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Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (19 Apr 2005)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate the following issue of urgent importance: the need for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to make an explicit commitment that Irish children will not be deprived of the care and company of their parents as a result of a deportation order made by him and to note that the absence of such a commitment prompted...

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (14 Apr 2005)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that her Department's planning and building unit turned down an application for schools (details supplied) in Dublin 10 to be allowed in this year's summer works programme; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that they have submitted an appeal; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (14 Apr 2005)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that schools (details supplied) in Dublin 10 have been the target of several recent arson attacks and that the key holder for the schools has also been attacked when responding to alarms and incidents around the schools; and if she will make a statement on the schools' request for security...

Written Answers — Educational Disadvantage: Educational Disadvantage (14 Apr 2005)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that schools (details supplied) in Dublin 10 are in an area of major disadvantage, a drugs task force area, a partnership area and also the area with the lowest educational attainment in the State; and her views on whether, when the environment for pupils to learn is not attractive, is...

Garda Investigations. (13 Apr 2005)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: In 1991, Donegal Sinn Féin County Councillor, Eddie Fullerton, was assassinated by a British pseudo-gang, a loyalist death squad, at his home in Buncrana. His killing was later claimed by the UDA, using their other name, the UFF. No one has ever been convicted or charged with his killing. There is evidence of British armed forces collusion in his death. Eddie's photograph was among crown...

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (13 Apr 2005)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 138: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has examined and is satisfied with each of the five year action plans for social and affordable housing which have been developed by local authorities in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11121/05]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (13 Apr 2005)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the Northern Ireland Office's decision to downgrade the chief commissioner of the Equality Commission to a part-time post; and if he has raised this matter with the British Government. [11476/05]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (13 Apr 2005)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the Government will fulfil its duty to safeguard the rights of Irish citizens throughout the world and take urgent action to secure the release of persons (details supplied). [11482/05]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (13 Apr 2005)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the representations he has made to the British Government regarding the Inquiries Bill and its ongoing attempts to hide the truth regarding collusion in the killing of Pat Finucane. [11483/05]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (13 Apr 2005)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his representations to the British Government over the PSNI's continuing use of plastic bullets and the recent vote of the policing board to introduce a new plastic bullet; his views on whether plastic bullets are lethal devices; and his further views on the demand that they be removed from use. [11484/05]

Written Answers — Misuse of Drugs: Misuse of Drugs (13 Apr 2005)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will report on the work of the British-Irish Council on the misuse of drugs which is being led by the Government; the Irish representatives involved; and the progress made in developing a framework for future co-operation in the areas of demand reduction and supply reduction. [11475/05]

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (13 Apr 2005)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, in the interests of fairness, he will reconsider his decision retroactively to apply the three-year residency requirement for refugees applying for Irish citizenship to those whose applications were made but not finally determined prior to May 2004. [11473/05]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (13 Apr 2005)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of applications for leave to remain here on the basis of humanitarian and compassionate grounds which he has reviewed since assuming office, by country; the number he has approved and the number he has rejected, by country; and if he maintains a record of the reasons for his decisions. [11474/05]

Written Answers — Sentencing Policy: Sentencing Policy (13 Apr 2005)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the need for more consistent sentencing in sexual assault cases and training for the judges who hear them. [11477/05]

European Council: Statements. (13 Apr 2005)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I have three or four brief questions. Will the Minister ask the Government Whip to arrange a debate and a vote on the services directive and a debate on the Lisbon Agenda? The Joint Committee on European Affairs discussed it and produced a document, but the House has not debated it. Will Minister also arrange for a debate on the proposed Stability and Growth Pact reforms? Will he also ensure...

European Council: Statements. (13 Apr 2005)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: I am.

European Council: Statements. (13 Apr 2005)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: The French electorate, which appears to intend to vote against the EU constitution, is concerned about the notorious services directive with its negative implications for public services and workers' rights. We have not fully debated that directive in this House. The Government supports it but my party opposes it and seeks a debate and a vote on it. The so-called compromise wording reached at...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (12 Apr 2005)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has received a report from the Garda Síochána regarding the re-examination of the Garda investigation into the murder of Donegal County Councillor Eddie Fullerton which was completed in 2004; if not, the reason for the delay; if so, when he intends to publish its contents. [10853/05]

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (12 Apr 2005)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will consider the immediate suspension of mass deportations to allow for an audit of the policy by the Human Rights Commission. [10854/05]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (12 Apr 2005)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh: Question 151: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the steps being taken by her Department to ensure that sufficient resources are available to deal with the large number of pupils in primary schools in the Ballyfermot area who are presenting with speech difficulties. [11258/05]