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Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Seán Sherlock: If the answer was "Yes", the Minister would not only have referred the matter to the HSE, she would have followed this issue to its proper conclusion and taken total responsibility. That conclusion should have been the restoration of confidencein a system upon which thousands of women rely. What is the culture that now pervades the politics of health? It is one where responsibility is...

Written Answers — North-South Ministerial Council: North-South Ministerial Council (29 Nov 2007)

Seán Sherlock: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the discussions he has had with the North-South Ministerial Council to bring about the merger of functions between Fáilte Ireland, Tourism Ireland and the Northern Ireland Tourist Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31451/07]

Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (4 Dec 2007)

Seán Sherlock: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the way he will address the poverty traps identified in proposals for supporting lone parents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32185/07]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (4 Dec 2007)

Seán Sherlock: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reforms that will be made to the back to school clothing and footwear allowance scheme for 2007; and if he will commit to amending legislation to disregard income from carer's allowance. [32186/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (4 Dec 2007)

Seán Sherlock: Question 269: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the process for appointing a senior radiographer for Mallow General Hospital has been expedited; if so, when the person will commence employment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32432/07]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (4 Dec 2007)

Seán Sherlock: Question 621: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if broadband exchanges are to be enabled by Eircom in areas (details supplied) in County Cork to provide broadband access; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32452/07]

Competitiveness of the Economy: Motion (Resumed) (5 Dec 2007)

Seán Sherlock: I wish to share time with Deputy Michael D. Higgins.

Competitiveness of the Economy: Motion (Resumed) (5 Dec 2007)

Seán Sherlock: In recent times, November has been one of the best months of the year for the Minister for Finance. Today, of all days, will tell a different story. The serious decline in the housing construction market clearly confirms the continuing fall in Exchequer receipts from taxes such as stamp duty. Exchequer figures for November show that total tax receipts are almost €2 billion behind the...

Budget Statement 2008 (5 Dec 2007)

Seán Sherlock: It does not include spending on non-national roads either.

Financial Resolution No. 1: Excise (Tobacco Products) (5 Dec 2007)

Seán Sherlock: The measure will probably have a positive effect in so far as it will discourage potential new smokers. If the price of cigarettes was prohibitive, it would probably have that effect. However, if one is a committed smoker, it will not change one's behaviour at all. If it is proposed as a health measure, the Government must look at the issue of smoking cessation. If some of these moneys...

Financial Resolution No. 2: Stamp Duty (5 Dec 2007)

Seán Sherlock: That is absolute rubbish.

Financial Resolution No. 2: Stamp Duty (5 Dec 2007)

Seán Sherlock: Will Deputy Curran please stop talking rubbish?

Financial Resolution No. 2: Stamp Duty (5 Dec 2007)

Seán Sherlock: It is merely talk for talk's sake.

Financial Resolution No. 2: Stamp Duty (5 Dec 2007)

Seán Sherlock: What are the human and social implications?

Financial Resolution No. 2: Stamp Duty (5 Dec 2007)

Seán Sherlock: There is a generational issue at play here. If people only recently became used to dealing with cheque transactions, they cannot now be penalised. It is easy for people of my generation and that which immediately preceded it because we are used to electronic banking, on-line banking, using ATM cards etc., but not everybody is in a position to carry on their affairs in this way, particularly...

Financial Resolution No. 2: Stamp Duty (5 Dec 2007)

Seán Sherlock: ——this is the way to do it. We do not want to encourage people to return to acting in this way. We want to make it easier for them to make transactions.

Written Answers — Agri-Tourism Development: Agri-Tourism Development (5 Dec 2007)

Seán Sherlock: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the supports in place to encourage the development of agri-tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30092/07]

Written Answers — Countryside Access: Countryside Access (5 Dec 2007)

Seán Sherlock: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if his Department is a party to consultations with Comhairle na Tuaithe on proposals for public access to privately owned land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30761/07]

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (5 Dec 2007)

Seán Sherlock: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the breakdown of the number of transfers by ambulance from Mallow General Hospital to Cork University Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32653/07]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (5 Dec 2007)

Seán Sherlock: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will put in place the necessary financial support to improve the inadequate working conditions and increase staffing levels at Midleton Health Centre, County Cork (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32759/07]