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Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (30 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 136: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of persons with medical cards in June 2004; and the number in June 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23803/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (30 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 132: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the timetable for delivery of the additional acute hospital beds promised under the 2001 health strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23799/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (30 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 133: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the timetable for delivery of the additional nursing staff positions required to implement the 2001 health strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23800/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (30 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 134: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the timetable for delivery of the additional acute hospital consultant positions required to implement the 2001 health strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23801/05]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (30 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 135: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when the promised 200,000 doctor only medical cards will be delivered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23802/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (30 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 137: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the progress in the renegotiation of the common contract for consultants in order to deliver equity in hospital care for public patients; the contingency to deliver on this commitment if the process continues to be delayed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23804/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 138: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the progress on the delivery of the primary care elements of the 2001 health strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23805/05]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (30 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 306: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the support in materials, cash and personnel provided to UNMIK, IPTF and non-governmental organisations working in Kosovo for 2004 and 2005. [23568/05]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (30 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 307: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the support in materials, cash and personnel provided to the Government of Bosnia-Herzegovina and non-governmental organisations working in Bosnia for 2004 and 2005. [23569/05]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (30 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 308: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the support in materials, cash and personnel provided to the Government of Macedonia and non-governmental organisations working in Macedonia. [23570/05]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (30 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 409: To ask the Minister for Transport if Dublin Bus will ensure that it has sufficient stock to replace the recently failed private bus route from Howth Junction station to the airport. [23566/05]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (30 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 592: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she plans to exercise the powers of her office and approve, with immediate effect, the placement of a person (details supplied) at the autism specific facility at Bangor, Wales; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23572/05]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (30 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 591: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the situation in Raheny, Dublin 5, regarding a crèche and a school (details supplied) in respect of the lack of classroom space; and if adequate classroom space will be provided in order that the crèche is not obliged to close. [23565/05]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (30 Jun 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 644: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will report on the command structure which the Irish Defence Forces in Bosnia and Kosovo operate therein. [23571/05]

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not. Such is the importance of the three funds incorporated in these propositions that it merits full scrutiny and debate in the House. It is not appropriate, given the importance of what is at stake, that we go ahead on a nod without debate. Particular attention must be paid to the European returns fund for which there must be real concern. I note from the circulated report from...

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is very hard to follow Deputy Sargent this morning; it was one of his finest moments.

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have no difficulty in supporting Deputy Kenny's amendment that the Dáil should return earlier, provided it is to address specific areas of legislation yet to be presented by Government. We all recognise that key areas need to be addressed. I will not repeat much of what has already been said. With the indulgence of the House, I say that I am concerned that Members contribute to the fallacy...

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We do this House and democracy a disservice when we misrepresent a view that people are working the type of hours cited. Members of this House of all opinion put in phenomenal hours and I do not believe many in other sectors would put in the same hours as Members. Those are important points to be made and we all have a responsibility to say it.

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On Deputy Kenny's point on the County Mayo farmers, I add my support to the appeal for immediate mediation if it can be organised. It is imperative that it be organised and that a resolution be arrived at that is satisfactory to the families concerned. We would all agree that this is required. The judicial process does not in any way impinge on its moving forward.

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2005)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have just made a further brief comment. The next point to which I want to refer concerns the tender process pertaining to national roads projects. Gama has been mentioned this morning. It has not——