Results 681-700 of 14,127 for speaker:David Stanton

Avian Influenza. (25 Oct 2005)

David Stanton: The Minister of State referred to quarantine facilities but where are the imported birds currently being held in quarantine? How many birds are we talking about and for how long will they be in quarantine? Are they being kept separate from birds from other parts of the world where there may be no risk?

Social and Affordable Housing. (25 Oct 2005)

David Stanton: Question 99: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make provision for more social housing units instead of affordable housing units in compliance with Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30359/05]

Social and Affordable Housing. (25 Oct 2005)

David Stanton: Is the Minister of State satisfied that the correct balance is being achieved between social and affordable housing, as his own figures indicate that social housing output is half that of affordable housing? Under what guidelines from his Department are local authorities working? Is the Minister of State about to produce new social housing guidelines? Is there any truth in statements to the...

Social and Affordable Housing. (25 Oct 2005)

David Stanton: Is the Department about to produce new social housing guidelines, and if so when? Why is it taking so long for the figures on the waiting lists for social housing to be produced? We were told the study was finished last March. Are they counting them up with pencils and rubbers?

Social and Affordable Housing. (25 Oct 2005)

David Stanton: When will the figures be produced and can we please have them soon?

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (25 Oct 2005)

David Stanton: Question 112: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether the NESC estimation that 73,000 more social housing units will be needed by 2012; if he and the local authorities will be able to supply this many units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30360/05]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (25 Oct 2005)

David Stanton: Question 694: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the fact that, despite the very high levels of home ownership here and the building boom in recent years, we have the lowest level of social housing output in the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30767/05]

Written Answers — National Children's Strategy: National Children's Strategy (25 Oct 2005)

David Stanton: Question 299: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the national children's research dissemination unit has been established; if so, the work of the unit to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30734/05]

Written Answers — National Children's Strategy: National Children's Strategy (25 Oct 2005)

David Stanton: Question 301: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the nation's children reports that have been produced as promised under the National Children's Strategy launched in 1990; the publication date of the next such report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30747/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (25 Oct 2005)

David Stanton: Question 397: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of families that received the back to school clothing and footwear allowance each year since 2002 and, to date; the number of children who benefited from the scheme each year since 2002 and to date; the age breakdown of these children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30754/05]

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (25 Oct 2005)

David Stanton: Question 404: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of supervisors or driver testers; the location of each; the number of tests supervised by each of these drivers in each year since 2002; the failure rate in each of the driving test centres each year since 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30028/05]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (25 Oct 2005)

David Stanton: Question 421: To ask the Minister for Transport if legislation is planned or about to be enacted which places an obligation on every vehicle driver to carry a high visibility jacket or other equipment for use in the case of a breakdown or accident; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30555/05]

Written Answers — Irish Prison Service: Irish Prison Service (25 Oct 2005)

David Stanton: Question 461: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of the prison officers who were transferred from Spike Island in Cork; the number of prison officers who have been permanently located in other prisons; if compensation has been paid or will be paid on re-location of these prison officers to other prisons on a permanent basis; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (25 Oct 2005)

David Stanton: Question 463: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to upgrade Youghal Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30052/05]

Written Answers — Irish Prison Service: Irish Prison Service (25 Oct 2005)

David Stanton: Question 512: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a facility exists in the Prison Service for officers who sustain very minor injuries during the course of their work to transfer to light duties until they make a full recovery; the number of prison officers injured during the course of their work in 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Town Twinning: Town Twinning (25 Oct 2005)

David Stanton: Question 633: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on town and area twinning; the support he gives to such initiatives; his further plans for these initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28340/05]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (25 Oct 2005)

David Stanton: Question 692: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the income limits for the capital assistance scheme for social housing; when these limits were last revised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30765/05]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (25 Oct 2005)

David Stanton: Question 693: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is on target in supporting the voluntary housing sector to build up to 4,000 new homes per annum by 2006 as stated in the 2002 programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30766/05]

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)

David Stanton: This is important legislation. The issues of criminal justice, criminality and protection for citizens are of major concern. There is considerable debate raging in communities with regard to the safety of citizens. However, we must balance the safety of citizens with the rights of citizens. The place where we discuss the rights of citizens, where we enact legislation, where the...

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)

David Stanton: I will continue where I broke off earlier today when I was expressing my concern that this Bill is a work in progress and we have seen approximately half of the provisions it will eventually enact. We are told that there will be further additions to the Bill during its passage through the House. It is important and desirable that the full provisions of a Bill that will have far-reaching...