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Order of Business (28 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Over the past ten years, I have raised repeatedly-----

Order of Business (28 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: This is a very short history, a pen picture.

Order of Business (28 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: I am trying to come back into time.

Order of Business (28 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: I am aware of that and ask for ten seconds. The question relates to bail, an issue I have raised repeatedly in this House in the last ten years.

Order of Business (28 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Recent disclosures indicate the situation is getting worse. While I do not attribute the blame for this to the current Government-----

Order of Business (28 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: -----it has been on the stocks for ten years and ten years is long enough. Could we get a firm indication of when the bail Bill will come before the House?

Garda Stations (28 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: That is no use at all.

Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: I am glad to have an opportunity to speak on this important legislation. I agree entirely with my colleague, Deputy Buttimer, that it is unfortunate that we find ourselves in the situation that the Government must step in to reassure and make good the deficiencies in the system. Failure to do so would be even worse. It would have a knock-on effect throughout the industry and the financial...

Written Answers — Health Policy: Health Policy (28 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Health the policy making or formulation structure in the health service; if policy emanates from him or the Health Service Executive or a combination of both or otherwise; the way policy decisions are arrived at or by whom such policies are influenced in such matters as hospital restructuring such as increase or diminution of services or facilities, the...

Written Answers — Health Policy: Health Policy (28 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Health the various policy making structure within his Department or the Health Service Executive; the methodology used in the determination of policy at all levels with particular reference to general hospitals, special hospitals and community care services; the extent to which particular policies have changed over the past ten years; the reason for such...

Written Answers — Health Policy: Health Policy (28 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Health the policy structure in his Department and or the Health Service Executive with particular reference to clarification as to the way policy is formulated in current or future provisions in respect of the various disciplines at national, regional or local level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26634/11]

Written Answers — Health Policy: Health Policy (28 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which he interfaces with the Health Service Executive or others involved in policy making with particular reference to the determination of policies at local or regional level particularly those affecting the location and delivery of services at local health centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26636/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (28 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which the full general hospital bed complement has been identified, agreed and or provided for in the future having particular regard to the experience over the past six years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26638/11]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (28 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 23: To ask the Minister for Health his preferred options for the delivery of psychiatric health services throughout the country relating to both inpatient and outpatient facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26316/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (28 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 248 of 20 September 2011, if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare qualifies for a back to education allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26522/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (28 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 300 of 20 September 2011, if she will clarify the documentation requested in respect of an application for rent supplement in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26550/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (28 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an entitlement to contributory State old age pension exists in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26653/11]

Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (28 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Health if and when funding under the national lottery funding scheme will be awarded in the case of an association (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26623/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (28 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which future requirements in terms of junior hospital doctors are planned for on an annual basis; the methodology employed in such planning; the extent to which advanced planning has been undertaken in each of the past seven years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26624/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (28 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Health the number of doctors that have qualified on an annual basis in each of the past seven years to date in 2011; the degree to which they have been available to meet requirements at hospital and community levels; the numbers in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26625/11]