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Order of Business (18 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: There are two Bills in respect of which the heads have yet to be approved by Government, namely, the electricity (transfer of transmission assets) Bill and the electricity regulation (EirGrid)(amendment) Bill. In view of the current lack of consultation in other areas, will the Tánaiste indicate whether discussions are ongoing among the various interested parties and the relevant Department...

Order of Business (18 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: That does not answer the question.

Order of Business (18 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: And he is usually very alert.

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (17 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she is satisfied that adequate numbers of front line staff are available throughout the health service; the extent to which she has identified deficiencies including areas expected to be affected by recently announced cutbacks; her plans to address these issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24038/07]

Written Answers — Control of Infectious Diseases: Control of Infectious Diseases (17 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of recorded incidents of MRSA each year in the past five years; the degree to which she or her Department are successfully combating such occurrences; if she will reassure the public in regard to safety from MRSA in the event of hospitalisation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24037/07]

Written Answers — Control of Infectious Diseases: Control of Infectious Diseases (17 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 237: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the results of her efforts and associated costs to date in combating MRSA; the number of hospitals or institutions deemed to be entirely free from such infection; if she has identified the institutions with the greatest incidence; the degree to which the issue has been addressed at such locations; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Control of Infectious Diseases: Control of Infectious Diseases (17 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the action that has been taken to prevent the spread of MRSA throughout the hospital network; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24483/07]

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (17 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if it is intended to review the proposal to locate the new children's hospital adjacent to the Mater Hospital; if she has received or examined the compelling submissions from experts including consultants who are adamant that the previously available site for the children's hospital has greater advantages in terms of future...

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (17 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 165: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance when a review of eligibility for a primary medical certificate will take place in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24498/07]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (17 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 177: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the position in regard to the interdepartmental review of the 1994 disabled drivers disabled passengers tax concessions; when it is expected to extend the current limits of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24487/07]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (17 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 178: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance when P21 certificates for tax years ending 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24490/07]

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (17 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the areas throughout the Health Service Executive most seriously affected by a shortage of accident and emergency staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24465/07]

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (17 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she is satisfied regarding the adequacy of nursing and medical staff at various accident and emergency departments throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24466/07]

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (17 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the strength of the ambulance service in Dublin city and county; if this is sufficient in the event of a major accident or emergency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24468/07]

Written Answers — Health Research: Health Research (17 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the extent of the research into the high incidence of autism here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24469/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (17 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans for the augmentation of the public hospital bed complement in the short term; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24470/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (17 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the full extent of the bed shortfall at all public hospitals throughout the country with particular reference to addressing those hospitals which have been forced to utilise hospital trolleys in lieu of beds in the past five years; her plans to address the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24471/07]

Written Answers — Nursing Homes: Nursing Homes (17 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of public long stay nursing beds available throughout the country; the number of same in 1990; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24472/07]

Written Answers — Cancer Incidence: Cancer Incidence (17 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she has studied the incidence of the various forms of cancer throughout the country; if this indicates a particular trend in any area; if she has examined the cause or causes of such trends; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24473/07]

Written Answers — National Carers Strategy: National Carers Strategy (17 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 229: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she proposes to engage in discussions with the Department of Social and Family Affairs with a view to expanding, liberalising and improving facilities for carers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24474/07]