Results 101-120 of 13,469 for speaker:David Stanton

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (5 Oct 2004)

David Stanton: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when he expects the new charities legislation to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22689/04]

Defence Forces Recruitment. (12 Oct 2004)

David Stanton: Is it true that the ranger wing operates overseas and is the Minister satisfied that there are sufficient numbers of its personnel present in the State to cope with any emergency that might arise?

Defence Forces Personnel. (12 Oct 2004)

David Stanton: Given that these discussions have been ongoing for a number of years what progress, if any, has been made? The replies I have received to parliamentary questions on the matter in recent years were to the effect that discussions were ongoing. Is there any sign of the discussions reaching a conclusion?

Defence Forces Equipment. (12 Oct 2004)

David Stanton: Question 17: To ask the Minister for Defence the amount expended on equipment for the Defence Forces in 2002 and 2003; his plans for further expenditure in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24295/04]

Defence Forces Equipment. (12 Oct 2004)

David Stanton: What make of armoured personnel carriers were purchased? Is it true that many of these armoured personnel carriers require a huge amount of maintenance and are out of action for long periods? With regard to the value the public is getting for this equipment, what type of value for money audit takes place? It is no good if the equipment is broken down most of the time. My information is that...

Defence Forces Equipment. (12 Oct 2004)

David Stanton: What moneys accrued to the State from the sale of properties and did it all go back into the Defence Forces?

Written Answers — Defence Forces Reserve: Defence Forces Reserve (12 Oct 2004)

David Stanton: Question 22: To ask the Minister for Defence the situation with regard to the reorganisation of the Reserve Defence Force; his further plans in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24296/04]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (12 Oct 2004)

David Stanton: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider increasing the group B and group C thresholds for gift or inheritance tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24049/04]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (12 Oct 2004)

David Stanton: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number and location of special educational needs organisers appointed; the responsibilities of these co-ordinators; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24011/04]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (12 Oct 2004)

David Stanton: Question 209: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of child and adolescent psychiatric diagnostic units in the respective health board areas; the number of psychiatrists working in each of the these units; the number of children and adolescents awaiting assessment in each of these respective units and the longest waiting time in each of these units; her plans...

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (12 Oct 2004)

David Stanton: Question 370: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if Ireland has been sent a first written warning from the European Commission under the European Union's urban waste water treatment directive; the consequences of such a warning; and the action the Government intends to take as a result. [24543/04]

Order of Business. (19 Oct 2004)

David Stanton: In light of the stress parents find themselves under at present, when will the parental leave (amendment) Bill be published? When will the family law Bill, promised for some time, be introduced? When will the Bill to consolidate the Social Welfare Acts be introduced?

Order of Business. (19 Oct 2004)

David Stanton: We can expect much smoke.

Special Educational Needs: Motion. (19 Oct 2004)

David Stanton: That is because they are more active.

Written Answers — Emigrant Services: Emigrant Services (19 Oct 2004)

David Stanton: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the way in which the Government assists disadvantaged members of the Irish community in Britain; his further plans in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25313/04]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (19 Oct 2004)

David Stanton: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the way in which Ireland is promoting human rights internationally; the areas of greatest concern; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25314/04]

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (19 Oct 2004)

David Stanton: Question 371: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the assistance available to choirs to enable them to purchase equipment, rent rooms, and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25204/04]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (19 Oct 2004)

David Stanton: Question 504: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the moneys granted to schools in 2003 and to date in 2004 regarding information technology equipment for special needs students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25016/04]

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (2 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress which has been made in relation to reopening the rail link to Midleton in east Cork; the amount of money that has been made available; the timescale involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26759/04]

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (2 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of provisional licence holders awaiting the driving test; the number of these who are to sit the driving test for the first time; the average waiting times in respective centres; the numbers waiting in each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26760/04]