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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Reports (10 Oct 2012)

Brian Stanley: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when the Thornhill Teport will be published and made available to the public. [43667/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (10 Oct 2012)

Brian Stanley: To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the curtailment in respite services for children with an intellectual disability in County Laois, that this service has been reduced by more than 50% for residential respite and that as an alternative parents are being asked to use a share a break respite service provided by unqualified adults; and if he is satisfied that this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Quinn Insurance and Insurance Compensation Fund: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Brian Stanley: I thank the Acting Chairman. This afternoon's proceedings are a bit of an eye-opener. As a taxpayer and somebody who pays the 2% insurance levy for this compensation fund every year, the issue of Quinn Insurance Limited is one of those subjects that has been moving around in the back of my head for a long time. The amount of money we are talking about is staggering. Mr. McAteer, in his...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Quinn Insurance and Insurance Compensation Fund: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Brian Stanley: What I want to know is whether anybody here from the Central Bank or the Department can tell us who at the time was looking after the interests of those who had insurance policies with Quinn, those who may not have had policies but were paying the 2% levy, and those who, whether self-employed or PAYE workers, were paying their tax every week? It is not only the insurance compensation fund...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Quinn Insurance and Insurance Compensation Fund: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Brian Stanley: Mr. Cullinan states it was the Central Bank's role to ensure that Quinn Insurance regulated itself, but it does not appear that was happening. Given the figures outlined here today and the types of practice that were being carried out within the company, it is clear that it was not happening. What I am really concerned about is whether I can be sure, walking out of this room today, that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Quinn Insurance and Insurance Compensation Fund: Discussion (10 Oct 2012)

Brian Stanley: The Department of Finance might like to comment.

Leaders' Questions (11 Oct 2012)

Brian Stanley: It is hard to beat the stickies.

Framework for Sustainable Development in Ireland: Statements (11 Oct 2012)

Brian Stanley: On behalf of Sinn Féin, I welcome the opportunity to discuss and debate the Government's framework for sustainable development for Ireland. Sustainability is a much used and abused and often misunderstood term. If someone wants to sound environmentally friendly, he or she simply peppers his or her contribution with the word "sustainability". Sustainable development has been defined as...

Framework for Sustainable Development in Ireland: Statements (11 Oct 2012)

Brian Stanley: How often?

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadcasting Service Provision (11 Oct 2012)

Brian Stanley: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if provisions will be made to broadcast county and city council proceedings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43727/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Grant Payments (16 Oct 2012)

Brian Stanley: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the funding available to assist a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12. [44447/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Waste Management Regulations (16 Oct 2012)

Brian Stanley: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the proposed Poolbeg incinerator, Dublin; if he will provide update on any contacts or discussion he or his Department have had with Dublin City Council and with Covanta since 1 September 2012; and if the incinerator will be going ahead. [44508/12]

Home Help and Home Care Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (17 Oct 2012)

Brian Stanley: The programme for Government states that the Government is the first in the history of the State that is committed to developing a universal single tier health service which guarantees access to medical care based on need and not income. It goes on to state that investment in the supply of more and better care for older people in the community and in residential settings will be a priority....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (17 Oct 2012)

Brian Stanley: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the recent peace talks between the FARC and the Colombian Government; and if in view of the Irish experience in conflict resolution processes, if any support, public or private will be given, to help develop or enhance these discussions. [44810/12]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Provision (17 Oct 2012)

Brian Stanley: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if there are any plans to facilitate county councils to engage in long term sustainable development projects within developing countries, like the Ethiopian Partnership Programme in South Dublin County Council. [44815/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: 2013 Allocations for Public Expenditure - Finance Vote Group: Discussion with Minister for Finance (17 Oct 2012)

Brian Stanley: In respect of the property tax, what range is the Minister talking about? I do not expect exact figures today because it will be a feature of the budget, but are we talking about €100 to €200 or €200 to €600? In respect of GDP, the Minister projected there would be 0.7% increase in the budgeting process this year. In respect of GNP, what is the projected figure...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: 2013 Allocations for Public Expenditure - Finance Vote Group: Discussion with Minister for Finance (17 Oct 2012)

Brian Stanley: If the figure was €700 per household, one could collect €1 billion.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: 2013 Allocations for Public Expenditure - Finance Vote Group: Discussion with Minister for Finance (17 Oct 2012)

Brian Stanley: A figure of €700 per household-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: 2013 Allocations for Public Expenditure - Finance Vote Group: Discussion with Minister for Finance (17 Oct 2012)

Brian Stanley: But the Government is going to collect-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: 2013 Allocations for Public Expenditure - Finance Vote Group: Discussion with Minister for Finance (17 Oct 2012)

Brian Stanley: The Minister said that, excluding the cost of the support for the banking sector, the deficit was about 9% of GDP and that the Government is on course to achieve the 3% target. What is the rough cost of the support for the banking sector?