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Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (11 Jul 2012)

Brian Stanley: We can make arrangements for that on Sevastopol Street or somewhere like that. Perhaps the Minister might outline his thoughts on the issue. By restricting the consultation process to those on the voter register, the Government cannot achieve a true reflection of opinion on these issues. By its nature, the voter register excludes those in the Six Counties, the Irish diaspora and those under...

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (11 Jul 2012)

Brian Stanley: For the same reasons we cannot agree that Dáil electoral reform should be an issue taken in isolation, as the Government proposes. Last night, we proposed an amendment to the motion but, unfortunately, we lost the vote. That is the way things go. Our own preference would be for a true "people's process", involving extensive public consultation, with participation and full transparency at...

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (11 Jul 2012)

Brian Stanley: -----to properly review the 1937 Constitution. It is a long time since 1937 but this falls short in grappling what needs to be done to the Constitution. What is in front of us is another missed opportunity and, unfortunately, we will vote against it.

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (10 Jul 2012)

Brian Stanley: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of days each child who received out of hours emergency care services through the Crisis Intervention Service stayed in their crisis intervention placement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33322/12]

Written Answers — Health Service Executive Reports: Health Service Executive Reports (10 Jul 2012)

Brian Stanley: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the date on which she will receive a copy of the Health Service Executive's review of Adequacy of Services for Children and Families Report for 2011; the reason for the delay; if she has met with Health Service Executive management on this matter; and if any further action will be taken regarding this delay. [33323/12]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (10 Jul 2012)

Brian Stanley: Question 527: To ask the Minister for Health the plans he and the Health Service Executive have to reopen St. Joseph's ward in St. Vincent's Hospital, Mountmellick, County Laois [33619/12]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (10 Jul 2012)

Brian Stanley: Question 528: To ask the Minister for Health the number of patients and the current level of funding in the budget for St. Vincent's Hospital, Mountmellick, County Laois [33620/12]

Order of Business (10 Jul 2012)

Brian Stanley: I refer to the visit of the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to the Rio Summit on the environment.

Order of Business (10 Jul 2012)

Brian Stanley: We need to tackle the negative effects of climate change not just in the developing world, but also here in Ireland. What is the stage of preparation of the heads of the climate change Bill? When will it come before the House?

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (5 Jul 2012)

Brian Stanley: I move amendment No.1: In page 4, line 35, before ", relating" to insert "in consultation with the Board". I am very happy with how the Minister of State is proposing to deal with this Bill. The amendments we have tabled are based on our core opposition to the dissolution of the Dormant Accounts Board. We see it as an attempt by the Government potentially to attack the independence of the...

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (5 Jul 2012)

Brian Stanley: The main point the Minster of State made is in regard to the cost of the board. While everyone wants to cut waste, and Sinn Féin certainly does not want to see public money wasted, the cost of the board, according to our information, is €20,000 per annum and €200,000 over the period of its existence. A figure of €1.7 million has been mentioned but our information is that €1.5...

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (5 Jul 2012)

Brian Stanley: I move amendment No. 2: In page 4, between lines 39 and 40, to insert the following: "(a) the Board,".

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (5 Jul 2012)

Brian Stanley: I move amendment No. 3: In page 5, between lines 2 and 3, to insert the following: "(a) to the views of the Board,".

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (5 Jul 2012)

Brian Stanley: I move amendment No. 4: In page 6, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following: "(a) the Board,".

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (5 Jul 2012)

Brian Stanley: I move amendment No. 5: In page 7, line 32, after "with" to insert "the Board,".

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (5 Jul 2012)

Brian Stanley: I move amendment No. 6: In page 8, line 18, after "report" to insert "in consultation with the Board".

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (5 Jul 2012)

Brian Stanley: I move amendment No. 7: In page 10, to delete lines 40 to 46 and in page 11, to delete lines 1 to 7.

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (5 Jul 2012)

Brian Stanley: I move amendment No. 8: In page 11, to delete lines 8 to 33.

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (5 Jul 2012)

Brian Stanley: I move amendment No. 9: In page 11, to delete lines 34 to 38.

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (5 Jul 2012)

Brian Stanley: I move amendment No. 10: In page 11, to delete lines 39 to 46 and in page 12, to delete line 1.