Results 72,941-72,960 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Issue of Writ: Kildare North By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: We did.

Issue of Writ: Kildare North By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: We will wait to see what the Members opposite have to say.

Leaders' Questions. (15 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Million.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (15 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss a matter of vital national interest, namely, the ongoing issue of boardroom disagreements in the ESB with the obvious implications for the generation of electricity, continuity of customer supply and the general stability of the board at a time when the focus needs to be on the board's future and the impact of deregulation.

Order of Business. (15 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Rail Network. (15 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 354: To ask the Minister for Transport the extent to which the passenger capacity of the various trains serving Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip and Confey in north Kildare can be increased to meet the ever increasing numbers of commuters who currently have to remain standing for the entire journey with consequent health and safety risks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5059/05]

Rail Network. (15 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 360: To ask the Minister for Transport the extent to which it is possible to increase the frequency of the commuter rail services serving Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip and Confey in line with growing demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5069/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 12: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her plans for the delivery of services in primary care, medical and surgical facilities, special hospital needs and community services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4226/05]

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (10 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 135: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the extent to which accident and emergency facilities are properly equipped to deal with requirements such as emergencies; if sufficient staff and space is available in such instances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4423/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (10 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 98: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she has satisfied herself that sufficient beds are being provided to meet demographic requirements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4227/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (10 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 141: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the extent to which efforts have been made to prevent the occupancy of hospital trolleys and the use of facilities other than standard beds in a hospital ward to cater for patients; the reason it has not been possible to provide the necessary beds and wards in line with requirements; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (10 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 142: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of medical and surgical beds available throughout the country on any given day; the extent to which this is adequate to meet requirements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4430/05]

Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (10 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 134: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of patients sent outside the jurisdiction for treatment in the past five years; the reason such treatment was not acceptable here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4422/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 136: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of children that have been treated through the orthodontic services in the past seven years; if they were of category 1, 2 or 3; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4424/05]

Written Answers — Health Reports: Health Reports (10 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 137: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of reports in respect of the health services which were undertaken in the past seven years; the cost of such reports; the action or actions accruing therefrom; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4425/05]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (10 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 138: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the degree to which the number of general practitioners, hospital doctors, consultant physicians and consultant surgeons is adequate to meet requirements or is in line with European norms in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4426/05]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (10 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 144: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the extent to which nursing, medical and surgical staff complements here compare with the norms throughout Europe; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4432/05]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (10 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 139: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the precise shortfall in terms of nursing staff at present; the plans she has to bring numbers up to the required levels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4427/05]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (10 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 140: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the total number of nurses available in the various hospitals throughout the country in both the public and the private sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4428/05]

Written Answers — Clinical Indemnity Scheme: Clinical Indemnity Scheme (10 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 143: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the extent to which she has endeavoured to resolve the matter of insurance cover for consultants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4431/05]