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Special Educational Needs: Motion. (31 Mar 2010)

David Stanton: It was an exciting time in the House in 2003. We had a fantastic debate on the EPSEN Act and for once there was hope that children with disabilities and special needs would be looked after. The then Minister for Education and Science opened his contribution to the debate on the legislation with a quote from John F. Kennedy who said: "Let us think of education as the means of developing our...

Order of Business (31 Mar 2010)

David Stanton: I support Deputy Lynch. This matter is extremely serious. In a case yesterday a young woman who was allegedly sexually assaulted was not allowed to give evidence in court because she has Down's syndrome and thereby was deemed not to have the intellectual capacity to give evidence in court. This is extremely serious. Our law is totally outdated at present and legislation should be brought...

Written Answers — Irish Residents Abroad: Irish Residents Abroad (30 Mar 2010)

David Stanton: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of Irish citizens who are permanently resident abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13763/10]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (30 Mar 2010)

David Stanton: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of honorary consuls and their location; the numbers of vacancies for the position of honorary consul; the locations of same; his plans to fill these vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13762/10]

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Mar 2010)

David Stanton: I am pleased to be able to say a few words on the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009. I welcome many of the measures proposed in the legislation. As the Minister stated, planning is about people. However, having read the Bill and listened to the contributions of other Deputies, I have a feeling that we are closing the door after the horse has bolted. The boom is over and...

Search and Rescue Service. (24 Mar 2010)

David Stanton: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing Deputies to raise this important issue. I am disappointed, however, that the Minister for Transport is not present to hear our contributions. The two lifeboats based in Youghal and Ballycotton in my area work closely with the Coast Guard helicopter service in search and rescue operations. My colleagues referred to accidents and tragedies. One of the...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Mar 2010)

David Stanton: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the cost of child benefit payments; the cost his departmental review and control measures in relation to checking eligibility and combating fraud; the details of the review and control measures in operation by her Department for child benefit; her views on the viability of using PRSI paid or credited contribution records or...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Mar 2010)

David Stanton: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of non-Irish national family receiving child benefit in 2009; if certificates continue to be issued on a quarterly basis to non-Irish national child benefit recipients to check eligibility to the payment on employment or residency grounds; the number of such certificates issued in 2009; the cost of issuing same; the...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (24 Mar 2010)

David Stanton: Question 207: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Science the sections and subsections of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004 which would need to be implemented to allow the Special Education Appeals Board to begin hearing appeals; the estimated cost of implementing same in one full year; the nature of appeals which SEAB will be charged with...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (24 Mar 2010)

David Stanton: Question 208: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Science the number of appeals from parents and schools regarding special education needs organiser decisions and special needs assistants allocations which have been received by the National Council for Special Education since its internal appeals process began on 22 February 2010; if parents and schools who are unhappy with...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Mar 2010)

David Stanton: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 249 and 301 of 19 January 2010, if she will list all the bodies who qualify as Health Service Executive service providers under section 38 of the Health Act 2004 and so are classified as public service bodies; the list of all the bodies to whom the HSE pays a grant towards running costs under...

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (23 Mar 2010)

David Stanton: Question 348: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of special projects for youth being funded; the number of such projects for which funding has ceased in the past 12 months; the number due to come to an end in the next 12 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13071/10]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (23 Mar 2010)

David Stanton: Question 763: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he has received an application for major capital funding from a school (details supplied) in County Cork; if he will make arrangements for this application to be processed as quickly as possible with a view to making funding available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12733/10]

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

David Stanton: You took money from people with disabilities-----

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

David Stanton: -----and from blind people.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

David Stanton: What restructuring was made in local government?

Written Answers — Alternative Farm Enterprises: Alternative Farm Enterprises (11 Mar 2010)

David Stanton: Question 18: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the incentives provided by his Department to grow myscanthus grass as an energy crop; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10156/10]

Written Answers — Alternative Farm Enterprises: Alternative Farm Enterprises (11 Mar 2010)

David Stanton: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the way in which he is supporting farmers and other producers who wish to grow miscanthus grass as an energy crop; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11990/10]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (11 Mar 2010)

David Stanton: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of pre-school services in operation here; the number of pre-school providers participating in the free pre-school year in the early childhood care and education scheme; the breakdown of same in each child care committee area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12168/10]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (11 Mar 2010)

David Stanton: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of children who are enrolled with pre-school education services across the country; the number who are receiving a free pre-school year from the early childhood care and education services in each county child care area; the breakdown of these children that is available per age group; and if she will make a statement on the...