Results 121-140 of 550 for long speaker:David Stanton

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Closure of Owenacurra Centre: Engagement with HSE (14 Dec 2021)

David Stanton: ...our guests for being present and I thank Deputy Colm Burke for allowing me to substitute for him. As the Chairman is aware, this centre is in my town. I have been familiar with it for a very long time. I personally knew many residents who lived there, some of whom are no longer with us. I have been to the centre on many occasions, so I know it quite well. I am on record as stating...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Closure of Owenacurra Centre: Engagement with HSE (14 Dec 2021)

David Stanton: I thank Dr. O'Brien. All present would agree with her that the best practice is for people to be looked after in their communities and homes for as long as possible. These are settings with which they are familiar. What is the level of need for a centre such as that in Owenacurra in a large area such as east Cork which covers, as she knows as well as I do, the towns of Youghal, Midleton...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Closure of Owenacurra Centre: Engagement with HSE (14 Dec 2021)

David Stanton: ...in Owenacurra at the moment and what might happen in St. Stephen's. Is there any plan, or any need, to have a centre such as Owenacurra in east Cork, covering areas such as Youghal? It is a long distance from Youghal to St. Stephen's for families and others.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Closure of Owenacurra Centre: Engagement with HSE (14 Dec 2021)

David Stanton: Regarding the long-term plans for the site, Mr. Fitzgerald stated that the HSE is in negotiations with the county council to build supported housing there. Would those be own-door state-of-the-art modern facilities?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Work Permits (9 Dec 2021)

David Stanton: ...as the Philippines, but the amount of time it takes to get the work permit issued and the visa on top of that means that the calves will be ready for slaughter by the time it is done. It is too long. The system must be shortened and speeded up so these people can get here sooner. More staff have to be put on that work.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (8 Dec 2021)

David Stanton: ...we will have a permanent sea level rise of up to 1 m within the next 30 years. Should we not be planning for this now, as other countries are? The national coastal change management strategy is long overdue. Will the Government take this issue seriously and what are its plans to offset the inevitability of a permanent sea level rise? Our cities will be impacted.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills Needed to Support the Economic Recovery Plan: Discussion (8 Dec 2021)

David Stanton: ...to deal with that, whether to put up all kinds of sea defences, to move to higher ground or whatever else. They might comment on that, please, because it is one of those things that is put on the long finger and that people are not talking about, although I know that the Dutch are doing a lot of work on this area. They would, of course. They recognise the danger and the challenges. If...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (7 Dec 2021)

David Stanton: ...suggestions were made on possible new placements for residents, of which there were 19, although I understand there are 15 now. The reason given for the closure at the time was the building was no longer fit for purpose in that it did not allow for the needs of a modern residential and day service and it had been criticised by the regulator. There were also questions about safety. ...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Nov 2021)

David Stanton: ...the Taoiseach confidence in the security of our mobile telephone networks? Has he confidence in his own mobile phone and those of Ministers, decision-makers and other people of interest here? How long will it take to update the security in this area given we are about two years behind other countries in this regard?

Joint Oireachtas Committee On Key Issues Affecting The Traveller Community: Review of Traveller Inclusion Policy, Education and Health: Discussion (18 Nov 2021)

David Stanton: ...the pilot project will finish up. I realise we are to have an official from the Department of Education in next. What will the outcomes be? The ethnic identifier has been kicking around for a long time. It will be interesting to see where it is going and when it will be finalised. I remember dealing with it for a couple of years, and it was always put off. It is quite challenging....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Impact of the Withdrawal of Covid-19 Measures on Business: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

David Stanton: ...about working from home. What seems to be happening is that, for people living in a regional town, working from home is not as attractive as going to a hub and working there rather than driving a long distance into a city. We also have the environmental issue, which is a positive as people do not have to travel a long distance, in addition to the issues of time saved, quality of life and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services (11 Nov 2021)

David Stanton: ...to special schools are good. They have escorts and services and so forth, even though sometimes the special schools are too far away from the young person's home and he or she must travel long distances. When children become young adults, they may still be vulnerable and it may still not safe for them or they may not have the ability to travel on their own, but they must attend an adult...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (9 Nov 2021)

David Stanton: 476. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if persons diagnosed with long Covid will be eligible to receive the disability allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54586/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic Violence (21 Oct 2021)

David Stanton: I commend the Minister and the Department on the supports they are providing in this area, but I put it to her that it is quite often the case that when court cases occur, which is often a long time after the events in question, the victims are retraumatised and there is further need at that stage for support and counselling. I ask the Minister to take that request on board and revert to me...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Oct 2021)

David Stanton: ...early, before their time. The programme for Government states that the Government will "Consider the introduction of an alternate/substitute candidate list to cover parental and caring leave, long-term illness leave, resignation [and so on, and] career breaks". It also states that it will "Develop supports and alternatives for members of the Oireachtas to take parental leave."...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Resourcing and Capacity of the Workplace Relations Commission: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

David Stanton: ...today and I thank the witnesses who have come before us because they have given us some very interesting information. The fact that this review has now begun, and hopefully it will not take too long, may see many of the changes happen that have been advocated by colleagues here and by our witnesses.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Consumer Rights Bill 2021: Discussion (13 Oct 2021)

David Stanton: ..., as an earlier Deputy said, is extremely complex. It is quite important that it be available to consumers in an easy to understand format when it is finally enacted because it is really long, complex and difficult

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Oct 2021)

David Stanton: ...Climate Change was published. The Taoiseach described it as a code red. The report suggests that parts of Cork, Limerick, Galway, Wexford, Dublin, Clare and Kerry will be under water before too long. The rise in sea levels cannot be stopped and is accelerating. What long-term plans does the Government have to study and deal with this? Will it set up a national sea level measurement...

Joint Oireachtas Committee On Key Issues Affecting The Traveller Community: Traveller Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Oct 2021)

David Stanton: ...to see the work it does. Mr. Dillon has brought this to a new level today and I congratulate him and Ms Casey on what they have been doing. I do not think I have heard so much common sense in a long time. I am aware of the Traveller Mediation Service, the work it does and how successful it is. Again, it is back to what the witness said - a Traveller service run by Travellers for...