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Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2007)

David Stanton: There has been no discussion or debate with them.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2007)

David Stanton: Why does the Minister not talk to the staff?

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2007)

David Stanton: Has the Minister met them?

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2007)

David Stanton: The Minister has not sat down to speak to them.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2007)

David Stanton: Did the Minister meet them on that occasion?

State Airports. (21 Feb 2007)

David Stanton: Cork Airport is very small compared to Dublin Airport and deserves a chance to commence and build a business debt-free. Even if it is debt-free, the challenge will be great. By lumbering it with a debt of €100 million, it will be almost impossible for it to do business. Will the Minister outline how he expects the airport to service the debt? The airport needs to develop further and it...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (21 Feb 2007)

David Stanton: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Transport the way his Department interacts with the National Roads Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6645/07]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (21 Feb 2007)

David Stanton: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 25 of 2 November 2006, the details of the progress in the matters raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6646/07]

Written Answers — Railway Stations: Railway Stations (21 Feb 2007)

David Stanton: Question 189: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the details of the current adult and child payments under direct provision; when these payment rates were last increased; the amount of the increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6873/07]

Written Answers — Employment Action Plan: Employment Action Plan (21 Feb 2007)

David Stanton: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the National Employment Action Plan has been extended to lone parents and people with disabilities as per Towards 2016; the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6872/07]

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (21 Feb 2007)

David Stanton: Question 255: To ask the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 28 of 2 November 2006, if the public inquiry has been completed; the outcome of same; if not, when he expects same to be completed; when he expects to be in a position to make a decision on the railway order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6871/07]

Written Answers — National Women's Strategy: National Women's Strategy (22 Feb 2007)

David Stanton: Question 47: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the National Women's Strategy has been finalised; if not, when he expects it to be finalised; when he will publish the strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6867/07]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (22 Feb 2007)

David Stanton: Question 56: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of applications for refugee status from asylum seekers in 2006; the number of these applications which were initially decided in favour of the applicant; the number of same decided in favour following an appeal; the number of people currently awaiting decision on their asylum or refugee status; the...

Written Answers — Social Inclusion: Social Inclusion (27 Feb 2007)

David Stanton: Question 105: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the Combat Poverty Agency publication Poverty and Social Inclusion Linking Local and National Structures 2007; the action his Department is taking to ensure that poverty and social inclusion strategies are in operation in all local authorities and State agencies under the...

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (27 Feb 2007)

David Stanton: Question 175: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money allocated to date to the rental accommodation scheme; the amount of money expended each year since the scheme began; the number and percentage of households in receipt of rent supplement for 18 months or more reviewed and allocated housing under the scheme to date; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (27 Feb 2007)

David Stanton: Question 411: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of people in receipt of rent supplement; the number who have been in receipt of the supplement for over 18 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7516/07]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (27 Feb 2007)

David Stanton: Question 454: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when the single farm payment will be made to persons (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7265/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (28 Feb 2007)

David Stanton: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of staff in the office for social inclusion, OSI; the cost of running the office in 2006; the projected cost for 2007; the role of the OSI; and the interaction between his Department and the OSI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7999/07]

Social Welfare Benefits. (1 Mar 2007)

David Stanton: Question 1: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs whether he will pay all qualified adults directly; his views on reviewing State pension contributory qualification criteria to improve the eligibility chances of older women who have returned to work following many years of homecaring duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8199/07]

Social Welfare Benefits. (1 Mar 2007)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister for his response. He stated only new claimants will qualify automatically. Does he have plans to extend the scheme to existing claimants? Does the Minister agree the impact of the marriage bar is now being felt and it is most unfair? Prior to 1973, women employed in the public service were forced to give up their jobs and to attend to homemaking duties. Because of...