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Written Answers — Information and Communications Technology: Information and Communications Technology (8 Nov 2011)

David Stanton: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Health his policy regarding a move from paper patient records to a more innovative information-technology-based records system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33028/11]

Adoption Services (3 Nov 2011)

David Stanton: Question 10: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the requirements which agencies must meet to become accredited as adoption agencies; the number of applications from such agencies currently awaiting accreditation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32469/11]

Adoption Services (3 Nov 2011)

David Stanton: The Helping Hands agency in Cork has been seeking accreditation for more than a year now and is making no progress. Will the Minister look into the matter and see what can be done to assist? If there is a problem there, could she ensure the problem is sorted and the relevant information is given to the agency so it can be accredited? There is also an issue with funding for the agency. It...

Written Answers — Youth Policy: Youth Policy (3 Nov 2011)

David Stanton: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to review the operation of the Youth Work Act and the national youth work development plan; the progress being made by her in the development of a new youth policy framework; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32468/11]

Written Answers — Reserve Defence Force: Reserve Defence Force (26 Oct 2011)

David Stanton: Question 14: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has given any consideration to allowing members of the Reserve Defence Force to serve overseas in specialist roles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31561/11]

Defence Forces Recruitment (26 Oct 2011)

David Stanton: Question 8: To ask the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 130 of 28 September 2011, the progress that has been made with the recruitment of additional doctors to the medical corps; the number of doctors currently serving in the Permanent Defence Force; the locations at which these doctors are posted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31562/11]

Defence Forces Recruitment (26 Oct 2011)

David Stanton: Would the Minister agree that this is a matter of some concern, in particular, when one takes into account that one of the major roles of medical doctors in the Defence Forces is assessing personnel to decide whether they are fit to continue in the Defence Forces or should be discharged? Is the Minister aware of any delays in this procedure? Would he agree that some other method, such as...

Defence Forces Recruitment (26 Oct 2011)

David Stanton: Is the Minister considering any other strategy to attract doctors to enlist in the Permanent Defence Forces? Are there any particular reasons there is such disinterest? Is it the way there is a lack of doctors out there who are interested and trained? Would the Minister undertake to inquire whether there are delays in medical board dealings with personnel? I understand that there may be...

Daylight Saving Time (26 Oct 2011)

David Stanton: I thank the office of the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this topical issue, which is quite topical because shortly we will change our clocks resulting in far darker evenings. It will be quite noticeable that winter has arrived with a vengeance. My proposal is that we examine this matter. I have been calling for this for a number of years, as has Senator Feargal Quinn and others....

Daylight Saving Time (26 Oct 2011)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive response. The Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality will consider discussing this matter, in which case we will seek the co-operation of the Minister and his officials. Does the Minister see any merit in the proposal?

Written Answers — Human Trafficking: Human Trafficking (25 Oct 2011)

David Stanton: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide details of his review of the current legislation on human trafficking and prostitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31265/11]

Written Answers — Prison Accommodation: Prison Accommodation (25 Oct 2011)

David Stanton: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the actions he is taking to address overcrowding in prisons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31264/11]

Written Answers — Local Government Reform: Local Government Reform (20 Oct 2011)

David Stanton: Question 19: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 36 and 39 of 16 June 2011, the progress that has been made in reforming local government; if he has received the first report of the independent implementation group charged with progressing recommendations of the local government efficiency review; and if he will...

Written Answers — Litter Pollution: Litter Pollution (20 Oct 2011)

David Stanton: Question 20: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No. 61 of 17 May 2011, the further progress which has been made regarding support for adopt-a-road initiatives; if proposals to encourage the expansion of such schemes through engagement with local authorities and local communities have been completed by him; and if he will...

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (19 Oct 2011)

David Stanton: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, further to Parliamentary Questions Nos 29 and 34 of 5 April 2011, the further progress which has been made with regard to the ESB microgeneration programme and general supports for microgeneration; the number of customers currently signed up to the ESB tariff; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (19 Oct 2011)

David Stanton: Question 19: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the research conducted by him to support progress in wave and tidal energy and renewable energy from the marine environment; if he will provide details of any supports available for this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30084/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (18 Oct 2011)

David Stanton: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Social Protection, further to Parliamentary Question No. 239 of 27 September 2011, the reasons a supplementary welfare allowance mortgage interest supplement payment awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Cork from 12 September 2011 has been stopped; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29721/11]

Heritage Sites (18 Oct 2011)

David Stanton: Is it true that the employees of the trust are all based in Dublin and that they are administering the trust's only property, Fota House, from the capital? Would it not be more efficient to base these employees at a location closer to Fota House? How many people are employed by the trust and will the Minister provide an indication of who these individuals are and where they are based?

Heritage Sites (18 Oct 2011)

David Stanton: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question Nos 28 and 34 of 22 June 2011, if he will provide details of State funding received by the Irish Heritage Trust to date; his plans to further support the work of the trust in acquiring additional major heritage properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29855/11]

Heritage Sites (18 Oct 2011)

David Stanton: Question 57: To ask the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No. 34 of 22 June 2011, if the review of Irish Heritage Trust has been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29854/11]