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Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (2 Feb 2005)

David Stanton: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has raised with his European and American counterparts the low levels of aid given to Afghanistan to assist in the rebuilding and restructuring of that country; the Government's views on these low aid levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2645/05]

Written Answers — EU Enlargement: EU Enlargement (2 Feb 2005)

David Stanton: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress being made by all countries seeking membership of the European Union in meeting accession criteria; the timeframe for accession in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2616/05]

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (1 Feb 2005)

David Stanton: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to his press release of 10 November 2004 and the extension of the three year cap for the over 55s, if he will allow those who had to leave community employment immediately prior to the cap being extended to rejoin the schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2751/05]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (1 Feb 2005)

David Stanton: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of changes that he announced to the cutbacks of 2004 on 1 December 2004 which require circulars to community welfare officers; if he will identify each change that requires a circular to community welfare officers; if and when he has issued these circulars; when each change comes into effect; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (1 Feb 2005)

David Stanton: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the date on which each of the changes that he announced to the cutbacks of 2004 on 1 December 2004 come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2377/05]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (1 Feb 2005)

David Stanton: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of persons affected by each of the changes that he announced to the cutbacks of 2004 on 1 December 2004; the cost to the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2378/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (1 Feb 2005)

David Stanton: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the criteria that will apply to carers who will receive the annual respite care grant and who are providing full-time care to a person who needs such care; the employment related conditions that will apply; when he will issue directions or guidelines in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2444/05]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (1 Feb 2005)

David Stanton: Question 311: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the assistance which is available to parents of children with special needs who have to educate their children at home and who require extra accommodation in order to do so; the details of procedures for access to any such help; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2443/05]

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Feb 2005)

David Stanton: It is not only me, but also all the groups out there. If the Deputy talks to them, they will tell him.

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Feb 2005)

David Stanton: We are all unhappy.

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Feb 2005)

David Stanton: Tough decisions are being taken against the weakest in society.

Information Society. (1 Feb 2005)

David Stanton: When does the Minister of State intend to appoint a new information society commission? How will the cross-departmental co-operation to which he referred work? What structures will be put in place to encourage such co-operation and, if he appoints them, who will serve on the relevant committees? Will the Minister of State indicate the nature of the new policy initiatives to which he referred?

Information Society. (1 Feb 2005)

David Stanton: Is the Minister saying that everything is currently at a standstill, pending the publication of these reports? When does he expect to receive the reports? How do we stand in comparison with our main competitors in the information society? What is the most up-to-date information on this from the main international league tables?

Written Answers — Sugar Industry: Sugar Industry (27 Jan 2005)

David Stanton: Question 36: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on the EU reform proposals regarding sugar beet; the steps she will make to minimise the effects of these proposals on the sugar beet industry here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1946/05]

Written Answers — Sugar Industry: Sugar Industry (27 Jan 2005)

David Stanton: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps she will take to safeguard the sugar beet industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1945/05]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (27 Jan 2005)

David Stanton: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the details of the requirements under which students from the United States can travel to Ireland and work here during summer months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2325/05]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (26 Jan 2005)

David Stanton: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of nuclear, biological and chemical suits available to members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1532/05]

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (26 Jan 2005)

David Stanton: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Defence his travel plans for 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1531/05]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (26 Jan 2005)

David Stanton: Question 791: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of offenders in respect of whom a community service order was made in 2003; the number across each probation and welfare area; the number of males and females in each area; the number and type of offences for which community service orders were imposed; the estimated average weekly cost of each community service...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Recruitment: Defence Forces Recruitment (26 Jan 2005)

David Stanton: Question 1291: To ask the Minister for Defence the numbers that have taken part and have been commissioned through commissioning from the ranks early commissioning from the ranks electrical and commissioning from the ranks IT, and the numbers that have joined the Defence Forces through direct entry (details supplied) since 1999 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2010/05]