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Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (17 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 244: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of positions to be filled in the Health Service Executive nationally and in County Kildare, in the categories of speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, psychological assessment and medical, surgical and nursing; the extent to which these positions are expected to be filled in 2007; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (17 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of reported incidents of tuberculosis in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24499/07]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (17 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her proposals for further improvements in nursing home subvention with particular reference to improving income qualification guidelines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24500/07]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (17 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she is satisfied regarding the adequacy of respite care for parents and carers of children and adults with special needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24501/07]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (17 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 251: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the extent to which she proposes to improve and extend respite care facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24504/07]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (17 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the extent to which she proposes to meet requirements in terms of permanent and respite places for persons with physical or sensory disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24506/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (17 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on whether the needs of cancer sufferers are best served by the retention of St. Luke's Hospital and the facilities there, having particular regard to the extent to which patients have confidence in and rely on the services at St. Luke's; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24502/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (17 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she is satisfied regarding the adequacy of speech therapy services in County Kildare and throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24503/07]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (17 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will provide an assurance that the money realisable from the sale of psychiatric hospitals is expected to be sufficient to provide the level of community care required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24505/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (17 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 254: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she is satisfied regarding the adequacy and frequency of school medical examinations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24507/07]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (17 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 255: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of personnel dedicated to dealing with children at risk throughout the Health Service Executive; the degree to which her Department interacts with other Departments on such issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24508/07]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (17 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 256: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the extent to which she has evaluated the services available at a centre (details supplied) in County Kildare; the extent to which she proposes to fund these necessary services with particular reference to ensuring adequate places for the number of children expected to rely on such services in the future; if her attention has been...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (17 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 328: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a design team has been appointed to a school (details supplied) in County Kildare following an information seminar attended by representatives of the board of management in December 2006; her plans to progress this matter in early date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24491/07]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (17 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 359: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding family reunification in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24510/07]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (17 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 360: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the extent to which an application for naturalisation has been progressed in the case of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24511/07]

Written Answers — Air Pollution: Air Pollution (17 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 363: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, arising from air pollution monitoring outposts throughout the country, he has noticed an increase in particular forms of pollution; if he proposes action in response thereto; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24467/07]

Written Answers — Fire Service: Fire Service (17 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 384: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if adequate funding has been provided by his Department to the various local authorities to ensure the availability of modern equipment, breathing apparatus and fire appliances for the various fire services, part-time and full-time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24493/07]

Order of Business (18 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: And he is usually very alert.

Order of Business (18 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: There are two Bills in respect of which the heads have yet to be approved by Government, namely, the electricity (transfer of transmission assets) Bill and the electricity regulation (EirGrid)(amendment) Bill. In view of the current lack of consultation in other areas, will the Tánaiste indicate whether discussions are ongoing among the various interested parties and the relevant Department...

Order of Business (18 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: That does not answer the question.