Results 11,321-11,340 of 14,127 for speaker:David Stanton
- Taxi Regulations. (12 Nov 2008)
David Stanton: Is it true that the percentage of wheelchair accessible taxis has dropped below what it was when deregulation occurred? What percentage of taxis are now wheelchair accessible? How much funding does the Minister of State intend to make available for this scheme?
- Taxi Regulations. (12 Nov 2008)
David Stanton: There was agreement in the programme for Government in 2002, and in the Department's sectoral plan, to introduce a pilot subsidy scheme for this area. Will the Minister report to the House on what has happened in that regard?
- Taxi Regulations. (12 Nov 2008)
David Stanton: Roadway access is also important.
- Order of Business (12 Nov 2008)
David Stanton: The Dáil suspended on two occasions last week because of a lack of Government business and I note a few Bills which could be produced quickly. For example, the public health miscellaneous provisions Bill has been promised for a long time, which is to provide for the prohibition of the use of sunbeds by children under the age of 18 years. It would not take long to deal with this Bill in the...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (11 Nov 2008)
David Stanton: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 110 of 25 June 2008, the involvement her Department has had with the Office of the Minister for Children in the study of children engaged in inappropriate care roles as per the commitment in Towards 2016; if this study was commenced in July 2008; and if she will make a statement on the...
- Written Answers — Child Support: Child Support (11 Nov 2008)
David Stanton: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the progress that has been made in the development of a second tier payment for children in low income families and in the introduction of a single payment for all parents, either living alone or with a partner, with children on a low income as contained in Proposals for Supporting Lone Parents; and if she will make a statement...
- School Accommodation. (6 Nov 2008)
David Stanton: The Acting Chairman's pronunciation is excellent as always. I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this matter. While I have great respect for the Minister of State, Deputy Kitt, I am disappointed that one of the many Ministers of State at the Department of Education and Science could not be present. I am sure Deputy Kitt will do an adequate job of reading out a reply. I...
- Written Answers — National Disability Strategy: National Disability Strategy (6 Nov 2008)
David Stanton: Question 81: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the budget 2009 allocation for the advancement of the national disability strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39280/08]
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (6 Nov 2008)
David Stanton: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the 2009 funding allocation for disability services under the multi-annual investment programme 2006 to 2009; the expenditure under this programme each year respectively since it began; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39241/08]
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (6 Nov 2008)
David Stanton: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the budget 2009 allocation for the advancement of the national disability strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39277/08]
- Written Answers — National Disability Strategy: National Disability Strategy (6 Nov 2008)
David Stanton: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Transport the Budget 2009 allocation for the advancement of the national disability strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39282/08]
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (6 Nov 2008)
David Stanton: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the 2009 funding allocation for disability services under the multi-annual investment programme 2006 to 2009; the expenditure under this programme each year respectively since it began; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39288/08]
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (6 Nov 2008)
David Stanton: Question 234: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the 2009 funding allocation for disability services under the multi-annual investment programme 2006 to 2009; the expenditure under this programme each year respectively since it began; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39242/08]
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (6 Nov 2008)
David Stanton: Question 235: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the Budget 2009 allocation for the advancement of the National Disability Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39279/08]
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (6 Nov 2008)
David Stanton: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the Budget 2009 allocation for the advancement of the national disability strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39278/08]
- Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (6 Nov 2008)
David Stanton: Question 278: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the 2009 funding allocation for disability services under the multi-annual investment programme 2006 to 2009; the expenditure under this programme each year respectively since it began; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39243/08]
- Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (6 Nov 2008)
David Stanton: Question 279: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the budget 2009 allocation for the advancement of the national disability strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39283/08]
- Departmental Expenditure. (6 Nov 2008)
David Stanton: Question 6: To ask the Minister for Finance the 2009 funding allocation for disability services under the multi-annual investment programme 2006 to 2009; the expenditure under this programme each year, respectively, since it began; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38689/08]
- Departmental Expenditure. (6 Nov 2008)
David Stanton: I am not surprised that the Minister has decided not to answer the question asked and that he has passed responsibility to other Departments. Is he aware that the 2007 report of the Comptroller and Auditor General states the HSE has diverted funding in the order of â¬31 million from disability services? This is causing considerable hardship. What is the Department of Finance doing to...
- Departmental Expenditure. (6 Nov 2008)
David Stanton: The Minister never mentioned the question.