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Written Answers — Litter Pollution: Litter Pollution (25 Nov 2010)

David Stanton: Question 53: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has developed any policy guidelines regarding adopt-a-highway and adopt-a-road schemes which are operating successfully in other countries; his plans to support initiatives here at national level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44441/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (25 Nov 2010)

David Stanton: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of jobseeker's allowance and jobseeker's benefit claimants respectively who collect weekly payments at their local post office; the numbers paid by electronic fund transfer to their nominated bank account; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44530/10]

Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

David Stanton: Last January, the Minister for Transport indicated that legislation would be introduced to oblige people to clear footpaths outside their homes and businesses in the event of the type of weather we have at the moment, snow, ice and so on. I am not sure whether I missed that legislation or if it is still pending. It seems to be needed at this point, and was promised.

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (30 Nov 2010)

David Stanton: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 95 of 26 January 2010, 108 of 2 March 2010 and 86 of 20 October 2010, the way he plans to improve take up of the microgeneration programme supported by the ESB; the progress made to date in the review of the take up of the scheme he commenced at the start of the year in...

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (30 Nov 2010)

David Stanton: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 95 of 26 January 2010 and 86 of 20 October 2010, the number of customers now signed up to the microgeneration scheme supported by the ESB; his views on whether the target of 4,000 domestic customers can be reached; the reasons the scheme is still confined to domestic...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (30 Nov 2010)

David Stanton: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Health and Children, further to Parliamentary Question No. 85 of 5 October 2010, the number of persons awaiting a PET scan in each county of the Health Service Executive south area; if she will provide a breakdown of the waiting times for PET scans by county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45322/10]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (30 Nov 2010)

David Stanton: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Health and Children, further to Parliamentary Question No. 85 of 5 October 2010, the number of staff required to ensure the successful operation of the PET scanner in Cork University Hospital; the date on which CUH applied to the Health Service Executive for the radiologist post for the PET scanner; when the post will be approved; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (30 Nov 2010)

David Stanton: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a single farm payment will issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45080/10]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (30 Nov 2010)

David Stanton: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a decision will issue on a forestry grant appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45085/10]

Dáil Reform (1 Dec 2010)

David Stanton: Indeed.

Dáil Reform (1 Dec 2010)

David Stanton: When was the last time the sub-committee on Dáil reform met formally to discuss anything? Is it not true that it last met well before the summer recess and that, despite repeated requests from this side of the House, the Government has refused to engage positively? Does the Minister of State agree that it was understood we would have incremental reform and that an overall package of...

Dáil Reform (1 Dec 2010)

David Stanton: I have asked a series of questions.

Dáil Reform (1 Dec 2010)

David Stanton: I have asked the Minister of State whether he agrees that this situation is bizarre.

Dáil Reform (1 Dec 2010)

David Stanton: I am completely in the Ceann Comhairle's hands. I have tried to ask a question each time and I will continue to ask questions To rephrase what I have already said, I shall gladly do so. Again, would the Minister agree that section 32, as currently framed and used, is bizarre and needs to be reformed? Would he also agree that Members come in here in the morning totally frustrated at not...

Dáil Reform (1 Dec 2010)

David Stanton: Does the Minister of State agree this is one of the weakest parliaments in Europe vis-á-vis the Executive? Could he outline in order the Government proposals for Dáil reform?

Written Answers — Food Harvest 2020: Food Harvest 2020 (1 Dec 2010)

David Stanton: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the strategies he has in place to encourage the expansion of agriculture between now and 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45229/10]

Written Answers — Dairy Sector: Dairy Sector (1 Dec 2010)

David Stanton: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his policy and strategy regarding the Food Harvest 2020 report on targets for milk production between now and 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45228/10]

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Dec 2010)

David Stanton: We should have a full debate on local government reform in Ireland. If something is broken, it should be fixed rather than added to. This Bill is a smokescreen and is adding to the problem. We should have a proper debate on local government. This Government has only a few weeks left in office. It is wrong for a Government on the way out to impose this on people. This ludicrous...

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Dec 2010)

David Stanton: Come on.

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Dec 2010)

David Stanton: Deputy Kennedy cannot be serious. That is hypocritical. It is daft.