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Written Answers — Hospital Closures: Hospital Closures (17 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a copy of the full report outlining the reasons and the case made to justify the closure of Abbeyleix hospital, County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35274/11]

Order of Business (22 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: On proposed legislation, when can the Dáil expect to see the legislation to regulate the collection of domestic waste? In Dublin, it is still the responsibility of the local authorities. In other counties, the service has been privatised, and has been privatised for many years in some. When will we see proper legislation? Will it include a waiver scheme? There is patchiness in that...

Order of Business (22 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: It is on legislation.

Commercial Rates: Motion (22 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: I agree that any overhaul of the rating system must be central to an overall reform of local government, which is badly needed. A debate on the rating system is long overdue. The State does not have any real local government which devolves power to local communities or empowers them to take responsibility for the local environment and area where local people debate issues of concern and...

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (22 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: Question 317: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of applications for the warmer homes scheme that have been received from County Mayo; the number of applications that have been fully processed and have had works completed; if all eligible applications submitted to Sustainable Energy Association of Ireland will have works as specified in the scheme...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (22 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: Question 656: To ask the Minister for Health his plans to bring into full use the 59 beds in the psychiatric unit in Portlaoise Hospital, County Laois; of particular concern are the six beds for the over 65 year olds, which have been shut for over two years. [36237/11]

Written Answers — Social Insurance: Social Insurance (23 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the steps she will take to encourage persons to sign up for credited contributions. [36261/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (23 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on whether cuts to social welfare have a negative impact on local economies as demonstrated by the level of retail sales which fell even further during the 3rd quarter of 2011. [36257/11]

Order of Business (24 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: In line with the commitment contained in the programme for Government, I ask the Tánaiste to give a commitment that the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government will introduce a climate change Bill. The Minister will travel to Durban on 29 November to participate in critical climate change discussions. It is unacceptable for him to do so without the Government, at...

Order of Business (24 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: When?

Order of Business (24 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: I have not received an answer. When will the commitment be honoured?

Report on Infrastructure and Capital Investment 2012-2016: Statements (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important matter. The report on infrastructural and capital investment is a wasted opportunity to invest in the green economy, jobs and sustainability. Next year's capital budget has been cut by €755 million to €3.9 billion. This report locks the State into economic stagnation and increased unemployment, and it will result in the loss of 7,500...

Special Areas of Conservation (24 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: Question 10: To ask the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht the procedure for lifting the designation of Knockacollier bog as a special area of conservation; if he will consider pursuing this action in view of the fact that there is a neighbouring bog, Coolrain bog, already designated as an SAC; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36572/11]

Special Areas of Conservation (24 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: If the Minister had been going home before the new motorway was built, he would have passed by Pike of Rushall between Mountrath and Borris-in-Ossory. On each side there is a small bog, namely, Knockacollier bog, the larger of the two, and Coolrain bog, the smaller of the two. The problem is that they have been designated as special areas of conservation. Locals would be happy if the...

Special Areas of Conservation (24 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: I thank the Minister. We are anxious to solve the problem.

Written Answers — Foras na Gaeilge: Foras na Gaeilge (24 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: Question 17: To ask the Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta an raibh aon phlé ag an Aire leis an gComhairle Aireachta Thuaidh-Theas nó le Foras na Gaeilge roimh chinneadh a dhéanamh bac a chur ar an dara céim de dhílárú Fhoras na Gaeilge go Gaoth Dobhair, Contae Dhún na Gall. [36568/11]

Social Welfare Benefits: Motion (29 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: When we come through the hallway at the entrance to Leinster House every day, we pass an original copy of the 1916 Proclamation hanging on the wall. It states Ireland will cherish "all of the children of the nation equally". We have come to the Chamber this evening, 95 years on, to defend universal child benefit. That an attempt is seemingly being made to diminish it shows how little...

Social Welfare Benefits: Motion (29 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: The Minister's party recently renewed the same guarantee.

Social Welfare Benefits: Motion (29 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: They have a free health service and school transport.

Social Welfare Benefits: Motion (29 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: The Deputy should direct his comments to Fine Gael's sister party, the SDLP, in the North. Mr. Alex Attwood, MLA, of the SDLP is the former Minister for Social Development in the North.