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Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Departments Waiting Times (13 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 273. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which overcrowding at accident and emergency departments throughout the public hospital sector has fluctuated in each of the past six years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7385/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Trusts (13 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 274. To ask the Minister for Health notwithstanding his reply to previous Parliamentary Question in the matter of the next development phase of the Naas Hospital Development Plan, if he is satisfied in view of the pivotal geographic location of the hospital that adequate resources will be put in place to ensure its continued development without interruption; if all necessary upgrading of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (13 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 275. To ask the Minister for Health the total number of full medical cards currently in circulation; the extent to which this figure has fluctuated in each of the past five years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7387/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Acquired Infections (13 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 276. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which the incidence of MRSA or other similar hospital infections continues to be monitored; the extent to which improvement has taken place in each of the past five years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7388/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Departments Waiting Times (13 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 277. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which the number of persons occupying hospital trolleys in respect of each of the public hospitals has fluctuated in the course of the past five years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7389/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Appeals (13 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 278. To ask the Minister for Health if a review of refusal of medical card in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare can be undertaken, with particular reference to the medical needs of his spouse for whom a medical card is essential; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7390/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (12 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: It relates to the economic impact.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (12 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I agree with the principle of untied aid, but is it not an indirect subsidy to countries which do not give untied aid?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (12 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I am a bit at sea in regard to Senator Daly's interpretation of the situation. I would think that being part of the European Union makes us part of a bigger bloc and much more. We are part of the €30.5 billion of aid. I presume the degree to which we control the spend is shared among our EU colleagues and, accordingly, benefits should accrue to us in terms of our membership of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (12 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Proportionally?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (12 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I congratulate Mr. Cotter on looking so well after hiding out in Clare for the past year. I presume that only applies to him and that his two colleagues were hiding out elsewhere during the course of the championship. The extent to which there is accountability for spending has become hugely important in this country and throughout the European Union. My colleague, Deputy Olivia Mitchell,...

Order of Business (12 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Fair play to Deputy Kelleher.

Order of Business (12 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: My apologies, a Cheann Comhairle.

Order of Business (12 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Taoiseach for the information on the housing Bill and I support my colleague in that regard. The cost of criminal legal aid has been an issue of concern in the country. It was even a concern when the current Opposition was in government. When will the criminal justice (legal aid) Bill come before the House? Have the heads been cleared? Will it be in the House at an early...

Order of Business (12 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: It led to considerable difficulty for many people inside and outside this House. When will the regulation of lobbying Bill come before the House? To what extent have the heads been cleared by the Government?

Other Questions: Children in Care (12 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 9. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which she remains satisfied regarding safety, well-being and welfare of children in State institutions or otherwise under State care; the extent to which monitoring and reporting services remains available; the degree to which reports are followed up; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6574/14]

Other Questions: Children in Care (12 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 197. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which she is satisfied regarding the safety and well-being of children in the care of the State, in State institutions or otherwise; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7181/14]

Other Questions: Children in Care (12 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: These questions relate to the need for the proper structures to be in place to ensure that children will receive adequate protection. Such structures are necessary, particularly in light of past events. Will the Minister indicate the provisions that are in place to ensure that children who report incidents can have their cases heard at an early date?

Other Questions: Children in Care (12 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for her comprehensive reply. To what extent has the definition of the word "care" been examined? For example, does a duty of care constitute someone being in the care of the State? I refer here to people in schools, other State institutions and public or private recreational facilities. To what extent does the concept of duty of care apply in this regard and are those...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Functions (12 Feb 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 17. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the main elements of her Department's responsibilities for children and young adults, with particular reference to the extent to which it is intended to provide or make available supportive services in areas most notably in need of such services in recent years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6573/14]