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Special Educational Needs. (4 Jul 2006)

Pat Breen: I am delighted to have an opportunity to speak on the withdrawal of home tuition grants. In the past, the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Hanafin, emphasised her commitment to ensuring that all children, including those with autism, receive an education appropriate to their needs. In that context, the decision to withdraw home tuition grants for children with autism is perplexing....

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (4 Jul 2006)

Pat Breen: Question 185: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Waterford will receive an appointment for rehab assessment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25690/06]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (4 Jul 2006)

Pat Breen: Question 190: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of occupational therapists working for the Health Service Executive in the mid western health board region; her plans to increase that number; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25749/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (4 Jul 2006)

Pat Breen: Question 191: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of children on the waiting list for orthodontic treatment and the number on the assessment waiting list for orthodontic treatment following referral by a dentist in the mid western health board area for each of the years 2001 to 2005; the waiting list figures for the same years for County Clare based patients;...

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (4 Jul 2006)

Pat Breen: Question 192: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her plans to expand the pilot cervical screening programme which has operated in Clare since 2000; the number of County Clare based women who have availed of such screening for each of the years since then; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25757/06]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (4 Jul 2006)

Pat Breen: Question 193: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when the BreastCheck screening programme will be expanded to County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25758/06]

Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (4 Jul 2006)

Pat Breen: Question 194: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of MRSA cases which occurred in Ennis General Hospital for each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25759/06]

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (4 Jul 2006)

Pat Breen: Question 195: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when tendering for the €20 million upgrade project for Ennis General Hospital will commence; when it is expected that building will commence if it is given an expeditious planning process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25760/06]

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (4 Jul 2006)

Pat Breen: Question 196: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her plans regarding the maintenance and expansion of consultant led 24 hour accident and emergency care at Ennis General Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25761/06]

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (4 Jul 2006)

Pat Breen: Question 197: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the plans for the upgrading of St Joseph's Hospital, Ennis; the funding available for same; the timetable for the achieving of such upgrading; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25764/06]

Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (4 Jul 2006)

Pat Breen: Question 337: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the information Shannon Foynes Port Company has provided to his Department regarding its proposal for the development of a new container transhipment terminal on the lower reaches of the Shannon Estuary; the proposed timeframe for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25766/06]

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (4 Jul 2006)

Pat Breen: Question 445: To ask the Minister for Transport when he expects to report to Government on the Iarnród Éireann business plans relating to phase 1 and phase 2 of the western rail corridor project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25590/06]

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (4 Jul 2006)

Pat Breen: Question 564: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of drug seizures in each Garda division in County Clare for each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25747/06]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (4 Jul 2006)

Pat Breen: Question 565: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prosecutions that have been issued to motorists in County Clare for uninsured and untaxed vehicles for each of the years 2001 to 2005 and for January to April 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25748/06]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (4 Jul 2006)

Pat Breen: Question 594: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application for permission to remain in the State for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26128/06]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (4 Jul 2006)

Pat Breen: Question 632: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, further to Parliamentary Question No. 490 of 23 May 2006, her Department contacted a school (details supplied) in County Clare regarding an additional post; and if not, when a decision will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25511/06]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (4 Jul 2006)

Pat Breen: Question 661: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of children with autism in County Clare and nationwide for whom the home tuition grant has been withdrawn; the alternative arrangements which have been made for the education of the children affected; her views on reinstating the grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25670/06]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (4 Jul 2006)

Pat Breen: Question 667: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will put all primary school secretaries employed on a 40 week basis to a 52 week basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25709/06]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (4 Jul 2006)

Pat Breen: Question 671: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of special needs assistants in primary schools in County Clare and nationwide; the number to be allocated in September 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25762/06]

Written Answers — National Parks and Wildlife Service: National Parks and Wildlife Service (4 Jul 2006)

Pat Breen: Question 848: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position in regard to communications between the parks and wildlife section and persons (details supplied) in County Clare whose home has been continually flooded since 1994; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26167/06]