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Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (21 Jul 2011)

David Stanton: Question 378: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be reached on a rent supplement application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22509/11]

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (21 Jul 2011)

David Stanton: Question 491: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of applications for funding under the Leader programme for the production of food-related products; the funding sought by each of these applications; the number of same that have been assessed and approved by the relevant development agency but have been unable to access funding due to a change...

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (21 Jul 2011)

David Stanton: Question 492: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding discussions on the funding for the processing of Annex 1 (food products) under Annex 3 with the Department of Agriculture and the European Commission relating to Article 28 of Commission Regulation (EC) 1698/2005; when he expects such negotiations to be completed and decisions made;...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (21 Jul 2011)

David Stanton: Question 564: To ask the Minister for Defence the expenditure on the Reserve Defence Force, RDF, in 2010; the expenditure on RDF cadre pay and employers' PRSI (subhead B) costs for 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22515/11]

Standing Orders of Dáil Éireann: Motion (21 Jul 2011)

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Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (20 Jul 2011)

David Stanton: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide a breakdown on the number of applications for each of the disability-related payments in her Department in 2010; if all of these applications are passed to medical assessors before a decision is reached; the number of applications which necessitated the examination of the applicant by a medical professional; and if...

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (20 Jul 2011)

David Stanton: Question 316: To ask the Minister for Health when a fair deal application for nursing home support in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21643/11]

Social Welfare Benefits (20 Jul 2011)

David Stanton: To follow up on an issue raised by Deputy Boyd Barrett, has the Government carried out an objective economic impact assessment of carers' work to assess exactly how valuable their work is from an economic viewpoint? We already know how valuable it is from a human viewpoint. Has any proposal been examined to differentiate between the levels of care provided, for example, low, medium or high...

Community Welfare Service (20 Jul 2011)

David Stanton: Does the Minister intend to involve MABS and the citizens information centres in some way with the national employment and entitlements service?

Social Welfare Appeals (20 Jul 2011)

David Stanton: Question 22: To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 65 of 10 May 2011, 28 out of the 166 applications finalised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office in 2010, the numbers which were allowed and partially allowed by revised decision, summary decision or oral hearing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21357/11]

Social Welfare Appeals (20 Jul 2011)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister for her reply. I am delighted to hear of the progress that is being made. Has the Minister a target set for waiting times, whether it would be acceptable to have three weeks or five weeks or what would be the target time at the end of this process? Is it true that the number of appeals received by the social welfare appeals office has increased by more 100% from 2007 to...

Social Welfare Appeals (20 Jul 2011)

David Stanton: Is it true it is taking six weeks for appeals to be logged to the system from the time they are received in the office? In saying that I am not criticising the staff in any way because I realise the pressure they are under. If that is the case, when does the clock start ticking? Is it when the appeal is received or when it is logged?

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (19 Jul 2011)

David Stanton: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if there have been any expressions of interest in the former Amgen site outside Carrigtwohill, County Cork; the efforts that he and bodies under his aegis are making to attract industry and enterprise to this site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21120/11]

Written Answers — Foreign Direct Investment: Foreign Direct Investment (19 Jul 2011)

David Stanton: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if an audit has been carried out of ready-to-go advance buildings suitable for the location of foreign direct investment enterprises; if he has satisfied himself that the stock of suitable buildings is adequate in this respect; if any deficit has been identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21119/11]

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (19 Jul 2011)

David Stanton: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his policy regarding the location of foreign direct investment enterprises into Ireland [i]vis-À-vis[/i] locations in Dublin, Cork and the rest of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21174/11]

Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Jul 2011)

David Stanton: I welcome any initiative that discourages smoking, especially among young people. However, will images of the effects of smoking on cigarette boxes be effective in dissuading young people from smoking, particularly with so many illegal cigarettes in circulation which may not have these images? Many young people value physical fitness. This can be a huge deterrent to smoking, excessive...

Written Answers — Exports Sector: Exports Sector (13 Jul 2011)

David Stanton: Question 26: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties being experienced by Irish exporters due to a shortage of availability of freight shipping containers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20086/11]

Written Answers — EU Enlargement: EU Enlargement (13 Jul 2011)

David Stanton: Question 40: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding countries wishing to join the EU; if he will advise on the timetable, if any, for accession of applicant countries to the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20085/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (13 Jul 2011)

David Stanton: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, further to Parliamentary Question No. 527 of 5 July 2011, if he will supply a list of the organisations that received funding; and the amount received by each organisation in each of the years 2008, 2009 and 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20130/11]

Written Answers — Youth Justice Service: Youth Justice Service (12 Jul 2011)

David Stanton: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her responsibilities regarding the youth justice service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19824/11]