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Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (22 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 316: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of vacant positions in respect of various categories of health works with particular reference to public health nurses, social workers, child psychologists in the various health boards throughout the country; her plans to address shortages in this area at an early date; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 317: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of beds provided at Maynooth Community Hospital for the elderly; the number currently occupied; the reason all beds are not offered for occupation; when they are likely to become available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35685/05]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (22 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 318: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the way in which the number of medical cards issued to date in 2005 compares with the commitment given by the Government prior to the 2002 general election; the costing provided at the time and the eventual cost; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35686/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (22 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 319: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of agency nurses employed throughout the health services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35687/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 320: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of children awaiting orthodontic treatment; the number who have been forced to seek treatment elsewhere; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35688/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 321: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of children who have received orthodontic treatment in the past four years; the number on waiting lists who have not yet received treatment; if she will indicate a time by which it is expected those patients now on the waiting lists will receive treatment, if at all; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (22 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 322: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the extent to which she proposes to meet requirements in terms of permanent and respite places for those with physical or sensory disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35690/05]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (22 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 323: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she is satisfied with the adequacy of numbers of psychologists available through the various health boards; her plans to increase the numbers in line with current demands; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35691/05]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (22 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 324: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the extent to which she proposes to improve and extend respite care facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35692/05]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (22 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 325: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of respite beds available in County Kildare at present; the number required; her plans to expand this service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35693/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (22 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 326: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her plans for the delivery of services in primary care, medical and surgical facilities, special hospital needs and community services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35694/05]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (22 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 327: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of speech and language therapists and child psychologists required throughout the country at present; her plans to meet this requirement in full having particular regard to the needs of children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35695/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (22 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 328: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position in regard to waiting lists in respect of hip, heart and eye surgery; the way in which this compares with 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35696/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 335: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position with particular reference to a full and final report in regard to the matters raised by way of Parliamentary Question No. 312 of 21 June 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35780/05]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Legislation: Broadcasting Legislation (22 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 363: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposals to provide more broadcasting time for Irish music or dance artists in the context of the Broadcasting Bill; if he has received submissions requesting an increase in air or broadcasting time for indigenously produced performances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35491/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (22 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 410: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if back to school clothing allowance will be awarded in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35517/05]

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (22 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 495: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a full and comprehensive reply will be received in relation to Questions Nos. 486 and 488 of 21 June 2005; the reason for the delay in furnishing same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35500/05]

Leaders' Questions. (23 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: More than a few.

Order of Business. (23 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The Taoiseach is ready to answer.

Order of Business. (23 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Sorry, we did not hear that.