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Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

David Stanton: I asked about two matters.

Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

David Stanton: When will the social welfare and pensions Bill be published? It is to be debated on Tuesday but we have not yet seen it. Is that a good way to conduct Government business?

Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

David Stanton: Is that fair to this side? It is to be debated on Tuesday but we have not seen it yet. It will be published Monday, which does not give us much time to examine it. Meanwhile, the Minister and his advisers are writing speeches and press releases.

Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

David Stanton: It is not fair to the Opposition. I am sure she would agree if she was sitting on this side.

Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

David Stanton: We are expected to prepare our work on this in a few hours. It is a shambles.

Written Answers — Sugar Beet Production: Sugar Beet Production (16 Feb 2006)

David Stanton: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the additional services and supports her Department intends to make available to beet growers for the development of the biofuel industry here in view of the fact that following the signing of the EU reform package the production of beet for sugar is no longer commercially viable; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6024/06]

Written Answers — Sugar Beet Production: Sugar Beet Production (16 Feb 2006)

David Stanton: Question 41: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food, further to the publication of the final EU legal texts of the sugar reform proposals, with regard to the distribution of the compensation package, the steps she intends to take to ensure that all parties who will be affected by the reform of the industry are given an opportunity to put forward their case on the way in which the...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (16 Feb 2006)

David Stanton: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Finance further to the new non-contributory pension for the over 66 year olds which is due to be introduced in September 2006 and the €100 earnings disregard, if he intends to allow persons who are in receipt of contributory pensions a similar earnings disregard if they take up or continue work, before their pensions are subject to taxation; and if he...

Written Answers — Alternative Fuels: Alternative Fuels (16 Feb 2006)

David Stanton: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Finance the supports and initiatives in place to encourage the development and use of biodiesel and ethanol as additives or replacements for diesel and petrol; the cost since such initiatives were introduced; if such initiatives extend to imported vegetable oils; his plans to develop and support such substitution; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (16 Feb 2006)

David Stanton: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, further to Question No. 129 of 9 February 2006, the conditions under which recipients of the one parent family payment are entitled to retain certain social welfare payments and other secondary benefits in total or in part while they are participating in community employment schemes; the payments and benefits which can be...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (16 Feb 2006)

David Stanton: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on whether the practice whereby the additional income from a statutory contributory pension of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 13 who is in receipt of a full contributory pension from his Department, is assessed and counted as income to deny the payment of fuel allowance and then is also assessed as means and so...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (16 Feb 2006)

David Stanton: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, further to the new non-contributory pension for the over 66 year olds which is due to be introduced in September 2006, his views on whether the recipients of this new pension will be entitled to amass capital of up to €35,000 or €70,000 in the case of married couples in addition to the €100 earnings disregard, before this...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (16 Feb 2006)

David Stanton: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, further to the new non-contributory pension for the over 66 year olds which is due to be introduced in September 2006, and the €100 earnings disregard he intends to allow persons who are in receipt of contributory pensions, such as in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 13, whether a similar disregard will apply...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (16 Feb 2006)

David Stanton: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding children of people who have been granted refugee status here and who are currently residing in the country of origin, being granted permission to join their parents here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6072/06]

Social Welfare Law Reform and Pensions Bill 2006: Second Stage. (21 Feb 2006)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister's officials for giving us a briefing today. That is always useful, welcome and informative. However, I am sure the Minister is aware from previous comments that we on this side of the House are not pleased with the very short lead-in time we have had to study the Bill. I am informed this is not the Minister's fault, but if he is looking forward to a constructive debate,...

Airport Development Projects. (21 Feb 2006)

David Stanton: I thank Deputy Allen for allowing me to share time. I support him and congratulate him on raising this issue. I wish to stress the importance of the airport, not just for the city but for the county and the wider Munster region. I, too, was at the meeting of the South West Regional Authority which was very well attended and where huge concern was expressed about the doubt regarding the debt...

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (21 Feb 2006)

David Stanton: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has had discussions with the Ryder Cup promoters-organisers, television interests or other sporting authorities or agencies with a view to meeting the expressed wishes of various interests in respect of broadcasting rights for the Ryder Cup; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6703/06]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (21 Feb 2006)

David Stanton: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has examined the implications of intention by some oil companies to cease business here; if this is likely to have implications for oil and gas exploration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6704/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (21 Feb 2006)

David Stanton: Question 264: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the Health Service Executive will be requested to make speech therapy provision to a child (details supplied) in County Cork; when this service will be made available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6873/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (21 Feb 2006)

David Stanton: Question 439: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason young mothers participating in community education initiatives, in particular a community education initiative in Carlow (details supplied), which are aimed at improving the educational qualifications of young mothers and supporting them in progressing from welfare dependency to sustainable employment, are having the...