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Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (8 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if supplementary welfare allowance will be paid in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare whose application for disability allowance is currently on appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32738/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (8 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 300 of 20 September 2011, if payment will issue in respect of a rent support application in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32739/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (8 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the grounds on which an application for invalidity pension was refused in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if this parliamentary question will be accepted as notification of an appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32806/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (8 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reasons rent allowance has not been awarded in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if she will review this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32914/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (8 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 271: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the grounds on which it was considered that circumstances of exceptional need did not exist in respect of an application for supplementary welfare allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33194/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 497: To ask the Minister for Health if respite care will be provided in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32809/11]

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (8 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 498: To ask the Minister for Health his future plans to improve the current conditions of the accident and emergency department at Tallaght hospital, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32810/11]

Written Answers — Expenditure Reviews: Expenditure Reviews (8 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 509: To ask the Minister for Health in the context of budgetary reviews for the coming year, those carrying out such a review, if he will ensure that the structure and integrity of the health service is not fundamentally damaged arising there from; if he will ensure that due cognisance is taken of the need to provide a broadly based and well balanced service throughout the country;...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (8 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 510: To ask the Minister for Health the persons, body or group with whom or with which responsibility rests for the evaluation of the general hospital network throughout the country; with whom this body or group has consulted to date; if this group has met with hospitals that have been downgraded in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32896/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 511: To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which the relevant authorities within his Department or within the Health Service Executive have examined the need for the upgrading of health centres throughout the country in keeping with population demands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32897/11]

Written Answers — Community Care: Community Care (8 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 512: To ask the Minister for Health the total number of publically funded nursing homes and-or community hospitals on a county basis throughout the country; the extent to which budgetary restrictions are likely to affect the operation of such institutions; if due regard will be given to the particularly urgent need to ensure the maximisation of support for these institutions...

Written Answers — Health Service Properties: Health Service Properties (8 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 513: To ask the Minister for Health the number and location of buildings including hospitals, health centres or other institutions decommissioned, closed or downgraded by the Health Service Executive or him in the past 12 months; the number and location of new buildings commissioned or acquired during the same period; the extent to which full staffing commitments have been met in...

Written Answers — Health Service Properties: Health Service Properties (8 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 514: To ask the Minister for Health the number and location of new buildings acquired by the Health Service Executive or him in the past 12 months; the purpose for which such buildings are likely to be used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32900/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 515: To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which consideration has been given by him to upgrading facilities at Johnstownbridge Health Centre, County Kildare; the length of time spent at the facility by the relevant officers of his Department or the Health Service Executive during a recent visit; if he is satisfied that such a brief discussion is adequate to fully examine and...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 516: To ask the Minister for Health the total number and location of beds available for older persons with a high dependency in County Kildare; the extent to which the full bed complement is likely to be maintained and increased in the short and medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32902/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (8 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 517: To ask the Minister for Health the number of hospital beds at all levels in the health services throughout County Kildare in each of the past three years to date; the extent to which any bed losses have taken place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32903/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 518: To ask the Minister for Health the level at which major policy decisions are taken affecting the health services throughout the country; if such changes are initiated by him or the Health Service Executive or a combination of both; if he will indicate in terms of seniority and responsibility the persons engaged in such discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Order of Business (8 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: So did the Deputy.

Order of Business (8 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: On promised legislation, in view of the need for comprehensive and modern forestry policy, when is it expected that the forestry Bill will be brought before the House, have the heads of it been agreed or to what extent has the legislation being progressed? Similarly, will the Taoiseach indicate the level of progress on the housing Bill, which is No. 74 on the list?

Order of Business (8 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: I hear a babble of voices on the other side of the House in total confusion.