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Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (31 Jan 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 1144: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the situation regarding carers allowance especially for families of people with a disability; and if she will end the means test for these families. [43936/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (31 Jan 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 1423: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will support the valuable work of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5 with extra resources and funding in 2007. [43795/06]

Written Answers — Disadvantaged Status: Disadvantaged Status (31 Jan 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 1436: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the situation regarding disadvantaged schools and the Revitalising Areas by Planning Investment and Development scheme in particular to the northside of Dublin. [43969/06]

Written Answers — School Placement: School Placement (31 Jan 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 1466: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Dublin is being denied a primary school place. [1157/07]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (31 Jan 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 1467: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will ensure that art therapy is included in all long-term plans for schools in disadvantaged areas; and if she will make this a priority issue. [1158/07]

Written Answers — Cross-Border Projects: Cross-Border Projects (31 Jan 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 1471: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will support the formation of an all Ireland committee to implement the recommendations of the political education conference held in Dundalk on 6 October 2006; and if she will work with the Department of Foreign Affairs on this matter. [1216/07]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (31 Jan 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 1529: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if there have been complaints, cases or incidents where minority religions have tried to impose their views on the religious ethos of Catholic schools; and if she will clarify the rights of all religions in schools here. [1442/07]

Written Answers — Third Level Courses: Third Level Courses (31 Jan 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 1727: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will intervene on the decision by Trinity College Dublin to close the three-year acting degree. [2902/07]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (31 Jan 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 1767: To ask the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a person (details supplied), a survivor of Niemba ambush is not satisfied with the official report; and if he will set the historical record straight. [1014/07]

Written Answers — Urban Renewal Schemes: Urban Renewal Schemes (31 Jan 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 1792: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether having environmentally attractive and well managed urban areas is a key factor in international competitiveness. [43730/06]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (1 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Order of Business (1 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: The Tánaiste is still getting away with it.

Overseas Missions. (1 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 3: To ask the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a recent Army report on the circumstances of the Niemba ambush in the Congo on 8 November 1960 has been rejected by both survivors of the ambush; if he is willing to speak to the survivors who claim the report contains inaccuracies, has omitted important information and misrepresented their views; if...

Overseas Missions. (1 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: I agree with the Minister that this is a sensitive and harrowing issue for the families and people directly involved. I commend our UN soldiers for their work on many difficult missions. Truth rests at the core of this issue and we need the truth to come out. In view of the grave accusations concerning the recent Army report on Niemba, will the Minister undertake to personally meet with...

Leaders' Questions (6 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: Do not buy a house from Senator Ross.

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (6 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 196: To ask the Taoiseach the contracts won by a company (details supplied) for his Department and bodies under the aegis of his Department since 2000; the value of these contracts; and if these contracts were properly advertised in a transparent way. [3378/07]

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (6 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 215: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has further information on the case of a person (details supplied); and if there are other ways to resolve this issue. [3525/07]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (6 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 248: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the contracts won by a company (details supplied) for his Department and bodies under the aegis of his Department since 2000; the value of these contracts; and if these contracts were properly advertised in a transparent way. [4551/07]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (6 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 260: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will ensure the least disruption to civil servants who want to remain in Dublin; and if work locations nearer their geographical areas will be offered due to traffic and congestion issues. [3390/07]

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (6 Feb 2007)

Finian McGrath: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Finance if special consideration will be given to kit-cars when the revamped VRT system is being created in order to facilitate the charitable and entertainment value of these enthusiasts. [3504/07]