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Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (19 Jan 2012)

David Stanton: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the amount allocated to National Education and Psychological Service in 2010, 2011 and the amount expected to be allocated in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3229/12]

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (12 Jan 2012)

David Stanton: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she is satisfied that the online application facility for redundancy payments is currently operating correctly and has been over the past few months; the steps being taken by her to correct any possible faults with the online application facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1731/12]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (12 Jan 2012)

David Stanton: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider making changes to current driver licensing regulations for holders of foreign licences, in particular holders of full US licences, who on being resident here for more than 12 months are required to sit and pass theory and practical driving examinations in addition to taking 12 driving lessons before they...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (11 Jan 2012)

David Stanton: Question 41: To ask the Minister for Health the way in which the staffing embargo and high level of retirements is impacting on the delivery of health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1279/12]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (11 Jan 2012)

David Stanton: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Health his policy in relation to diagnostic and preventative screening for cancer patients and those needing screening for other conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1278/12]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (11 Jan 2012)

David Stanton: Question 696: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a payment will be made under the single farm payment scheme to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40984/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (11 Jan 2012)

David Stanton: Question 853: To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 283 of 12 October 2010, the further progress that has been made regarding his plans to establish a centre of excellence for stroke victims in the Cork region; if he will provide details of when such a stroke unit or units will be operational; the staffing requirements and locations of same; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (11 Jan 2012)

David Stanton: Question 953: To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 51 of 30 June 2011, the discussions he has had with the Health Service Executive in relation to the opening and staffing of the PET-CT scanner unit in Cork University Hospital; if he has received any indication from the HSE as to when the PET scanner will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Juvenile Offenders: Juvenile Offenders (15 Dec 2011)

David Stanton: Question 16: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she has taken over responsibility of the operation of St. Patrick's Institution in Dublin; if not when this is due to take place; her future plans for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40356/11]

Written Answers — Juvenile Offenders: Juvenile Offenders (15 Dec 2011)

David Stanton: Question 19: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 74 of 27 September 2011, the further progress that has been made regarding the transfer of the Irish Youth Justice Service to her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40355/11]

Written Answers — State Bodies: State Bodies (14 Dec 2011)

David Stanton: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which Coillte is responsible to him; the interaction he has had with Coillte since taking office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38959/11]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (14 Dec 2011)

David Stanton: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which he is supporting agricultural based renewable energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38960/11]

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (14 Dec 2011)

David Stanton: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Finance if he received a report from the Financial Regulator in 2009 regarding an investigation into a company (details supplied); his plans to publish same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40064/11]

Written Answers — Green Paper on Defence: Green Paper on Defence (13 Dec 2011)

David Stanton: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 10 of 21 September 2011, the further progress that has been made by him on the proposed Green Paper on Defence; when he expects to publish same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38674/11]

Written Answers — Literacy Levels: Literacy Levels (13 Dec 2011)

David Stanton: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if, with reference to the programme of international student assessment 2009 assessment, consideration was given when evaluating the different countries scores and ranking, to the increase, since 2000, in the number of pupils taking the reading literacy assessment whose first language was not English; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Literacy Levels: Literacy Levels (13 Dec 2011)

David Stanton: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if, with reference to the programme of international student assessment 2009 assessment, consideration was given when evaluating the different countries scores and ranking, to the increase, since 2000, in the number of pupils taking the reading literacy assessment who have special educational needs; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Literacy Levels: Literacy Levels (13 Dec 2011)

David Stanton: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if, with reference to the programme of international student assessment 2009 assessment, consideration was given when evaluating the different countries scores and ranking, to the increase, since 2000, in the number of pupils taking the reading literacy assessment from disadvantaged schools; and if he will make a statement on the...

Naval Service (13 Dec 2011)

David Stanton: The LE Eithne and LE Deirdre are being replaced, not the LE Roisin and LE Niamh. They are the new ships. Conditions in the Atlantic have become harsher and more difficult over the past number of years. The Naval Service provides a very important function in terms of fishery protection, drug detection, rescue and combatting human trafficking, among other functions. Its work often takes...

Defence Forces Review (13 Dec 2011)

David Stanton: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 10 of 21 September 2011, the further progress that has been made with the Value for Money Review of the Defence Forces; when he expects this review to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38673/11]

Defence Forces Review (13 Dec 2011)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive response and note his statement that the value for money review has been overtaken by budgetary and economic constraints. Could he give any indication of when the Green Paper on defence might be published? This is linked to the future of the Reserve Defence Force. In addition, can he tell us when the new role of the value for money review...