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Order of Business. (26 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: This other question does arise.

Order of Business. (26 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: The Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform miraculously opted out without any explanation. This is typical of that Department and it is cynical in the way it treats the House. The Ceann Comhairle needs to protect us in the Opposition because to allow that is to treat the House with contempt.

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (26 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 100: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reasons for the continued and ongoing use of hospital trolleys in lieu of regular beds; if the use of trolleys is directly related to a shortage of hospital beds; when she expects to address the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15531/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (26 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 143: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to concerns expressed regarding the inadequacy or infrequency of school medical examination; if she proposes to take steps to ensure that children's health is adequately protected by way of comprehensive school medical examinations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15530/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (26 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 175: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of hospital beds general, medical or surgical available here in each year from 1991 to date in 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15700/06]

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (26 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 176: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the average number of patients on hospital trolleys on a daily basis over the past 12 months as determined by her Department or the Health Service Executive; the numbers as determined by the Irish Medical Organisation; the reason for the disparity; her plans to deal with the issue by way of extra beds or otherwise; and if...

Written Answers — Cancer Incidence: Cancer Incidence (26 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 177: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if studies have been done arising from the incidents of the various forms of cancer on a regional or county basis; if there are discernible trends in respect of particular forms of cancer associated with any particular county or region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15702/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (26 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 178: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of children in receipt of orthodontic treatment in each of the past six years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15703/06]

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (26 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 179: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the anticipated number of beds by category likely to be provided on the conclusion of the final phase of development at the Naas General Hospital, Naas, County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15704/06]

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (26 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 185: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when she expects to give approval for the commencement of the next phase of the Naas hospital development plan; when she expects the project to go to tender; when it is anticipated site works are likely to commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15710/06]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (26 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 180: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of psychology, speech and language therapy and occupational therapist posts to be filled throughout County Kildare at the present time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15705/06]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (26 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 181: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of psychology, speech and language therapy and occupational therapist posts to be filled here at the present time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15706/06]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (26 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 184: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of professional vacancies currently unfilled throughout the health services; her plans to address the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15709/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (26 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 182: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the extent to which full school medical examinations are carried out on a regular basis; her plans to improve the service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15707/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (26 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 183: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of hospital consultant posts currently unfilled throughout the health services; her plans for the filling of such posts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15708/06]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (26 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Finance the efforts which have been made by his Department relating to 1994 disabled drivers, disabled passengers tax concessions scheme; if and when changes are likely in the operation of the scheme arising from the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15738/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (26 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if unilaterally or in consultation with his EU colleagues, he has in mind proposals to combat child pornography on the Internet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15747/06]

Order of Business. (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: In the Government's plans for delivering better Government, indication was given regarding the introduction of a minerals development Bill. Given the urgency that might arise, is it intended to bring it forward at an early date?

Order of Business. (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: It will be like the Black Valley.

Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (27 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: That is called ambushing.