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Order of Business. (18 May 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I did not suggest that. As the Ceann Comhairle is aware, I asked whether the Tánaiste can give a firm indication to this House in respect of this legislation, which has been promised for the past six or seven years, as to whether it will be cleared in this House before the end of the present session. That is a straight question, which requires-----

Order of Business. (18 May 2010)

Bernard Durkan: It has been there for six months. The question is whether it will be there for another six months?

Order of Business. (18 May 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Can the Tánaiste answer this very easy question?

Order of Business. (18 May 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Can the Tánaiste not answer this question?

Order of Business. (18 May 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Will it be there for another six months? Is it correct to state it will not come before this House before the summer recess?

Order of Business. (18 May 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Can the Tánaiste state whether this is the case?

Order of Business. (18 May 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I would get the same answer.

Order of Business. (18 May 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Will this legislation be passed in this session? It is a major issue on which many people depend.

Order of Business. (18 May 2010)

Bernard Durkan: What does the Ceann Comhairle mean by stating this is completely unrealistic? It is a simple and straightforward question.

Order of Business. (18 May 2010)

Bernard Durkan: This Bill has been before the Seanad for six months.

Order of Business. (18 May 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Can the Tánaiste say-----

Order of Business. (18 May 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Therefore, the presumption is that what is going on at present is a fudge.

Order of Business. (18 May 2010)

Bernard Durkan: The Ceann Comhairle is aware there is a fudge going on and the Government has no intention of introducing this Bill to this House.

Order of Business. (18 May 2010)

Bernard Durkan: The Government should tell this to those who are waiting for it outside. Is that not correct?

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 May 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the extent to which policy within the Health Service is shared, directed or dictated by or between her Department and the Health Service Executive; the degree to which any evaluation has been done as to the provision and delivery of the comprehensive range of health service in line with best practice throughout the EU; if she is...

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (18 May 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 295: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the full extent of the hospital co-location programme undertaken by her; the nature and extent of the costs incurred to date; the nature and extent of facilities provided thus far; the degree to which any such facilities are duplicated on adjoining sites; if this represents good value for money; the extent to which the Exchequer or...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 May 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the steps she has taken or proposes to take to speed up the process of medical card and rent or mortgage support applications with particular reference to the need to meet the needs of the community arising from the current economic climate; if she and or her Department has given any instructions to the relevant officers not to...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 May 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the extent to which she proposes to provide funding for upgrading, improvement of facilities or otherwise extending the various health centres throughout County Kildare; the time scale for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20727/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 May 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 291: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when she will approve the extension and or upgrading of Johnstownbridge health centre, County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20728/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 May 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 292: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the extent of the discussions to date in respect of Johnstownbridge health centre, County Kildare; if provision is being made to upgrade or extend the facility in line with population requirements; the degree to which she has studied the submissions made in this regard; the extent of costing undertaken; when it is expected that she...