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Social Welfare Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2006)

David Stanton: I move amendment No. 9: In page 3, before section 1, to insert the following new section: "1.—The Minister for Social and Family Affairs shall, within 3 months of the commencement of this Act, lay before each House of the Oireachtas, a report on supplementary pension coverage.". There is a Green Paper coming up in a few months time. We have been over this area.

Social Welfare Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2006)

David Stanton: I move amendment No. 10: In page 3, before section 1, to insert the following new section: "1.—The Minister for Social and Family Affairs shall, within 3 months of the commencement of this Act, lay before each House of the Oireachtas a report on extending the free travel scheme to include other service providers, with a view to improving free travel benefits for people in rural areas."....

Social Welfare Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2006)

David Stanton: If someone is living in an isolated rural area, he or she should have the facility to get to the nearest public transport bus stop, train station or town. Some people may only want to go to town once a week for shopping, but they cannot do so if there is no public transport or no neighbours willing to help. A voucher scheme, limited to a certain amount per week, could be put in place for...

Social Welfare Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2006)

David Stanton: I move amendment No. 12: In page 3, before section 1, to insert the following new section: "1.—The Minister for Social and Family Affairs shall, within 3 months of the commencement of this Act, lay before each House of the Oireachtas, a report on the introduction of a scheme to provide for 3 to 5 days of paternity leave and benefit, including details of— (a) qualification criteria, and...

Social Welfare Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2006)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister for his response. I note that we will discuss family break-up later in the week. It is an important issue and paternity leave could help.

Social Welfare Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2006)

David Stanton: I move amendment No. 14: In page 3, before section 1, to insert the following new section: "1.—The Minister for Social and Family Affairs shall, within 3 months of the commencement of this Act, lay before each House of the Oireachtas, a report on the social welfare support payments and availability of other departmental schemes for widows, with particular emphasis on young widows.". This is...

Social Welfare Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2006)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister for his remarks and the fact that he undertook to keep the matter under review.

Social Welfare Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2006)

David Stanton: I move amendment No. 15: In page 3, before section 1, to insert the following new section: "1.—The Minister for Social and Family Affairs shall, within 3 months of the commencement of this Act, lay before each House of the Oireachtas, a report on the level of work force participation and improvement of in-work employment supports for people of pensionable age.". This amendment concerns...

Social Welfare Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2006)

David Stanton: I move amendment No. 16: In page 3, before section 1, to insert the following new section: "1.—The Minister for Social and Family Affairs shall, within 3 months of the commencement of this Act, lay before each House of the Oireachtas, a report on the option of payment of the fuel allowance as a once-off bulk payment.". Senator Browne feels strongly on this issue, which we discussed...

Social Welfare Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2006)

David Stanton: It was quite a while ago.

Social Welfare Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2006)

David Stanton: On that basis, I will withdraw the amendment.

Social Welfare Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2006)

David Stanton: I move amendment No. 17: In page 3, before section 1, to insert the following new section: "1.—The Minister for Social and Family Affairs shall, within 3 months of the commencement of this Act, lay before each House of the Oireachtas, a report on improving entitlement levels to full contributory pensions for all older people.". While this is an important amendment, there is not much time...

Social Welfare Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2006)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister for his interaction with us. We put a lot of work into this and it is important we are listened to in order that we can deal with issues on behalf of those who need our help and support. I wish the Minister and his officials a happy and peaceful Christmas.

Written Answers — Rural Development: Rural Development (13 Dec 2006)

David Stanton: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of participants in the rural social scheme and the success of the initiative in combating poverty in rural areas; the other initiatives operated by his Department to combat social exclusion in rural communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42947/06]

Written Answers — Rural Development: Rural Development (13 Dec 2006)

David Stanton: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the efforts his Department is making to combat poverty among farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37644/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (13 Dec 2006)

David Stanton: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when a payment will be made under the national reserve to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42993/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (13 Dec 2006)

David Stanton: Question 277: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food, further to Question No. 442 of 5 December 2006, if she will ensure that officials of her Department make contact with the person in question, as promised, as soon as possible in order to resolve the outstanding issues mentioned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43329/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (13 Dec 2006)

David Stanton: Question 311: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she has received an application to extend a school (details supplied) in County Cork; when she will be in a position to approve this extension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43327/06]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (14 Dec 2006)

David Stanton: We are not interrupting. We are encouraging.

Citizens Information Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (14 Dec 2006)

David Stanton: I move amendment No. 8: In page 7, between lines 8 and 9, to insert the following: "(5) Each application for a personal advocate shall be considered within a reasonable timeframe of the date of application.". We discussed this issue on Committee Stage. The amendment tries to insert a timeframe in the Bill as no specific timeframe is indicated. All the Bill stipulates with regard to dealing...