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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (8 Nov 2018)

Brian Stanley: Sinn Féin made that proposal seven years ago.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (8 Nov 2018)

Brian Stanley: The Tánaiste should not mislead the Dáil.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (8 Nov 2018)

Brian Stanley: 232. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has conducted an analysis on improving the train schedule by increasing the number of trains and the possibility of more direct trains from County Laois at train stations in Portlaoise and Ballybrophy in view of the fact that the commuting numbers have increased in recent years with no added services; and if he will make a...

Apprenticeships: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2018)

Brian Stanley: Thank you for your indulgence, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle.

Apprenticeships: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2018)

Brian Stanley: I welcome the motion. Apprenticeships offer great opportunities for young people to develop a long-term career and to earn at a young age. We have great examples from other countries that encourage vocational training and apprenticeships for young people but the sector has been neglected here. We have been limiting young people's opportunities as a result. Apprenticeships should not be...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (7 Nov 2018)

Brian Stanley: 130. To ask the Minister for Health if secondary legislation to underpin the access programme for medical cannabis products is being prepared; and if this will be finalised once cannabis based products to be included in the legislation can be sourced. [46038/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (7 Nov 2018)

Brian Stanley: 131. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding liability implications for consultants in both public and private practice who prescribe medicinal cannabis; and his plans to change same. [46039/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Park and Ride Facilities (6 Nov 2018)

Brian Stanley: There is one but we need an extra one.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Park and Ride Facilities (6 Nov 2018)

Brian Stanley: Car parking at Ballybrophy and Portlaoise needs to be expanded as current facilities are not adequate. There is land adjacent to both stations that can be utilised, with the land at Portlaoise located right beside the station. The county council is interested in doing this and has been trying to do something about it. I urge the Department and Iarnród Éireann to liaise with the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Park and Ride Facilities (6 Nov 2018)

Brian Stanley: The Minister is the shareholder.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Park and Ride Facilities (6 Nov 2018)

Brian Stanley: 65. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address the need to expand the number of electric vehicle charging points at Portlaoise and Ballybrophy train stations, County Laois and the need to expand the parking facilities to encourage the use of renewable transport and greater use of public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45482/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Park and Ride Facilities (6 Nov 2018)

Brian Stanley: I welcome the opportunity to ask the Minister this question related to the rail stations in Ballybrophy, Portlaoise and Portarlington. In Ballybrophy and Portlaoise there are problems with the parking areas, including a shortage of parking spaces. I hope the Minister can address the issue because we must start to make it easier for commuters.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Park and Ride Facilities (6 Nov 2018)

Brian Stanley: I thank the Minister for his answer. I am glad to hear that we are on the same page in expanding the number of electric vehicle charging points. The point is that there is not one at Ballybrophy and we want one, two or three. Traditionally, the station at Ballybrophy has been quiet. It is situated in a rural area between Rathdowney and Borris-in-Ossory and becoming busy again, which is no...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Digital Safety Commissioner Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Nov 2018)

Brian Stanley: I will deal first with the presentation by CyberSafeIreland and the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, ISPCC. There is a feeling and a view being propagated out there that the Internet has empowered everybody now that we can connect with people all over the world. According to Facebook there are 1.4 billion users on Facebook daily. I believe the Internet has had a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Digital Safety Commissioner Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Nov 2018)

Brian Stanley: The BAI receives funding from the sector, as well as the State, and I do not suggest Facebook would be the sole funder. Can the witnesses address the question on whether a private company should decide what is harmful and what is not harmful?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Digital Safety Commissioner Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Nov 2018)

Brian Stanley: Should it be left to Google to decide what is harmful?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Digital Safety Commissioner Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Nov 2018)

Brian Stanley: What, then, is the answer from Google to my question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Digital Safety Commissioner Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Nov 2018)

Brian Stanley: Is Google happy that the proposed digital safety commissioner would decide what is harmful and what is not and what is acceptable and what is not? Is Google happy to go along with that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Digital Safety Commissioner Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Nov 2018)

Brian Stanley: Is Google happy for that decision to be made by the proposed digital safety commissioner?

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (6 Nov 2018)

Brian Stanley: 96. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the lack of parking facilities at Portlaoise and Ballybrophy train stations, County Laois, and the need for upgrade and extension to encourage the policy of greater use of public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45481/18]