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Written Answers — Garda Divisions: Garda Divisions (2 Oct 2008)

David Stanton: Question 17: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, further to Parliamentary Question No. 363 of 4 June 2008, the progress that has been made by the project boards established to reorganise the garda divisions in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32961/08]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (2 Oct 2008)

David Stanton: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on comments (details supplied) made by the Ombudsman at the launch of her fourth annual report that there was a lack of knowledge among public servants regarding commitments under the national disability strategy; the action he will take to increase awareness of disability related issues among public bodies and...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (2 Oct 2008)

David Stanton: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the average waiting time for a claim to be processed for each of the various schemes and payments in operation by her Department respectively; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33152/08]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (7 Oct 2008)

David Stanton: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if, as recommended on page 24 of the report of the Working Group on Drugs Rehabilitation 2007, a senior rehabilitation co-ordinator, as well as a number of other rehabilitation co-ordinators and appropriate support staff have been appointed to chair the national drugs rehabilitation implementation committee and...

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (7 Oct 2008)

David Stanton: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 459 of 10 July 2008 if the responsibility of the Young People's Facilities and Services Fund has been fully transferred to the Office of the Minister for Children; if not, when he expects this transfer process to be completed; the position regarding the process; and if he will...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Oct 2008)

David Stanton: I am pleased to be able to make a short contribution on this important Bill. When we debate electoral Bills, we are discussing our democracy and the democratic process. In this Bill, we could address the matter of encouraging people to vote, the reasons they do not vote and how to make it easier for them to vote. I wish to discuss these issues later. On the Constituency Commission's...

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Oct 2008)

David Stanton: I welcome the opportunity to speak about this important Bill. While driving one evening, I listened to a radio programme on the use of debate by the ancient Greeks, who formulated their thoughts in their heads until the advent of writing. Socrates maintained that the act of writing changed the way he formulated his thoughts. This argument developed further with the invention of the...

Written Answers — Workplace Accidents: Workplace Accidents (9 Oct 2008)

David Stanton: Question 76: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the efforts her Department is making to reduce deaths and injuries from workplace accidents in different industries, such as construction, agriculture and so on; the number of such accidents by individual sector which occurred in 2007 and to date in 2008; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34356/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (9 Oct 2008)

David Stanton: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the small schools initiative and permanent accommodation initiative are still in operation; if he will provide details of these initiatives including the expenditure under each initiative since their introduction in 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34357/08]

Leader's Questions (14 Oct 2008)

David Stanton: That is hiding behind the pensioners.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (14 Oct 2008)

David Stanton: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on allowing graduates of the bachelor of agricultural science offered by University College Dublin to be eligible for the stamp duty relief on transfers of land to young trained farmers scheme operated by the Revenue Commissioners; the reason this degree course is not considered an eligible qualification in view of the fact that other...

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (14 Oct 2008)

David Stanton: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the staff establishment at the DCD unit in St Finbarr's Hospital, Cork; the actual number and position in place; the vacancies and the plans to fill such vacancies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34705/08]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (14 Oct 2008)

David Stanton: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of people with disabilities who have availed of community and voluntary organisations advocacy services funded by the Citizens Information Board in 2005, 2006, 2007 and to date in 2008; the number of projects operational and the geographical area covered by them; the number of people accessing these services; and if...

Written Answers — Installation Aid Scheme: Installation Aid Scheme (14 Oct 2008)

David Stanton: Question 324: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on allowing graduates of the bachelor of agricultural science offered by University College Dublin to be eligible for the young farmers installation scheme; the reason this degree course is not considered an eligible qualification in view of the fact that other bachelor of agricultural science qualifications such...

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (15 Oct 2008)

David Stanton: It is not enough.

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (15 Oct 2008)

David Stanton: Will the Minister give way for a question please?

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (15 Oct 2008)

David Stanton: On a point of order, can the Leas-Cheann Comhairle give me a written copy of that Standing Order please?

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (15 Oct 2008)

David Stanton: Is the Minister talking about the end of this year or of 2009?

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (15 Oct 2008)

David Stanton: That is going to hurt.

Written Answers — Workplace Accidents: Workplace Accidents (15 Oct 2008)

David Stanton: Question 4: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 76 of 9 October 2008 and 98 of 6 March 2007, dealing with reducing deaths and injuries in the workplace, if the Claritas report referred to in Parliamentary Question No. 98 has been published; the action her Department or State agencies have taken as a result of that...