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Order of Business (20 May 2008)

David Stanton: The Ministers do not buy diesel.

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (20 May 2008)

David Stanton: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if his Department has conducted or is involved in research into growing sugar beet for the production of ethanol; if so, the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19586/08]

Written Answers — World Trade Negotiations: World Trade Negotiations (20 May 2008)

David Stanton: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the communications or meetings he has had with the EU Trade Commissioner; his future plans for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19587/08]

Written Answers — County Enterprise Boards: County Enterprise Boards (20 May 2008)

David Stanton: Question 292: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the amount of funding allocated to each city and county enterprise board each year for the past five years respectively; the amount of same which was used by the boards for administration purposes; the amount used for grant aid to businesses and projects; the number of projects which received funding from...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (20 May 2008)

David Stanton: Question 449: To ask the Minister for Education and Science, further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 62 and 63 of 13 November 2007, the progress the National Council for Special Education has made in the compilation of data in relation to the number of children with special educational needs in schools and the number of children who have been allocated resources; the details of their...

Leaders' Questions (21 May 2008)

David Stanton: What is the answer?

Leaders' Questions (21 May 2008)

David Stanton: What about the money?

Order of Business (21 May 2008)

David Stanton: There are three Bills on the legislative programme dealing with agriculture but I am concerned about the animal health and welfare Bill, which seems to be delayed. Will it be introduced? If Commissioner Mandelson gets his way, we will not have any animals left in the country. Will the Taoiseach clarify the position on this?

Cancer Services: Motion (Resumed) (21 May 2008)

David Stanton: Given that this is such an important motion and in light of the strong views expressed by Government Deputies on the matter, I wish to afford them the opportunity to walk through the lobbies. As a teller, under Standing Order 69 I propose that the vote be taken by other than electronic means.

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (21 May 2008)

David Stanton: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Education and Science, further to Parliamentary Question No. 413 of 8 May 2008, the number of the 13 visiting teachers for the visually impaired who hold a diploma for teachers of the visually impaired or a diploma in special education or equivalent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19970/08]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (21 May 2008)

David Stanton: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Education and Science, further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 62 and 63 of 13 November 2007, when the Special Education Appeals Board will be operational; if he has concluded developing proposals for the implementation of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004; when he expects the Act to be implemented in full; and if he will...

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad] : Second Stage (Resumed) (22 May 2008)

David Stanton: I thank Deputy English for allowing me to share time to speak on this Bill. Public transport is crucial at this point in our development as a society. We have a considerable amount to do to catch up regarding public transport. Other European capital cities have very mature public transport systems that work, run on time, are clean and move many people quickly and safely from one point to...

Dispute in Irish Rail. (27 May 2008)

David Stanton: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing the private notice question. I was caught in this last Thursday when the dispute broke, as were thousands of others. The Minister referred to the fact that this has been going on for quite some time. Is there no early warning system in the industrial relations machinery of the State that should have picked this up and averted it a long time ago? I...

Dispute in Irish Rail. (27 May 2008)

David Stanton: The Minister indicated the normal reaction to an unofficial action is to suspend a worker with pay. Is it normal to tell someone he is off the payroll? What mechanism is in place to provide for this? Is that the equivalent of sacking somebody on the spot? Is the Minister saying it would be preferable to suspend workers with pay and hold discussions? Will he receive a report on the...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (27 May 2008)

David Stanton: Question 113: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on implementing change at local government level through directly elected mayors as considered in the recently published Green Paper, Stronger Local Democracy — Options for Change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20768/08]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (27 May 2008)

David Stanton: Question 124: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the greater devolution of decision making from county to town councils as discussed in the Green Paper, Stronger Local Democracy — Options for Change. [20769/08]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (27 May 2008)

David Stanton: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount accrued to the Exchequer each month for the past 12 months by way of excise duty, VAT and other such payments through the sale of respective petroleum products to include home heating oil, petrol and diesels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20563/08]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (27 May 2008)

David Stanton: Question 349: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 343 of 8 April 2008, the provisions in place to ensure that teachers who provide home tuition under the home tuition scheme are paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20610/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Statistics: Departmental Statistics (27 May 2008)

David Stanton: Question 422: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of males and females respectively in prison; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21072/08]

Written Answers — Seanad Reform: Seanad Reform (27 May 2008)

David Stanton: Question 432: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made regarding Seanad reform included in the Agreed Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20562/08]