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Written Answers — Health Care Associated Infections: Health Care Associated Infections (29 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of incidents of MRSA or other hospital based infections reported in each of the past three years to date in 2008; the degree to which such infections are under control; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16675/08]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (29 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans or proposals to ensure the appointment of sufficient nurses to meet requirements throughout the health services over the next five to 10 years; the way it is proposed to meet such targets; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16676/08]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (29 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of nurses currently employed in the delivery of health services; the number who are permanent, temporary or agency nurses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16677/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (29 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of hospital beds currently available throughout the health service; the number required at any one time; the number currently out of commission; the action proposed to address any shortfalls; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16678/08]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (29 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of personnel at all levels required by the Health Service Executive to provide a comprehensive health service; the number of such posts unfilled at present; the reason for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16679/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (29 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the extent to which she or her Department have input into the formation of health policy and strategy for the health services or if the Health Service Executive has autonomous status in this regard; if policy is initiated by her Department or the HSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16680/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (29 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of patients treated by the health services in each of the past 10 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16683/08]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (29 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 237: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of personnel employed in the delivery of the health services; the extent to which this number has fluctuated in each of the past ten years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16684/08]

Written Answers — Company Closures: Company Closures (29 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 269: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, further to Parliamentary Question No. 169 of 5 December 2007, if a company (details supplied) has honoured or will honour the tribunal's decision of 24 October 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16183/08]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (29 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 274: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures he propose to take to address the issue of competitiveness in the economy, thereby protecting jobs and inward investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15632/08]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (29 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 424: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or expected residency status of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16179/08]

Written Answers — Air Pollution: Air Pollution (29 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 454: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, arising from air pollution monitoring outposts here, 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. [16670/08]

Order of Business (30 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Next week is an important week for the Tánaiste. We all wish him well and we would not want to rain on his parade on that particular day. Apropos the issue raised by Deputy Ó Caoláin and the ongoing impasse between the HSE——

Order of Business (30 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: The Ceann Comhairle should wait to hear the end of my question — this is a special one for the Tánaiste.

Order of Business (30 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Because of the likely diminution at best and a total breakdown in the delivery of services to the community at worst, will the Tánaiste withdraw the pharmacy No. 2 Bill and introduce some means whereby meaningful dialogue can be established with the pharmacists to protect the quality and quantity of supply of pharmaceuticals to the community?

Order of Business (30 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister should be sacked.

Order of Business (30 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: That is correct.

Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: A good Kerryman.