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Hospital Waiting Lists: Motion. (4 May 2004)

Liz McManus: I move: That Dáil Éireann: —notes that this week marks the deadline for the ending of hospital waiting lists following the commitment given by the Taoiseach, the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Health and Children on 6 May 2002 that, if returned to office, they would "permanently end waiting lists in our hospitals within two years through a combination of bed capacity, primary...

Hospital Waiting Lists: Motion. (4 May 2004)

Liz McManus: I am concerned that the Minister for Health and Children has not bothered to come to the House. He has no difficulty appearing on television and spinning yarns to the public, but he is not willing to come to the House to debate the issues which are within his remit and on which he has failed so abysmally. This motion is tabled by the Labour Party with the sole purpose of ensuring that the...

Hospital Waiting Lists: Motion. (4 May 2004)

Liz McManus: The promises will still be made during this election campaign. The dishonesty will persist but there is one difference to which I look forward. This time the people will not be fooled.

Hospital Waiting Lists: Motion. (4 May 2004)

Liz McManus: Will the Minister give way for a question?

Hospital Waiting Lists: Motion. (4 May 2004)

Liz McManus: The Minister is very touchy.

Hospital Waiting Lists: Motion. (4 May 2004)

Liz McManus: This is not information, it is spin.

Hospital Waiting Lists: Motion. (4 May 2004)

Liz McManus: More spin.

Hospital Waiting Lists: Motion. (4 May 2004)

Liz McManus: How many beds?

Hospital Waiting Lists: Motion. (4 May 2004)

Liz McManus: Not the deal.

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (4 May 2004)

Liz McManus: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to recent comments from the President of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors calling for a tougher policy on speeding and drink driving, including a "three-strikes-and-you're-out" penalty points system; if he plans to consult the Garda following reported comments from the president that the effects of...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (4 May 2004)

Liz McManus: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the new campaign to reduce road deaths throughout Europe launched recently in Dublin; the road safety goals and measures articulated in the new Road Safety Charter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12523/04]

Written Answers — Medical Students' Entitlements: Medical Students' Entitlements (4 May 2004)

Liz McManus: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he will extend entitlements to external placement allowance, travel allowance and uniform allowance, all granted to student nurses to student radiographers and physiotherapists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12575/04]

Written Answers — Long-Term Illness Scheme: Long-Term Illness Scheme (4 May 2004)

Liz McManus: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position with regard to the inclusion of Crohn's disease in the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12701/04]

Order of Business. (13 May 2004)

Liz McManus: Today we read of the conclusion of the case of Ms Kathy Quilty — of which I have no doubt Members are aware — who suffered terribly at the hands of Dr. Neary. This raises a number of issues about legislation about which I would like to ask the Tánaiste. My first question relates to the medical practitioners Bill, which has been sought by the medical professions for more than seven years.

Order of Business. (13 May 2004)

Liz McManus: Yes.

Order of Business. (13 May 2004)

Liz McManus: It is important to illustrate the gravity of the situation.

Order of Business. (13 May 2004)

Liz McManus: I appreciate that. In 2002 we were promised that the Bill would be published in 2003. We were then informed that it would be published in 2005. The most recent programme relating to legislation indicates that no date has been fixed for the publication of the Bill. Is this not a matter of great concern?

Order of Business. (13 May 2004)

Liz McManus: With respect, I have not finished and I did indicate that I have a number of questions. I am saving time by asking the questions together because they all relate to this case. Is it the Government's intention to establish a statutory inquiry into the cases relating to Dr. Neary and his barbaric practices which have grievously injured so many women?

Order of Business. (13 May 2004)

Liz McManus: My final question also relates to the case. The Government has, in principle, pursued the objective of a no-fault compensation scheme for brain-damaged children. Since 2001 a group has been assessing the possibility of establishing such a scheme but has still not issued a report. What is the Government's position now that the insurance scheme is falling apart?

Order of Business. (13 May 2004)

Liz McManus: I wish to ask the Tánaiste about a Bill in her area of responsibility. She promised 12 months ago that the employment permits Bill would be published before the summer recess but we are getting the same promise now.