Results 13,421-13,440 of 14,127 for speaker:David Stanton

Job Losses. (26 Oct 2005)

David Stanton: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this matter. I speak on behalf of the town of Youghal which in recent years has experienced substantial job losses: 230 jobs in Artisan Technology, 130 jobs in Eastman Kodak and 40 jobs this week in Seafield Technical Textiles Limited which has decided to close. I am concerned that there does not appear to be any urgency on the part of the...

Job Losses. (26 Oct 2005)

David Stanton: Yes, it would.

Written Answers — Social Inclusion: Social Inclusion (26 Oct 2005)

David Stanton: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the services the unemployed are offered under the local development social inclusion programme; the success of these measures in returning the unemployed to the labour market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30748/05]

Written Answers — Voluntary Sector: Voluntary Sector (26 Oct 2005)

David Stanton: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on his Department's role in promoting active citizenship through participation and involvement in the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30749/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (26 Oct 2005)

David Stanton: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the supports that are available to recipients of the widow's or widower's non-contributory pension to enable them to enter or return to the workforce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31031/05]

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)

David Stanton: We had that debate before. Spike Island is currently closed and the issue is whether the island is a suitable location for a prison given that it is a major historical site. From a retail point of view, Cobh is dying on its feet. There is nobody there, with no business being conducted and shops closing. If Spike Island were opened as a major historical centre in the manner of Alcatraz or...

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)

David Stanton: They have nowhere else to go.

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)

David Stanton: This is important legislation. The issues of criminal justice, criminality and protection for citizens are of major concern. There is considerable debate raging in communities with regard to the safety of citizens. However, we must balance the safety of citizens with the rights of citizens. The place where we discuss the rights of citizens, where we enact legislation, where the...

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)

David Stanton: I will continue where I broke off earlier today when I was expressing my concern that this Bill is a work in progress and we have seen approximately half of the provisions it will eventually enact. We are told that there will be further additions to the Bill during its passage through the House. It is important and desirable that the full provisions of a Bill that will have far-reaching...

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (25 Oct 2005)

David Stanton: Question 112: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether the NESC estimation that 73,000 more social housing units will be needed by 2012; if he and the local authorities will be able to supply this many units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30360/05]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (25 Oct 2005)

David Stanton: Question 694: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the fact that, despite the very high levels of home ownership here and the building boom in recent years, we have the lowest level of social housing output in the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30767/05]

Written Answers — National Children's Strategy: National Children's Strategy (25 Oct 2005)

David Stanton: Question 299: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the national children's research dissemination unit has been established; if so, the work of the unit to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30734/05]

Written Answers — National Children's Strategy: National Children's Strategy (25 Oct 2005)

David Stanton: Question 301: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the nation's children reports that have been produced as promised under the National Children's Strategy launched in 1990; the publication date of the next such report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30747/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (25 Oct 2005)

David Stanton: Question 397: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of families that received the back to school clothing and footwear allowance each year since 2002 and, to date; the number of children who benefited from the scheme each year since 2002 and to date; the age breakdown of these children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30754/05]

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (25 Oct 2005)

David Stanton: Question 404: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of supervisors or driver testers; the location of each; the number of tests supervised by each of these drivers in each year since 2002; the failure rate in each of the driving test centres each year since 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30028/05]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (25 Oct 2005)

David Stanton: Question 421: To ask the Minister for Transport if legislation is planned or about to be enacted which places an obligation on every vehicle driver to carry a high visibility jacket or other equipment for use in the case of a breakdown or accident; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30555/05]

Written Answers — Irish Prison Service: Irish Prison Service (25 Oct 2005)

David Stanton: Question 461: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of the prison officers who were transferred from Spike Island in Cork; the number of prison officers who have been permanently located in other prisons; if compensation has been paid or will be paid on re-location of these prison officers to other prisons on a permanent basis; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (25 Oct 2005)

David Stanton: Question 463: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to upgrade Youghal Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30052/05]

Written Answers — Irish Prison Service: Irish Prison Service (25 Oct 2005)

David Stanton: Question 512: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a facility exists in the Prison Service for officers who sustain very minor injuries during the course of their work to transfer to light duties until they make a full recovery; the number of prison officers injured during the course of their work in 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Town Twinning: Town Twinning (25 Oct 2005)

David Stanton: Question 633: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on town and area twinning; the support he gives to such initiatives; his further plans for these initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28340/05]