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- Hospital Services (30 Jun 2011)
Brian Stanley: -----today and ask it not to pull acute surgery services from Portlaoise hospital due to the fact that he is-----
- Health Service Staff (30 Jun 2011)
Brian Stanley: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure the continuation of all services at Portlaoise Hospital, County Laois, in view of the non consultant hospital doctor shortage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17902/11]
- Health Service Staff (30 Jun 2011)
Brian Stanley: In respect of the downgrading of hospitals, there is huge anxiety about small and large rural hospitals. What defines a small rural hospital? My local hospital in Portlaoise treated 41,000 emergency cases, so I ask the Minister not to count it as one. Will the Minister contact the HSE today and ask it not to pull acute surgery services in such hospitals throughout the country until the...
- Hospital Staff (30 Jun 2011)
Brian Stanley: We are talking about lives.
- Welfare of Greyhounds Bill 2011: Second Stage (30 Jun 2011)
Brian Stanley: I support the Bill, as does my party. Sinn Féin believes it is unacceptable that animals may be kept in poor conditions not conducive to their welfare, and it is unfortunate that due to the actions of a very small minority Ireland has a poor reputation with regard to the welfare of greyhounds. In recent months, I have received multiple representations from constituents in Laois-Offaly...
- Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (29 Jun 2011)
Brian Stanley: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Finance if there is a register of persons who have received payments or support from the National Assets Management Agency; the persons who have access to such a register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17928/11]
- Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (29 Jun 2011)
Brian Stanley: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons who have previously been declared bankrupt who are receiving support of payments from the National Assets Management Agency; the level of support or payment each person has received for their business broken down on a monthly basis since the establishment of NAMA; the location of these businesses; and if he will make a...
- Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (29 Jun 2011)
Brian Stanley: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to introduce a third band of higher maintenance grant category in between the full adjacent and half adjacent qualifying distance between the student's home and college to facilitate those who previously fell into the full adjacent grant category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17730/11]
- Written Answers — Small Claims Court: Small Claims Court (29 Jun 2011)
Brian Stanley: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to increase the threshold of claims that may be brought to the Small Claims Court; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17732/11]
- Written Answers — Small Claims Court: Small Claims Court (29 Jun 2011)
Brian Stanley: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if a company contracted by a person to provide a service to that person may bring seek redress from that person through the Small Claims Court for non-payment of the aforementioned service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17733/11]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (29 Jun 2011)
Brian Stanley: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the respite services at a centre (details supplied) are due to end, that the kitchen in the centre has been recently refurbished at considerable cost, that it is already located on the hospital campus at Tullamore, that the Health Service Executive propose to relocate this elsewhere and his view on...
- Proposed Legislation (29 Jun 2011)
Brian Stanley: Question 35: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food the recourse open to a horse owner whose animals were alleged to have been severely abused by a trainer with residential stable facilities; the legislation which governs such a series of events; the bodies responsible for monitoring and enforcing the legislation; the provision made for compensation in the event of income...
- Written Answers — Irish Sign Language: Irish Sign Language (28 Jun 2011)
Brian Stanley: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the mechanisms he will examine to promote the recognition of Irish sign language; the persons who examine these mechanisms; the time-frame during which they will conduct their examination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17217/11]
- Written Answers — Irish Sign Language: Irish Sign Language (28 Jun 2011)
Brian Stanley: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Icelandic and Hungarian sign language have been recently recognised in their respective States; his plans to make Irish sign language an official language; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17218/11]
- Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (28 Jun 2011)
Brian Stanley: Question 436: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food if his attention has been drawn to the inadequacies of current policy, legislation, responsibilities, monitoring and follow up on allegations of horse abuse when the animals are stabled at trainers facilities here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17562/11]
- National Emergency Plan (28 Jun 2011)
Brian Stanley: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans to streamline the approach to emergency planning to improve this State's preparedness and capacity to cope with emergencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17251/11]
- Army Barracks (28 Jun 2011)
Brian Stanley: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans regarding closed barracks that are currently unsold to be put to State or community uses, or by Government offices and agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17250/11]
- Prison Accommodation (23 Jun 2011)
Brian Stanley: Question 11: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the report by the Inspector of Prisons, Judge Michael Reilly; his proposals on the back of its recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16733/11]
- Turbary Rights (22 Jun 2011)
Brian Stanley: Question 21: To ask the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will confirm if any raised bog obtained or will obtain Favourable Conservation Status under the EU Habitats Directive to allow the continuation of turf cutting. [16486/11]
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Offices: Social Welfare Offices (21 Jun 2011)
Brian Stanley: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the fact that persons residing within areas of Crumlin, Dublin 12, have to travel to Terenure, which has no direct bus service, to see a community welfare officer; if her further attention has been drawn to the problems this causes for persons accessing their entitlements; her plans to rectify this...