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Order of Business. (15 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: That has provoked total silence on the other side of the House. They might propose St. Stephen's Day.

Order of Business. (15 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Order of Business. (15 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: She is still there.

Order of Business. (15 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: We should have a debate on the matter.

Order of Business. (15 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: On a point of order, with regard to Marie Therese O'Loughlin, will a Private Notice Question be allowed today on the issue? At this time it would be entirely appropriate to make that particular exception to the rules and allow the matter to be dealt with in someform.

Order of Business. (15 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Will the Chair consider it favourably? In view of the sensitivity of the subject and the time of year——

Order of Business. (15 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Will the Chair accept the Private Notice Question?

Order of Business. (15 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The Ceann Comhairle should not be like that. It is Christmas time. However, this is a serious issue which has aspects of compassion and caring. The Ceann Comhairle should be prepared to listen to it.

Order of Business. (15 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: For whom the bell tolls.

Order of Business. (15 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The Ceann Comhairle might put a muffler on the bell.

Order of Business. (15 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Absolutely.

Order of Business. (15 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Good point.

Order of Business. (15 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: A week long one.

Pupil-Teacher Ratio. (15 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans to bring pupil-teacher ratios into line with commitments entered into at the general election in 2002; when she expects to bring Irish standards in this regard up to best practice throughout Europe; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39597/05]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (15 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when she expects to meet the full requirement in respect of special needs teachers and assistants in all schools throughout the country with particular reference to speech and language therapy requirements, remedial, resource or other special needs; the optimum number of positions awaiting to be filled in this regard; and if she will...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (15 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 112: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she is satisfied regarding the extent and frequency of school medical examinations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40056/05]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (15 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 151: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a nursing home subvention or subvented health board bed can be provided to facilitate a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39976/05]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (15 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 152: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare. [39977/05]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (15 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 153: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a nursing home subvention will be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39978/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (15 Dec 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Finance when the correct P45 will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39918/05]