Results 121-140 of 13,469 for speaker:David Stanton

Written Answers — Social Welfare Statistics: Social Welfare Statistics (2 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: Question 339: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of persons who received the social welfare allowance supplement for each month in each health board area for the years 2002, 2003 and to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27293/04]

Written Answers — Welfare Organisations: Welfare Organisations (2 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: Question 340: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the names of the 30 welfare organisations that he has invited to meet him over the coming months. [27294/04]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (2 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: Question 416: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason staffing grant assistance has been discontinued in the case of a group (details supplied) in east Cork; if he will move to re-establish the grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26937/04]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (2 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: Question 461: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of children in primary schools with autism, ADD and ADHD; the gender breakdown; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26932/04]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (2 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: Question 503: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received an application from Cork County Council for grant assistance to upgrade the water scheme in Killeagh in east Cork; the amount involved; when he will be in a position to make the moneys available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26936/04]

Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: I am pleased to speak briefly on this important Bill. As Deputy Richard Bruton stated earlier in the debate, Fine Gael supports this Bill. The Council of Europe Development Bank was established in 1956. It is the oldest international financial institution in Europe and the only one with an exclusively social vocation. My interest in this Bill stems from its social vocation. Its main field of...

Road Traffic Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: I am pleased to contribute to the debate on this important legislation. I wish the Minister of State, Deputy Callely, well in his important role. I mean that sincerely.

Road Traffic Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: I appreciate that. The work of the Minister of State and the Department of Transport can be a matter of life and death in many instances. This is a dangerous time of year on the roads because it gets dark earlier. Roads can be more dangerous because of fallen leaves. It is easy to skid on damp roads. I understand that the revised speed limits will be introduced on 20 January next, when we may...

Road Traffic Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister of State for indicating that he will examine this problem. I am not sure what the answer is, but the matter should be examined because it has caused a great deal of concern, particularly in rural areas. Land owners and local authorities are not certain who is responsible and there is a lack of enforcement.

Road Traffic Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: I do not want to see all kinds of prosecutions, but I believe this area needs to be examined. I am sure the Minister of State will be pragmatic. I think local authorities should take responsibility for cutting hedges. The cost of doing so should not be huge. I am glad the Minister of State intends to take it on board. I am agreeing with Deputy Dennehy on many matters this evening, which is...

Road Traffic Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: Very good.

Road Traffic Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: Perhaps. Proper road signs are needed to ensure that people such as tourists do not get lost. It can be frustrating to get lost and it can cause people to get very angry. When I stopped at a garage when I was lost, they had three sets of maps on the counter because they were so used to people calling in such circumstances. They had prepared photocopies of the relevant maps to give to people,...

Road Traffic Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: Though I could respond to that, I will not do so. In my area, there is a pressing need to bypass Killeagh and Castlemartin in east Cork. I also wish to draw the Minister's attention to another serious issue. On some dual carriageways there are medians allowing people to cross from one side to another. With the increase in the volume and speed of traffic, that is becoming very dangerous....

Written Answers — Employment Action Plan: Employment Action Plan (16 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of interventions by his Department that resulted in pre-employment training and development for each of the years 2002, 2003 and 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28138/04]

Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (16 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the agencies he has worked with to implement the recommendations of the task force on lifelong learning; the progress to date on the implementation of the recommendations; his further plans for the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28152/04]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (23 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Finance the progress that has been made regarding the decentralisation of public service jobs to Youghal in County Cork; the number who have opted to transfer to Youghal; the office space that has been identified or acquired; the timescale for completion of the move; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29990/04]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (23 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the flood damage caused in Youghal and Ballynacoda in east Cork; the funding available for flood relief; his plans to safeguard against flooding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27446/04]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (23 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: Question 196: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her policy in meeting the accommodation needs of persons with mental illness or intellectual disability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30184/04]

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (23 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: Question 218: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the identity of the members of the working group on home supports and personal assistance services; when the group was established; when she expects to receive its report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30317/04]

Written Answers — Social Insurance: Social Insurance (23 Nov 2004)

David Stanton: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Finance, further to Question No. 200 of 17 November 2004, the reason the annual surplus on the social insurance fund fell from €631 million in 2001 to €422 million in 2002 and to €255 million in 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30318/04]