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Order of Business (17 Jan 2012)

Brian Stanley: It is promised legislation because the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government indicated that the consultation period was now over-----

Order of Business (17 Jan 2012)

Brian Stanley: -----and that when he issues the report, legislation would be brought before the House. When will it be brought before the House?

Order of Business (17 Jan 2012)

Brian Stanley: Legislation to regulate waste collection services.

Private Members' Business. Local Authority Public Administration Bill 2011: Second Stage (13 Jan 2012)

Brian Stanley: I propose to share time with Deputy Sandra McLellan.

Private Members' Business. Local Authority Public Administration Bill 2011: Second Stage (13 Jan 2012)

Brian Stanley: I compliment Deputy Niall Collins on introducing this important Bill. I did not get involved in the earlier toing and froing across the floor.

Private Members' Business. Local Authority Public Administration Bill 2011: Second Stage (13 Jan 2012)

Brian Stanley: It is unfortunate we do not have the opportunity to raise the issue this morning. Deputy Ó Cuív used his very short time in the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government-----

Private Members' Business. Local Authority Public Administration Bill 2011: Second Stage (13 Jan 2012)

Brian Stanley: -----to bring to light the situation regarding fines and the documentation he has produced this morning.

Private Members' Business. Local Authority Public Administration Bill 2011: Second Stage (13 Jan 2012)

Brian Stanley: Before Christmas I seconded a proposal that representatives of the EPA come to the House to explain the regulations to us. We will go into a committee next Wednesday morning to discuss a plethora of amendments-----

Private Members' Business. Local Authority Public Administration Bill 2011: Second Stage (13 Jan 2012)

Brian Stanley: -----to the Water Services (Amendment) Bill without having the information available to us. It is a bad day for this House and public administration in the State when we cannot do this.

Private Members' Business. Local Authority Public Administration Bill 2011: Second Stage (13 Jan 2012)

Brian Stanley: As a new Deputy, I am very disappointed at how business is conducted here. It would not happen in a local authority because the councillors would not allow it. I compliment Deputy Niall Collins on introducing the Bill which would form the basis for a more accountable and accessible local government system for both elected representatives and the general public. Positive aspects of the Bill...

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (12 Jan 2012)

Brian Stanley: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the efforts he has made to ensure a viable and sustainable bed and breakfast sector here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1523/12]

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (12 Jan 2012)

Brian Stanley: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plans he has to introduce a requirement for taxi licence holders to have an acceptable knowledge of the roads of an area in which they are licensed to operate. [1584/12]

Private Members' Business. Special Educational Needs: Motion (Resumed) (12 Jan 2012)

Brian Stanley: We all agree that education is one of the key elements in ensuring citizens have successful, healthy and fruitful lives. This was underlined a few years ago by the then Minister for Education, Niamh Breathnach, who introduced the Breaking the Cycle programme. The irony is that her successor from the same party is attempting to undo much of the good work done by her. The attempt to...

Written Answers — Primary Care Strategy: Primary Care Strategy (11 Jan 2012)

Brian Stanley: Question 904: To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a number of doctors are charging their medical card patients for blood tests; the procedure for reporting this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41382/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (11 Jan 2012)

Brian Stanley: Question 398: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will review the decision to refuse an application for domiciliary care allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Laois in view of the fact that the decision was taken without a medical assessment by her Department. [41389/11]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (11 Jan 2012)

Brian Stanley: Question 542: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of households with shared ownership homes and affordable housing loans that are in distress with payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41383/11]

Written Answers — Local Authority Schemes: Local Authority Schemes (11 Jan 2012)

Brian Stanley: Question 543: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will furnish complete details of all local authority land bank loans that have been paid by him to date for counties Mayo, Kerry and Sligo; and the criteria used to assess local authority applications for the scheme. [41388/11]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (11 Jan 2012)

Brian Stanley: Question 544: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a list of any meetings he has had with his Northern counterpart, Alex Atwood MLA; the purpose of each meeting; his plans for future cooperation with him and if he has addressed climate change at any meetings. [41395/11]

Child Protection (15 Dec 2011)

Brian Stanley: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the date on which she will publish the results of a State-wide Health Service Executive audit on current child protection practices; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40380/11]

Written Answers — Statutory Inquiries: Statutory Inquiries (15 Dec 2011)

Brian Stanley: Question 14: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to establish a statutory inquiry to investigate sex abuse complaints and concerns about former archbishop of Dublin (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40379/11]