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Oireachtas Reform: Motion (Resumed) (25 Mar 2009)

David Stanton: That is the important thing.

Oireachtas Reform: Motion (Resumed) (25 Mar 2009)

David Stanton: It is a question of perception.

Oireachtas Reform: Motion (Resumed) (25 Mar 2009)

David Stanton: And no questions.

State Examinations. (25 Mar 2009)

David Stanton: Question 41: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on a recent recommendation by the National Competitiveness Council that bonus points for higher level leaving certificate mathematics should be given immediate consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12192/09]

State Examinations. (25 Mar 2009)

David Stanton: Does the Minister agree that part of the problem is that students are afraid of failing the higher level leaving certificate mathematics examination? If they fail higher-level leaving certificate mathematics they are immediately disqualified from many third level courses. Does the Minister have any research information on the number of students who study to higher level standard and then on...

Order of Business (25 Mar 2009)

David Stanton: As the Taoiseach also seems to be getting frustrated with the procedures here, perhaps he will at some stage encourage and support Dáil reform. However, we will move on from that. When will the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) No. 1 Bill be published? What is happening with the local government Bill to give effect to the €200 charge on non-principal private residences? Will it be...

Order of Business (25 Mar 2009)

David Stanton: What about the rest of them?

Leaders' Questions (25 Mar 2009)

David Stanton: He probably does not know.

Written Answers — Pigmeat Sector: Pigmeat Sector (24 Mar 2009)

David Stanton: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will alter traceability systems for pork products in line with other existing European systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11977/09]

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (24 Mar 2009)

David Stanton: Question 142: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the ways that people with disabilities are supported in employment; the amount of State funding made available through her Department in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 in order to support people with disabilities in employment; the programmes through which such funding was made available in each of the respective...

Written Answers — Voluntary Bodies: Voluntary Bodies (24 Mar 2009)

David Stanton: Question 289: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the amount of funding made available by the Health Service Executive and by her Department to respective voluntary bodies in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008; the programmes under which such funding was made available; the amount under each programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11308/09]

Oireachtas Reform: Motion. (24 Mar 2009)

David Stanton: I will not be speaking.

Oireachtas Reform: Motion. (24 Mar 2009)

David Stanton: Does the Minister of State agree it would be possible to have all those ministries by amalgamating ministries? That would not mean extra ones.

Oireachtas Reform: Motion. (24 Mar 2009)

David Stanton: We wait and we wait.

Oireachtas Reform: Motion. (24 Mar 2009)

David Stanton: We wanted to keep it simple.

Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (12 Mar 2009)

David Stanton: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the input he has in the creation of a new Inland Fisheries Service to replace the Fisheries Board; the role his Department will have in relation to funding and management of the new service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5048/09]

Written Answers — Ombudsman for the Defence Forces: Ombudsman for the Defence Forces (10 Mar 2009)

David Stanton: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on the work of the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9844/09]

Written Answers — Family Support Services: Family Support Services (10 Mar 2009)

David Stanton: Question 331: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the national carers strategy document has been completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9841/09]

Defence Forces Reserve. (10 Mar 2009)

David Stanton: Question 57: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will introduce legislation to allow members of the Defence Forces Reserve to serve overseas; when he expects that to occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9845/09]

Order of Business (5 Mar 2009)

David Stanton: Will the sale of alcohol Bill be published before the summer recess?