10 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Social Welfare if, in view of (1) the increasing concern over the Government's decision to reduce the level of social welfare payments for cohabiting couples to that of married couples, (2) the fact that this will reduce the income of many people living on or below the poverty line and (3) the fact that this will force many people to misrepresent their domestic circumstances in order to protect their standard of living, he will reconsider his decision to cut such social welfare payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
8 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Social Welfare if his attention has been drawn to the anomaly whereby an insured person working in Britain and making social insurance contributions in Britain will not be eligible for social insurance contributions in Ireland unless they work one week and make one week's social insurance contributions; the steps he will take to rectify this anomaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
7 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Social Welfare the number of applications received for the carers' allowance up to 18 January 1991; the number of applications approved at that date and the number refused.
1 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Social Welfare if his attention has been drawn to the anomalies in the social welfare system whereby young people living at home and applying for social assistance schemes have their parents' means assessed against them regardless of the income arrangements pertaining within the household; if he will ensure that all social assistance applicants are assessed only on their own means; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
60 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he accepts the recommendation in the Commission on Social Welfare report that child allowances should be improved and differentiated according to the age of children and that there should be higher payments for older children and large families; and the steps he is taking to implement this proposal.
59 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he accepts the recommendation in the Commission on Social Welfare report that the child dependant allowance should be rationalised and the rate set for £10 per week by 1985 prices; and the steps he is taking to implement this proposal.
58 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he accepts the recommendation in the Commission on Social Welfare report that the child dependant allowance should be payable to all long-term recipients until the child reaches 21 years where he or she is in full-time education; and the steps he is taking to implement this proposal.
57 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he accepts the recommendation in the Commission on Social Welfare report that single applicants for unemployment assistance aged 18 to 25 years should be entitled to a standard allowance irrespective of household circumstances or parental means; that means assessment for those over 25 years applying for assistance payments should not include any assessment for the general household living standards; and the steps, if any, he is taking to implement this proposal.
60 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he accepts the recommendation in the Commission on Social Welfare report that child allowances should be improved and differentiated according to the age of children and that there should be higher payments for older children and large families; and the steps he is taking to implement this proposal.
59 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he accepts the recommendation in the Commission on Social Welfare report that the child dependant allowance should be rationalised and the rate set for £10 per week by 1985 prices; and the steps he is taking to implement this proposal.
58 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he accepts the recommendation in the Commission on Social Welfare report that the child dependant allowance should be payable to all long-term recipients until the child reaches 21 years where he or she is in full-time education; and the steps he is taking to implement this proposal.
57 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he accepts the recommendation in the Commission on Social Welfare report that single applicants for unemployment assistance aged 18 to 25 years should be entitled to a standard allowance irrespective of household circumstances or parental means; that means assessment for those over 25 years applying for assistance payments should not include any assessment for the general household living standards; and the steps, if any, he is taking to implement this proposal.
20 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Social Welfare if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who has had her means assessed against the income of her landlord; if he will outline the regulations which cover such situations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
3 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when the Government decided to reduce the number of CAO posts in the Teagasc structure from 28 to 25; if his attention has been drawn to the effect of this decision on the services available to the farming community; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
16 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment if Kildare County Council have prepared contract documents for the N4 by-pass of Leixlip, Maynooth and Kilcock; when he will authorise advertisement by Kildare County Council for contracts for the construction of the by-pass having regard to the fact that it affects Leixlip, Maynooth and Kilcock; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
18 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Energy if he has any plans to encourage the Irish National Petroleum Corporation to expand its petrol retail business in 1990.
9 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if the Government will agree to change the allocation procedure for the extra 11 million gallons milk quota to ensure that each person qualifying under the scheme will be entitled to an equal or proportionate share.
28 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Defence the reason for the anomaly that is caused by the payment of travelling expenses to civilian employees of his Department, such as labourers and craftsmen in the Dublin area, whereas no such payment is made to similarly qualified employees outside the Dublin area; if he will remove the anomaly by making similar payments to civilian employees throughout the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
17 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Labour if he has any plans to codify the existing range of protective legislation into a single Workers' Rights Act in 1990; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
10 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will hold an inquiry into the collapse of Balla Co-operative Marts Limited, County Mayo, to establish the reason the company continued trading when it was insolvent for a considerable period of time, with a view to ensuring that suitable insurance or bonding is carried by such companies to protect those trading with them; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
5 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of incidents of mad cow disease; the location of such outbreaks; the causes or presumed causes of the disease; the steps he is taking to eradicate the causes of the disease and monitor importation of cattle so affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
16 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline the regulations applicable in the Defence Forces in regard to hair, beards and dress; his views on whether these regulations are in line with modern living conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
12 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Defence if there are any plans to update the uniform of the Irish Army in 1990; and if he will make a statement on the matter.