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Hospitals Building Programme (12 Apr 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: When does the Minister expect to be in a position to advise us on how he proposes to proceed with the review on the proposed building of the new national children's hospital at the Mater Hospital site? He indicated that he hopes to have those details shortly. When does he expect to have them? Does the Minister have anything further to share with us today on how he expects the review to...

Hospitals Building Programme (12 Apr 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have a brief-----

Hospitals Building Programme (12 Apr 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: As you are aware, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle, with oral questions taken in ordinary time every Deputy is entitled to offer, unlike with Priority Questions.

Hospitals Building Programme (12 Apr 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister should note that I did not refer to Temple Street in an ongoing way, I referred to both Crumlin and Tallaght hospitals and the roles they would play post the advent - if it is to be - of the utilisation of the Mater Hospital site. Will the Minister indicate his current expectation of service delivery at Tallaght and Crumlin hospitals and, in regard to the former, address my...

Hospitals Building Programme (12 Apr 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Gabh mo leithscéal, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle, another Deputy had-----

Hospitals Building Programme (12 Apr 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I understand that any Deputy can offer on questions taken in ordinary time. On a point of order, with respect, is it not the case that if another Deputy wishes to ask a question-----

Hospitals Building Programme (12 Apr 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We are not on Priority Questions an more. We are entitled to a one minute question.

Hospitals Building Programme (12 Apr 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I do not know to which rules you refer, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle.

Health Service Reform (12 Apr 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he will bring forward new plans for hospital configuration in the North - East region and in other regions [7531/11]

Health Service Reform (12 Apr 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I want to refer to the Minister's earlier reply. In the hope of having an accurate record, will he revisit his statement that he is an advocate of co-location? I know he was only referring to the National Children's Hospital in regard to the Mater site, for example; I do not believe he has made a volte-face in regard to co-location. He should clarify this for the record in case some scribe...

Health Service Reform (12 Apr 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am protecting the Minister's back already.

Leaders' Questions (12 Apr 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Taoiseach is the author of that.

Order of Business (12 Apr 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I ask whether the Government has made a decision on the scheduling of Report Stage of the Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010. There is considerable interest in this important legislation, which was one of the two Bills prioritised on the first week of the new Dáil. We have received no indication as of yet when Report Stage will present and I ask the Taoiseach to clarify the matter. In a reply...

Order of Business (12 Apr 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wish to clarify the issue, with the Ceann Comhairle's indulgence.

Order of Business (12 Apr 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Last week the Minister indicated that a review would be conducted of the 2001 Act. I note some confusion because if we are to proceed with the mental health (amendment) Bill where does the review kick in? Will it be held off until after the review?

Written Answers — Medical Inquiries: Medical Inquiries (12 Apr 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 417: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he will establish an inquiry into the manner in which the testimony of victims of the former consultant surgeon at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, Michael Shine, were dealt with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7770/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (12 Apr 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he will ensure that there are no further closures of public hospital beds in 2011; if he will bring forward a plan to reopen this year the wards and beds currently closed due to cutbacks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7532/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (12 Apr 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 351: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number and locations of public hospital beds currently closed due to cutbacks; the number closed since February 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8026/11]

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (12 Apr 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 101: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs when new passport application forms will be issued to take account of the additional requirements for adult first-time applicants and those replacing a lost or stolen passport; and if his attention has been drawn to the fact that these requirements were introduced in January and the forms have not been updated, and the...

Written Answers — Immigration Policy: Immigration Policy (12 Apr 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 286: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will amend section 15A of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956 (as amended) to make its provisions applicable to civil partners of Irish citizens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7365/11]