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Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (11 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 187: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of extra beds required at Naas General Hospital having particular regard to the next phase of the hospital development plan; if she will consider increasing the bed complement to meet requirements arising from demographic trends; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15707/05]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (11 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 184: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number and status of posts awaiting to be filled in the health services in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15703/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (11 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 185: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her plans to improve, enhance or otherwise upgrade the various health centres in County Kildare having due regard to demographic trends; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15705/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (11 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 186: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her proposals to upgrade health centres with a view to relieving some of the pressure on hospitals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15706/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (11 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 188: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of respite beds available in County Kerry at the present time; the number required; her plans to expand this service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15708/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (11 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 189: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of respite care places available in the country in 2005; the number required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15709/05]

Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (11 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 190: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of cases of MRSA reported to date; if more than one such case has been reported from the same location; the steps being taken to address the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15710/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (11 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 191: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of hospital beds available in 1990; the number available now; if the position reflects needs created by increased population; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15711/05]

Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (11 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 192: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the cost to date of the treatment purchase scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15712/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (11 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 193: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her proposals to address the shortage of nursing staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15713/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (11 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 194: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of step down beds provided since June 2004; the number required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15714/05]

Written Answers — Air Pollution: Air Pollution (11 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 273: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has studied the result of various air pollution monitors throughout County Kildare; if any trends are detectable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15704/05]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (11 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 280: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the percentage of the overall affordable housing initiative announced on 4 July 2003 which is planned for Magee Barracks, Kildare town; the location of the other affordable housing initiatives which are to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15694/05]

Order of Business. (12 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Will the Government introduce legislation to encourage the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Deputy Noel Dempsey, to address the House an odd time so Members can ask him questions about promised legislation?

Order of Business. (12 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Legislation has been promised for 2006 in the case of Bord Gáis and in the urgent area of broadcasting. These Bills have been shelved until after the next general election. Would it be possible to encourage the Minister to make a special guest appearance during Order of Business some morning and tell us what he is going to do?

Order of Business. (12 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister is like the invisible man.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (12 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: A good policy.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (12 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Fair play to the Deputy.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (12 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (12 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.