the furore and discussion, a few salient points appear to have been ignored by some people. The decision to build a state-of-the-art, world-class children's hospital, equipped and staffed to tertiary care level, is to be warmly welcomed. Such a facility has been sadly lacking to date. Children need this facility and it is not before time to...

Cancer Services: Motion (Resumed). (1 Feb 2007)

Jimmy Devins: I wish to share time with Deputies Cooper-Flynn, O'Connor, Keaveney and McGuinness, if that is agreeable.

Cancer Services: Motion (Resumed). (1 Feb 2007)

Jimmy Devins: I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on this Private Members' motion on cancer services. I congratulate the Government on the proactive approach it has taken over the past ten years in the fight against cancer. We must deal in facts on this issue. It is a fact that more than €1 billion has been invested in the battle against cancer since the first national cancer strategy was...

Health Service Reform: Motion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)

Jimmy Devins: I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on this very important issue. I commend the Opposition for putting forward another Private Members' motion on health. I wish to discuss one aspect of the wide-ranging motion and the amendment, which is the provision of health care at the primary care or general practitioner level. Since I was first elected to the Dáil five years ago, almost...

Biofuels (Blended Motor Fuels) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Feb 2007)

Jimmy Devins: I welcome the publication of this Bill but I feel compelled to vote against it for the reasons outlined by the Minister last night. The means by which energy is produced and used has become important because of the impact of global warming. All Members have a common position on this matter. For years the impact of global warming was discussed, with many denying that it was occurring. Even...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (22 Feb 2007)

Jimmy Devins: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the funding she has allocated for the provision of childcare facilities in County Sligo under the equal opportunities childcare programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6990/07]