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Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (4 Jul 2007)

David Stanton: Question 81: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the property or properties in the ownership of the Office of Public Works in the Youghal area in east Cork; his plans in regard to these properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19318/07]

Order of Business (5 Jul 2007)

David Stanton: Legislation was promised prior to the setting up of the Assembly in the North to establish a register of persons considered unsafe to work with children. What is the status of that promise? Will it be brought forward or has it been shelved?

Pupil-Teacher Ratio. (5 Jul 2007)

David Stanton: I thank you, a Cheann Comhairle, for allowing me raise this matter relating to Kilcredan national school. I am sure the Minister of State has a note on it. Next September the school will have an average class size of more than 30 students and I am sure everyone agrees that this is not sustainable. Some of the classes will have 36, 37 or possibly 38 students. It is not right to have a...

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (5 Jul 2007)

David Stanton: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the assistance available to support the setting up of or the ongoing financing of small art galleries which promote the work of artists; the way such assistance can be accessed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19351/07]

Written Answers — Educational Projects: Educational Projects (5 Jul 2007)

David Stanton: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 380 of 7 June 2006 the person who has been appointed as chief executive officer for a centre (details supplied) in County Armagh; the amount of money that has been expended by her Department to date on this project; when she expects the centre to be fully operational; if the centre will be...

Written Answers — Young Carers: Young Carers (26 Sep 2007)

David Stanton: Question 616: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 4 of 11 May 2006, if the senior officials group on long term care have examined the issues faced by young carers; the action that has been taken or is planned to be taken as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21122/07]

Written Answers — Young Carers: Young Carers (26 Sep 2007)

David Stanton: Question 617: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 4 of 11 May 2006, if his Department has begun research or has commissioned research to be undertaken on the issue of young carers; if not, when his Department will undertake such research; if so, the areas which will be examined; when he expects this research to be completed; and if he will...

Written Answers — Young Carers: Young Carers (26 Sep 2007)

David Stanton: Question 618: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs further to Parliamentary Question Nos 19, 46 and 68 of 9 February 2006, if his Department has completed its consideration of Barnardos' research on young carers; if not, when he expects it to be completed; if so, the details of the findings of same; the action he will to take as a result; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Young Carers: Young Carers (26 Sep 2007)

David Stanton: Question 619: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs further to Parliamentary Question Nos 19, 46 and 68 of 9 February 2006, if he has examined the possibility of extending the carers allowance to young carers aged 16 and 17; the details of decisions taken as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21126/07]

Written Answers — Young Carers: Young Carers (26 Sep 2007)

David Stanton: Question 620: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the action she is taking to improve the situation of young carers by means of providing supports, services and assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21129/07]

Written Answers — Tax Incentive Schemes: Tax Incentive Schemes (26 Sep 2007)

David Stanton: Question 238: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the criteria for the selection of approved hospitals and nursing homes as per Section 469 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 and as detailed on the Revenue Commissioners website; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21114/07]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (26 Sep 2007)

David Stanton: Question 463: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a draft code of practice for sheltered workshops was completed under the terms of the Programme for Prosperity and Fairness; if so, when this code was received by her Department; if this code has been published; if not, when she will publish same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21121/07]

Written Answers — Health Capital Projects: Health Capital Projects (26 Sep 2007)

David Stanton: Question 464: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the process by which design teams for HSE projects are appointed; if a national panel for design teams has been established; if not, when this process will be completed; the details of the disciplines, architects, structural engineers and so on that are to be included in the design teams; the size of the national panel; and if she...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (26 Sep 2007)

David Stanton: Question 465: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of child and adolescent psychiatric teams working in the southern region of the Health Service Executive; the details of the make-up of each of these teams, for example psychiatrists, paediatricians and so on; the location of each of these teams; the numbers waiting to be assessed and average waiting time for an assessment...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (26 Sep 2007)

David Stanton: Question 466: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if there is a clinical director of child and adolescent psychiatry in the southern region of the Health Service Executive at present; if so, when they took up this position; if not, if the position has been advertised; when the position was advertised; when it will be filled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21132/07]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (26 Sep 2007)

David Stanton: Question 615: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his plans to extend maternity leave for mothers of premature babies who are hospitalised after birth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21117/07]

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (26 Sep 2007)

David Stanton: Question 1072: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to extend maternity leave for mothers of premature babies who are hospitalised after birth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21115/07]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (27 Sep 2007)

David Stanton: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine the incentives he is putting in place to encourage cyclists to wear helmets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21363/07]

Written Answers — Water Services: Water Services (27 Sep 2007)

David Stanton: Question 183: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 242 of 28 June 2007, if his Department differentiates between guest-houses and bed and breakfast operations; if bed and breakfasts will be classed as non-domestic premises in respect of the water framework directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21199/07]

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (2 Oct 2007)

David Stanton: I too wish to add to the tributes to my late colleague Joe Sherlock who was a legend in Cork East where everybody knew and respected him. Many loved him. He was extremely sincere which came across in the way he spoke. He was also passionate about the issues on which he felt strongly. I saw him in action. He was a gentleman but woe betide anyone who got on his wrong side when he was on a...