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Estimates for Public Services 2007 (17 Oct 2007)

Seán Barrett: Exactly.

Estimates for Public Services 2007 (17 Oct 2007)

Seán Barrett: I said regulation was required.

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (17 Oct 2007)

Seán Barrett: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if funding for mental health services will be increased from the current 7.7% to 12% in line with the overall global proportion of spending on mental health problems and compared with funding of 12% in England and 18% in Scotland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22316/07]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (17 Oct 2007)

Seán Barrett: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the way funding disparities between the various health services will be resolved in budget 2008 having regard to the current 7.7% expenditure on mental health services in view of the fact that mental health problems account for 12% of the overall global disease burden; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22315/07]

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (17 Oct 2007)

Seán Barrett: Question 271: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will make a once-off grant, perhaps from national lottery funds, to a company (details supplied) in County Dublin in order to carry out necessary renovations to the fort at the end of the east pier in Dún Laoghaire, in order that this amenity can be opened up to the public, and the establishment of recreational facilities accommodated;...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (17 Oct 2007)

Seán Barrett: Question 272: To ask the Minister for Transport his proposals to make the wearing of safety helmets by cyclists mandatory; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22322/07]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (18 Oct 2007)

Seán Barrett: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Transport his proposals to enter into discussions with Dublin Bus, Iarnród Éireann and the Luas management company Veolia with a view to providing linking Imp buses between the three transport services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22321/07]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (18 Oct 2007)

Seán Barrett: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will enter into discussions with local authorities regarding policy in relation to introducing quality bus corridors and their locations, operating times and days with a view to ensuring some uniformity of approach; if he will ensure that public consultation will take place before they are introduced. [22290/07]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (18 Oct 2007)

Seán Barrett: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the reason for withdrawing funding under the community service programme from a club (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24548/07]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (18 Oct 2007)

Seán Barrett: Question 230: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the recent serious flooding in the Blackrock area, he will approve the major Carysfort Maretimo stream improvement scheme submitted by Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24532/07]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (23 Oct 2007)

Seán Barrett: On a point of order, will the Ceann Comhairle give some guidance on Standing Order 32? It would help if we knew exactly what matters can be raised under Standing Order 32.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (23 Oct 2007)

Seán Barrett: It is incredible that we are facing a possible ESB strike and gangland killings and yet we do not have an opportunity under this Standing Order to have an urgent debate on such matters. It would be in the interest of every Member if the Ceann Comhairle was kind enough to give some guidelines as to what can be allowed under the Standing Order.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (23 Oct 2007)

Seán Barrett: It is the interpretation of the Standing Order that I am asking about.

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (23 Oct 2007)

Seán Barrett: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps he will take to highlight the violations of human rights in Zimbabwe and the suffering of its citizens as a result of the collapsing economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22326/07]

Order of Business (24 Oct 2007)

Seán Barrett: Is it a bit too technical for the Taoiseach?

Pre-Budget Outlook: Motion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2007)

Seán Barrett: It was in Tallaght Chamber of Commerce.

Pre-Budget Outlook: Motion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2007)

Seán Barrett: Listening to the Minister's opening address on the motion, I began to wonder whether I was living in the same country as I was in April and May of this same year. Prior to the general election we can recall that anyone who dared to talk about the economy, particularly the Opposition which endeavoured to give accurate information to the public about the delicate line we were walking because...

Order of Business (Resumed) (25 Oct 2007)

Seán Barrett: The Ceann Comhairle should ask the video referee.

Order of Business (Resumed) (25 Oct 2007)

Seán Barrett: When is it proposed to take the nursing homes support scheme Bill which is rather urgent because the current scheme expires at the end of the year?

Order of Business (Resumed) (25 Oct 2007)

Seán Barrett: With respect, I understand this Bill needs to pass all Stages before the end of the year.