Results 561-580 of 14,127 for speaker:David Stanton

Written Answers — Services for Persons with Disabilities: Services for Persons with Disabilities (22 Jun 2005)

David Stanton: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the ERSI report, Disability and Social Inclusion in Ireland; his views on the findings of the report that between 1994 and 2001 the proportion of disabled adults at risk of poverty rose sharply from 21% to 38%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21634/05]

Written Answers — Services for Persons with Disabilities: Services for Persons with Disabilities (22 Jun 2005)

David Stanton: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on the fact that according to an ERSI study, Disability and Social Inclusion in Ireland, persons with disabilities are twice as likely to be at risk of poverty than the general population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21635/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (22 Jun 2005)

David Stanton: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his plans to extend the free travel scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21636/05]

Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (22 Jun 2005)

David Stanton: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on the fact that 52.7% of lone parents are not economically active in comparison to just 28.2% of persons in a couple relationship with children (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21637/05]

Prisons Building Programme. (23 Jun 2005)

David Stanton: Question 6: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 138 of 19 May 2005, when construction will begin on a new prison complex on Spike Island to replace the existing Cork Prison; his plans to have the bridge on Spike Island constructed before work on the prison begins; if planning permission is required to construct the new prison complex;...

Prisons Building Programme. (23 Jun 2005)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister of State for his response, although there was not much in it. Has the Minister of State ever visited Spike Island in his many welcome visits to east Cork? Has his boss, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, ever visited the island to view the facilities? Is the Minister of State, or the Minister, aware of the significant heritage of the island? There was a...

Prisons Building Programme. (23 Jun 2005)

David Stanton: I know that.

Prisons Building Programme. (23 Jun 2005)

David Stanton: Has the Minister of State?

Prisons Building Programme. (23 Jun 2005)

David Stanton: The Minister of State should visit it.

Prisons Building Programme. (23 Jun 2005)

David Stanton: The Minister indicated previously that he plans to sign the contract for the bridge within the next 12 months. Is that still the intention? Will the whole project be brought to us as one, the prison and the bridge, rather than doing one and not the other?

Crime Prevention. (23 Jun 2005)

David Stanton: What does the Minister of State mean by the term "secure custody of firearms"? How many firearms are stolen in this country each year? How many of these are later used in the commission of criminal offences and murders? Has the Government considered an amnesty in respect of illegally-held firearms? Recent reports suggested that such a possibility is under consideration. Is that notion being...

Crime Prevention. (23 Jun 2005)

David Stanton: I did not suggest an amnesty; I merely asked whether it is being considered.

Garda Vetting Procedures. (23 Jun 2005)

David Stanton: Are there any plans to extend the scope of the Garda vetting unit to cater for people who work in schools as teachers' ancillary staff, those who work in youth clubs and youth facilities and individuals who work for sporting organisations? If so, can the Minister of State indicate the timescale for that extension? The Minister of State might also give us a comparison with vetting practice in...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (23 Jun 2005)

David Stanton: Question 35: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has considered or will consider improving the coverage of the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme to include low income working families as well as work-poor households as recommended in the Combat Poverty Agency policy on child poverty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21528/05]

Written Answers — Tax and Social Welfare Codes: Tax and Social Welfare Codes (23 Jun 2005)

David Stanton: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he has reviewed or intends to review best international practice with regard to delivery systems of the social welfare and benefits system to increase take-up rates of benefits and to improve withdrawal rates as recommended by the Combat Poverty Agency policy statement on child poverty; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Tax and Social Welfare Codes: Tax and Social Welfare Codes (23 Jun 2005)

David Stanton: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on the reform of the lone parent payment system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21839/05]

Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (23 Jun 2005)

David Stanton: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the report (details supplied) published by the ESRI; if the findings of the report that in education people with disabilities aged 25 to 34 are four times less likely to have a qualification beyond primary level and are half as likely to reach third level as their peers; her plans to address this...

Disability Bill 2004: From the Seanad. (28 Jun 2005)

David Stanton: These amendments are largely technical. I am not 100% sure what amendment No. 1 is supposed to achieve. Perhaps the Minister of State would explain. Judging from what he said in the Seanad this is a purely technical amendment and relates to section 2 not contradicting a part of section 1 when changed. In amendment No. 2, the Minister of State is replacing the word "required" with...

Disability Bill 2004: From the Seanad. (28 Jun 2005)

David Stanton: If this Bill is all the Minister of State claims, why is he afraid of the courts? If this legislation will provide the necessary services and supports there is no need to insert a provision that prevents people from going to court. The last place people with disabilities or their parents want to go is to court. The court is the last resort, the final choice and people only go there because...

Written Answers — Homeless Persons: Homeless Persons (28 Jun 2005)

David Stanton: Question 67: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the details of the LINK system; the length of time this system has been in operation; if this system has been extended to any local authorities outside the Dublin area; if not, the reason therefor; the success of this system in improving data collection, service delivery and services for homeless persons; and...