Results 361-380 of 14,127 for speaker:David Stanton

Task Force on the Physical Sciences. (26 Apr 2005)

David Stanton: What about Midleton CBS?

School Completion Programme. (26 Apr 2005)

David Stanton: Question 57: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools participating in each of the school completion programmes and the Giving Children an Even Break initiative; the number of schools participating in each of these programmes which offer school meals projects; the number of pupils who receive school meals as part of these projects; and if she will make a statement...

School Completion Programme. (26 Apr 2005)

David Stanton: Have these programmes being evaluated recently and, if so, what information has the Minister received in respect of them? What is her view of their effectiveness? Has she measured that? Does she plan to expand these programmes to other schools across the State? If so, will she give us information on that? Is all the money being made available by the Department of Social and Family Affairs...

School Completion Programme. (26 Apr 2005)

David Stanton: I asked the Minister about evaluation of these programmes. Has an evaluation been carried out? Does she plan to expand these programmes to all schools? Will she agree it is an indictment of our society that there is such a need and such poverty that children come to school hungry? What other plans has she, in conjunction with other Ministers, to deal with poverty, in particular food poverty,...

Order of Business. (26 Apr 2005)

David Stanton: I have two related questions. The Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse Act 2000, Additional Functions Order 2001, was struck down by the courts as being ultra vires because the Minister was acting outside his powers. When will the draft resolution to revoke the order be brought before both Houses of the Oireachtas? Does the Government intend to bring forward legislation to deal with the...

Written Answers — Educational Disadvantage: Educational Disadvantage (26 Apr 2005)

David Stanton: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of children who have participated in the Early Start programme in each year since its inception; the cost of this project for each of those years; the success of this project in combating educational disadvantage; the success of this project in involving parents and the community in the programme; the success of this...

Sea Pollution (Hazardous Substances) (Compensation) Bill 2000 changed from Sea Pollution (Hazardous and Noxious Substances) (Civil Liability and Compensation) Bill 2000: Report and Final Stages. (27 Apr 2005)

David Stanton: Is the Minister of State accepting the amendment?

Sea Pollution (Hazardous Substances) (Compensation) Bill 2000 changed from Sea Pollution (Hazardous and Noxious Substances) (Civil Liability and Compensation) Bill 2000: Report and Final Stages. (27 Apr 2005)

David Stanton: We have finished the debate on the amendment and must make a decision thereon.

Sea Pollution (Hazardous Substances) (Compensation) Bill 2000 changed from Sea Pollution (Hazardous and Noxious Substances) (Civil Liability and Compensation) Bill 2000: Report and Final Stages. (27 Apr 2005)

David Stanton: The Deputy will be able to contribute at the end if he wishes.

Sea Pollution (Hazardous Substances) (Compensation) Bill 2000 changed from Sea Pollution (Hazardous and Noxious Substances) (Civil Liability and Compensation) Bill 2000: Report and Final Stages. (27 Apr 2005)

David Stanton: Deputies must confine their comments to the content of the Bill.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (27 Apr 2005)

David Stanton: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Finance the progress that has been made in the decentralisation of State agencies to Youghal; the number of posts to be decentralised to this location; the number of personnel identified and willing to move to Youghal; if he has secured suitable accommodation in this location for decentralisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13423/05]

Written Answers — Special Savings Incentive Scheme: Special Savings Incentive Scheme (27 Apr 2005)

David Stanton: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Finance if there has been an increase in the rate of payment into SSIAs such as to cause him to revise his estimate of the cumulative cost to the Exchequer of the concession; the extent of the increase; and his latest estimate of the cumulative cost and cumulative pay out at maturity. [13298/05]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (27 Apr 2005)

David Stanton: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the mechanism used to allow foreign spouses of Irish nationals who enter Ireland under visitor's visas, having been married in a foreign country, to remain here once a visitor's visa has expired; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13711/05]

Written Answers — Prison Accommodation: Prison Accommodation (27 Apr 2005)

David Stanton: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans for the future of Spike Island prison in Cork Harbour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13712/05]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (28 Apr 2005)

David Stanton: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the current situation inEcuador; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13687/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 Apr 2005)

David Stanton: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of projects which have been allocated funding under the Communicating Europe initiative in 2004 and 2005; the amount allocated to each of these programmes in 2004 and 2005; the number of these projects which are aimed at increasing understanding and awareness of the European constitution; the success of these projects in raising...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 Apr 2005)

David Stanton: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the nature of the standard or routine reports relating to the expenditure on benefits that are produced by the accounting systems of his Department each month; the reports produced by or derived from these systems which are brought to his attention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13765/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 Apr 2005)

David Stanton: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the amounts under each benefits heading in the appendix in his Department's Vote for 2005 (details supplied), together with the amounts expended under each such heading to 31 March 2005 or such other date as he can conveniently provide; the amounts his Department had estimated at the beginning of 2005 which have been spent to...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 Apr 2005)

David Stanton: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the amounts under each subhead in his Department's Vote for 2005, together with the amounts expended under each such subhead to 31 March 2005 or such other date as he can conveniently provide; the amounts his Department had estimated at the beginning of 2005 would have been spent to such date under each subhead; the reason for...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 Apr 2005)

David Stanton: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the amounts expended in each of the past ten years on software packages, consultancy services and hardware, including maintenance charges, to manage the accounts of his Department; the number of officials engaged in preparing, managing and analysing the accounts centrally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13766/05]