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Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (31 Jan 2007)

John Gormley: Question 665: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans, in view of her statement in a radio interview on Budget Day 2007 that many newly qualified physiotherapists are unemployed, to address this situation; and if she will provide employment for the 150 graduates expected to graduate in May 2007. [1183/07]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (31 Jan 2007)

John Gormley: Question 666: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of sanctioned posts for basic grade physiotherapists in the Health Service at dates (details supplied). [1184/07]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (31 Jan 2007)

John Gormley: Question 667: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of non-EU physiotherapists employed in the Irish Health service. [1185/07]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (31 Jan 2007)

John Gormley: Question 668: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the total of fees paid to agencies and so on for the recruitment of non-national nurses in each of the years 2003 to 2006. [1186/07]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (31 Jan 2007)

John Gormley: Question 669: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will confirm that non-national nurses are paid on the same scales as nurses recruited locally. [1187/07]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (31 Jan 2007)

John Gormley: Question 670: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the statement made by a person (details supplied) on radio recently that some newly qualified Irish nurses are unable to find employment as nurses in the Irish health service. [1188/07]

Written Answers — Water Fluoridation: Water Fluoridation (31 Jan 2007)

John Gormley: Question 835: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the interim advice from the American Dental Association informing mothers not to use fluoridated water to reconstitute infant formula; if, in view of this advice she will reconsider the policy of water fluoridation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2223/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (31 Jan 2007)

John Gormley: Question 833: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the cost to date of the expert body set up to implement the Fluoridation Forum report; the breakdown of all the costs incurred; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2220/07]

Written Answers — Proposed Regulations: Proposed Regulations (31 Jan 2007)

John Gormley: Question 834: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will explain the way she can introduce regulations under the Fluoridation Act 1960 if no health studies have been carried out under section 6 of the Act; her views on whether such studies are first required if regulations to change the fluoride level are to be introduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2222/07]

Written Answers — Proposed Regulations: Proposed Regulations (31 Jan 2007)

John Gormley: Question 836: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason the expert body which was set up to implement the recommendations of the Fluoridation Forum report has not implemented the central recommendation of reducing the fluoride level to 7 ppm; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2224/07]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (31 Jan 2007)

John Gormley: Question 1045: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason the Government failed to condemn the execution of Saddam Hussein and the subsequent posting of video images of the hanging on the internet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2218/07]

Written Answers — National Car Test: National Car Test (31 Jan 2007)

John Gormley: Question 1241: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of people that have been asked if they had confirmation of NCT test before they could tax their car; if this practice of seeking this confirmation has now been stopped; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1324/07]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (31 Jan 2007)

John Gormley: Question 1771: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces currently stationed in Afghanistan; the cost to the State of this mission; if he will withdraw these people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2219/07]

Written Answers — EU Council Meetings: EU Council Meetings (31 Jan 2007)

John Gormley: Question 1777: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will report on the meeting of EU Defence Ministers in Brussels on 14 November, 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2936/07]

Written Answers — Control of Dogs: Control of Dogs (31 Jan 2007)

John Gormley: Question 1780: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of people who have a dog licence; the amount of money this raises; the number of people prosecuted for not having a dog licence; the estimated number of people who do not have a dog licence who own a dog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1325/07]

Written Answers — Litter Pollution: Litter Pollution (31 Jan 2007)

John Gormley: Question 1825: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of people prosecuted for litter offences in 2006; the number of on the spot fines made; the way this compares to 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1327/07]

Written Answers — Litter Pollution: Litter Pollution (31 Jan 2007)

John Gormley: Question 1826: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason he will not appoint someone to deal specifically with the problem of litter as recommended by IBAL; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1328/07]

Health Bill 2006: Second Stage (24 Jan 2007)

John Gormley: As someone who subscribes to a belief in less state interference and smaller bureaucracies, the Minister has managed to massively increase the amount of bureaucracy in the health service. As a result of the establishment of the Health Service Executive, bureaucracy in the health service has increased and the level of information available has reduced. As regards health information,...

Health Bill 2006: Second Stage (24 Jan 2007)

John Gormley: They were not. I am afraid that a fleeting telephone call is not proper consultation. They have confirmed that. The overall capacity of 380 beds is 100 lower than the combined total of the three hospitals. The experts have said clearly that there are problems with access.

Health Bill 2006: Second Stage (24 Jan 2007)

John Gormley: I know. The Minister said that on the last occasion, as well. I remember everything she says on the floor of the House. She has been told to say all of this but none of it adds up. We are not just talking about information but standards as well. The Minister ought to examine this matter. MRSA continues to be a serious problem. I do not know if other Deputies have received a picture by...