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Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (7 Nov 2007)

David Stanton: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the changes to the eligibility criteria of the motorised transport grant in the past 12 months; if she has plans to allow those over 66 to receive the grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27807/07]

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2007)

David Stanton: I will try to be in order.

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2007)

David Stanton: I will if I can but I am sure the Ceann Comhairle will let me know if I am not. Professor Drumm told us this morning the Government promised a national rehabilitation centre for Cork in 2001. That has not happened and he said it was up to Government to make it happen. What is the situation in regard to that promise?

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2007)

David Stanton: They do not trust him.

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2007)

David Stanton: Secondary legislation might be needed to deal with the problem I wish to raise. People with intellectual disabilities cannot receive payment under the residential institutions repayments scheme. I understand it will require a ministerial order or some form of secondary legislation to allow this to happen. I ask the Minister to inform me of the situation.

Irish Language: Statements (8 Nov 2007)

David Stanton: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate, as I feel quite strongly about this issue. I am not alone in that my experience of learning Irish at school was appalling. It was viewed at the time that the way to teach Irish was to physically beat the language into children. I do not wish to cast aspersions on the teachers of the day because that was the way things were done. The...

Irish Language: Statements (8 Nov 2007)

David Stanton: Why does the Minister not do something about this? Why does he not stop the nonsense of promoting appalling elitism in second levels where youngsters are force fed turgid literature before they can speak the language and have fun using it? Until the Minister does that he is wasting his time and his money. When he replies to the House shortly will he not undertake to speak to the other...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (13 Nov 2007)

David Stanton: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Education and Science, further to Parliamentary Question No. 550 of 6 February 2007, when the Special Education Appeals Board will become operational; the remaining sections of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004 which have to be fully implemented; the time-scale for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (13 Nov 2007)

David Stanton: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the estimated number of school children with special educational needs; the number who have applied for assessment under the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004; the number who have received assessment; the number of these who have received individual education plans as a result; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (14 Nov 2007)

David Stanton: Question 53: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the implementation plans regarding accessibility for public parks, playgrounds, open spaces and amenities under his Department's sectoral plan have been drawn up; if same have been drawn up for local authority owned harbours; if not, when these will be drawn up; the action his Department or local...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (14 Nov 2007)

David Stanton: Question 83: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has established a Disability Act sectoral plan advisory committee under his Department's sectoral plan; the membership of this committee; if it has met since its establishment; if each of the local authorities has established procedures for the monitoring and review of the Disability Act...

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (14 Nov 2007)

David Stanton: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to difficulties being encountered by persons with intellectual disabilities and their families who are claiming repayment under the patient repayment scheme; the reasons such payments are being delayed in respect of persons with an intellectual disability; if she will issue strict instructions as to the...

Charities Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2007)

David Stanton: I want to be associated with the remarks made by the previous speaker about the Minister of State, Deputy Carey. I thank him for his presence and acknowledge his deep interest in this area. The Bill is extremely welcome and timely. It is possibly overdue, but we are glad it is here. It is to reform the law relating to charities to ensure greater accountability and to protect against abuse...

Charities Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2007)

David Stanton: Higher.

Transport 21: Statements (Resumed) (15 Nov 2007)

David Stanton: On time.

Psychological Service: Motion (20 Nov 2007)

David Stanton: This topic is most important. I hope the Minister will not be in denial of what it proposes, tell us that all is well and give us a litany of statistics of the hundreds of millions of euro that have been spent here, there and everywhere. That will not wash anymore. It was stated by colleagues that early intervention is crucial. Issues such as ADD, ADHD, dyspraxia, dyslexia, autism,...

Psychological Service: Motion (20 Nov 2007)

David Stanton: ——that should be allowed. If parents give permission and seek such information, we should be allowed to secure it from NEPS.

Psychological Service: Motion (20 Nov 2007)

David Stanton: I do not agree with the Minister. She is wrong about that.

Psychological Service: Motion (20 Nov 2007)

David Stanton: Early intervention is crucial. Times have changed. Some 20 years ago many of the conditions I mentioned were not recognised. Conditions such as ADHD, ADD, dyspraxia, dyslexia, autism etc. were not recognised or discovered. It was the "bold child", a "nervous child" or an "awkward child" where dyspraxia was concerned, or the parents were bad parents. Parents are sometimes hauled in and...

Psychological Service: Motion (20 Nov 2007)

David Stanton: Rightly so.