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Irish Language: Statements (8 Nov 2007)

David Stanton: Why does the Minister not do something about this? Why does he not stop the nonsense of promoting appalling elitism in second levels where youngsters are force fed turgid literature before they can speak the language and have fun using it? Until the Minister does that he is wasting his time and his money. When he replies to the House shortly will he not undertake to speak to the other...

Irish Language: Statements (8 Nov 2007)

David Stanton: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate, as I feel quite strongly about this issue. I am not alone in that my experience of learning Irish at school was appalling. It was viewed at the time that the way to teach Irish was to physically beat the language into children. I do not wish to cast aspersions on the teachers of the day because that was the way things were done. The...

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2007)

David Stanton: I will try to be in order.

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2007)

David Stanton: I will if I can but I am sure the Ceann Comhairle will let me know if I am not. Professor Drumm told us this morning the Government promised a national rehabilitation centre for Cork in 2001. That has not happened and he said it was up to Government to make it happen. What is the situation in regard to that promise?

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2007)

David Stanton: They do not trust him.

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2007)

David Stanton: Secondary legislation might be needed to deal with the problem I wish to raise. People with intellectual disabilities cannot receive payment under the residential institutions repayments scheme. I understand it will require a ministerial order or some form of secondary legislation to allow this to happen. I ask the Minister to inform me of the situation.

Written Answers — Disability Strategy: Disability Strategy (7 Nov 2007)

David Stanton: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the implementation group to advise on ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities has been established; if so, when it was established; if not, when it will be established; the details of changes that will have to be made to the National Disability Strategy on foot of the signing of the...

Written Answers — Disability Support Service: Disability Support Service (7 Nov 2007)

David Stanton: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the role of his Department in relation to the National Disability Strategy Stakeholder Monitoring Group and its role in the overall implementation of the National Disability Strategy; the way in which the monitoring group is monitoring the roll out of services contained in the six sectoral plans; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (7 Nov 2007)

David Stanton: Question 140: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if the total public expenditure on disability specific services in 2006 was €3.3 billion as detailed in his speech (details supplied); if not, the total for 2006 with a breakdown of to whom this money was allocated and on what it was spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27803/07]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (7 Nov 2007)

David Stanton: Question 141: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if the budget for the special disability multi-annual funding package from 2006 to 2009 remains at €900 million as announced in Budget 2005 with a breakdown of total public expenditure each year respectively to date in 2007 under this special package; the type of services and so on that this funding covers and the location to...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (7 Nov 2007)

David Stanton: Question 142: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the overall public expenditure on disability specific services each year respectively since 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27805/07]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (7 Nov 2007)

David Stanton: Question 143: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if the expenditure on the multi-annual funding package is included in the figures for total public expenditure on disability specific services each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27806/07]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (7 Nov 2007)

David Stanton: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the changes to the eligibility criteria of the motorised transport grant in the past 12 months; if she has plans to allow those over 66 to receive the grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27807/07]

Dáil Reform. (7 Nov 2007)

David Stanton: Will the Taoiseach agree that before we have a television channel we need to reform the Dáil to make it more relevant and more interesting for viewers? Will he agree there is a need for reform and, if so, does he have a timescale in mind as to when he would like to see reforms taking place? Will he agree there is a democratic deficit in that many State agencies and statutory bodies do not...

Dáil Reform. (7 Nov 2007)

David Stanton: The Minister will not answer for the NRA.

Written Answers — Beef Imports: Beef Imports (6 Nov 2007)

David Stanton: Question 98: To ask the Taoiseach the country of origin and respected amounts of imported beef, lamb and sheep meat, pig meat and poultry into the State in 2004, 2005 and 2006 respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27530/07]

Written Answers — Noxious Weeds: Noxious Weeds (6 Nov 2007)

David Stanton: Question 525: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the spread and problems caused by Nuttall's pondweed; the measures being taken to control this non-native plant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27531/07]

Written Answers — Wildlife Policy: Wildlife Policy (6 Nov 2007)

David Stanton: Question 526: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the impact wild mink are having; the estimated number of wild mink in each region here; the action his Department is taking with reference to wild mink; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27532/07]

Written Answers — Advocacy Services: Advocacy Services (31 Oct 2007)

David Stanton: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the new personal advocacy service for people with disabilities, under the Citizens Information Board, is on target to become operational in January 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26259/07]

Written Answers — Health and Safety Issues: Health and Safety Issues (31 Oct 2007)

David Stanton: Question 411: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to her recent comments regarding the provision of defibrillators in schools and the training of students and staff in using such defibrillators, the progress she has made; her further plans in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26014/07]