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Leaders' Questions (14 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach may recall that earlier this year the head of the HSE, Professor Brendan Drumm, stated it would really frighten the public if the true facts were published on the incidence of MRSA in hospitals and the numbers of people whose deaths were brought about either directly or indirectly by MRSA, with it being the critical or a contributory factor. Those were the words of Professor...

Leaders' Questions (14 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We must accept that Deputy Breen's intervention is totally and absolutely understandable. We have seen the tremendous anger and fear as a result of the greater awareness of MRSA. I welcome his intervention.

Leaders' Questions (14 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I know the Ceann Comhairle would take that position but I have very little time. As demanded by MRSA and Families Network, the campaigning group, will the Government set up a national directorate for the inspection, prevention and control of MRSA and other hospital-acquired infections? That is a critically important point. The seriousness of this issue cannot be overstated. I cited here...

Order of Business (14 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Regarding the Taoiseach's response to my leader's question, can he clarify whether the heads of the Bill to provide for the establishment on a statutory basis of the health information and quality authority and the office of the chief inspector of social services have been agreed? He referred to consultation. Has that consultation process concluded?

Order of Business (14 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: When will the Bill be published and will it be enacted in the course of this Dáil?

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (14 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if and when he will expand the school meals scheme to all schools beginning with those in disadvantaged areas. [37653/06]

Written Answers — Energy Costs: Energy Costs (14 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 396: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the measures which he will introduce in Budget 2007 to assist low income families cope with rising energy costs. [33233/06]

Written Answers — National Strategy for Carers: National Strategy for Carers (14 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will implement a national strategy for carers. [37652/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (14 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 390: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the cost of doubling the living alone allowance to €15.40. [37430/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (14 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 389: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the cost of the introduction of four weeks paternity leave where it would be paid at 100% of wages subject to a minimum rate of €216.80 per week and a maximum rate of €309.70 per week. [37429/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (14 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Finance the additional cost to the Exchequer of keeping those on the minimum wage out of the tax net if the minimum wage was increased to €9.30 per hour from 1 January 2007. [37417/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (14 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost of increases in the standard rate tax band which would keep those on the average industrial wage outside of the tax net for the 2007 tax year based on projected increases in average industrial earnings. [37990/06]

Written Answers — Medicinal Products: Medicinal Products (14 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 278: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the steps she is taking to address the over prescription of antibiotics. [37480/06]

Written Answers — Medicinal Products: Medicinal Products (14 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 279: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the policy of some crèches that children with respiratory infections must produce evidence of being on an antibiotic, regardless of the cause of the infection; her views on whether this policy is leading to over-prescription of antibiotics; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37481/06]

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (14 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 315: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the public hospital sites now involved in the proposed private hospital co-location scheme; the position regarding tenders at each site; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37998/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (14 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 316: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if St. Luke's Hospital, Rathgar will continue to play a role in the provision of cancer services following the implementation of the cancer strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37999/06]

Written Answers — Passport Fees: Passport Fees (14 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 352: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on making passports available at a prorated fee to persons nearing the age of 65 to ensure that all senior citizens can benefit equally from the free passport scheme. [37522/06]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (14 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 367: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of new work permit applications filed, the number approved, the number approved on appeal; and the number rejected on appeal, for each month since 1 May 2004. [37520/06]

Written Answers — Child Support: Child Support (14 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 401: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if, in view of the recent decision by the Government to support a constitutional amendment on the rights of children, he will consider restoring the universality of child benefit and end his Department's discrimination against children on the basis of their parents' immigration status. [37851/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (14 Nov 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 388: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the estimated cost of changes to maternity benefit whereby it would be paid at 100% of wages and where the minimum rate would be increased to €216.80 per week and the maximum rate increased to €309.70 per week. [37428/06]