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Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (9 Jun 2009)

David Stanton: Question 455: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the time it currently takes for a carer's allowance application to be processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22084/09]

Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (9 Jun 2009)

David Stanton: Question 521: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No. 46 of 27 February 2008, the contact he has had with the Department of Transport and An Garda Síochána in respect of increasing fines or improving enforcement measures for people who park illegally in disabled parking places; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Meat Processing Sector: Meat Processing Sector (9 Jun 2009)

David Stanton: Question 600: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the grant aid made available or committed to meat processing companies in the past 12 months; the amount and companies involved; the conditions attached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23136/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (10 Jun 2009)

David Stanton: Question 43: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the procedures in place for the processing of appeals for jobseeker's allowance and jobseeker's benefit claims; the possibility of appeals decisions being processed initially in local offices to avoid unnecessary delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23152/09]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (10 Jun 2009)

David Stanton: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Education and Science, further to Parliamentary Question No. 309 of 24 June 2008, the progress he has made in relation to the provision of primary school places in Youghal, County Cork; if the forward planning section has completed its examination of schools and identified the locations at which significant accommodation is required at primary schools in...

Ryan Report on the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Motion (Resumed) (11 Jun 2009)

David Stanton: The Ryan report refers to a dark and dangerous time in our history, a time when our society was closed and when society, the Government and the Dáil of the day deferred to a dysfunctional church which was unquestioned and ruled completely. That, I put to this House was a dangerous situation, the results of which are known today. The Dáil was weak at that time. I am not sure if this...

Ryan Report on the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Motion (Resumed) (11 Jun 2009)

David Stanton: The ombudsman also maintains that boys aged 16 and 17 years continue to be detained in St. Patrick's institution, a prison, despite the enactment of legislation in 2001 which committed the State to removing all children from the adult prison system. Conditions, the ombudsman maintains, in St. Patrick's institution have been widely criticised by national and international bodies. That is the...

Ryan Report on the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Motion (Resumed) (11 Jun 2009)

David Stanton: The ombudsman states that we still do not have an independent child death review mechanism in Ireland. When children in the care of the State die there is no independent review of the case outside of the coroner process. That is what the ombudsman had to say last week. I say to the Minister of State opposite that this demands urgent action. We need to listen to the Ombudsman for Children,...

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2009)

David Stanton: That is great.

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2009)

David Stanton: Ireland signed the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities some time ago. In order for it to be ratified, the mental capacity Bill must be enacted. When will the Bill be published, as it has been put off for some time now? Will we see Government proposals on Dáil reform this side of the summer or some time next year?

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (16 Jun 2009)

David Stanton: Question 65: 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 in 2008 and to date in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23591/09]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (16 Jun 2009)

David Stanton: Question 73: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the taxi companies used by her Department and State agencies under the aegis of her Department have a minimum percentage of taxis which are accessible for people with disabilities and wheelchair users; the amount expended by her Department and State agencies on taxi hire in 2008 and to date in 2009; and if...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (16 Jun 2009)

David Stanton: Question 84: To ask the 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 in 2008 and to date in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (16 Jun 2009)

David Stanton: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the taxi companies used by her Department and State agencies under the aegis of her Department have a minimum percentage of taxis which are accessible for people with disabilities and wheelchair users; the amount expended by her Department and State agencies on taxi hire in 2008 and to date in 2009; and if she will make a statement...

Written Answers — Service for People with Disabilities: Service for People with Disabilities (16 Jun 2009)

David Stanton: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Transport 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 in 2008 and to date in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (16 Jun 2009)

David Stanton: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform 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 in 2008 and to date in 2009; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (16 Jun 2009)

David Stanton: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs 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 in 2008 and to date in 2009; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (16 Jun 2009)

David Stanton: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism 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 in 2008 and to date in 2009; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (16 Jun 2009)

David Stanton: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs 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 in 2008 and to date in 2009; and if he...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (16 Jun 2009)

David Stanton: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the taxi companies used by her Department and State agencies under the aegis of her Department have a minimum percentage of taxis which are accessible for people with disabilities and wheelchair users; the amount expended by her Department and State agencies on taxi hire in 2008 and to date in 2009; and if she will make a...