686 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children the average cost of treating patients in accident and emergency departments in each of the major Dublin teaching hospitals.
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687 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children when the report by Comhairle na nOspidéal, commissioned in 2000 to review neurosurgical services in Ireland with emphasis on capacity and geographical location, will be published and the recommendations acted upon.
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657 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason it is proposed not to include regulation of members of the Counselling and Psychotherapy Association for regulation under the proposed Health and Social Care Professionals Bill.
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631 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children if a survey of staff to determine interest in participating in the decentralisation programme has been undertaken in his Department; when it will be completed; and if the results will be published or otherwise made available to Deputies.
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417 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that parents of children attending CABAS schools must now begin to make plans for September if the decision on the pilot schemes is not favourable; if the uncertainty created by the reply in the current school year is causing huge stress; and if he would aim for an early decision and indicate when that might be.
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389 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will review the SCG exam to ensure that it is of a realistic standard, is based on Irish which is actually required in the primary classroom and that a clear syllabus is provided for those who have to undertake the exam.
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577 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will give an early and positive response to the request for funding for a CABAS school to cater for children in south County Dublin.
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416 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science if a response to the request for funding for a CABAS school in Shankill to cater for south side children will be expedited.
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313 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance if tax relief is available to family members for the cost of providing both maintenance and treatment in a nursing home of elderly parents or relatives or family members; and at what rate this relief is available.
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295 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance if a survey of staff to determine interest in participating in the decentralisation programme has been undertaken in his Department; when it will be completed; and if the results will be published or otherwise made available to Deputies.
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269 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if a survey of staff to determine interest in participating in the decentralisation programme has been undertaken in his Department; when it will be completed; and if the results will be published or otherwise made available to Deputies.
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212 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Taoiseach if a survey of staff to determine interest in participating in the decentralisation programme has been undertaken in his Department; when it will be completed; and if the results will be published or otherwise made available to Deputies.
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145 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children the percentage take up rate of health screening by asylum seekers; and if he has satisfied himself with this scheme and in particular that the follow-up screening is operating effectively.
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135 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children the plans that are in place and the amount of money allocated in 2004 to ensure access by all who need it to a comprehensive neurology service.
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6 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has met, or will meet, with the Ireland, UK and Scandinavian representative of the Dalai Lama; his views on the current situation in Tibet; if Tibet was discussed during the recent visit of the President to China; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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72 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will report on the current status of and future plans for the pilot cervical screening programme in Limerick.
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72 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will report on the current status of and future plans for the pilot cervical screening programme in Limerick.
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10 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science if he is committed to retaining the graduate diploma in education in the colleges of education; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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117 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when she will finalise her review of the Groceries Order 1987; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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117 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when she will finalise her review of the Groceries Order 1987; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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82 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children the way in which it is envisaged that the proposed new health structures will impact on the nature of and timetable for, delivery of the Government's health strategy.
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82 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children the way in which it is envisaged that the proposed new health structures will impact on the nature of and timetable for, delivery of the Government's health strategy.
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17 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the implementation of An Agreed Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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1 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children when radiotherapy services adequate to meet the needs of the population will be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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112 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will amend Section 6(b) of the Irish Sports Council Act, 1999, to enable him to answer questions on the various issues that relate to the participation of girls and women in sport; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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112 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will amend Section 6(b) of the Irish Sports Council Act, 1999, to enable him to answer questions on the various issues that relate to the participation of girls and women in sport; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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347 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children if the research project which included investigation into the fluoride intake of the Irish population has been concluded; if the findings informed the recommendations of the Forum on Fluoridation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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338 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children the immediate plans envisaged to provide the urgently required additional nurses at St. Mary's in Drumcar; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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93 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children the measures being planned to deal with the withdrawal of recognition for training purposes of the accident and emergency departments of many of the State's hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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338 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children the immediate plans envisaged to provide the urgently required additional nurses at St. Mary's in Drumcar; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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347 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children if the research project which included investigation into the fluoride intake of the Irish population has been concluded; if the findings informed the recommendations of the Forum on Fluoridation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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93 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children the measures being planned to deal with the withdrawal of recognition for training purposes of the accident and emergency departments of many of the State's hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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92 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport his plans to reduce travel times in the greater Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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92 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport his plans to reduce travel times in the greater Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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169 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children when it is intended to extend medical card eligibility; if families with young children will be covered by the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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169 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children when it is intended to extend medical card eligibility; if families with young children will be covered by the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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6 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children when it is intended to extend medical card eligibility and, in particular, to ensure that families with young children will be covered by the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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1 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children if in view of spending Estimates for 2003, he will be publishing revised target dates for the delivery of the health strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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333 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children the status of EU directives concerning food supplements and herbal medicine products; his views on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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311 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason his Department refused funding to the Northern Area Health Board for the placement of students who were to commence studying on 7 October 2002 at Trinity College for a doctorate in clinical psychology; if and when this programme will be granted funding from his Department; when the programme will recommence; and if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 14.
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296 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children the screening of medical history of children which is carried out before the MMR vaccine is given to them; the written information about the MMR vaccine given to parents before their children are given the MMR vaccine; the plans he has to ensure that children who suffer with colitis and Crohn's disease who test positive for the measles virus are eligible for medical cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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295 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of prospective adoptive parents in each health board area at present awaiting assessment for foreign adoption; the number waiting for more than one year, more than two years, more than three years or longer for an assessment to start; his views on whether the current situation is satisfactory; the steps he intends taking to ensure applicants' suitability is assessed within a reasonable period of time; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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271 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children if funding will be provided for the specialised diets and treatments required for autism sufferers tested positive for the measles virus; if research is proposed into the biomedical aspects of autism; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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268 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children if funding will be provided for the specialised diets and treatments required for autism sufferers tested positive for the measles virus; if research is proposed into the biomedical aspects of autism; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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257 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of additional occupational therapy, speech therapy and physiotherapy training places announced by him and by the Minister for Education and Science in May 2002 to commence in autumn 2002 which have been provided and have commenced training; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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111 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children when the long promised and urgently required refurbishment of the Central Mental Hospital will take place; if his attention has been drawn to the Dickensian and inhuman conditions for both patients and staff which pertain at this national facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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104 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason the pilot national client eligibility index was suspended; when this vital planning and implementation tool will be available nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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276 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children if the contract for the audit of the functions and structures of the health system has been awarded; when their report is due; the purpose of the audit; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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263 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Health and Children if the contract for the audit of the functions and structures of the health system has been awarded; when their report is due; the purpose of the audit; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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