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Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (30 Mar 2004)

John McGuinness: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Finance if the lease is still in place between his Department and the landowner of the lands at Dublin Road, Kilkenny; if so, the amount paid to date; if the Department intend to continue this arrangement indefinitely; if he considers this to be good value for money; if he intends to review the arrangement; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (30 Mar 2004)

John McGuinness: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a detailed response will be issued to a group (details supplied) in County Kilkenny as promised by his Department officials regarding its submission on establishing a school for autistic children in Goresbridge, County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9587/04]

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (30 Mar 2004)

John McGuinness: Question 352: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason the parents of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny are disallowed from attending with them at clinic appointments; if their desire to be present should be accepted as was the case with a previous consultant or doctor; and if he will investigate the matter. [9608/04]

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (30 Mar 2004)

John McGuinness: Question 353: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if enhanced subvention will be paid in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will expedite a positive response in the case. [9609/04]

Written Answers — Health Board Surveys: Health Board Surveys (30 Mar 2004)

John McGuinness: Question 387: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of persons from the Irish advocacy network, Monaghan involved at any one time in the survey being undertaken by the SEHB; and if these persons are spread through the region to conduct their work or if they are concentrated at one location. [9837/04]

Written Answers — Health Board Surveys: Health Board Surveys (30 Mar 2004)

John McGuinness: Question 388: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the terms of reference of the survey being conducted by the Irish advocacy group, County Monaghan, for the SEHB; the cost of the survey; the timeframe for its completion; the target group of the survey; if the Kilkenny advocacy group will be included; if its findings will be made public; if the last survey undertaken by the SEHB in...

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (30 Mar 2004)

John McGuinness: Question 390: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will continue to be cared for at Drakeland's Nursing Home, Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9840/04]

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (30 Mar 2004)

John McGuinness: Question 391: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in arranging an appointment for a person (details supplied) at St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny; if an appointment will be expedited for them with a paediatrician; if there is a waiting list for this service; the steps he is taking to resolve the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9841/04]

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (30 Mar 2004)

John McGuinness: Question 432: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the lease is still in place between his Department and the landowner for the lands at Dublin Road, Kilkenny; if so, the amount paid to date; if the Department intends to continue this arrangement indefinitely; if he considers this to be good value for money; if he intends to review the arrangement; and if he will make a...

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Apr 2004)

John McGuinness: Much has been said on this issue inside and outside the House and much of what has been said is misleading and unhelpful in the context of providing information to the public for consideration. Much of what has been printed on the matter has also been misleading. In some cases reports of what has been said have used the word "reckless". However, if anything, reporting of the debate has been...

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Apr 2004)

John McGuinness: Absolutely, but not for the reason Fine Gael has been suggesting over the past few days, misleading the public. Fine Gael will not be thanked for the transparent phoney debate into which it has entered. The electorate is more than willing to vote a number of times on the same day on the various issues, whether for a council, European election or this referendum. It is well able to understand...

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Apr 2004)

John McGuinness: A short time ago one of the Opposition Members said that this issue has been around some time and asked why it is being rushed through now. The issue has been around and we are now dealing with it. It is Government's duty to govern and make decisions, whether the Opposition realises that or not.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Apr 2004)

John McGuinness: That is what we are doing. We are giving leadership but the Opposition does not like it because a decision is being made.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Apr 2004)

John McGuinness: If Fine Gael wanted to enter into a consultation process, it could have been proactive and come forward and entered discussions with Government on the issue. It did not do this but sat on its hands.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Apr 2004)

John McGuinness: I am commenting on what was said by one of the Opposition.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Apr 2004)

John McGuinness: We have had two days of debate, we have draft legislation in place and will have further debate on that. How much more debate does the Opposition want on this simple issue or how much of the issue does it not understand? Does the Opposition understand the electorate's position on this issue?

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Apr 2004)

John McGuinness: It appears the Opposition understands very little about the intelligence of the electorate as will be shown in due course on 11 June. The issue of immigration has been raised during this debate. Immigration is an issue which is clearly separate from the issue of citizenship. The two should not be confused and I do not believe the electorate will confuse them. However, as the issue has been...

Written Answers — Rent Allowances: Rent Allowances (4 May 2004)

John McGuinness: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if an appeal for rent allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be expedited; if the fact that they have a partner and one child will be considered. [12583/04]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (4 May 2004)

John McGuinness: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Transport if the medical criteria set out by his Department relative to the issue of parking permits for the disabled cover those with autism; if parents of autistic children come within the criteria set down; if not, if he intends to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12464/04]

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (4 May 2004)

John McGuinness: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason a driver's licence was refused to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny who passed their test; if the refusal had to do with their status in this country; the reason they were allowed to sit the test; if he will make a statement on the matter and how he intends to deal with this case. [12587/04]