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Written Answers — Local Government Reform: Local Government Reform (30 Nov 2011)

David Stanton: Question 42: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No. 15 of 20 October 2011, the further progress which has been made in bringing to Government more comprehensive policy proposals regarding structural reform of local government at regional, county and sub-county levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37762/11]

Written Answers — Local Government Reform: Local Government Reform (30 Nov 2011)

David Stanton: Question 44: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No. 15 of 20 October 2011, if he has received the first report of the local government efficiency implementation group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37761/11]

Written Answers — Mental Illness in Prisons: Mental Illness in Prisons (1 Dec 2011)

David Stanton: Question 14: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons in Irish prisons who suffer from mental illness; the types of condition from which they suffer; if he is satisfied that prisons are an appropriate location for such persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38066/11]

Written Answers — Domestic Violence: Domestic Violence (1 Dec 2011)

David Stanton: Question 16: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he is satisfied that members of An Garda Síochána have received adequate training to deal with cases of domestic abuse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38065/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (6 Dec 2011)

David Stanton: Question 465: To ask the Minister for Health the average cost per day of a bed in the National Rehabilitation Centre in Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38920/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (6 Dec 2011)

David Stanton: Question 466: To ask the Minister for Health the average cost per day of an acute bed in a public hospital for high dependancy patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38921/11]

Defence Forces Review (13 Dec 2011)

David Stanton: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 10 of 21 September 2011, the further progress that has been made with the Value for Money Review of the Defence Forces; when he expects this review to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38673/11]

Defence Forces Review (13 Dec 2011)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive response and note his statement that the value for money review has been overtaken by budgetary and economic constraints. Could he give any indication of when the Green Paper on defence might be published? This is linked to the future of the Reserve Defence Force. In addition, can he tell us when the new role of the value for money review...

Defence Forces Review (13 Dec 2011)

David Stanton: I am glad there will be consultation with the Reserve Defence Force. Can the Minister of State assure the House that the future of the Reserve Defence Force will be guaranteed in some form? There were reports that it might be abolished or done away with completely. Can he assure the House this is not the case?

Naval Service (13 Dec 2011)

David Stanton: The LE Eithne and LE Deirdre are being replaced, not the LE Roisin and LE Niamh. They are the new ships. Conditions in the Atlantic have become harsher and more difficult over the past number of years. The Naval Service provides a very important function in terms of fishery protection, drug detection, rescue and combatting human trafficking, among other functions. Its work often takes...

Written Answers — Green Paper on Defence: Green Paper on Defence (13 Dec 2011)

David Stanton: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 10 of 21 September 2011, the further progress that has been made by him on the proposed Green Paper on Defence; when he expects to publish same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38674/11]

Written Answers — Literacy Levels: Literacy Levels (13 Dec 2011)

David Stanton: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if, with reference to the programme of international student assessment 2009 assessment, consideration was given when evaluating the different countries scores and ranking, to the increase, since 2000, in the number of pupils taking the reading literacy assessment whose first language was not English; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Literacy Levels: Literacy Levels (13 Dec 2011)

David Stanton: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if, with reference to the programme of international student assessment 2009 assessment, consideration was given when evaluating the different countries scores and ranking, to the increase, since 2000, in the number of pupils taking the reading literacy assessment who have special educational needs; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Literacy Levels: Literacy Levels (13 Dec 2011)

David Stanton: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if, with reference to the programme of international student assessment 2009 assessment, consideration was given when evaluating the different countries scores and ranking, to the increase, since 2000, in the number of pupils taking the reading literacy assessment from disadvantaged schools; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — State Bodies: State Bodies (14 Dec 2011)

David Stanton: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which Coillte is responsible to him; the interaction he has had with Coillte since taking office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38959/11]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (14 Dec 2011)

David Stanton: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which he is supporting agricultural based renewable energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38960/11]

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (14 Dec 2011)

David Stanton: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Finance if he received a report from the Financial Regulator in 2009 regarding an investigation into a company (details supplied); his plans to publish same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40064/11]

Written Answers — Juvenile Offenders: Juvenile Offenders (15 Dec 2011)

David Stanton: Question 16: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she has taken over responsibility of the operation of St. Patrick's Institution in Dublin; if not when this is due to take place; her future plans for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40356/11]

Written Answers — Juvenile Offenders: Juvenile Offenders (15 Dec 2011)

David Stanton: Question 19: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 74 of 27 September 2011, the further progress that has been made regarding the transfer of the Irish Youth Justice Service to her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40355/11]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (11 Jan 2012)

David Stanton: Question 41: To ask the Minister for Health the way in which the staffing embargo and high level of retirements is impacting on the delivery of health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1279/12]