Results 301-320 of 20,057 for speaker:Brian Stanley

Environmental Policy (20 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: I welcome the Minister's statement to the effect the review is almost finalised. It is important that it be finalised soon because not only is the environment being damaged at present but also we are bound by EU law. Will the Minister indicate exactly when he expects the review to be finalised?

Waste Management (20 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: My question was motivated by the fact that in housing estates one could have up to four collectors driving in and out on the same morning, which is not best practice. My question is whether the proposed change will damage competition and if there will be significant price increases. The Minister appears to suggest local authorities would licence one operator for Kilkenny, Drogheda or...

Local Authority Housing (20 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: I am concerned about the cost of leases. Accommodation is being taken from the private sector in three ways, namely, RAS, social leasing and the rent allowance. When that is totted up at the end of the year it will be a substantial amount and the costs will mount over several years. I also wish to ask about the property portfolio of voluntary housing organisations. New voluntary housing...

North-South Ministerial Councils (20 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: Question 12: To ask the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if he will provide a list of any meetings he has had with his Northern counterpart, Alex Atwood MLA; the purpose of each meeting; and his plans fro future cooperation with him. [30308/11]

North-South Ministerial Councils (20 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: I am glad to hear there is active engagement between the Minister and his counterpart north of the Border. The Minister answered my question about waste management in Border areas. My party is concerned about the illegal dumping that has occurred north of the Border. I welcome the initiatives being taken to deal with that issue. Unfortunately, the taxpayer will face the cost of cleaning...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (20 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: Question 36: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there will be any further charge on septic tanks aside from the registration charge; if septic tanks will have to be re-registered on an annual basis; his plans to introduce any further charges connected to septic tanks in the future; and if he will provide the details of same. [30307/11]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (25 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: Question 412: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will commit to abolishing ground rents. [30310/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (25 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: Question 566: To ask the Minister for Health the costs of fluoridation here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30309/11]

Leaders' Questions (2 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: You should know.

Hospital Closure (3 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: I thank Deputy Seán Fleming for sharing time. The decision to close this facility, which was announced yesterday, is absolutely devastating, particularly for the people of south Laois. It is a top-class facility and there are no safety issues relating to it. We have been informed that the decision to close it relates to budgets. However, as of this morning, the local senior manager at...

Hospital Closure (3 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: May I ask one question?

Hospital Closure (3 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: Has an examination of the building been carried out given that the Minister and the HSE has stated that it may not be adequate in 2015 to meet HIQA standards? Has a technical examination of the building been conducted? The last time I was in it, the building looked very well. I would like an answer to that question.

Written Answers — Early Childhood Education: Early Childhood Education (3 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the research and development activities she is undertaking in order to inform progression of the objectives of the literacy and numeracy strategies in childhood settings. [32519/11]

Written Answers — Youth Homelessness: Youth Homelessness (3 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: Question 16: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she has completed the review of 2001 youth homeless strategy; and the position regarding the development of an implementation framework to address youth homelessness over the next five years. [32518/11]

Order of Business (8 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: The programme for Government contains a commitment to introduce a climate change Bill, which would be welcome in offsetting the negative impact of climate change and reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Last week, the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government appeared to do a solo run-----

Order of Business (8 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: -----by saying we would not have a climate change Bill, as promised. Will the Taoiseach confirm today that he was not doing a solo run, that the Government will introduce the legislation and that it will be introduced in the first quarter of 2012? I am sure the Labour Party wants this also. It was a solid commitment in the programme for Government.

Order of Business (8 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: It is contained in the programme for Government.

Order of Business (8 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: Will that be in the first quarter of 2012?

Private Members' Business - Promissory Notes: Motion (8 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: Many people watching this debate will be baffled by the figures to which we are referring. Anglo Irish Bank left a toxic debt of €30.6 billion and interest rates charged on these loans will cost a further €16.6 billion, giving a total of €47 billion, and interest on the moneys borrowed by the Government to pay these debts will bring the debt to a massive €74 billion by 2031. If this...

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (8 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Health when the Health Service Executive will complete its countrywide audit of acute bed closures; and when it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33022/11]