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School Curriculum (1 Jun 2011)

David Stanton: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this matter. The specific issue I wish to raise is that of higher level mathematics in the leaving certificate. Mathematics is a very important subject for the leaving certificate. In fact, it is one of the most important subjects in our economy. I met people recently who work in an industry where mathematics is very important and they...

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (1 Jun 2011)

David Stanton: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which the e-capability of our tourism product will be improved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13712/11]

Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)

David Stanton: I have a point of order. There has been much discussion about Dáil reform and I would like the guidance of the Ceann Comhairle on the reading of scripts in the Chamber by Members. It is discouraged under the Salient Rulings of the Chair. Will the Ceann Comhairle give us some guidance?

Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)

David Stanton: How will that be enforced?

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (2 Jun 2011)

David Stanton: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of patients which are on the orthopaedic consultant general's Saint Mary's Orthopaedics Hospital, Cork orthopaedic hip list; if he will provide a breakdown of the waiting times of these patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13958/11]

Spent Convictions Bill 2011: Second Stage (7 Jun 2011)

David Stanton: Like my colleagues, I congratulate the Deputy opposite on introducing a constructive suggestion rather than a so-called knocking motion, as we are used to. I recognise the fact that the Minister is not opposing the legislation. Debating legislation on Second Stage is interesting, but debating it on Committee Stage is even more interesting in that one goes into the nitty gritty and the...

Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (7 Jun 2011)

David Stanton: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to studies carried out in rivers here in recent years by him or State agencies with a view to ascertaining the numbers of salmon in the rivers; if he will provide details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14141/11]

Written Answers — Interdepartmental Committees: Interdepartmental Committees (7 Jun 2011)

David Stanton: Question 305: To ask the Minister for Health the number of committees and inter-departmental committees currently established, and working and sub-committees currently established and working under his auspices and other Departments; if he will provide details of same; the number of persons on each committee; the areas of expertise of members of any such committee; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Interdepartmental Committees: Interdepartmental Committees (7 Jun 2011)

David Stanton: Question 325: To ask the Minister for Health the interdepartmental committees that are currently in existence between his Department and other Government Departments; his plans to establish any further such committees in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14377/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (7 Jun 2011)

David Stanton: Question 326: To ask the Minister for Health the number of consultant orthodontists employed by the Health Service Executive to supervise and carry out specialist orthodontic treatment; the locations of each of these consultants; the number on the public waiting list at each location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14378/11]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (8 Jun 2011)

David Stanton: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to develop a policy to promote higher level mathematics to second level students and improve its uptake at leaving certificate level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14406/11]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (8 Jun 2011)

David Stanton: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to reform the higher education grants system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14407/11]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (8 Jun 2011)

David Stanton: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners has a policy of working with businesses that may be having difficulties in making required payments, in order to maintain these companies in existence; the number of companies that have been forced to cease trading as a result of Revenue demands in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14743/11]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (8 Jun 2011)

David Stanton: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his policy on how drama in primary and secondary schools is to be supported and developed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14591/11]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (8 Jun 2011)

David Stanton: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a full time special needs assistant will be allocated to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14664/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (8 Jun 2011)

David Stanton: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if the social welfare appeals office has all the necessary documentation to process an appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; when a decision is expected to be reached on this appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14653/11]

Written Answers — Carer's Strategy: Carer's Strategy (15 Jun 2011)

David Stanton: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a national carer's strategy has been developed by her; her plans to publish same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15346/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (15 Jun 2011)

David Stanton: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on the discussion paper, Proposals for Supporting Lone Parents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15347/11]

Written Answers — National Assets Management Agency: National Assets Management Agency (15 Jun 2011)

David Stanton: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Finance the way in which the National Assets Management Agency is contributing to social development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15408/11]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (15 Jun 2011)

David Stanton: Question 396: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider the possibility of allowing persons who are at risk of losing their homes or who have lost their homes due to the current economic downturn to be considered for local authority housing and to be allowed to be placed on local authority housing lists; and if he will make a statement on the...