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Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (16 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 516: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason tuition grant fees cannot be used to fund educational assistance for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare and the other 47 families who have children attending this facility; if this matter will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46203/08]

Order of Business (16 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: On the issue of property management companies, the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment previously indicated to the House that the relevant legislation would be ready before Christmas. Given that there are only a couple of sitting days remaining in this session, will the Taoiseach provide an update in respect of the Bill?

Order of Business (16 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: The Taoiseach was much more specific in respect of the legislation relating to estate management when he last referred to it in the House. Will he indicate whether progress has been made on the Bill in the interim? Constituents of all Members are deeply concerned at the lack of action in this area and the number of Bills mounting up. Perhaps the Taoiseach will respond at this stage to that...

Order of Business (16 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply. I wish to ask about an issue already raised, although in a slightly different context. In view of the proposals announced by the Minister for Health and Children and released to the media in advance, will the Taoiseach say, if in view of the magnitude of the slash and burn cuts right across the board, the Government intends——

Order of Business (16 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: This is a serious issue.

Order of Business (16 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Christmas is approaching; the Minister made these announcements which affect the population at large, which is hardly a Christmas box.

Order of Business (16 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Will the legislation as promised be brought before the House? The proposals announced by the Minister will have a widespread effect on the community at large.

Order of Business (16 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Will the Taoiseach say if, for instance, it is intended to abolish the common cold and illness? The situation is that people will be turned away——-

Order of Business (16 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Yes, there is legislation promised.

Order of Business (16 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: The legislation concerned is a Bill dealing with health and personal social services. Obviously, this will not be brought forward and will be abolished because there will be no services available. The health information Bill seeks to provide a legislative framework for the governance of information in the health sector. We do not even get such information in this House.

Written Answers — Economic Forecasts: Economic Forecasts (11 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Finance if, based on the most recent data available to him, he is satisfied that he can accurately predict the likely trend in the economy in view of the current or projected position in respect of the economic fundamentals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45295/08]

Written Answers — Financial Institutions Support Scheme: Financial Institutions Support Scheme (11 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that the return to traditional banking practices and principles in respect of lending and borrowing is achievable in the current or predicted climate; if there has been an identification of bad borrowing or lending practices which can or will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45294/08]

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (11 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she is satisfied that the ambulance fleet throughout the country has been adequately updated and modernised in terms of vehicles, equipment, staff and staff training; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45863/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (11 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the extent to which her Department has identified specific funding for orthodontics; if this is expected to meet requirements in terms of a reduction in waiting lists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45864/08]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (11 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of children born in each of the past ten years affected by autism or Asperger's syndrome; the degree to which research has been undertaken to identify possible cause or causes on a county or regional basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45865/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Staffing: Hospital Staffing (11 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the degree to which agency nursing staff are utilised in the public and private hospital sectors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45866/08]

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (11 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she is satisfied regarding the availability of adequate accident and emergency staff at all locations throughout the country over the next 12 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45867/08]

Written Answers — Cancer Incidence: Cancer Incidence (11 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the extent to which she has received or sought information which might indicate the level of various forms of cancer on a county or regional basis; if any such comparisons have been made with previous years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45868/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (11 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of cystic fibrosis patients who received transplants here in the past 12 months; the number referred overseas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45869/08]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (11 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the extent to which laboratory facilities to meet all expected requirements are available here without referring same overseas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45870/08]