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Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (28 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Health the provision currently being made or likely to be made in the future to meet the care needs of older persons in view of the emerging age profile; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26627/11]

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (28 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which applicants under the fair deal scheme have been approved or are on a waiting list; the number of applications approved to date; the number still pending if any; when he expects the need to be met in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26628/11]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (28 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Health the average length of time taken to process medical card applications; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26629/11]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Health the full extent of the facilities currently available for combined heart and lung transplants as promised 15 years ago; the extent to which the facilities have evolved in the intervening period; the location or locations at which the facilities are available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26630/11]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Health the number of patients referred outside this jurisdiction for various procedures in each of the past six years to date in 2011; the reasons for such referral with particular reference to the availability of the extent and quality of any such services here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26631/11]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which paediatric services are adequate to meet current or anticipated requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26632/11]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which orthopaedic services are equally available and accessible throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26633/11]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which information is available relating to the standard, quality and availability of care for all persons in various hospitals and institutions, public and private, throughout the country; the person or persons responsible for the control of such information in all institutions under his aegis; and if he will make a statement on the...

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which the full extent of orthodontic needs as determined through school medical examinations or otherwise is being met in part or in full on an annual basis throughout the country; the degree to which patients are categorised; the changes if any that have taken place in respect of such categorisation; and if he will make a statement...

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Health the total requirement in respect of hospital staff at all levels over the next five years; the extent to which current or anticipated deficiencies have been identified and or resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26639/11]

Leaders' Questions (29 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: I thought the head shops were banned.

Leaders' Questions (29 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Hello, Mary Lou, what's new?

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: I thought the Deputy was busy doing that already.

Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: To better deal with the situation inherited from the previous Administration, when will it be possible to expedite the introduction and process through the House the Bill to remove barriers to mobility and redeployment from statutory recruitment and appointment procedures for posts in the civil and public service? The item concerned is No. 118. It would be wise to bring this forward as soon...

Tourism Industry (29 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 217: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport the extent to which the tourism sector has managed to prevail in the on-going economic climate; the degree to which the industry is likely to expand over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26799/11]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (29 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 23: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he and or his Department has examined the costs affecting the transport and tourism sectors with particular reference to identifying and isolating those costs currently having the greatest negative impact on the sectors; if he will indicate the degree to which initiatives can be taken to address such...

Written Answers — Sporting Organisations: Sporting Organisations (29 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he has had discussions with the various sporting organisations with a view to addressing any issues arising from the current economic situation; the degree to which debt has affected the industry; the extent to which he anticipates sporting and recreational facilities to remain readily available, accessible...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (29 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 45: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the entitlement to an Irish passport in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26792/11]

Written Answers — Tax Reliefs: Tax Reliefs (29 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Finance the full extent to which income tax relief is available in households when more than one student in the household is attending a third level institution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26791/11]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (29 Sep 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which higher education grants remain to be available in households with more than one student in third level education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26818/11]