Results 10,941-10,960 of 14,127 for speaker:David Stanton

Order of Business (28 May 2009)

David Stanton: There is nothing on which to agree.

Social Welfare Benefits. (27 May 2009)

David Stanton: Responsibility for the domiciliary care allowance was transferred from the HSE to the Department of Social and Family Affairs on 1 April 2009. Since the transfer took place, many children who previously would have received the allowance - without question - are being refused it. This is particularly the case with regard to children suffering from autism and mental disabilities. Deputy...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (27 May 2009)

David Stanton: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 410 of 22 April 2009, when he expects Cosc to complete the National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence; the State and non-governmental organisation partners who are assisting in the development of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21644/09]

Written Answers — Juvenile Offenders: Juvenile Offenders (27 May 2009)

David Stanton: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 139 of 22 April 2009, if his officials have completed the examination of the report on the analysis of garda youth diversion projects; when he will publish same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21643/09]

Early Childhood Care and Education: Motion (Resumed) (27 May 2009)

David Stanton: Dear God.

Early Childhood Care and Education: Motion (Resumed) (27 May 2009)

David Stanton: Well done.

Early Childhood Care and Education: Motion (Resumed) (27 May 2009)

David Stanton: I wish to share time with Deputies Pat Breen, Deirdre Clune, Tom Hayes and Ulick Burke.

Early Childhood Care and Education: Motion (Resumed) (27 May 2009)

David Stanton: I commend Deputy Enright and others on tabling this motion for consideration. It is very important for us to debate this topic because it is one of the most important matters we could discuss in the House. Like other bodies, the National Economic and Social Forum has produced a great deal of research in this area. The forum has made the point that education is not a repeatable process: So...

Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. (26 May 2009)

David Stanton: Foetal alcohol syndrome is the biggest cause of non-genetic mental disability in the western world. It is 100% preventable and is caused only when a mother drinks during pregnancy. In addition to foetal alcohol syndrome, there is a range of other alcohol related problems such as alcohol related birth defects and neurological disorders. Maternal risk factors for children developing any of...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (26 May 2009)

David Stanton: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Transport the amount being made available to Cork County Council in 2009 under the regional and local road grant allocations; the amount allocated under these schemes in the previous three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21234/09]

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (26 May 2009)

David Stanton: Question 308: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the discussions he has had with local partnerships community and Leader groups regarding the development of initiatives to create employment in local areas and enhance rural employment prospects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21518/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (26 May 2009)

David Stanton: Question 323: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of applications for domiciliary care allowance that have been received in her Department since her Department took over the administration of the payment of the allowance; the number of these applications that have been refused; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21220/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (26 May 2009)

David Stanton: Question 324: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the criteria for granting domiciliary care allowance in respect of children with autism has been changed since her Department took over administration of the allowance; if so, the details of such changes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21221/09]

Programme for Government. (26 May 2009)

David Stanton: What has happened to the commitment in the programme of Government to pursue the issue of Oireachtas procedures and strengthen the role of committees? Is any progress being made and when will the Government bring forward any proposals of any shape, size or form in this area? Does the Taoiseach agree that reform is badly needed in this area and that probably part of the reason we are in the...

Programme for Government. (26 May 2009)

David Stanton: Would the Taoiseach agree to a rolling reform to bring in procedural change? Is he aware that the Opposition Parties have already put forward ideas and proposals in this area? Will he ensure that Government engages with this matter urgently?

Programme for Government. (26 May 2009)

David Stanton: How soon will that happen? Will he make the proposals before summer?

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (21 May 2009)

David Stanton: Question 11: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the implementation of direct payments to people with disabilities to allow consumer choice in accessing services and supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20547/09]

Written Answers — Foetal Alcohol Syndrome: Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (21 May 2009)

David Stanton: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the incidence of foetal alcohol syndrome in the State; the policy of her Department in preventing, diagnosing and supporting children and their parents in dealing with the impact of foetal alcohol syndrome; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20548/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (21 May 2009)

David Stanton: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the breakdown of the location in which the €8.5 million in funding for emergency disability residential and day places (details supplied) to be provided in the third quarter of 2009 will be distributed; the way the money will be distributed; when the money will become available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20753/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (21 May 2009)

David Stanton: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, further to Parliamentary Question No. 8 of 30 April 2009, the number of advocacy resource officers currently employed across the citizens information network; the location of same; the length of time each has held their position; if the positions are permanent; if more are to be created; the way she has been working with the...