Debit cards & direct deposit? If I wanted to close my bank account and perhaps set up a direct deposit through my employer, is that possible?  

Also, will there or are there any Bitcoin debit cards?  

I am still trying to understand this.
You would have to ask your employer, but I have never seen that before.

For bitcoin debit cards read this:

http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/20/bitinstant-founder-says-bitcoin-debit-card-to-launch-within-next/