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Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: A good Kerryman.

Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: That is right.

Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: That is very important too.

Order of Business (30 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Next week is an important week for the Tánaiste. We all wish him well and we would not want to rain on his parade on that particular day. Apropos the issue raised by Deputy Ó Caoláin and the ongoing impasse between the HSE——

Order of Business (30 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: The Ceann Comhairle should wait to hear the end of my question — this is a special one for the Tánaiste.

Order of Business (30 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Because of the likely diminution at best and a total breakdown in the delivery of services to the community at worst, will the Tánaiste withdraw the pharmacy No. 2 Bill and introduce some means whereby meaningful dialogue can be established with the pharmacists to protect the quality and quantity of supply of pharmaceuticals to the community?

Order of Business (30 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister should be sacked.

Order of Business (30 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (29 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of staff employed throughout the country in the delivery of health services; the number of consultants, doctors, nurses or others involved in delivery of community care, special hospital or general hospital services; the staffing levels and structures on a local, national or regional basis of the Health Service Executive;...

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (29 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 108: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the measures he proposes to take to address the issue of competitiveness in the economy thereby protecting inward investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16372/08]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (29 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a medical card will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16180/08]

Written Answers — Cancer Incidence: Cancer Incidence (29 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the extent to which she has studied the incidence of the various forms of cancer, on a county, city or regional basis throughout the country; if specific action is required arising from discernible trends; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16669/08]

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (29 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the degree to which the strength of the ambulance service personnel, vehicles and equipment is adequate to meet or expected requirements; her proposals to address any issues arising; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16671/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (29 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the clean air theatre at Naas Hospital, Naas, County Kildare is expected to become operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16672/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (29 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of patients treated at Naas Hospital, Naas, County Kildare in each of the past five years; the rate of bed occupancy in the same period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16673/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (29 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 229: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she is satisfied that the network of health centres here could be further utilised in the delivery of primary or community care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16674/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (29 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the plans she or the Health Service Executive have to enhance or upgrade the network of health centres throughout County Kildare with the objective of improving the extent of community or primary health care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16685/08]

Written Answers — Health Care Associated Infections: Health Care Associated Infections (29 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of incidents of MRSA or other hospital based infections reported in each of the past three years to date in 2008; the degree to which such infections are under control; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16675/08]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (29 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans or proposals to ensure the appointment of sufficient nurses to meet requirements throughout the health services over the next five to 10 years; the way it is proposed to meet such targets; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16676/08]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (29 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of nurses currently employed in the delivery of health services; the number who are permanent, temporary or agency nurses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16677/08]