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Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (31 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Bring them back.

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (31 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Yes. I like that.

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (31 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: "Even the ranks of Tuscany could scarce forebear to cheer." The words of the Deputy opposite resonate on this side of the House.

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (31 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: The Housing Act 1966, the City and County Management (Amendment) Act and the Local Government Acts laid the basis for good housing policy and action and a good response by the local authorities to the housing need. Unfortunately, many changes have taken place. Many of the principles of those Acts have been set aside. Experts have been called in. Consultants were called upon to advise...

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (31 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: I was accused of that previously.

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (31 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: In the final analysis, we should pay particular attention to the needs of first-time buyers, those in an income bracket who would previously have applied for ordinary annuity loans, SDA loans as they were called or housing finance agency loans as they were called in the 1980s. While that is out of the equation at present, there is an urgent need to bring it back and to ensure that one...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (31 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the areas of the health budget expected to be affected arising from proposed budgetary reviews; the areas of services to the public likely to be restricted; the number of people to be so affected; the measures specifically identified to cater for those with particularly sensitive needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (31 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the extent, if known, of financial cutbacks applicable or expected to be applied by her Department in 2009; the areas expected to be most affected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13459/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (31 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the steps taken to ensure that all hospitals, including practices and procedures therein, are brought up to the standard of excellence in accordance with best international practice; the degree to which it is intended to take steps to bring same about in the short to medium term; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13098/09]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (31 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Finance if and when a P45 issued in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13431/09]

Written Answers — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (31 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) qualifies for domiciliary care allowance; if they have been assessed to determine special needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12902/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (31 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if medical assistance or funding will be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13454/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (31 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when an MRI scan will be arranged in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13455/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (31 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when psychological and behavioural assessments will be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13456/09]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (31 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 237: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a medical card will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13457/09]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (31 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare. [13458/09]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (31 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the level of research currently in hand or proposed in respect of incidence of autism and Asperger's syndrome; how this compares with other European countries; if genetic or other comparisons have been made; if the levels here are as high or higher than in other EU or non-EU countries; the initiatives she will take to address...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (31 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 241: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the level of support, diagnostic or treatment support services available to parents of children with autism or Asperger's syndrome; her plans to address this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13461/09]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (31 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the level of diagnostic treatment or support services available to the parents of autistic children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13462/09]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (31 Mar 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Health and Children how she will make nursing home or similar accommodation available to older people at an affordable cost in view of the economic downturn; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13463/09]