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Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

Paudge Connolly: I wish to share time with Deputies Finian McGrath and Gormley, although I am not sure of the arrangement. We may have to change it mid-stream but perhaps someone will stop me in time. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion. The motion is very timely, although it is not the happiest of subjects to be discussed, in the wake of the chilling TV programme we witnessed on Monday night....

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (2 Jun 2005)

Paudge Connolly: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate the following urgent matter: the current dispute about contract payments between insurance companies and general practitioners where GPs are refusing to carry out medical examinations for mortgage applicants; the undue hardship being caused to young families who are seeking to secure a home; and the urgent need for the...

Suicide Prevention: Statements. (2 Jun 2005)

Paudge Connolly: I propose to share time with Deputies Finian McGrath, Gogarty, Ferris and Cowley. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this grave subject. Suicide is a major issue which affects all strata of society, irrespective of class. It particularly affects young males, among whom the rate of suicide is very high. Suicide was a taboo subject at one time that was not discussed openly in any forum. Now,...

Written Answers — Inter-country Adoptions: Inter-country Adoptions (2 Jun 2005)

Paudge Connolly: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he proposes to enter into discussions with the Indonesian authorities in order that the best interests of a person (details supplied) are upheld; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18780/05]

Written Answers — Mental Health Statistics: Mental Health Statistics (14 Jun 2005)

Paudge Connolly: Question 184: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of patients admitted to each psychiatric admission unit nationally between 2000 and 2005 on a yearly basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19122/05]

Written Answers — Mental Health Statistics: Mental Health Statistics (14 Jun 2005)

Paudge Connolly: Question 185: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the percentage of involuntary patients admitted to each psychiatric admission unit nationally between 2000 and 2005 on a yearly basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19123/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (14 Jun 2005)

Paudge Connolly: Question 186: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the extent of hospital waiting lists for patients throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19124/05]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (14 Jun 2005)

Paudge Connolly: Question 212: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the situation in relation to the requirements for and the availability of speech and language therapists between now and 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19302/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (14 Jun 2005)

Paudge Connolly: Question 270: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of respite beds occupied in County Monaghan; the number required; if she proposes to further develop this service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19961/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (14 Jun 2005)

Paudge Connolly: Question 271: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of respite beds occupied in County Cavan; the number required; if she proposes to further develop this service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19962/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 Jun 2005)

Paudge Connolly: Question 272: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number and details of reports into acute hospital services commissioned by the former North Eastern Health Board; the action taken on foot of any report's recommendations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19963/05]

Written Answers — Iodine Tablets: Iodine Tablets (14 Jun 2005)

Paudge Connolly: Question 273: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on whether the €2.2 million cost of distributing iodine tablets to households here was justified; the length of time the tablets will maintain their efficiency; if she proposes to repeat the exercise; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19964/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Acquired Infections: Hospital Acquired Infections (14 Jun 2005)

Paudge Connolly: Question 274: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she has noted the results of an international survey which placed Ireland, with 119 cases of MRSA per million of population, highest in Europe for hospital acquired infections; if she proposes to hold an audit of HAIs on an individualised hospital basis; the protocols she proposes to put in place to reduce the...

Written Answers — Suicide Prevention: Suicide Prevention (14 Jun 2005)

Paudge Connolly: Question 275: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she plans to set up a national co-ordinating authority to develop guidelines and strategies in the area of suicide prevention; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19966/05]

Written Answers — Public Private Partnerships: Public Private Partnerships (14 Jun 2005)

Paudge Connolly: Question 291: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has reviewed the effectiveness of public private partnerships throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19119/05]

Written Answers — Special Savings Incentive Scheme: Special Savings Incentive Scheme (14 Jun 2005)

Paudge Connolly: Question 292: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has given consideration to the effect on the economy of the release of funds from maturing SSIA accounts between 2006 and 2007; if he proposes to provide another savings vehicle for re-investment of SSIA savings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19120/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (14 Jun 2005)

Paudge Connolly: Question 293: To ask the Minister for Finance if he proposes to introduce a carbon tax in the foreseeable future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19121/05]

Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (14 Jun 2005)

Paudge Connolly: Question 323: To ask the Minister for Finance if he proposes to introduce a new national development plan post-2006; the range and prioritisation of projects contained therein; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19978/05]

Written Answers — National Minimum Wage: National Minimum Wage (14 Jun 2005)

Paudge Connolly: Question 324: To ask the Minister for Finance the effect that the increase in the national minimum wage to €7.65 per hour will have on restoring persons on the minimum wage to the tax net; if he has plans to exempt such persons from the tax net in future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19979/05]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (14 Jun 2005)

Paudge Connolly: Question 328: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position in relation to the development of the Corrib gas field; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19116/05]