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Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 516: To ask the Minister for Health the total number and location of beds available for older persons with a high dependency in County Kildare; the extent to which the full bed complement is likely to be maintained and increased in the short and medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32902/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (8 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 517: To ask the Minister for Health the number of hospital beds at all levels in the health services throughout County Kildare in each of the past three years to date; the extent to which any bed losses have taken place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32903/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 518: To ask the Minister for Health the level at which major policy decisions are taken affecting the health services throughout the country; if such changes are initiated by him or the Health Service Executive or a combination of both; if he will indicate in terms of seniority and responsibility the persons engaged in such discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Leaders Questions (9 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Who put it there?

Leaders Questions (9 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Two salaries, no responsibilities.

Leaders Questions (9 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Two salaries, no responsibilities and whinging all the time.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: He should submit a matter for the Topical Issue Debate.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: I am glad to have an opportunity to speak on this important legislation. There have been many examples in recent years where the fixing of prices has had a large-scale negative impact on the consumer, and consequently this legislation is important. Equally important, however, is the legislation's effectiveness, and I have raised this point in respect of all legislation introduced to this...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (9 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 35: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which an audit has been done of the total employment throughout the transport and tourism sectors with particular reference to the potential to absorb into the sector a greater proportion of those currently long-term unemployed; the extent to which he can or will engage with the relevant, interested parties, such...

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (9 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 56 of 6 July 2011, the extent to which he and his Department have examined and pinpointed the various factors affecting tourism costs and, ultimately, the competitiveness of that sector in this jurisdiction; if updated comparisons have been made with the prevailing situation in other...

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (9 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which he has had discussions with the catering and tourism sector with a view to identification of any State-generated costs likely to impede the competitiveness of the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33694/11]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (9 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the total number of hotel accommodation units has been utilised throughout the country in the past 12 months; if he intends to introduce any measures to address any issues arising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33695/11]

Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (9 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the full extent of funding available to him in the current year from the proceeds of the National Lottery; the extent to which such funds are to be spent and under which headings now and in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33700/11]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (9 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he has identified costs affecting the transport sector here as compared to such costs in competing jurisdictions; the actions needed to address any such issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33690/11]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (9 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which comparisons have been made between airport charges here and those applicable in competing jurisdictions; the degree to which any such issues can be addressed with a view to ensuring the competitiveness of the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33691/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (9 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which infrastructure investment is likely to take place in respect of roads, rail or other transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33692/11]

Written Answers — Transport Sector: Transport Sector (9 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he has had discussions with stakeholders in the transport sector with a view to identifying any issues needing attention or resolution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33693/11]

Written Answers — Tourism and Leisure Sectors: Tourism and Leisure Sectors (9 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he has examined the potential for expansion in the tourism sector in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33696/11]

Written Answers — Tourism and Leisure Sectors: Tourism and Leisure Sectors (9 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which he has engaged with the various sporting authorities with a view to utilisation of the leisure sector in the context of national economic recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33697/11]

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (9 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when it is expected that necessary funding will be provided for the provision of a swimming pool at Leixlip, County Kildare, with particular reference to the population expansion in the area and the recreational need accruing therefrom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33698/11]