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Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (6 Mar 2014)

Brian Stanley: I wish to share time with Deputy Dessie Ellis.

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (6 Mar 2014)

Brian Stanley: I am the Sinn Féin spokesperson for the environment and local government and there are a number of promises in the area which remain unfulfilled. Unfortunately, one of the commitments carried through was to continue with the Fianna Fáil and IMF plan to create a water utility and introduce domestic water charges. The programme for Government refers to the existing "inefficient"...

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (6 Mar 2014)

Brian Stanley: Will the Government reduce taxation by €1,600? The programme for Government also promised greater devolution of powers to local authorities, but we have seen little evidence of this. There is also a change in the balance of power between county managers and democratically elected councillors. As we know, county managers hold most of the cards; in recent days we saw how the Dublin...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Report on Perinatal Deaths at Midland Regional Hospital: Discussion (6 Mar 2014)

Brian Stanley: How many staff have been recruited since July?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Report on Perinatal Deaths at Midland Regional Hospital: Discussion (6 Mar 2014)

Brian Stanley: I think the Chairman for this opportunity. I welcome the report and the fact that HIQA will carry out an inquiry. I am familiar with the hospital as my two children were born there and I was present. My grandchild was also born there. One of the things that concerned me, particularly in recent years, is that at a time when many people came into the area and the demographics changed as it...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Proposed Legislation (5 Mar 2014)

Brian Stanley: 126. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if the conclusions of the report by the Joint Committee on the Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht on the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill will be reflected in the Heads of Bill he intends to publish before Easter. [11035/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations Amendments (4 Mar 2014)

Brian Stanley: 268. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the impact the building control regulations to be introduced on 1 March will have on persons who are planning to build their own homes. [10487/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations Amendments (4 Mar 2014)

Brian Stanley: 269. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the claim that the building control regulations to be introduced on 1 March will add €50,000 to the cost of building an average house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10488/14]

Post Office Network: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (26 Feb 2014)

Brian Stanley: Like previous speakers I express my support for the motion. The post offices perform a vital function across a wide range of areas and provide a focal point for rural communities; indeed, in some rural communities, the post office is the only focal point. I note that Fianna Fáil has belatedly converted to the notion that the post office system needs to be protected and enhanced. The...

Post Office Network: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (26 Feb 2014)

Brian Stanley: Copy and paste, Deputy Dooley. A large number of post offices have closed in County Laois, in Ballyroan, Castletown, Timahoe, the Heath, Ballaghmore and Emo. These closures have removed a vital local service and struck at the heart of those communities. Apart from the practical issues involved such as the need to travel elsewhere to conduct business, closures are regarded as another step...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Wind Turbines (25 Feb 2014)

Brian Stanley: 466. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his Department's response to Westmeath County Council's establishment of minimum setback distances for wind turbines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9187/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Introduction (25 Feb 2014)

Brian Stanley: 473. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if Irish Water will pay for leaks on pipes where a group water scheme is connected to the Irish Water system. [9328/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Provision (25 Feb 2014)

Brian Stanley: 474. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the reason Irish Water no longer intends to use DBOs for new water treatment plants. [9329/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Support Schemes Issues (19 Feb 2014)

Brian Stanley: 101. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the fact that Student Universal Support Ireland are seeking to reclaim funding for wrongly assessed students through their colleges. [8401/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding (19 Feb 2014)

Brian Stanley: 139. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when the sewage treatment plant at a location (details supplied) in County Laois, which is not functioning properly will be allocated funding for an upgrade. [8451/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (19 Feb 2014)

Brian Stanley: 208. To ask the Minister for Health the number of ambulances based in County Laois; the number of personnel designated to operate the service; and the lowest number of vehicles and staff on duty during a weekly roster. [8453/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (19 Feb 2014)

Brian Stanley: 209. To ask the Minister for Health if there is a national policy regarding the use of syntocinon in maternity services. [8455/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Open Disclosures Policy (19 Feb 2014)

Brian Stanley: 210. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to bring forward legislation regarding open disclosure for patients. [8456/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Recruitment (19 Feb 2014)

Brian Stanley: 211. To ask the Minister for Health the level of staffing in the maternity unit at Portlaoise hospital, County Laois; and if efforts have been made to recruit new midwives. [8457/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Negligence Cases (19 Feb 2014)

Brian Stanley: 212. To ask the Minister for Health the amount paid in compensation for each year from 2010 to 2013 to the families of babies born with cerebral palsy. [8459/14]