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Report on Infrastructure and Capital Investment 2012-2016: Statements (Resumed) (24 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important matter. The report on infrastructural and capital investment is a wasted opportunity to invest in the green economy, jobs and sustainability. Next year's capital budget has been cut by €755 million to €3.9 billion. This report locks the State into economic stagnation and increased unemployment, and it will result in the loss of 7,500...

Order of Business (24 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: In line with the commitment contained in the programme for Government, I ask the Tánaiste to give a commitment that the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government will introduce a climate change Bill. The Minister will travel to Durban on 29 November to participate in critical climate change discussions. It is unacceptable for him to do so without the Government, at...

Order of Business (24 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: When?

Order of Business (24 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: I have not received an answer. When will the commitment be honoured?

Written Answers — Social Insurance: Social Insurance (23 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the steps she will take to encourage persons to sign up for credited contributions. [36261/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (23 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on whether cuts to social welfare have a negative impact on local economies as demonstrated by the level of retail sales which fell even further during the 3rd quarter of 2011. [36257/11]

Commercial Rates: Motion (22 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: I agree that any overhaul of the rating system must be central to an overall reform of local government, which is badly needed. A debate on the rating system is long overdue. The State does not have any real local government which devolves power to local communities or empowers them to take responsibility for the local environment and area where local people debate issues of concern and...

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (22 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: Question 317: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of applications for the warmer homes scheme that have been received from County Mayo; the number of applications that have been fully processed and have had works completed; if all eligible applications submitted to Sustainable Energy Association of Ireland will have works as specified in the scheme...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (22 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: Question 656: To ask the Minister for Health his plans to bring into full use the 59 beds in the psychiatric unit in Portlaoise Hospital, County Laois; of particular concern are the six beds for the over 65 year olds, which have been shut for over two years. [36237/11]

Order of Business (22 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: On proposed legislation, when can the Dáil expect to see the legislation to regulate the collection of domestic waste? In Dublin, it is still the responsibility of the local authorities. In other counties, the service has been privatised, and has been privatised for many years in some. When will we see proper legislation? Will it include a waiver scheme? There is patchiness in that...

Order of Business (22 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: It is on legislation.

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (17 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: Question 23: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he foresees job losses within the national lottery with the introduction of a profit line rather than a simple management fee as part of the new licence agreement to be awarded in January 2012 as outlined in the infrastructure and capital investment 2012-16 medium-term Exchequer framework launched by him. [35194/11]

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (17 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will reassure community groups that the current level of national lottery funding to good causes will be retained at 30% of annual national lottery sales following the new arrangements proposed by him in the infrastructure and capital investment 2012-16 medium-term Exchequer framework. [35192/11]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (17 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her position and that of the Health Service Executive in relation to recruitment of the 60 extra social workers for 2011; and if she will clarify the reason no offers have yet to be made [35275/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Closures: Hospital Closures (17 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a copy of the full report outlining the reasons and the case made to justify the closure of Abbeyleix hospital, County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35274/11]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (16 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the amount that has been spent annually over the past five years on the rental of prefabs for the purpose of using them as classrooms in counties Dublin, Laois and Offaly. [34876/11]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (16 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: Question 57: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of applications for special needs assistants that were made from schools in counties Dublin, Laois and Offaly since February 2011; the schools that made these applications; and the position regarding these applications. [34877/11]

Care of the Elderly (16 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for taking this issue so promptly. The closure of the facility at Shaen is a double whammy for County Laois. It is a devastating blow, coming as it does less than two weeks after the announcement of the closure of a similar facility at Abbeyleix, only 14 or 15 miles down the road. It is a black day for the health services in County Laois and the midlands in...

Care of the Elderly (16 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: ----- which used taxpayers' money to bail out banks instead of providing services and jobs.

Care of the Elderly (16 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: The other major difference is that we are going down the road of a privatisation agenda here. Just to conclude-----