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Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (2 Mar 2010)

Jimmy Devins: In light of the statement earlier today by Dr. Donal O'Shea of St. Vincent's Hospital in Dublin that Irish children are now among the fattest in Europe - compared with the position 40 years ago when they were the leanest - I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the current epidemic of obesity that is sweeping the country...

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)

Jimmy Devins: I wish to share time with Deputy John Browne.

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2010)

Jimmy Devins: I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on the Finance Bill 2010, which will give effect to the budgetary measures introduced just before Christmas. Everybody in the House will agree it was a very difficult budget which has affected everybody in the country. Those in work are finding they have less money. Unfortunately, an increasing number of people are out of work and those on...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (9 Feb 2010)

Jimmy Devins: Question 364: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to provide alternative accommodation and-or upgrade the existing building in view of the inadequate facilities at Sligo Garda station. [6961/10]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (2 Feb 2010)

Jimmy Devins: Question 291: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of patients in counties Sligo and Leitrim treated for foot ulcerations which did not require a full or partial amputation in 2007 and 2008; and the number of these patients who had diabetes mellitus. [4701/10]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (2 Feb 2010)

Jimmy Devins: Question 292: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of patients under 65 years in counties Sligo and Leitrim treated for foot ulcerations, which did not require a full or partial lower limb amputation in 2007 and 2008; and the number of those patients who has diabetes mellitus. [4702/10]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (2 Feb 2010)

Jimmy Devins: Question 293: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of full or partial lower limb amputations carried out on patients residing in counties Sligo and Leitrim in 2007 and 2008; and the number of those patients who had diabetes mellitus. [4703/10]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (19 Jan 2010)

Jimmy Devins: Question 456: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Sligo will be called to Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9 for an appointment. [1921/10]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (19 Jan 2010)

Jimmy Devins: Question 985: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of the school building programme of a school (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48346/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (9 Dec 2009)

Jimmy Devins: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Sligo will be called for an operation in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9. [46200/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (1 Dec 2009)

Jimmy Devins: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Sligo will be called for an operation to St. James's Hospital, Dublin 8.. [44352/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (1 Dec 2009)

Jimmy Devins: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if follow-up mammograms for patients who have had surgery for breast cancer have ceased in Sligo General Hospital; and if so, the reason for same in view of the fact that assurances were given that follow-up mammograms would continue in Sligo General Hospital, given that the machines and qualified staff are [i]in situ[/i] in the...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 Sep 2009)

Jimmy Devins: Question 324: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will expedite a surgical procedure for a person (details supplied) in County Sligo. [30167/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (16 Sep 2009)

Jimmy Devins: Question 838: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the procedures in place to ensure that EU Regulation 1408/71 is enacted; if she will clarify that child benefit is payable to EU persons who are employed here or in receipt of unemployment benefit but is not payable to those who are in receipt of jobseeker's allowance or unemployment assistance; and the procedures in place to...

Ryan Report on the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Motion (Resumed) (11 Jun 2009)

Jimmy Devins: I understand I am sharing time with Deputy O'Rourke.

Ryan Report on the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Motion (Resumed) (11 Jun 2009)

Jimmy Devins: I am pleased to be able to speak on this important report. It is probably the most important report that will come before the House in the lifetime of this Dáil or, indeed, many Dáilanna. I offer my support and condolences to all the victims who have suffered as a result of time spent in institutional care in this country. It is very little in terms of what the victims have suffered, but...

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (9 Jun 2009)

Jimmy Devins: Question 502: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the breakdown of the number of people, both permanent and temporary, in each local authority at county council, city council and borough council level. [22290/09]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (9 Jun 2009)

Jimmy Devins: Question 642: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on changing the date for calculation of teacher numbers from September of the previous year to 31 May of the current year, if necessary getting the board of management and the parents to certify that the enrolling pupils are applied to enroll in one school only. [22291/09]

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Motion (21 May 2009)

Jimmy Devins: I thank Deputy Blaney for sharing his time with me. At the outset, I congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Moloney, who is doing a wonderful job in a challenging and difficult brief. I am delighted to have the opportunity to say a few words on this important motion. Muscular dystrophy is a very disabling condition. Unlike many conditions in medicine, unfortunately, it does not have a...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (30 Apr 2009)

Jimmy Devins: I seek leave to move a motion for the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 on a specific and important matter of public interest requiring urgent consideration, namely, in view of the designation yesterday by the World Health Organisation that level five status has been afforded to the influenza disease caused by the H1N1 virus - known as swine flu - and the statement by the...