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Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

David Stanton: When will the Government make proposals on Dáil reform to change Standing Orders, as referred to in the programme for Government? The Opposition has published proposals and I therefore wonder when the Government will do so. By doing so, we will be able to have a proper, meaningful discussion on the amendment of Standing Orders so we can enter the 21st century in this House.

Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

David Stanton: I am trying to move on. Will the Government publish its own proposals on Dáil reform and, if so, when? That is a simple question.

Potato Sector. (21 Feb 2008)

David Stanton: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food her plans to improve the incomes of potato farmers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7117/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (21 Feb 2008)

David Stanton: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food further to Parliamentary Question No. 48 of 22 November 2007 if the review has commenced in respect of the farm improvement scheme; when this review will be completed; the person who is carrying out this review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7116/08]

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (21 Feb 2008)

David Stanton: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress her Department has made in relation to the implementation of Part 2 of the Disability Act 2005 for children aged five to 18; when Part 2 will come into effect for this age group; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7390/08]

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (21 Feb 2008)

David Stanton: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress her Department has made in relation to the implementation of Part 2 of the Disability Act 2005 for children aged five to 18; when Part 2 will come into effect for this age group; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7389/08]

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (21 Feb 2008)

David Stanton: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the implementation of Part 2 of the Disability Act 2005 for children aged five to 18 in tandem with the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004; the way in which assessments and services will be provided for children aged over 16 and under 18 years who are not in school; and if she will make...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (21 Feb 2008)

David Stanton: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has received an application from Cork County Council for funding in order to construct a new road onto the Great Island in Cobh, County Cork; if so his views on such an application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7328/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (21 Feb 2008)

David Stanton: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 2619 of 30 January 2008, the person who is carrying out the assessment of demographic trends and housing developments; when her Department expects to receive this information; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7388/08]

Dáil Reform. (26 Feb 2008)

David Stanton: Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach the progress that has been made on each of the three points regarding Houses of the Oireachtas reform included in An Agreed Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3854/08]

Dáil Reform. (26 Feb 2008)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister of State for that very welcome and informative reply. Will he tell the House if the Government has any proposals in this area? Could he outline even one proposal the Government would like to put on the table? Could he name two, three or four proposals? Does he agree this issue has been debated for at least 20 years? In that time can he name any proposal that has seen...

Dáil Reform. (26 Feb 2008)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. Does he agree that one of the most important functions of this House is to oversee the work the Government and the Executive performs and to debate that work? Does he also agree that this is not possible when the House is not sitting? In other Parliaments, for example, the UK Parliament, the Cabinet does not sit when the Parliament is not...

Dáil Reform. (26 Feb 2008)

David Stanton: Hear, hear.

Dáil Reform. (26 Feb 2008)

David Stanton: While I thank the Minister of State for getting so involved in this debate, has there been a wider Government debate on it? Has he brought any of these points to his Government colleagues recently? Earlier on Deputy Ó Caoláin asked about timescales. When does the Minister expect some of these proposed, and almost agreed, changes will be implemented? Does he see it happening when the...

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Feb 2008)

David Stanton: I welcome the legislation and support any environmentally friendly effort to reduce CO2 emissions. I encourage the Minister along this road, if Members will pardon the pun, because much needs to be done in this area. Ireland is becoming car dependent. When I and the Minister were growing up, that was not the case. People cycled and walked much more. It is now part of our culture in that...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (26 Feb 2008)

David Stanton: Question 25: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he has considered or will consider allowing tax relief to businesses that have experienced losses due to works carried out by local authorities or the National Roads Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7752/08]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (26 Feb 2008)

David Stanton: Question 47: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the further progress that has been made in relation to the possibility of an advance party of Public Appointment Service staff being decentralised to Youghal, County Cork, in particular progress by the Office of Public Works in securing a suitable interim premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7751/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Transport: Departmental Transport (26 Feb 2008)

David Stanton: Question 91: To ask the Taoiseach if the taxi companies used by his Department and State agencies under the aegis of his Department have a minimum percentage of taxis which are accessible for people with disabilities and wheelchair users; the amount expended by his Department and State agencies on taxi hire each year from 2003 to date in 2008 respectively; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Departmental Transport: Departmental Transport (26 Feb 2008)

David Stanton: Question 101: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if the taxi companies used by his Department and State agencies under the aegis of his Department have a minimum percentage of taxis which are accessible for people with disabilities and wheelchair users; the amount expended by his Department and State agencies on taxi hire each year from 2003 to date in 2008 respectively; and if he...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (26 Feb 2008)

David Stanton: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when she will ensure that all persons with disabilities have a legal right to independent assessment of need; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8514/08]