6 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the current difficulties being faced by the regional airports; and the proposals, if any, he has to ensure their continued viability.
73 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date position in relation to the construction of the new Tallaght Hospital, Dublin 24, with particular reference to the issuing of tender forms to the chosen contractors; if adequate finance has been made available for the construction programme as originally planned; and if he will set out the timetable for the construction of this hospital.
73 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date position in relation to the construction of the new Tallaght Hospital, Dublin 24, with particular reference to the issuing of tender forms to the chosen contractors; if adequate finance has been made available for the construction programme as originally planned; and if he will set out the timetable for the construction of this hospital.
3 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Health the level of suicides recorded so far this year and for each of the last five years; his views on whether the problem is becoming increasingly serious; if he will set up a commission or review group to give the necessary research basis for policy initiatives in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
2 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Health if he will give consideration to arrangements for the referral of public patients awaiting heart surgery for private treatment on a once-off basis, in order to clear the backlog.
11 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Health if he will establish a new post of community nurse at district level, as recommended in the report The Years Ahead.
5 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Health the measures he proposed to take arising from the publication of the Gleeson report concerning pay and conditions of hospital consultants; and if he will outline the implementation of these recommendations and the revision of the current common contract in relation to private practice work which operates at present.
4 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Health if he will publish or circulate copies of the Kennedy report into the hospital services which has recently been completed; and the action he proposes to take to implement the recommendations.
3 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Health the proposals, if any, he has to introduce a referral dental routine maintenance scheme for adult medical card holders and their dependants.
2 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Health if he has satisfied himself that adequate care and support is being provided to patients with HIV and AIDS; if he has any specific proposals to provide specialist services for their needs; and if he will set out the Government's plans in relation to control of the AIDS epidemic.
1 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Health if he has any proposals to amend the Health (Family Planning) (Amendment) Act, 1985, to allow the sale of condoms in outlets other than clinics and pharmacies; and if he will make a statement on the recent court case concerning the Irish Family Planning Association.
25 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Health if he has any proposals to establish a central locum agency for hospital consultants to eliminate the problem of hospital waiting lists.
24 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Health if VHI premia are to be increased this year; if so, the rate of increase; if there will be any changes in the benefits available to members; and when a decision will be made in this regard.
22 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Health when it is proposed to introduce a replacement for the drugs refund scheme by way of a subsidy scheme; and the steps he will take to reduce drug costs this year.
21 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Health if he has any proposals to establish medical review panels as in other countries to provide an alternative to litigation in cases of possible medical negligence.
62 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Finance if Rehab Lotteries receive equal treatment with the national lottery in terms of (a) taxation including VAT and (b) other statutory requirements; the main areas of difference; the plans, if any, he has to bring about equalisation in the current year either by means of the Finance Bill or by alternative means; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
62 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Finance if Rehab Lotteries receive equal treatment with the national lottery in terms of (a) taxation including VAT and (b) other statutory requirements; the main areas of difference; the plans, if any, he has to bring about equalisation in the current year either by means of the Finance Bill or by alternative means; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
28 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Health if he will give details of the precise commitments given to Deputy Jackie Fahey in recent weeks in return for his support.
28 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Health if he will give details of the precise commitments given to Deputy Jackie Fahey in recent weeks in return for his support.