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Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Feb 2007)

John McGuinness: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of orthodontists employed in Kilkenny by the Health Service Executive; the number of patients waiting for assessment or treatment; the reason for the waiting list; if persons waiting for treatment will be referred to private practice in view of the fact that the public system is not able to cope; if the National Treatment...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (1 Feb 2007)

John McGuinness: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Carlow has not been properly or fully assessed regarding their mental health; the further reason the appropriate health professionals did not turn up to a case conference at Mountjoy Prison on 10 January 2007 relating to the persons case having been requested to do so by those involved...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (1 Feb 2007)

John McGuinness: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if an appeal for inclusion in the pension scheme in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be expedited and approved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3357/07]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (1 Feb 2007)

John McGuinness: Question 296: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will amend the sale of houses regulations to allow local authorities to have discretion in the sale of OPD type houses to tenants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3230/07]

Cancer Services: Motion (Resumed). (1 Feb 2007)

John McGuinness: As I did last week, I welcome this debate on health matters. I hope that we will have ongoing debates on developments within the Health Service Executive, focusing on the current spend provided by the Department of Health and Children to the HSE, how it is being used and how services are being delivered. By way of debate, we should continue to ensure that the patient is at the centre of our...

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (31 Jan 2007)

John McGuinness: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on ICTU's comments on the BES schemes; if his Department has had contact from the Commission regarding same; if he is confident the extensions will go ahead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2562/07]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (31 Jan 2007)

John McGuinness: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on whether ability to do business here is over regulated; if so, the action he is taking or planning to take to reduce the regularity burden on business here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2561/07]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (31 Jan 2007)

John McGuinness: Question 265: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if an application for family re-unification for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be approved; if he will expedite a positive decision in view of the fact that their application was passed to the Department from the refugee applications commissioner on 24 May 2006. [1210/07]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (31 Jan 2007)

John McGuinness: Question 266: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application to remain in the State in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1211/07]

Written Answers — Passports for Investment Scheme: Passports for Investment Scheme (31 Jan 2007)

John McGuinness: Question 267: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of passports issued relative to the passports for investment scheme; the persons to whom these passports were issued; if his Department monitors the regulations of the scheme to ensure that the passport holders or investors have not breached them; if the terms of the investments made relative to...

Written Answers — Closed Circuit Television Systems: Closed Circuit Television Systems (31 Jan 2007)

John McGuinness: Question 268: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress in the provision of closed circuit television for Kilkenny City; if the scheme for this location has been agreed; and if he will confirm the timeframe for completion. [1213/07]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (31 Jan 2007)

John McGuinness: Question 410: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if an appeal to remain in the State in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be expedited and approved; and if he will confirm the timeframe for such applications and appeals. [2377/07]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (31 Jan 2007)

John McGuinness: Question 434: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if an application to remain in the State long term by a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be expedited and approved; and the timeframe for making the decision. [2568/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (31 Jan 2007)

John McGuinness: Question 599: To ask the Minister for Finance the situation in relation to the living over the shop scheme; if it is in operation; the qualifying conditions; the areas where it is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3083/07]

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (31 Jan 2007)

John McGuinness: Question 676: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if pneumococcal meningitis vaccination will be introduced on the childhood immunisation schedule; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1195/07]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (31 Jan 2007)

John McGuinness: Question 672: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if an application for a full medical card which was refused for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be reviewed; if a full medical card will be issued to them in view of their medical condition and the fact that they are on doctors certificates and require on-going care and medication; and if she will expedite an...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (31 Jan 2007)

John McGuinness: Question 769: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if an application for a full medical card which was refused in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be reviewed; if a full medical card will be issued to them; and if she will expedite an appeal on their behalf. [1775/07]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (31 Jan 2007)

John McGuinness: Question 673: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a full medical card will be issued to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny, based on the medical evidence supplied by their general practitioner; and if she will expedite a positive response. [1192/07]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (31 Jan 2007)

John McGuinness: Question 674: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will expedite an appeal for continued subvention for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny in view of the age and medical circumstances of the patient; if she will ensure that the patient continues to be cared for at this location; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1193/07]

Written Answers — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (31 Jan 2007)

John McGuinness: Question 675: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reasons for the delay in approving a grant under the housing aid for the elderly scheme for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if grant approval will be expedited in view of the fact that the house has been inspected by the Health Service Executive and the work required is urgent and not costly; and if she will make a...