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Written Answers — Bullying in Schools: Bullying in Schools (3 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 215: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the extent, if any, of incidents of school bullying brought to her attention or of which she and/or her Department otherwise became aware at primary and second level, on a county basis, throughout the country in each of the past five years and to date this year, the procedures put in place in each case by way of follow...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (3 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 216: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which she expects to meet requests as set out within the school building programme in the current year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24027/10]

Implementation of the Ryan Report: Statements (9 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: That is not true.

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: At the outset I pay tribute to the generations of medical, surgical and nursing personnel who have served in the health services over the years. They have given a great service, responding above and beyond the call of duty. I served on the Eastern Health Board many years ago and it was a good way to learn about the health services. I suggest similar experience for anyone who hopes to...

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I could talk for one hour on this topic, as could everyone else, because we do not get many opportunities to discuss it in this House. The concept of centres of excellence has been much vaunted and tossed around this country in recent times. I do not understand what they mean by this. What is meant by it, but not said, is that major investment will take place in eight centres throughout...

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: -----the Minister said that when a child is ill, a parent will bring that child anywhere to get treatment. That is not true. The parent will bring that child to the nearest location where the treatment is available. This is because, as Deputy Penrose said, time is of the essence. One does not have time to be fancy footed about the matter at that stage. If the child has an illness that...

Written Answers — Urban Renewal Schemes: Urban Renewal Schemes (9 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 57: To ask the Minister for Finance the number and location in County Kildare of the various urban renewal, Section 23, or other incentives approved by him since the inception of the respective schemes; the extent to which all such schemes were completed in accordance with the proposals; the degree to which all moneys were drawn down; the number and location of any such schemes...

Written Answers — Urban Renewal Schemes: Urban Renewal Schemes (9 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Finance the number and location in the country of the various urban renewal, Section 23, or other incentives approved by him since the inception of the respective schemes; the extent to which all such schemes were completed in accordance with the proposals; the degree to which all moneys were drawn down; the number and location of any such schemes...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (9 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a medical card will issue to persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24261/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (9 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if home help or assistance from a district nurse will be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare. [24438/10]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (9 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to parliamentary Question No. 137 of 27 May 2010 if he will confirm that the correspondence in question was already submitted to his own office on 26 January 2010; the current location of the documents in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24440/10]

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (9 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will be processed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24442/10]

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (9 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs when a passport will be processed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who applied for same over two months ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24443/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (9 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 262: To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 186 of 20 May 2010, the status of the report from the Health Service Executive deeming the person in question had habitual residency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24439/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (9 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a domiciliary care appeal will be heard in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24441/10]

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: As I said last evening, I disagree with the concept set out in the proposal for the selling off and transferring of the assets of St. Luke's Hospital to the HSE. I set out the grounds on which my disagreement rests. I should add that my confidence in the HSE to deliver the health services as set out in its original mission statement has sadly waned, as has the confidence of everyone else in...

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: What function do Members have if they cannot get straightforward answers to the questions they raise? Refusals by a Minister to address issues raised in the House and the avoidance of ministerial responsibility will bite back later. If it is not dealt with in the first instance, it will be dealt with later when it becomes a scandal and there is an inquiry into it. Will Ministers recognise,...

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I am saddened by what is proposed in the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill. I do not believe anyone could have confidence in the HSE's ability to use and value the facilities and staff of St. Luke's Hospital or be able to continue the work done by the staff and its voluntary support group in the past. They certainly will not be able to do it to the same benefit of the wider community.