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

David Stanton: Question 1292: To ask the Minister for Defence when the Defence Forces will proceed with the commissioning from the ranks late course as initially proposed by the Feely report on commissioning; the reason, seven years after the flag officer command officers in the Naval Service urgently requested that this course be sanctioned, no progress has been made on this scheme; his further plans in...

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

David Stanton: Question 1293: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of short-term commissions, direct entry appointed in the Naval Service each year since 1997; the appointment of each officer; the number of these officers that currently remain in the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2012/05]

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

David Stanton: Question 1295: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of short-term commissioned officers whose contracts have not been renewed by the Naval Service each year for the past five years even though the officers themselves wanted to remain on as Naval Service personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2015/05]

Bullying in the Workplace. (26 Jan 2005)

David Stanton: Question 1294: To ask the Minister for Defence the mechanisms in place in the Naval Service to investigate allegations of bullying of junior officers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2013/05]

Bullying in the Workplace. (26 Jan 2005)

David Stanton: Question 1296: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will take allegations of bullying in the Naval Service seriously; the number of such allegations that have been made each year for the past three years; the results of such allegations and investigations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2016/05]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (23 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Finance the progress that has been made regarding the decentralisation of public service jobs to Youghal in County Cork; the number who have opted to transfer to Youghal; the office space that has been identified or acquired; the timescale for completion of the move; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29990/04]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (23 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the flood damage caused in Youghal and Ballynacoda in east Cork; the funding available for flood relief; his plans to safeguard against flooding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27446/04]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (23 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: Question 196: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her policy in meeting the accommodation needs of persons with mental illness or intellectual disability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30184/04]

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (23 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: Question 218: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the identity of the members of the working group on home supports and personal assistance services; when the group was established; when she expects to receive its report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30317/04]

Written Answers — Social Insurance: Social Insurance (23 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Finance, further to Question No. 200 of 17 November 2004, the reason the annual surplus on the social insurance fund fell from €631 million in 2001 to €422 million in 2002 and to €255 million in 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30318/04]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (23 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: Question 325: To ask the Minister for Transport the plans he has for the implementation of the action plan on accessibility under the Disability Bill 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30319/04]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (23 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: Question 481: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if all circular letters and other such documents are to be sent to all primary schools by post until all schools have access to affordable broadband service; the allowance that schools get per year in order to allow them to pay for Internet access costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30235/04]

Written Answers — Employment Action Plan: Employment Action Plan (16 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of interventions by his Department that resulted in pre-employment training and development for each of the years 2002, 2003 and 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28138/04]

Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (16 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the agencies he has worked with to implement the recommendations of the task force on lifelong learning; the progress to date on the implementation of the recommendations; his further plans for the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28152/04]

Road Traffic Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: I am pleased to contribute to the debate on this important legislation. I wish the Minister of State, Deputy Callely, well in his important role. I mean that sincerely.

Road Traffic Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: I appreciate that. The work of the Minister of State and the Department of Transport can be a matter of life and death in many instances. This is a dangerous time of year on the roads because it gets dark earlier. Roads can be more dangerous because of fallen leaves. It is easy to skid on damp roads. I understand that the revised speed limits will be introduced on 20 January next, when we may...

Road Traffic Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister of State for indicating that he will examine this problem. I am not sure what the answer is, but the matter should be examined because it has caused a great deal of concern, particularly in rural areas. Land owners and local authorities are not certain who is responsible and there is a lack of enforcement.

Road Traffic Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: I do not want to see all kinds of prosecutions, but I believe this area needs to be examined. I am sure the Minister of State will be pragmatic. I think local authorities should take responsibility for cutting hedges. The cost of doing so should not be huge. I am glad the Minister of State intends to take it on board. I am agreeing with Deputy Dennehy on many matters this evening, which is...

Road Traffic Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: Very good.

Road Traffic Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: Perhaps. Proper road signs are needed to ensure that people such as tourists do not get lost. It can be frustrating to get lost and it can cause people to get very angry. When I stopped at a garage when I was lost, they had three sets of maps on the counter because they were so used to people calling in such circumstances. They had prepared photocopies of the relevant maps to give to people,...