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Child Abuse. (14 Apr 2005)

David Stanton: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this matter this evening and the Minister of State for coming into the House to reply. I am pleased the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Lenihan, is here because this is a medico-legal issue. In the 1960s several children participated in a trial of a vaccine without any apparent consent. The previous Minister for Health and Children, Deputy...

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (14 Apr 2005)

David Stanton: Question 13: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of projects which received funding under the young people's facilities and services fund in 2002, 2003 and 2004; the number of young persons who benefited from activities funded in these years; the success of this fund in diverting at risk young persons away from substance misuse; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (14 Apr 2005)

David Stanton: Question 40: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the range of youth projects funded under the community based youth initiative strand of the local development social inclusion programme; the number of such projects funded in 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11466/05]

Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

David Stanton: I have been trying to get a response to a question for some time.

Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

David Stanton: I have tried to get some information about the fact that the Commission to Inquire Into Child Abuse Act 2000 (Additional Functions Order 2001) was struck down by the courts. I was given to understand that the Child Abuse Amendment Bill 2005 would deal with this but I am now told that it will not. What is the Government's response? Legislation has been promised. When will it be seen and what...

Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

David Stanton: It will not deal with the issue.

Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

David Stanton: It will not deal with the fact that this order was struck down. I have raised this on a number of occasions and have been informed of it this week by way of a reply to a parliamentary question which indicated that it is not envisaged that the child abuse amendment Bill will address the issue of the vaccine trials. I want to know when the Tánaiste will bring forward an amendment or primary...

Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

David Stanton: The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform makes a joke out of everything.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (13 Apr 2005)

David Stanton: Question 120: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding that has been made available to enable a northern bypass non-national road to be constructed in Midleton; the further funding required to complete the bypass; his plans to make other such funding available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9539/05]

Written Answers — Recycling Policy: Recycling Policy (13 Apr 2005)

David Stanton: Question 141: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will establish a national recycling market centre to expand and develop more secure long-term markets for recyclables; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11048/05]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (13 Apr 2005)

David Stanton: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools that have received notification from her Department indicating that schools are over staffed as a result of the impact of the new circular for special needs, DES Circular SP.ED. 01/05; the impact this circular will have on small schools in particular; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11319/05]

Cancer Screening Programme: Motion (Resumed). (13 Apr 2005)

David Stanton: I commend Deputy Twomey on bringing forward this motion and I am delighted to see the Tánaiste here listening to what Deputies have to say on the matter. Last week, I attended the funeral of a young woman. The House must excuse me if I become emotional about this because the woman was 41 years of age and had three small children. She fought breast cancer for three years and as I looked at...

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (12 Apr 2005)

David Stanton: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of young persons currently involved in Garda youth diversion programmes; the success of these programmes in reducing crime in these communities; the plans he has to expand these programmes to other areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10887/05]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (12 Apr 2005)

David Stanton: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of projects in the equal opportunities childcare programme which have progressed to sustainability since the beginning of the programme; the number of projects expected to progress to sustainability after the initial three year staffing grant; the number expected to require ongoing support; the number of projects...

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (12 Apr 2005)

David Stanton: Question 161: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when planning permission for the new development at Fermoy Community Hospital will be sought; when work will commence on the psychiatric hospital on the grounds of Fermoy Community Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9991/05]

Written Answers — Child Abuse: Child Abuse (12 Apr 2005)

David Stanton: Question 233: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, further to Parliamentary Question No. 140 of 15 December 2004 and further to her responses to this Deputy dated 23 March 2005, if the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse (Amendment) Bill 2005 will serve to deal with the fact that the High Court found that the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse Act 2000...

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (12 Apr 2005)

David Stanton: Question 281: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her plans to fill a vacancy due to the imminent retirement of a person (details supplied) at the Mercy University Hospital, Cork in May 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10802/05]

Written Answers — Dumping at Sea: Dumping at Sea (12 Apr 2005)

David Stanton: Question 404: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has satisfied himself that the dredging and associated works at Dingle Pier were carried out in accordance with EU and other regulations to include the disposal of excavated rock and silt and sludge in 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10356/05]

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (12 Apr 2005)

David Stanton: Question 405: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the contractor or contractors employed in 2000 and 2001 in the development of the pier at Dingle; the amount paid to each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10357/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (12 Apr 2005)

David Stanton: Question 545: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of women who received maternity benefit in each of the years 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004; and the cost of such payments to his Department in each of those years. [11127/05]