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Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (9 Oct 2008)

Mary Harney: In December, 2007, a new scheme for the creation of Clinical Dental Technicians was submitted to me by the Dental Council under the Dentists Act, 1985 for my consent. The draft scheme was examined by my officials and I granted my consent to this scheme in July, 2008. This scheme will set down the training, qualifications and necessary knowledge for an individual to qualify to apply to join...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (9 Oct 2008)

Mary Harney: The Health Service Executive has responsibility for administering Patient Private Property Accounts and the information sought by the Deputy relates to matters within the area of responsibility of the Executive. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter investigated and to have a reply issued to the Deputy.

Order of Business (9 Oct 2008)

Mary Harney: It is proposed to take No. a12a, motion re sittings and business of Dáil — on the Supplementary Order Paper — No. 12a, Supplementary Estimate for Public Services [Vote 40] back from committee, and No. 24, Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad] Second Stage (resumed). It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that Nos. a12a and 12a shall be decided without debate and, in the...

Order of Business (9 Oct 2008)

Mary Harney: Parliamentary questions for written reply will be taken next week. Information in that regard is provided on the Supplementary Order Paper. Intensive work is under way on the regulations to give effect to the Government's guarantee. The Government discussed the matter yesterday and it is clear that the regulations must meet with the approval of the European Central Bank and the European...

Order of Business (9 Oct 2008)

Mary Harney: In regard to the matter of passing on the interest rate cut, liquidity is important for banks and so too are customers. There is good competition in the banking sector for depositors and for mortgage holders and I expect the reduction will be passed on to the customers of banks. Two banks have already indicated that and I am certainly hopeful the others will do so. In regard to the question...

Order of Business (9 Oct 2008)

Mary Harney: In fairness, the Minister was not advised at the time of the appointments and corrective action is being taken. On the fair deal legislation, it is the intention to have a thorough debate in this House. It is a major piece of legislation. It essentially deals with support for people in private and public nursing homes on an equal basis. It is also a mental capacity Bill. It takes on board...

Order of Business (9 Oct 2008)

Mary Harney: I think I have already dealt with it.

Order of Business (9 Oct 2008)

Mary Harney: I do not have a date at present.

Order of Business (9 Oct 2008)

Mary Harney: I understand the property services Bill will come before the House this session. Obviously, the Seanad must conclude its deliberations on the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill before it can be discussed here. In regard to the Deputy's question on what is called the multi-units Bill, it has not yet been approved by the Government.

Order of Business (9 Oct 2008)

Mary Harney: I do not want to be unhelpful when I say the Bill, as drafted, is exactly in line with the commitments made and that nobody can be adversely affected by it. In other words, nobody currently in nursing home care can have his or her contribution reduced as a result of the legislation.

Order of Business (9 Oct 2008)

Mary Harney: Nobody is being forced to do anything. It is optional.

Order of Business (9 Oct 2008)

Mary Harney: The adoption Bill will be brought forward this session, as will the nurses and midwives Bill which will be sent to the Government shortly. The health information Bill will be brought forward during the latter half of next year at the earliest. The legal costs Bill will be brought forward next year.

Order of Business (9 Oct 2008)

Mary Harney: The Disability Bill has been enacted. I think the Deputy is referring to the assessment of needs. We will have to await the Budget Statement from the Minister for Finance before we can comment any further on the issue.

Order of Business (9 Oct 2008)

Mary Harney: Without breaching confidentiality, I can tell the House that additional resources will be made available in the budget for disability services.

Order of Business (9 Oct 2008)

Mary Harney: I want to be helpful.

Order of Business (9 Oct 2008)

Mary Harney: It is a matter for the Ceann Comhairle to decide whether he will allow a question or a matter to be raised on the Adjournment. Otherwise, the Whips can meet to decide whether time should be devoted to this issue. The Minister made the appointments in good faith. I know from taking legislation through the other House, in particular, that every party campaigns to have councillors included in...

Order of Business (9 Oct 2008)

Mary Harney: If the Ceann Comhairle allows time or if the Whips agree, the Minister will deal with the issue.

Estimates for Public Services 2008 (9 Oct 2008)

Mary Harney: I move the following Supplementary Estimate:

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (8 Oct 2008)

Mary Harney: The Health (Repayment Scheme) Act 2006 provides a clear legal framework to repay recoverable health charges for publicly funded long term residential care. All those fully eligible persons who were wrongly charged and are alive will have their charges repaid in full. The estates of all those fully eligible persons who were wrongly charged for publicly funded long term residential care and...

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (8 Oct 2008)

Mary Harney: The HSE's reply of 29 September to the Deputy's earlier question deals with both the estimated number of dedicated beds that will be required in Cork University Hospital and the number of staff to be recruited. It also notes that the recruitment process for these posts is at an advanced stage. If the Deputy would like further information he is welcome to raise it with me or directly with...