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Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (7 Feb 2008)

David Stanton: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the efforts his Department and bodies under the aegis of his Department are making to attract industry and develop indigenous industry with a view to creating employment in Youghal; the number of enterprises for which his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department have been notified of closures in the Youghal...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (7 Feb 2008)

David Stanton: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the discussions his Department has had with the Department of Health and Children regarding the new Office for Disability and Mental Health; the interaction his Department will have with the new office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4228/08]

Order of Business (7 Feb 2008)

David Stanton: The programme for Government contains a promise to establish an independent electoral commission. When will we see primary legislation to bring thatabout?

Order of Business (7 Feb 2008)

David Stanton: That is not the one. There is a promise in the programme for Government to establish an independent electoral commission, but that Bill does not cover it.

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (6 Feb 2008)

David Stanton: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the location of each of the sites that is planned to be made available to enable private hospitals to be built on public land as part of the co-location policy; the amount of land to be made available in each case; the market value of each of these sites; if the land in each case is to remain in the State's ownership; if not, the way...

Written Answers — Stroke Incidence: Stroke Incidence (6 Feb 2008)

David Stanton: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of people who suffered a stroke and an acquired brain injury in 2005, 2006 and 2007, respectively; the number who did not survive as a result of their injuries each year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4237/08]

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (6 Feb 2008)

David Stanton: Question 283: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No 1079 of 30 January 2008 the projected enrolment trends for the primary schools (details supplied) in east Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4234/08]

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (6 Feb 2008)

David Stanton: Question 284: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No 549 of 26 June 2007, the projected enrolment trends for second level schools (details supplied) in east Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4235/08]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (6 Feb 2008)

David Stanton: Question 285: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her Department funds or organises speech therapy for children with disabilities, including those with Down's syndrome, in primary and second level schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4236/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (5 Feb 2008)

David Stanton: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Transport the funding and budget made available to the Marine Casualty Investigation Board each year since its establishment; the number of staff employed by the board; the grades and qualifications of same; if the board has availed of outside expertise to carry out its investigations in the past; if so, the details of same; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (5 Feb 2008)

David Stanton: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Transport if the 2006 annual report of the Marine Casualty Investigation Board has been completed; if he has received same; if not, when he expects to receive it; when the 2006 annual report will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3499/08]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (5 Feb 2008)

David Stanton: Question 225: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of people who received tax relief under the disabled drivers and disabled passengers tax concessions scheme in 2007; the number of people who are eligible to qualify for relief under this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3851/08]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (5 Feb 2008)

David Stanton: Question 226: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of people who appealed a decision to refuse them tax relief in 2007 under the disabled drivers and disabled passengers tax concessions scheme; the number who were successful in their appeal in 2007; the average waiting time for an appeal under this scheme to be heard by the Medical Board of Appeal; the location where...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (5 Feb 2008)

David Stanton: Question 321: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to provide a dedicated stroke and rehabilitation unit in the Cork area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3850/08]

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Services: Garda Vetting Services (5 Feb 2008)

David Stanton: Question 603: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Garda clearances processed each month in the past six months in respect of voluntary and social activity; the amount of time it takes to process such a clearance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3118/08]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (5 Feb 2008)

David Stanton: Question 701: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 53 of 14 November 2007, if beaches are included for the purposes of accessibility audits and implementation plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3853/08]

Schools Building Projects. (31 Jan 2008)

David Stanton: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to raise this issue on the Adjournment and the Minister of State for coming to the House to debate the need to construct a new building for the gaelscoil in Midleton in County Cork. As the Minister of State may be aware, Midleton is one of the fastest growing areas in the country. In 1999, 159 students were enrolled in primary...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (31 Jan 2008)

David Stanton: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question No. 168 of 19 December 2007, if the draft national standards for services for people with disabilities will be available for public consultation in the second quarter of 2008; the persons who, in addition to the National Disability Authority, were involved in drafting these standards; when she expects...

Hospitals Building Programme. (31 Jan 2008)

David Stanton: What happened to the plans for a rehabilitation centre for Cork? Plans were drawn up. Why did it not go ahead? What is happening to the thousands of people in this country who suffer stroke or acquire a brain injury and end up in nursing homes? Does the Minister not agree that what is provided in Dún Laoghaire at present is inadequate from the point of view of capacity? Will the...

Hospitals Building Programme. (31 Jan 2008)

David Stanton: You are in cloud cuckoo land.