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Banking Sector Regulation: Motion (Resumed) (14 Mar 2012)

Brian Stanley: Last night, I mentioned that four out of ten local authority loans are 90 days or more in arrears. I urge the Government to take action on this; it has it within its power to do something about it. Some of the loans are shared ownership. One thing the Government could do would be to freeze the rent on the fraction that has been bought. Instead, the rent is increasing by 4% per year,...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (14 Mar 2012)

Brian Stanley: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on any recent discussions he has had with Defence Forces representative organisations. [14018/12]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Personnel: Defence Forces Personnel (14 Mar 2012)

Brian Stanley: Question 23: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of complaints of bullying in the Defence Forces that have been lodged in each of the past five years; the number of these complaints that were withdrawn; and the number of these complaints that resulted in disciplinary action. [14017/12]

Leaders' Questions (21 Mar 2012)

Brian Stanley: That money is for services.

Electoral (Amendment) (Political Funding) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (21 Mar 2012)

Brian Stanley: I wish to share ten minutes of my time with Deputy McDonald.

Electoral (Amendment) (Political Funding) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (21 Mar 2012)

Brian Stanley: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill. With the arrival of Deputy Catherine Murphy, I note that women are in the majority in the Chamber given the presence of Deputies Mitchell O'Connor, Doherty, Tuffy and McDonald. Overall, the Bill is positive. We have some issues with it but the overall thrust is in the right direction. The proportional representation system has been good in...

Electoral (Amendment) (Political Funding) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (21 Mar 2012)

Brian Stanley: It is a women's organisation. It has been a good organisation overall. It is within political parties and the political culture where our greatest failings lie. Representation of women in the Oireachtas has been held back by our political culture and by parties failing to allow sufficient numbers of women to have their names go forward. Females have never made up more than 15% of the...

Private Members' Business. European Stability Mechanism: Motion (21 Mar 2012)

Brian Stanley: At a time when Ireland has lost its economic sovereignty, when the majority of our citizens are forced to endure crippling austerity measures, and when billions upon billions are being handed over to pay for the casino capitalism of bankers, bondholders and speculators, we once again find ourselves facing a decision that will have far-reaching implications for the future prosperity of the...

Private Members' Business. European Stability Mechanism: Motion (21 Mar 2012)

Brian Stanley: The Deputy has no maths.

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (21 Mar 2012)

Brian Stanley: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if minks, cats and racing horses will be included in the upcoming Animal Welfare Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14642/12]

Written Answers — Disadvantaged Areas Scheme: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme (21 Mar 2012)

Brian Stanley: Question 26: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers who were eligible for disadvantaged area payments in 2011, but will not qualify in 2012 due to changes in the stocking density; if he will provide a breakdown nationally and by county or region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14643/12]

Written Answers — Architectural Qualifications: Architectural Qualifications (21 Mar 2012)

Brian Stanley: Question 354: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the EC clarification on the grandfathering clause aimed at allowing persons who have several years' experience of practising as an architect but who do not have a formal college qualification to be admitted to the official register of architects; if he intends legislating...

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (21 Mar 2012)

Brian Stanley: Question 355: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if homes that are under control of the National Asset Management Agency are eligible for the household charge and if local authorities will be eligible to pay the household charge as they are considered to be landlords. [15089/12]

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (22 Mar 2012)

Brian Stanley: Question 20: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the date on which she will publish adoption legislation to accompany a children's rights referendum; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15105/12]

Written Answers — Constitutional Amendment on Children: Constitutional Amendment on Children (22 Mar 2012)

Brian Stanley: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the date on which she will publish revised wording for a referendum on children's rights. [15104/12]

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (27 Mar 2012)

Brian Stanley: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Health the way in which the setting of fees by nursing homes under the nursing home support scheme is monitored; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some nursing homes are setting additional service charges on top of the agreed fees and that, in some cases, these charges are for services supposed to be covered by the nursing home support...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Mar 2012)

Brian Stanley: Question 43: To ask the Minister for Health if he will make a statement on the Health Service Executive Regional Plan 2012 for Dublin/Mid-Leinster [16262/12]

Mahon Tribunal Report: Statements (Resumed) (28 Mar 2012)

Brian Stanley: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Mahon tribunal report. I acknowledge that the findings of the Mahon tribunal are a damning indictment of a political system that was rotten and riddled with corruption. I take the opportunity to pay tribute to Judge Mahon and his legal colleagues at the tribunal. He has done the State a service pursuing this issue despite the best efforts of some...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (28 Mar 2012)

Brian Stanley: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the implementation of the recommendations of the taxi report and a schedule for legislation which is going to be needed. [16853/12]

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (28 Mar 2012)

Brian Stanley: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the tourism initiatives he will be taking in relation to the Olympic torch relay coming to Dublin. [16557/12]