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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Staff (2 Oct 2014)

David Stanton: 98. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will report on the new Government Winning Abroad programme; the number of persons recruited under this scheme; the location of each of the executives; the amount made available to fund this initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37557/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (2 Oct 2014)

David Stanton: 177. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress that has been made to date with the provision of new schools in Carrigtwohill, County Cork, specifically the new second level school expected to commence operation in the 2016-17 school year and the amalgamation of the two primary schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37461/14]

Registration of Lobbying Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Oct 2014)

David Stanton: I am pleased to be able to make a short contribution. I welcome the Bill. It is very important and should have been passed a long time ago. I have examined legislation in other countries. In Australia the lobbyist register requires that upon making contact with a representative or minister, a lobbyist must identify that he or she is a lobbyist, an employee, a contractor or somebody...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2014)

David Stanton: I ask the Deputy to stick to the script.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2014)

David Stanton: Let us get back to discussing the economy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2014)

David Stanton: Two and a half years seems like a very long time. Will it take two and a half years? Am I wrong about that? Is two and a half years a short time?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2014)

David Stanton: Does that mean it might be a lot shorter?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2014)

David Stanton: Dr. Brennan's documentation stated that it will reduce transaction time, reduce costs, reduce service delays, improve transparency of the process, reduce risk, meet the demand for electronic service delivery, increase consumer confidence in the process and so on. That is a win-win situation, as Deputy Ferris has said. We are anxious that the initiative is moved on as quickly as possible and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2014)

David Stanton: Definitely.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2014)

David Stanton: Who wants to take that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2014)

David Stanton: Before I invite my colleagues to speak, would Mr. Dorgan tell me when this might be up and running? I know the Department is establishing a working group.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2014)

David Stanton: I thank Mr. Brett. It sounds like progress has been made and there was a lot of good news in his contribution. Does Mr. Dorgan wish to comment? If not, does anyone else wish to remind the committee of what was stated last June?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2014)

David Stanton: I thank Mr. O'Sullivan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: The Benefits of e-Conveyancing: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Oct 2014)

David Stanton: We are now in public session. Please note that the proceedings of this committee are being carried live on the Oireachtas television channel, a new innovation that we are happy about and that is growing more and more popular. It is going right up in the ratings. After today, it will be at the top. I have been asked to remind members to switch off all mobile telephones or to put them in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Programme Status (1 Oct 2014)

David Stanton: 20. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to reinstate the local authority swimming pool programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36795/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (1 Oct 2014)

David Stanton: 27. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to further develop and support cruise liner traffic to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36794/14]

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 5) Bill: First Stage (30 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to facilitate certain persons unable to vote at polling stations due to being on holiday to make an application to have their names entered into the postal voters list; for that purpose to amend the Electoral Act 1997; and to provide for related matters.This is a short Bill. We very often come across people who cannot vote...

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 5) Bill: First Stage (30 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (30 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: 525. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 60 of 5 February 2014, the further progress that has been made regarding the acquisition of a site required for the development of a new school (details supplied) in County Cork included on her Department's five year school building programme and due to go to construction this academic year; and if she...

Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Sep 2014)

David Stanton: The Irish Sports Council defines sport as all forms of physical activity, which through casual or organised participation aim at expressing or improving physical fitness and mental well-being, forming social relationships or obtaining results in competition at all levels. We must be careful that we do not make sport too competitive at a young age which may lead to youngsters being excluded...