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Anti-Poverty Strategy. (1 Mar 2007)

David Stanton: Question 23: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason the consistent poverty target in the NAPinclusion 2007 to 2016 is less ambitious than that of the national anti-poverty strategy and agreed programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7963/07]

Anti-Poverty Strategy. (1 Mar 2007)

David Stanton: Is the Minister telling the House that no one is experiencing poverty? Is it almost gone, so that we can forget about it and turn our backs on it? Perhaps the Minister has been spending too much time removed from reality behind the tinted windows of his Mercedes. Who is responsible for dealing with poverty in Ireland? Where does the buck stop? When it comes to moving long-term recipients...

Anti-Poverty Strategy. (1 Mar 2007)

David Stanton: Where does the buck stop? Who is responsible?

Anti-Poverty Strategy. (1 Mar 2007)

David Stanton: For eliminating or dealing with it.

Anti-Poverty Strategy. (1 Mar 2007)

David Stanton: Who will do so? Is anyone responsible?

Anti-Poverty Strategy. (1 Mar 2007)

David Stanton: So inequality is a good thing.

Homemakers' Scheme. (1 Mar 2007)

David Stanton: Is the Minister satisfied that the scheme is being utilised to its maximum potential, given that the numbers he cited seem to have fallen in recent years? How does the Department advertise the scheme? Does the Department have figures on women undertaking home-making duties before 1994 who are unable to benefit from the scheme? Are there any estimates of the cost of the scheme to the State?...

Homemakers' Scheme. (1 Mar 2007)

David Stanton: Can people who looked after children under 12 in the home before the introduction of the scheme, qualify for the years after the scheme was introduced? Does the Minister have any plans to make the scheme retrospective to take into account people who took up home-making duties before the scheme was introduced? How many people looking after children at home do not currently qualify because...

Pension Provisions. (1 Mar 2007)

David Stanton: The Minister is referring to additional costs. Can he give us the full cost to the Exchequer of those rates? What is his opinion on the report from the Pensions Board, which has recommended that the State pension be increased to 40% of gross average industrial earnings? Is the level of the State pension currently about 32% of gross average industrial earnings? Will the Minister comment on...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (28 Feb 2007)

David Stanton: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of staff in the office for social inclusion, OSI; the cost of running the office in 2006; the projected cost for 2007; the role of the OSI; and the interaction between his Department and the OSI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7999/07]

Written Answers — Social Inclusion: Social Inclusion (27 Feb 2007)

David Stanton: Question 105: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the Combat Poverty Agency publication Poverty and Social Inclusion Linking Local and National Structures 2007; the action his Department is taking to ensure that poverty and social inclusion strategies are in operation in all local authorities and State agencies under the...

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (27 Feb 2007)

David Stanton: Question 175: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money allocated to date to the rental accommodation scheme; the amount of money expended each year since the scheme began; the number and percentage of households in receipt of rent supplement for 18 months or more reviewed and allocated housing under the scheme to date; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (27 Feb 2007)

David Stanton: Question 411: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of people in receipt of rent supplement; the number who have been in receipt of the supplement for over 18 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7516/07]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (27 Feb 2007)

David Stanton: Question 454: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when the single farm payment will be made to persons (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7265/07]

Written Answers — National Women's Strategy: National Women's Strategy (22 Feb 2007)

David Stanton: Question 47: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the National Women's Strategy has been finalised; if not, when he expects it to be finalised; when he will publish the strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6867/07]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (22 Feb 2007)

David Stanton: Question 56: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of applications for refugee status from asylum seekers in 2006; the number of these applications which were initially decided in favour of the applicant; the number of same decided in favour following an appeal; the number of people currently awaiting decision on their asylum or refugee status; the...

State Airports. (21 Feb 2007)

David Stanton: Cork Airport is very small compared to Dublin Airport and deserves a chance to commence and build a business debt-free. Even if it is debt-free, the challenge will be great. By lumbering it with a debt of €100 million, it will be almost impossible for it to do business. Will the Minister outline how he expects the airport to service the debt? The airport needs to develop further and it...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (21 Feb 2007)

David Stanton: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Transport the way his Department interacts with the National Roads Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6645/07]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (21 Feb 2007)

David Stanton: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 25 of 2 November 2006, the details of the progress in the matters raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6646/07]

Written Answers — Railway Stations: Railway Stations (21 Feb 2007)

David Stanton: Question 189: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the details of the current adult and child payments under direct provision; when these payment rates were last increased; the amount of the increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6873/07]