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Written Answers — Commercial Property Valuations: Commercial Property Valuations (28 Jun 2011)

David Stanton: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Finance the progress made to date with the revaluation programme currently being carried out by the Valuation Office; when he expects the nationwide revaluation programme to be completed; when he expects commercial and industrial properties in the Cork City and county areas to be subject to revaluation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. ...

Written Answers — Commercial Property Valuations: Commercial Property Valuations (28 Jun 2011)

David Stanton: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Finance the progress made in reviewing various provisions of the Valuation Act 2001 to achieve greater efficiencies in the valuation procedure; the progress made by the Commissioner of Valuation in reviewing options which might accelerate the delivery of the revaluation programme within a shorter timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

National Apiculture Programme (29 Jun 2011)

David Stanton: Question 31: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food further to Parliamentary Question No. 321 of 21 June 2011 and 514 of 3 May 2011, the contact, if any, he has had in relation to the licensing of a new product to treat varroa destructor; the number of alternative products to control varroa destructor here which are being examined under the National Apiculture Programme;...

National Apiculture Programme (29 Jun 2011)

David Stanton: I appreciate the Minister's acknowledgement that it is a very serious problem. Will the Irish Medicines Board be involved in this process? How long will it take to have a special import licence issued if the approval is granted in another member state? Does the Minister agree that it is quite late now given that early August is when this treatment should be administered? Is he satisfied...

National Apiculture Programme (29 Jun 2011)

David Stanton: In the event that the second product mentioned by the Minister is not made available on time, can he give information on the other product he mentioned, as it might contain oxalic acid? I am told oxalic acid is very effective against this destructive mite, which has the potential to devastate hives throughout the country and cause terrible damage. What advice would the Minister give...

Milk Quota (29 Jun 2011)

David Stanton: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food the amount of milk produced by dairy farmers here each year respectively from 2006; if the amount produced was over or under quota each of these years and the percentage by which it was over or under; if he will give details of any milk production estimates he has calculated for each year respectively up to 2015; and if he...

Milk Quota (29 Jun 2011)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister for his answer. This is a difficult and complicated subject. The Teagasc campus in Moorepark is holding an open day today on planning for 2015. What can be done to increase milk processing facilities in Ireland? What is the current situation? Are we close to capacity or are there plans to increase processing facilities so that we can cope with the increase in milk...

Milk Quota (29 Jun 2011)

David Stanton: What is the current position regarding quota? The previous Minister advised us that we would be 8.67% over quota. What is the current position? Has the Minister figures for April and May of this year?

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (30 Jun 2011)

David Stanton: Question 13: To ask the Minister for Health the progress that has been made in placing the National Quality Standards for Residential Services for People with Disabilities on a statutory footing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17870/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Equipment: Hospital Equipment (30 Jun 2011)

David Stanton: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Health the discussions he has had with the Health Service Executive in relation to the opening and staffing of the PET CT scanner unit in Cork University Hospital; if he has received any indication from the HSE as to when the PET scanner will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17869/11]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (30 Jun 2011)

David Stanton: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in relation to the recent junior cycle review carried out by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment, when he expects the rebalanced history syllabus to be introduced at junior cycle in post-primary schools; if the consultation process on the new syllabus has now been completed; when the report detailing feedback from the...

Written Answers — Commercial Property Valuations: Commercial Property Valuations (5 Jul 2011)

David Stanton: Question 40: To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 97 and 98 of 28 June 2011, the number of staff employed in the Valuation Office; the reason for the slow progress of the revaluation process; the specific options under review by the commissioner to accelerate the delivery of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18564/11]

Written Answers — Commercial Property Valuations: Commercial Property Valuations (5 Jul 2011)

David Stanton: Question 41: To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 97 and 98 of 28 June 2011, if his attention has been drawn to the impact of the delays in the revaluation programme on businesses across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18563/11]

Written Answers — Animal Welfare Bodies: Animal Welfare Bodies (5 Jul 2011)

David Stanton: Question 527: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the amount of funding allocated by him to animal welfare organisations and charities for each of the years 2008, 2009, 2010 and to date in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18419/11]

Hospital Services (6 Jul 2011)

David Stanton: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this issue this evening and I thank the Minister of State for her attendance. I am sure she has a great awareness of and a deep interest in this issue as well. At the outset, I will outline the historical background. In 2006, the HSE decided to procure a PET-CT scanner for Cork University Hospital, CUH. In 2008, planning permission was...

Hospital Services (6 Jul 2011)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister of State.

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (6 Jul 2011)

David Stanton: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the initiatives in place to improve local sports facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18955/11]

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (6 Jul 2011)

David Stanton: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills, further to Parliamentary Question No. 75 of 23 June 2011, if he will provide details of the colleges that provide a second chance entrance examination for students wishing to study science and engineering and who have failed higher level mathematics; if he will provide details of the colleges which formerly offered such an option...

Written Answers — Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualifications (7 Jul 2011)

David Stanton: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if all persons holding a Bachelor in Civil and Environmental Engineering who have successfully completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Education are deemed eligible by the Teaching Council to teach mathematics and applied mathematics at post-primary level; if not, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19170/11]

Written Answers — Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualifications (7 Jul 2011)

David Stanton: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the discussions, if any, he has had with the Teaching Council regarding the rules and standards which are applied to engineering graduates who have completed Postgraduate Diplomas in Education and their eligibility to teach mathematics and applied mathematics at post-primary level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19171/11]