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Written Answers — Department of Health: Universal Health Insurance Provision (30 Sep 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 462. To ask the Minister for Health the current position in regard to achievement of universal health insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37141/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Safety (30 Sep 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 463. To ask the Minister for Health the ongoing steps taken to ensure patient safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37142/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (30 Sep 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 465. To ask the Minister for Health the costs associated with the employment of agency staff at all levels throughout the health sector, the degree to which savings may be made by the appointment of temporary, part-time or full-time staff in lieu thereof; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37144/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (30 Sep 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 466. To ask the Minister for Health the areas throughout the health service currently experiencing the greatest pressure/demand in the public health sector; the measures/steps required to address any such issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37145/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (30 Sep 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 468. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which budgetary provisions for his Department have been adequate to meet requirements to date; the extent to which such requirements and resources are likely to be compatible in the coming year without loss or reduction in services. [37147/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (30 Sep 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 469. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which on a monthly basis his Department has monitored expenditure and costs throughout the health service; the areas which have shown to have difficulties staying within budget; the action taken or needed in such circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37148/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centre Provision (30 Sep 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 467. To ask the Minister for Health the number and location of primary care centres already provided throughout the country; those pending; the extent to which the latter are ready to go; when they will be ready for use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37146/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Acquired Infections (30 Sep 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 470. To ask the Minister for Health the steps taken or needed to be taken to prevent hospital bugs and infections throughout the public health sector; the extent to which comparisons have been made with the private sector in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37149/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (30 Sep 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 474. To ask the Minister for Health the progress to date in the determination of an application for a medical card in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37171/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Applications (30 Sep 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 517. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which she has received submissions from the authorities at Hewetson School, Millicent Road, Clane, County Kildare, in respect of extra facilities required thereat; if a schedule and time frame has been agreed; the full extent of the proposed provisions by way of upgrading the existing school facilities or replacement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (30 Sep 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 538. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a special needs assistant will be provided in the case of a child (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37125/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Minister of State (25 Sep 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Absolutely. We were told that the economic policies being pursued in this country were wrong, that they would not work, and various economists worldwide were quoted and quoted themselves regularly, all of whom were wrong. Thanks to Mr. Draghi, that intervention at a crucial time was a decision, and decisiveness counts. On the same basis, the next challenge is European recovery. Ireland...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Minister of State (25 Sep 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Absolutely everything, Chairman. It does not require rocket science to carry out such an audit. The information should be readily available. On foot of that we should take into account that interest rates throughout Europe are now at an all-time low. During the economic boom in this country we were regularly informed that interest rates were at an all-time low. Why was the economy not...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Minister of State (25 Sep 2014)

Bernard Durkan: This is the thing I am coming to. That is correct. It should be possible for the European institutions to invent a structure whereby it would be more attractive for investors of all kinds - savers, strategic investors, venture capitalists - to invest in areas that will create long and short-term employment. It should also be possible to identify the projects that are most likely to produce...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Minister of State (25 Sep 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I will do my best, using some fancy footwork, not to repeat the three excellent contributions that have been made. I congratulate the Minister of State on his elevation to office and wish him well. We in this committee will do everything we can to be supportive, and even inspirational from time to time, in the important work he must do. I have four questions which necessitate something of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Minister of State (25 Sep 2014)

Bernard Durkan: We will do, Chairman.

Order of Business (25 Sep 2014)

Bernard Durkan: The geothermal energy development Bill is on the list of promised legislation. Is that Bill a priority for the Government? Have the heads of the Bill come before Cabinet for approval yet and when is it likely to come before the House? It has been promised for 2015 but perhaps it will be ready before then. I wish to ask the same question about the sale of alcohol Bill, which deals with an...

Leaders' Questions (25 Sep 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Take it easy, Timmy.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Services (25 Sep 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 19. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which he and his Department remain in contact with those providing supportive youth services throughout the country with particular reference to the need to identify ongoing needs and requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35586/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Juvenile Offenders (25 Sep 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 20. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which adequate and appropriate accommodation is available to facilitate the needs and requirements of juvenile offenders with particular reference to adequate segregation to ensure that the maximum opportunities for rehabilitation-education are available to such offenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35585/14]