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

David Stanton: Though I could respond to that, I will not do so. In my area, there is a pressing need to bypass Killeagh and Castlemartin in east Cork. I also wish to draw the Minister's attention to another serious issue. On some dual carriageways there are medians allowing people to cross from one side to another. With the increase in the volume and speed of traffic, that is becoming very dangerous....

Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: I am pleased to speak briefly on this important Bill. As Deputy Richard Bruton stated earlier in the debate, Fine Gael supports this Bill. The Council of Europe Development Bank was established in 1956. It is the oldest international financial institution in Europe and the only one with an exclusively social vocation. My interest in this Bill stems from its social vocation. Its main field of...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (2 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress which has been made in relation to reopening the rail link to Midleton in east Cork; the amount of money that has been made available; the timescale involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26759/04]

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (2 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of provisional licence holders awaiting the driving test; the number of these who are to sit the driving test for the first time; the average waiting times in respective centres; the numbers waiting in each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26760/04]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Statistics: Social Welfare Statistics (2 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: Question 339: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of persons who received the social welfare allowance supplement for each month in each health board area for the years 2002, 2003 and to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27293/04]

Written Answers — Welfare Organisations: Welfare Organisations (2 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: Question 340: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the names of the 30 welfare organisations that he has invited to meet him over the coming months. [27294/04]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (2 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: Question 416: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason staffing grant assistance has been discontinued in the case of a group (details supplied) in east Cork; if he will move to re-establish the grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26937/04]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (2 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: Question 461: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of children in primary schools with autism, ADD and ADHD; the gender breakdown; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26932/04]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (2 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: Question 503: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received an application from Cork County Council for grant assistance to upgrade the water scheme in Killeagh in east Cork; the amount involved; when he will be in a position to make the moneys available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26936/04]

Written Answers — Emigrant Services: Emigrant Services (19 Oct 2004)

David Stanton: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the way in which the Government assists disadvantaged members of the Irish community in Britain; his further plans in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25313/04]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (19 Oct 2004)

David Stanton: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the way in which Ireland is promoting human rights internationally; the areas of greatest concern; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25314/04]

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (19 Oct 2004)

David Stanton: Question 371: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the assistance available to choirs to enable them to purchase equipment, rent rooms, and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25204/04]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (19 Oct 2004)

David Stanton: Question 504: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the moneys granted to schools in 2003 and to date in 2004 regarding information technology equipment for special needs students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25016/04]

Special Educational Needs: Motion. (19 Oct 2004)

David Stanton: That is because they are more active.

Order of Business. (19 Oct 2004)

David Stanton: In light of the stress parents find themselves under at present, when will the parental leave (amendment) Bill be published? When will the family law Bill, promised for some time, be introduced? When will the Bill to consolidate the Social Welfare Acts be introduced?

Order of Business. (19 Oct 2004)

David Stanton: We can expect much smoke.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (12 Oct 2004)

David Stanton: Question 22: To ask the Minister for Defence the situation with regard to the reorganisation of the Reserve Defence Force; his further plans in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24296/04]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (12 Oct 2004)

David Stanton: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider increasing the group B and group C thresholds for gift or inheritance tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24049/04]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (12 Oct 2004)

David Stanton: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number and location of special educational needs organisers appointed; the responsibilities of these co-ordinators; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24011/04]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (12 Oct 2004)

David Stanton: Question 209: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of child and adolescent psychiatric diagnostic units in the respective health board areas; the number of psychiatrists working in each of the these units; the number of children and adolescents awaiting assessment in each of these respective units and the longest waiting time in each of these units; her plans...