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Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Bernard Durkan: That is the Dingle-dangle legislation.

Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Bernard Durkan: That would never occur to the Government side.

Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Bernard Durkan: How can the Tánaiste say that without a smile?

Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Bernard Durkan: I am sure the Ceann Comhairle, like me and everybody else, has been impressed at the recent concerns expressed by Fianna Fáil backbenchers about the ongoing impasse with pharmacists. I am equally impressed by the Green Party's concerns about, and recent conversion to, the ABA system of education in respect of autism.

Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Bernard Durkan: There is relevant legislation and I am coming to it, but I have to develop my theme. The relevant legislation is the pharmacy (No. 2) Bill. In light of recent events and in the absence of a Pauline conversion Bill, can the Tánaiste give an undertaking to the House to introduce this legislation to the House as a matter of urgency? In addition, for the assistance of the Green Party, the...

Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Bernard Durkan: I refer to a serious matter raised on Joe Duffy's "Liveline" programme yesterday.

Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Bernard Durkan: There was an ongoing dialogue in respect of a young girl who gave evidence——

Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Bernard Durkan: ——in a criminal case and who was being intimidated. She is under threat and is under Garda protection.

Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Bernard Durkan: A raft of legislation — I do not wish to outline all of it — has been promised by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, all of which has an impact in one form or other on such activity. Would the Tánaiste agree to select the appropriate item of legislation now promised and introduce it to the House as a matter of urgency to deal with this ongoing issue of the appalling...

Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Pauline conversion Bill.

Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Well done Tánaiste. That will be a new Bill.

Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (20 Feb 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the precise improvements that have taken place since the last general election in respect of the promised reduction in pupil-teacher ratios in the classroom, improved facilities for children with autism, Asperger's syndrome or children with similar needs, improved speech and language therapy and psychological assessments; and if she...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (20 Feb 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the extent to which the school building programme has been accelerated in the past six months, with particular reference to the urgent need to replace temporary prefabricated structures with permanent classroom accommodation in all schools at both primary and secondary level throughout the country; and if she will make a statement...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 Feb 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when she expects to meet speech and language therapy requirements at all schools throughout the country in the future; the extent to which she is aware of this ongoing need at the present time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7123/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (20 Feb 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 229: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if an exceptional needs payment can or will be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7146/08]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (20 Feb 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of children with autism attending schools with suitable facilities; the extent to which such facilities are required throughout the country at present; when she expects to meet such requirements in full; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7118/08]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (20 Feb 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 265: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the action she proposes to take to meet in full the educational requirements of children with autism throughout the country; the time-scale involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7119/08]

Written Answers — Psychological Service: Psychological Service (20 Feb 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when she proposes to ensure the availability of adequate and ongoing psychological assessment for children at primary and second level throughout the country; the time-scale involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7120/08]