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Hospital Closure (3 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: I thank Deputy Seán Fleming for sharing time. The decision to close this facility, which was announced yesterday, is absolutely devastating, particularly for the people of south Laois. It is a top-class facility and there are no safety issues relating to it. We have been informed that the decision to close it relates to budgets. However, as of this morning, the local senior manager at...

Hospital Closure (3 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: May I ask one question?

Hospital Closure (3 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: Has an examination of the building been carried out given that the Minister and the HSE has stated that it may not be adequate in 2015 to meet HIQA standards? Has a technical examination of the building been conducted? The last time I was in it, the building looked very well. I would like an answer to that question.

Leaders' Questions (2 Nov 2011)

Brian Stanley: You should know.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (25 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: Question 412: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will commit to abolishing ground rents. [30310/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (25 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: Question 566: To ask the Minister for Health the costs of fluoridation here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30309/11]

Environmental Policy (20 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: I welcome the Minister's statement to the effect the review is almost finalised. It is important that it be finalised soon because not only is the environment being damaged at present but also we are bound by EU law. Will the Minister indicate exactly when he expects the review to be finalised?

Waste Management (20 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: My question was motivated by the fact that in housing estates one could have up to four collectors driving in and out on the same morning, which is not best practice. My question is whether the proposed change will damage competition and if there will be significant price increases. The Minister appears to suggest local authorities would licence one operator for Kilkenny, Drogheda or...

Local Authority Housing (20 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: I am concerned about the cost of leases. Accommodation is being taken from the private sector in three ways, namely, RAS, social leasing and the rent allowance. When that is totted up at the end of the year it will be a substantial amount and the costs will mount over several years. I also wish to ask about the property portfolio of voluntary housing organisations. New voluntary housing...

North-South Ministerial Councils (20 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: Question 12: 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; and his plans fro future cooperation with him. [30308/11]

North-South Ministerial Councils (20 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: I am glad to hear there is active engagement between the Minister and his counterpart north of the Border. The Minister answered my question about waste management in Border areas. My party is concerned about the illegal dumping that has occurred north of the Border. I welcome the initiatives being taken to deal with that issue. Unfortunately, the taxpayer will face the cost of cleaning...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (20 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: Question 36: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there will be any further charge on septic tanks aside from the registration charge; if septic tanks will have to be re-registered on an annual basis; his plans to introduce any further charges connected to septic tanks in the future; and if he will provide the details of same. [30307/11]

Local Authority Housing (20 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: Question 2: To ask the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government his plans to review the application criteria for local authority social housing waiting lists; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is an increase in social housing need during the current economic climate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30520/11]

Local Authority Housing (20 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: I tabled this question because of the large number of people experiencing difficulty in having their names added to local authority housing waiting lists. While I accept the Minister of State's comments on the introduction of a standardised set of eligibility criteria, the new application form runs to between 16 and 18 pages and as many as 18 separate items of documentation and supporting...

Report by the Interdepartmental Working Group on Mortgage Arrears: Statements (Resumed) (20 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: I wish to address the statement by a previous speaker concerning the political system and establishment. The Deputy said that political parties en bloc went along with the reckless lending and said nothing about it. Any examination of the record, however, will show that on a number of occasions Sinn Féin did raise concerns about reckless lending by banks. Other parties may not have done...

Fiscal Policy (19 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: He cannot say it in public.

Fiscal Policy (19 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: I note the Minister is much more ideologically flexible than he was when he was gallivanting around the midlands a few decades ago. I am sure he will justify his flexibility on the basis that we are now in a different place. On the sale of State assets, is he in favour of selling off parts of Bord na Móna? What are his plans for the large tracts of semi and fully cut-away bog owned by...

Fiscal Policy (19 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: There is a fair amount of móna left down my way.

Electricity Generation (19 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: Question 2: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources his strategy on electricity generation from wind and wave; and his views that the targets set will be achieved. [30320/11]

Electricity Generation (19 Oct 2011)

Brian Stanley: I tabled this question because some experts have queried whether these targets regarding renewable energy can be met by 2020. With the correct strategies in place, it will be possible to do this. It will form a central part of our energy policy and bring jobs and overall economic benefits. If we could harness even a small part of the estimated billions that can be realised from wave energy...