27 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Health and Children the waiting times in respect of hearing tests for children in County Kildare, in Newbridge and at Tallaght health centres. [14948/09]

As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

28 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Health and Children the allocations to County Kildare for home care packages in 2007, 2008 and 2009; and the number of people in County Kildare on the waiting list for home care packages. [14949/09]

As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

29 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of people in County Kildare awaiting admission to a long-term bed in public nursing homes in County Kildare and their circumstances, be it in acute hospital beds, living at home, or in private nursing homes. [14950/09]

As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

30 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of children and adults awaiting assessment for occupational therapy in Kildare and west Wicklow. [14951/09]

As the Deputy's question relates to service matters I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.