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Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (18 Jul 2012)

Brian Stanley: Question 349: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of the total annual spend, including all grants, by his Department on all structures of local Government here for 2011, and also for June 2011 to June 2012. [35685/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (18 Jul 2012)

Brian Stanley: Question 386: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a breakdown of the total annual spend, including all grants, by his Department on all structures of local Government here for 2011, and also for June 2011 to June 2012. [35690/12]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Local Government Fund (18 Sep 2012)

Brian Stanley: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the impending financial problems facing local authorities throughout the State, if he will reverse the cuts in the Local Government Fund and restore adequate funding for the provision of council services to our citizens and communities. [39373/12]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Local Government Fund (18 Sep 2012)

Brian Stanley: An issue arising out of this is that two of the largest local authorities in the State have passed a motion requesting the Minister to overturn this measure. In the case of Dublin City Council, it was passed unanimously, which means that Government party councillors backed the motion. I bring to the Minister's attention also that when councillors sat down to pass their budgets last year and...

Other Questions: Proposed Legislation (18 Sep 2012)

Brian Stanley: The response from the Minister was confusing because earlier this year he said the heads of the Bill would be published this year. The Taoiseach informed me in July that it would be 2013, which was the first time that date was mentioned. Perhaps the Minister will clarify the difference between himself and the Taoiseach on this matter. As the Minister said, the consultation process is...

Other Questions: Proposed Legislation (18 Sep 2012)

Brian Stanley: We do not want to be seen to be the odd man out here. The Minister will be president of the Environment Council and it will be embarrassing if we do not make substantial progress on this matter. I welcome what the Minister said that he will liaise with Minister Attwood in the Northern Ireland Assembly on this matter. I would encourage him to do that and that, as far as possible, we have a...

Other Questions: Proposed Legislation (18 Sep 2012)

Brian Stanley: He said 2013. It is on the record.

Other Questions: Proposed Legislation (18 Sep 2012)

Brian Stanley: No, I heard him.

Other Questions: Proposed Legislation (18 Sep 2012)

Brian Stanley: I took note of it.

Other Questions: Proposed Legislation (18 Sep 2012)

Brian Stanley: On 10 July 2013, the Taoiseach stated-----

Other Questions: Proposed Legislation (18 Sep 2012)

Brian Stanley: He stated that the heads of the Bill would be published in 2013. On the question of economic development, environmental protection and sustainability, does the Minister accept that we have to send out positive signals? There have been significant developments in the energy sector, particularly in the midlands, but there are concerns about where we are going as a country in terms of the...

Other Questions: Local Government Reform (18 Sep 2012)

Brian Stanley: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to reform town councils; and if so, the criteria he will be using and the consultation that will take place with the public and with elected representatives. [39071/12]

Other Questions: Local Government Reform (18 Sep 2012)

Brian Stanley: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the stage of his proposals for local government reform; when same will be made public; and the programme of consultation with the public and elected representative that will take place. [39076/12]

Other Questions: Local Government Reform (18 Sep 2012)

Brian Stanley: I have listened carefully to the Minister's reply and I am no clearer where this is going. It is in the programme for Government that local government reform will be introduced. On that subject, we are at one with the Minister; reform is needed and it has not happened under previous Governments. Local government must be modernised because the system does not match up properly. Town...

Other Questions: Local Government Reform (18 Sep 2012)

Brian Stanley: The last Boundary Commission report was published in 2008 and it caused problems for councillors, particularly a few in the Minister's party who were caught out on the wrong side of a boundary. Given the local elections will be held in June 2014, if the commission is to report earlier this time, it would have to do so late this year or early next year to improve on what the previous...

Other Questions: Septic Tank Registration Scheme (18 Sep 2012)

Brian Stanley: The Minister should indicate the number of people who have registered as I have not heard an answer to date. In a similar question to the previous speaker, will the local authorities be penalised on a pro rata basis in this regard? I refer to the financial supports that will be available because people are taking a leap of faith in this regard. While they may not be happy to so do, some...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Expenditure (18 Sep 2012)

Brian Stanley: To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide a detailed breakdown on the total annual spend, including all grants, by his Department on all structures of local government here for 2011, and also for June 2011 to June 2012. [36966/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Special Educational Needs Staffing (18 Sep 2012)

Brian Stanley: To ask the Minister for Health his plans to provide extra supports or increased capitation for children with Down's Syndrome during the pre-school year. [38565/12]

Order of Business (19 Sep 2012)

Brian Stanley: On the pending local government reform Bill which is to be published this term, will the Taoiseach confirm the Bill will include protection for students applying for third level grants against the illegal action that has been taken by some county councils?

Order of Business (19 Sep 2012)

Brian Stanley: Does the Taoiseach agree the actions are illegal and is he aware that when it comes to tax compliance, only 52% of commercial rates are collected?