92 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Health and Children if, further to Parliamentary Question No. 153 of 6 February 2002 and Parliamentary Question No. 227 of 27 June 2002, he has ascertained the number of young chronic sick persons awaiting beds in each health board area; the number of beds available in each health board area at present to cater for chronically young sick persons; his plans in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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96 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the action the Government is taking to encourage and facilitate the development of broadband internet access nation-wide; the achievements to date in this regard; the time scale for future development; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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96 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the action the Government is taking to encourage and facilitate the development of broadband internet access nation-wide; the achievements to date in this regard; the time scale for future development; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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48 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science the measures he intends to take to improve the psychological services at primary and secondary school level; the typical waiting times and the number of children currently awaiting psychological assessment; the number of psychologists employed by his Department at each level; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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48 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science the measures he intends to take to improve the psychological services at primary and secondary school level; the typical waiting times and the number of children currently awaiting psychological assessment; the number of psychologists employed by his Department at each level; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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2 Mr. Stanton asked the Taoiseach his plans under the national development plan for the further development of the information society; the proposed timescale for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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4 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation if he will report on the work carried out to date through the Young Peoples Facilities and Services Fund; the amount of money made available and expended each year since the establishment of the fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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76 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the progress regarding the reorganisation of the Reserve Defence Forces; the timescale for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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32 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the measures he is putting in place to attract and retain personnel in the Naval Service, especially those with technical expertise and experience; the position regarding strength and vacancies in the various grades and categories; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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76 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the progress regarding the reorganisation of the Reserve Defence Forces; the timescale for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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32 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the measures he is putting in place to attract and retain personnel in the Naval Service, especially those with technical expertise and experience; the position regarding strength and vacancies in the various grades and categories; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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42 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Public Enterprise the Government's policy regarding low cost airlines; the measures the Government is putting in place to enable and to encourage such airlines to operate to and from Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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42 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Public Enterprise the Government's policy regarding low cost airlines; the measures the Government is putting in place to enable and to encourage such airlines to operate to and from Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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33 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources if he has received a report dealing with coastal erosion in the Youghal area of County Cork; if so, the actions he plans to take as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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33 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources if he has received a report dealing with coastal erosion in the Youghal area of County Cork; if so, the actions he plans to take as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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10 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will make funding available and give approval to enable the Christian Brothers secondary school, Midleton, County Cork, to be refurbished and extended; the progress which has been made to date on this matter; when he expects work to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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38 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the actions being taken by his Department to assist the tourism industry and to increase the number of tourists visiting Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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38 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the actions being taken by his Department to assist the tourism industry and to increase the number of tourists visiting Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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46 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his views on whether it will be possible to implement his proposed ban on the sale of bituminous coal and petcoke; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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46 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his views on whether it will be possible to implement his proposed ban on the sale of bituminous coal and petcoke; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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34 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Public Enterprise her plans for the future of Aer Rianta and the development of the airports under the control of Aer Rianta; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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34 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Public Enterprise her plans for the future of Aer Rianta and the development of the airports under the control of Aer Rianta; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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228 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation if he will reform the high level tourism action group in view of the current difficulties being experienced by the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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227 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation if his attention has been drawn to the request that local authority rates might be waived in cases of economic hardship especially in relation to the hotel, restaurant and guest house sector; his views on the request; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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225 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation if, further to Parliamentary Question No. 1 of 4 October 2001, he will outline the areas and programmes where funding was reduced to create this fund; his plans to provide additional funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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223 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the most recent estimates available regarding the loss of tourism business and possible projected losses and related revenue implications; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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218 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation his views on the benefits to the tourism industry of the tourist victim support service; the way in which his Department has assisted the service; his plans to increase support for the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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228 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation if he will reform the high level tourism action group in view of the current difficulties being experienced by the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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227 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation if his attention has been drawn to the request that local authority rates might be waived in cases of economic hardship especially in relation to the hotel, restaurant and guest house sector; his views on the request; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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225 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation if, further to Parliamentary Question No. 1 of 4 October 2001, he will outline the areas and programmes where funding was reduced to create this fund; his plans to provide additional funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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223 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the most recent estimates available regarding the loss of tourism business and possible projected losses and related revenue implications; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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218 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation his views on the benefits to the tourism industry of the tourist victim support service; the way in which his Department has assisted the service; his plans to increase support for the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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8 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Public Enterprise the additional carrying capacity she intends to provide on inter-city mainline routes under the national development plan; the timescale involved; the projected costing; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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178 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation if he has satisfied himself that the tourism sector is prepared for the introduction of the euro; the research which has taken place; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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178 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation if he has satisfied himself that the tourism sector is prepared for the introduction of the euro; the research which has taken place; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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3 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the estimated total number of tourists who visited Ireland; the value of these visits to the economy in 2000; the number of tourists who originated in north America; the estimated amount spent by north American visitors here in 2000; his projections for 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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1 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the impact the attack on the World Trade Center in New York has had on the tourism industry here; the steps he and the Government will take to support the tourism industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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32 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Public Enterprise her proposals regarding the future development of Cork Airport; the costs involved; the timescale envisaged; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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30 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Public Enterprise the contribution which the various types of renewable energy sources have made to the total primary energy requirement in the past two years; the projected contribution in the next two years; the State assistance and encouragement available to potential and existing and commercial private users of renewable energy; the steps being taken to encourage conservation of energy; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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32 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Public Enterprise her proposals regarding the future development of Cork Airport; the costs involved; the timescale envisaged; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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30 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Public Enterprise the contribution which the various types of renewable energy sources have made to the total primary energy requirement in the past two years; the projected contribution in the next two years; the State assistance and encouragement available to potential and existing and commercial private users of renewable energy; the steps being taken to encourage conservation of energy; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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5 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the plans he has to increase the funding for the sports capital programme in 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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4 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Public Enterprise her views on the need to develop bio-fuels as an alternative energy source; the barriers which exist to prevent further development of such fuels; the action she is taking to facilitate the development of bio-fuels; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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562 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the measures he has put in place recently or intends to put in place to assist businesses in the hotel sector and associated businesses which are experiencing difficulties due to the foot and mouth situation; the funding which the Government has made available in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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562 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the measures he has put in place recently or intends to put in place to assist businesses in the hotel sector and associated businesses which are experiencing difficulties due to the foot and mouth situation; the funding which the Government has made available in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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41 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs if he will allow students over 19 years of age in second level education to continue to qualify for child benefit payments until they complete the leaving certificate; the projected cost of such a provision in one full year; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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40 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the way in which his Department is supporting those whose incomes have fallen or disappeared as a direct or indirect result of the foot and mouth crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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41 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs if he will allow students over 19 years of age in second level education to continue to qualify for child benefit payments until they complete the leaving certificate; the projected cost of such a provision in one full year; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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40 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the way in which his Department is supporting those whose incomes have fallen or disappeared as a direct or indirect result of the foot and mouth crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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25 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Public Enterprise the developments that have taken place, to date, and any undertakings that have been entered into in relation to the proposed sale of certain assets and liabilities of the Irish National Petroleum Corporation Limited; the anticipated investment required to be made at the Whitegate Oil Refinery; if she will provide a timescale in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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