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Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Oct 2008)

David Stanton: I welcome the opportunity to speak about this important Bill. While driving one evening, I listened to a radio programme on the use of debate by the ancient Greeks, who formulated their thoughts in their heads until the advent of writing. Socrates maintained that the act of writing changed the way he formulated his thoughts. This argument developed further with the invention of the...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Oct 2008)

David Stanton: I am pleased to be able to make a short contribution on this important Bill. When we debate electoral Bills, we are discussing our democracy and the democratic process. In this Bill, we could address the matter of encouraging people to vote, the reasons they do not vote and how to make it easier for them to vote. I wish to discuss these issues later. On the Constituency Commission's...

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (7 Oct 2008)

David Stanton: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if, as recommended on page 24 of the report of the Working Group on Drugs Rehabilitation 2007, a senior rehabilitation co-ordinator, as well as a number of other rehabilitation co-ordinators and appropriate support staff have been appointed to chair the national drugs rehabilitation implementation committee and...

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (7 Oct 2008)

David Stanton: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 459 of 10 July 2008 if the responsibility of the Young People's Facilities and Services Fund has been fully transferred to the Office of the Minister for Children; if not, when he expects this transfer process to be completed; the position regarding the process; and if he will...

Written Answers — Garda Divisions: Garda Divisions (2 Oct 2008)

David Stanton: Question 17: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, further to Parliamentary Question No. 363 of 4 June 2008, the progress that has been made by the project boards established to reorganise the garda divisions in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32961/08]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (2 Oct 2008)

David Stanton: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on comments (details supplied) made by the Ombudsman at the launch of her fourth annual report that there was a lack of knowledge among public servants regarding commitments under the national disability strategy; the action he will take to increase awareness of disability related issues among public bodies and...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (2 Oct 2008)

David Stanton: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the average waiting time for a claim to be processed for each of the various schemes and payments in operation by her Department respectively; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33152/08]

Order of Business (2 Oct 2008)

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Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (1 Oct 2008)

David Stanton: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Transport, further to Parliamentary Question No. 16 of 8 May 2008, the further progress that has been made regarding the decentralisation of Bus Éireann staff to Mitchelstown, County Cork; if further discussions have been held by the decentralisation implementation group; the outcome of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32558/08]

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (1 Oct 2008)

David Stanton: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Transport, further to Parliamentary Question No. 29 of 8 May 2008, the further discussions he has had with the Taxi Regulator regarding the provision of subsidies by his Department to taxi and hackney operators to purchase wheelchair accessible vehicles which comply with new standards; if such a subsidy is to be made available in 2008; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (1 Oct 2008)

David Stanton: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Health and Children, further to Parliamentary Question No. 623 of 24 September 2008, if she has received a copy of the Waiting List Report on Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services; if so, the policy decisions she will take as a result of the report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32974/08]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (1 Oct 2008)

David Stanton: Question 177: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 1498 and 1499 of 24 September 2008, the previous guidance which was issued to local authorities in relation to the national strategy on biodegradable waste prior to the circular issued by his Department in July 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Compensation Schemes: Compensation Schemes (1 Oct 2008)

David Stanton: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Cork under the sugar compensation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32975/08]

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (30 Sep 2008)

David Stanton: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her Department's policy in relation to the provision of BCG vaccine to all babies; the advice she or her Department has given to the Health Service Executive in relation to the waiting list for the BCG vaccine for children in Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32184/08]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (30 Sep 2008)

David Stanton: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the statement by the monitoring group for A Vision for Change in which concern was expressed regarding the rate of progress on the provision of child and adolescent services including appropriate inpatient facilities; the action she will take to improve the provision of these services and address these concerns; and if...

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (30 Sep 2008)

David Stanton: Question 294: To ask the Minister for Health and Children, further to Parliamentary Question No. 250 of 1 July 2008, the number of children on the waiting list for the BCG vaccine in the Health Service Executive south, in particular in Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32239/08]

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (30 Sep 2008)

David Stanton: Question 295: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the neo-natal BCG service to newborn babies in Cork University Maternity Hospital has commenced; if not, when it is due to commence; if additional clinics to provide the vaccine are in operation; the locations and opening hours of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32240/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (30 Sep 2008)

David Stanton: Question 463: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs in respect of the various schemes and payments in operation by her Department; the number of claims which were initially refused by a deciding officer which were then allowed by the social welfare appeals office on appeal in 2007 and to date in 2008; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31630/08]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (25 Sep 2008)

David Stanton: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Finance the progress that has been made in the decentralisation of the Public Appointments Service and the Valuation Office to Youghal; further to Parliamentary Question No. 205 of 17 June 2008, if the contract for the sale of a site by Cork County Council to the Office of Public Works has been finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (25 Sep 2008)

David Stanton: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 70 of 3 July 2008, the number of staff assigned for decentralisation to Youghal who are awaiting a move under the Public Appointments Services and Valuation Office respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31307/08]