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Order of Business (14 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: We must remember - as a long-serving Member of this House the Ceann Comhairle will know this better than anybody - that for every penny approved by a Department to a subsidiary body of any kind, the Minister concerned is responsible to this House.

Order of Business (14 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Yes, we have. I ask the Taoiseach, through the Ceann Comhairle, to address this issue before these problems become much more serious than they are now. They could not be more serious. Will legislation be introduced or will the Taoiseach incorporate these proposals into legislation already on the Order Paper with a view to ensuring that from now Ministers will answer the questions they are...

Order of Business (14 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: -----should come into this Chamber to answer questions because we cannot get answers to questions.

Order of Business (14 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: In the same way, the chief executive of FÁS should have been here to answer questions in the past four or five years. We would have received answers to questions and would not have had these problems. I ask the Taoiseach if something can be done about this.

Order of Business (14 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: It is not. It is a matter for Government.

Order of Business (14 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: It is the way forward.

Order of Business (14 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Order of Business (14 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: They are dormant.

Order of Business (14 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: What does the Taoiseach think of that?

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Medical Practitioners (Professional Indemnity)(Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (14 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: That is not reassuring.

Medical Practitioners (Professional Indemnity)(Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (14 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: On that note, prior to undergoing a surgical procedure many years ago, I passed a flippant remark to a receptionist to the effect that I hoped that the surgeon in question collected all of the tools afterwards. The reply was, "You have heard about that". This was not very reassuring. For better or worse I came through the procedure safely. I thank my colleague, Deputy James Reilly, for...

Medical Practitioners (Professional Indemnity)(Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (14 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: I will try not to, with the guidance of the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. We have all met mothers whose children have been given the three-in-one vaccination, now called the five-in-one vaccination. They have at times expressed concern about the effects of the procedure. I do not know if there were negative effects because I am not an expert in that area. However, there are worrying factors which...

Medical Practitioners (Professional Indemnity)(Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (14 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Unfortunately as one gets older time passes very quickly. We need to explain the risks to the patient. The area of dentistry needs to be considered in this regard, particularly as dental patients are being treated in other European countries. This is not a reflection on the type and quality of the procedures but it is necessary that the highest possible standards apply at all times and that...

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (14 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 140: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans for improvement and upgrading in terms of quality, quantity and storage capacity in respect of the domestic drinking water supply throughout the country; the anticipated capital expenditure in this regard over the next five years; the locations for such expenditure; if it is intended to plan fully...

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (14 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 280: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to improve the domestic water supply having particular regard to present and future requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36327/09]

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (14 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 286: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will introduce water conservation measures in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36333/09]

Written Answers — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (14 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when domiciliary care allowance will be awarded in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if this question will be accepted as an appeal for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36317/09]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (14 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 215: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the current or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36337/09]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (14 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to the application for residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36338/09]