Results 12,541-12,560 of 14,127 for speaker:David Stanton

Social Welfare Benefits. (14 Nov 2006)

David Stanton: It is not happening.

Social Welfare Benefits. (14 Nov 2006)

David Stanton: It would be good even to recognise they are there.

Social Welfare Benefits. (14 Nov 2006)

David Stanton: The Minister should not ignore them.

Social Welfare Appeals. (14 Nov 2006)

David Stanton: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of appeals processed by way of oral hearing by the social welfare appeals office in 2004 and 2005 respectively; the number of same which were decided in favour of the appellant; the number of appeals processed by the social welfare appeals office in these years and average timescale for same; and if he will make a...

Social Welfare Appeals. (14 Nov 2006)

David Stanton: I pay tribute to the appeals office for the work it does. Does the Minister agree there is a problem with the number of cases being appealed? The problem seems to be getting worse and the numbers are increasing. The number of cases decided in favour of the appellant has also increased. Does the Minister agree that something must be done at the deciding officer stage to prevent so many...

Social Welfare Appeals. (14 Nov 2006)

David Stanton: Will the Minister examine this issue to ascertain whether an adjustment is required, given that many appeals are turned around, and rightly so, by the appeals office? Why is the information from the applicant requested at the deciding officer stage? Why must it go to the appeals stage as the Minister suggests? Does the Minister agree that something must be done in this regard as...

Money Advice and Budgeting Service. (14 Nov 2006)

David Stanton: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on the 50% increase in clients accessing the money advice and budgeting service over the past four years; if this increase is indicative of the failure of poverty strategies to address the social and financial exclusion suffered by low income groups in Irish society; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37970/06]

Money Advice and Budgeting Service. (14 Nov 2006)

David Stanton: If things are so good in Ireland, why are more and more people being forced to go to MABS for advice on financial and budgeting matters? Is the Minister concerned about the rising levels of personal debt? Does he agree with the consumer debt surveys carried out by the IIB Bank and ESRI in 2005 and 2006 which show that personal debt among Irish consumers increased by 11% between 2005 and...

Money Advice and Budgeting Service. (14 Nov 2006)

David Stanton: Is the Minister talking about relative income poverty?

Money Advice and Budgeting Service. (14 Nov 2006)

David Stanton: That is not right. It does not ring true.

Money Advice and Budgeting Service. (14 Nov 2006)

David Stanton: That is a cop out. The Minister is in denial. He has not shown any concern in his responses.

Written Answers — Rental Accommodation: Rental Accommodation (8 Nov 2006)

David Stanton: Question 18: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of money transferred to his Department's Vote from the Department of Social and Family Affairs for the operation of the rental accommodation scheme each year; the amount his Department expects to receive in future years; the amount of this allocation which has been spent to date; and if he will...

Written Answers — : (8 Nov 2006)

David Stanton: Question 72: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of households transferred or allocated local authority housing to date under the rental accommodation scheme; if he is satisfied that the targets originally set for the scheme in 2004 are being met; the cost incurred in operation of the scheme to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Equality Issues: Equality Issues (7 Nov 2006)

David Stanton: Question 120: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reviews the equality division of his Department has carried out regarding equal access to employment opportunities for older people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36331/06]

Written Answers — European Court Judgments: European Court Judgments (7 Nov 2006)

David Stanton: Question 189: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the European Court of Justice judgment delivered on 3 October 2006 on Case C-17/05; the possible implications of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31856/06]

Written Answers — European Court Judgments: European Court Judgments (7 Nov 2006)

David Stanton: Question 190: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the implications of the European Court of Justice judgment on Case C-17/05 for people in employment here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32086/06]

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (7 Nov 2006)

David Stanton: Question 141: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress to date on the construction of a new prison on Spike Island; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36330/06]

Written Answers — Equality Issues: Equality Issues (7 Nov 2006)

David Stanton: Question 183: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the disability equality section of his Department has carried out a review of the 3% employment quota in the public service; if this target is being met in all areas of the public service; the details and breakdown of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36363/06]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (2 Nov 2006)

David Stanton: Question 25: To ask the Minister for Transport the assistance given by his Department to assist with the promotion of Mitchelstown as an attractive relocation destination to Bus Éireann employees; the efforts his Department has made to assist in securing a suitable location for the proposed headquarters; if one has been secured; if anyone has indicated a wish to decentralise to the town to...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (2 Nov 2006)

David Stanton: Question 28: To ask the Minister for Transport further to Question No. 67 of 7 June 2006, the status of the public inquiry under section 42(1) of the Transport (Railway Infrastructure) Act 2001 in respect of the Iarnród Éireann application for a railway order for the Cork to Midleton railway line which he received on 15 May 2006; if and when railway order will be granted; and if he will...