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Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (5 Jul 2011)

Brian Stanley: I wish to share time with Deputy Colreavy.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (5 Jul 2011)

Brian Stanley: While I welcome the proposal made in the Bill on the holding of by-elections, there are serious problems with it. We also welcome the reduction of spending limits in Presidential elections. When somebody wants to run for election and does not need great sums of money, he or she does not need to have a big tent in which to collect a lot of money.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (5 Jul 2011)

Brian Stanley: Having a fund-raising event in-----

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (5 Jul 2011)

Brian Stanley: -----the Crown in Cricklewood would do the job.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (5 Jul 2011)

Brian Stanley: The new provision in the Bill that a by-election must be held within six months is long overdue and as such, we welcome it. It will put a stop to the practice of Governments not holding by-elections for fear that they will lose a seat. It is nothing short of an affront to democracy to leave people unrepresented for months on end in that manner. We should not forget that this provision is...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (5 Jul 2011)

Brian Stanley: There is considerable arbitrary number-plucking from the sky. We take serious issue with the proposal to cut the number of Deputies from 166 to between 152 and 160. In the absence of a comprehensive overhaul and strengthening of local government structures, it makes no sense to reduce the number of Deputies. While we accept the need for money-saving proposals, if this is such a proposal,...

Olympics 2012 (6 Jul 2011)

Brian Stanley: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport the efforts he has made to maximise the use of sporting facilities and accommodation here by teams, staff and supporters in the run up to, and during, the London Olympics in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18966/11]

Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (6 Jul 2011)

Brian Stanley: I begin by signalling the support of Sinn Féin for the amending legislation, as anything that clarifies legislation is always welcome. I am glad the Bill sets out exactly what will stay with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and what will be transferred to the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government. This area must be managed as efficiently as possible...

Hospital Services: Motion (Resumed) (6 Jul 2011)

Brian Stanley: I welcome the people from Portlaoise and Roscommon some of whom are in the Gallery and more of whom are outside protesting. I heard a Government Deputy describe one of them as a political thug. I was outside with him on a few occasions this afternoon and this evening and I did not see any political thuggery. The protest was noisy but was certainly good humoured. People were there to make...

Written Answers — Private Schools Funding: Private Schools Funding (7 Jul 2011)

Brian Stanley: Question 40: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider carrying out a comprehensive review of the funding for the private school sector; and if he will provide a breakdown on the annual costs to the State. [19150/11]

Written Answers — National Children's Strategy: National Children's Strategy (12 Jul 2011)

Brian Stanley: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the date on which she will publish the new national children's and young people's strategy for the period 2012-2017. [19889/11]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (12 Jul 2011)

Brian Stanley: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the date on which she will complete a review of the regulatory environment of pre-school and after school services including the existing provision of pre-school inspections. [19890/11]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (12 Jul 2011)

Brian Stanley: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of special needs assistants employed at each school in each county of Laois and Offaly for the school year beginning September 2010 in tabular form; the corresponding figure for each of the years 2007, 2008 and 2009; the expected figures for 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19645/11]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (19 Jul 2011)

Brian Stanley: I seek an adjournment of the Dáil under standing order 32 to raise a matter of national importance namely, the proposed cuts in the gas allowance, from €489 to €393 per annum, while Bord Gáis and energy providers are seeking increases in charges of up to 28%, and the appalling effect of this on people, particularly older people, carers, people with disabilities and lone parents who are...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (19 Jul 2011)

Brian Stanley: I move amendment No. 1: In page 3, between lines 9 and 10, to insert the following: "2.—In this Act "Act of 2002" means the Electoral (Amendment) Act 2002.". I object to the fact that only 40 minutes have been allocated to discuss this important legislation. Be that as it may, I will try to make the best of it. The first amendment is technical in nature. The Bill proposes a reduction in...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (19 Jul 2011)

Brian Stanley: I move amendment No. 2: In page 3, to delete lines 23 to 28. This amendment is intended to delete the provision in the Bill that allows for the number of Deputies to be reduced to as few as 153. It would not be correct for the number of Oireachtas Members to be reduced without a corresponding enhancement of local authority powers. This is a fundamental issue and the provision is, therefore,...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (19 Jul 2011)

Brian Stanley: -----but my colleague Deputy Ó Snodaigh tells me the same is happening in the Coombe hospital in his constituency. The population is increasing. The Government has talked a lot about reducing the number of quangos and unelected officials. The Minister knows that it drives elected representatives crazy to see important decisions being made by unelected officials, regardless of whether we...

Order of Business (Resumed) (20 Jul 2011)

Brian Stanley: I refer to promised legislation in respect of Garda vetting, about which there is a huge problem. I heard the Taoiseach speak in the Chamber about the importance of the Government's number one priority of getting people into employment. However, there is a huge problem in respect of Garda vetting and companies and organisations are experiencing great difficulty in this regard. I have...

Order of Business (Resumed) (20 Jul 2011)

Brian Stanley: Such people were being recruited into employment. This affects the long-term unemployed, effectively takes their jobs and is outrageous.

Order of Business (Resumed) (20 Jul 2011)

Brian Stanley: While the Taoiseach will give a response in respect of the forthcoming Bill, will it be possible for him to speak to the Minister for Justice and Equality and to have him telephone the Garda vetting unit?