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MRSA Incidence. (14 Jun 2005)

John McGuinness: I raise the issue of MRSA in our hospitals and the reaction of the Health Service Executive to that problem. Some weeks ago in Kilkenny, a public meeting was attended by over 150 people, representing individuals and their families who have been affected by MRSA, the hospital superbug. The group was representative of the whole country. People travelled from Galway, Dublin, Cork and Ennis....

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (14 Jun 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 151: To ask the Taoiseach the costs paid from Exchequer funds to 31 December 2004 of all commissions, inquiries and tribunals commenced since 1995 by his Department; the title of the commission, inquiry and tribunal; the estimated date of completion of same; the estimated final cost of each commission, inquiry and tribunal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18946/05]

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

John McGuinness: Question 204: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will expedite an occupational therapist's report in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny whose spouse has applied for a grant under the disabled person's grant scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19250/05]

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

John McGuinness: Question 206: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will provide a long-term stay bed in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if a decision in the case will be expedited. [19262/05]

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

John McGuinness: Question 217: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that home care attendants in the south east are being informed by the Health Service Executive that they cannot work before 8 a.m. or after 8 p.m. due to insurance issues; if the funds have been made available by her Department to cover the cost of insurance; if persons' hours...

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

John McGuinness: Question 218: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will ensure that there will be no cut in the hours allocated for the home care attendant in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19333/05]

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

John McGuinness: Question 219: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in arranging an appointment at Waterford Regional Hospital for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny in view of the fact that they were referred by their general practitioner on 12 March 2003; if a response will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19334/05]

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

John McGuinness: Question 254: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in providing a new wheelchair to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if she will expedite the request; the level of funding being provided in this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19570/05]

Written Answers — Farm Safety: Farm Safety (14 Jun 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 416: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the funding which was allocated by the Health and Safety Authority for farm safety since 2003. [19320/05]

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (14 Jun 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 491: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of driving testers on duty in Kilkenny on 27 May 2005; the number of testers who travelled to Kilkenny from Dublin to conduct tests; the number of tests undertaken by a tester (details supplied) and the results in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19268/05]

Written Answers — Direct Payment Schemes: Direct Payment Schemes (14 Jun 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 544: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the way in which her Department intends to deal with the cuts being experienced by some farmers in beef premiums; if she will examine the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; the reason for the reduction; the way in which they will be compensated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19544/05]

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Procedures: Garda Vetting Procedures (14 Jun 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 620: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the funding allocated to the Garda central vetting unit in 2005. [19328/05]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (14 Jun 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 609: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if an extension of a holiday visa will be granted in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; the timeframe for a decision in the case; and if he will expedite the matter. [19265/05]

Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (14 Jun 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 669: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when funding allocations will be made under phase 4 of the adult education guidance initiative; if she will expedite a decision in the case (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20218/05]

Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (14 Jun 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 720: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the funding being allocated to provide for adult computer education and training in 2005. [19319/05]

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

John McGuinness: Question 128: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason the senior area medical officer of the HSE refused a primary certificate in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if this person is entitled to any other assistance based on their condition and the medical assessment; if there are options in this person's case, if they explained were to...

Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (15 Jun 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 131: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will approve a lottery grant from her discretionary funds for the friends of an organisation (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [20215/05]

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

John McGuinness: Question 132: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a medical report from the senior area medical officer will be expedited in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [20216/05]

Written Answers — MRSA Incidence: MRSA Incidence (15 Jun 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 133: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, further to Parliamentary Question No. 104 of 2 June 2005 and a parliamentary question answered on 1 March 2005 regarding details of patients and MRSA, if a detailed reply will issue from the HSE; the reason for this delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20217/05]

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (15 Jun 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 134: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will list payments, to contain the name of the payee and the firm or practice, made to the suppliers of legal and professional services to 31 December 2004 in relation to all commissions, inquiries and tribunals commenced since 1995 by her Department. [20220/05]