Results 13,561-13,580 of 14,127 for speaker:David Stanton

Crime Prevention. (23 Jun 2005)

David Stanton: What does the Minister of State mean by the term "secure custody of firearms"? How many firearms are stolen in this country each year? How many of these are later used in the commission of criminal offences and murders? Has the Government considered an amnesty in respect of illegally-held firearms? Recent reports suggested that such a possibility is under consideration. Is that notion being...

Crime Prevention. (23 Jun 2005)

David Stanton: I did not suggest an amnesty; I merely asked whether it is being considered.

Garda Vetting Procedures. (23 Jun 2005)

David Stanton: Are there any plans to extend the scope of the Garda vetting unit to cater for people who work in schools as teachers' ancillary staff, those who work in youth clubs and youth facilities and individuals who work for sporting organisations? If so, can the Minister of State indicate the timescale for that extension? The Minister of State might also give us a comparison with vetting practice in...

Sugar Industry. (22 Jun 2005)

David Stanton: This matter is extremely serious and these proposals are unacceptable. The Minister must reject them out of hand and she will have the support of everybody in the House to do that. There are 3,700 beet growers and as many people again depending on the industry. There are 350 of my constituents working in the Mallow sugar plant and those jobs are at risk. The situation is serious and the...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (22 Jun 2005)

David Stanton: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Transport, further to Question No. 76 of 12 May 2005, if any staff of Bus Éireann have indicated that they are willing to move to Mitchelstown as part of the decentralisation programme; if there has been any suitable accommodation located in Mitchelstown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21186/05]

Written Answers — National Children's Advisory Council: National Children's Advisory Council (22 Jun 2005)

David Stanton: Question 140: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the membership of the National Children's Advisory Council, NCAC, for the period from 2004 to 2007; when the first NCAC membership was dissolved; when the NCAC was reconstituted; the functions and remit of the NCAC; the directions her Department provides to the NCAC with regard to standards and the performance of its...

Written Answers — Services for Persons with Disabilities: Services for Persons with Disabilities (22 Jun 2005)

David Stanton: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the ERSI report, Disability and Social Inclusion in Ireland; his views on the findings of the report that between 1994 and 2001 the proportion of disabled adults at risk of poverty rose sharply from 21% to 38%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21634/05]

Written Answers — Services for Persons with Disabilities: Services for Persons with Disabilities (22 Jun 2005)

David Stanton: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on the fact that according to an ERSI study, Disability and Social Inclusion in Ireland, persons with disabilities are twice as likely to be at risk of poverty than the general population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21635/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (22 Jun 2005)

David Stanton: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his plans to extend the free travel scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21636/05]

Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (22 Jun 2005)

David Stanton: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on the fact that 52.7% of lone parents are not economically active in comparison to just 28.2% of persons in a couple relationship with children (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21637/05]

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2005)

David Stanton: This morning the Taoiseach mentioned legislation dealing with standards and services in nursing homes. What is the position in regard to that legislation and when will it be in the House?

Order of Business. (22 Jun 2005)

David Stanton: I am not sure. The Taoiseach mentioned it this morning and I just want to know what it is all about.

Written Answers — Occupational Therapists: Occupational Therapists (21 Jun 2005)

David Stanton: Question 59: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children further to Question No. 123 of 31 May 2005, if her Department has made any arrangements to assist the 75 new occupational therapy trainees in finding a work placement; if all these students who began the course in the 2003-04 academic year were successful in finding a work placement position; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (21 Jun 2005)

David Stanton: Question 142: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of new facilities that have opened following the allocation of funding announced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20923/05]

Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (21 Jun 2005)

David Stanton: Question 403: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on the fact that Ireland has the second highest level of child poverty in Europe at 15.7% (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21291/05]

Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (21 Jun 2005)

David Stanton: Question 404: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on the fact that, according to the Combat Poverty Agency policy statement on child poverty, lone parents here have the highest replacement rates and levels of marginal taxation in Europe which is conducive to the formation of poverty traps for lone parents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21292/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (21 Jun 2005)

David Stanton: Question 405: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will report on the child benefit targets in Sustaining Progress; if these targets have been met; if not, the reason therefor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21294/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (21 Jun 2005)

David Stanton: Question 406: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he plans to conduct informational and awareness campaigns to promote the improved take-up of the family income supplement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21295/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (21 Jun 2005)

David Stanton: Question 407: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he has considered a tapered employment-neutral child benefit supplement as suggested by the 1996 expert working group on tax and social welfare. [21296/05]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (21 Jun 2005)

David Stanton: Question 508: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, further to Question No. 643 of 14 June 2005, if he will allow the spouse of a person (details supplied) to join them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21304/05]