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National Drugs Strategy. (8 Feb 2006)

Brian O'Shea: At what level does the Minister of State expect the fund to be capped if not €1 million? There is a wide discrepancy between the €1 million that appeared to be in place until the Minister of State spoke and the estimate of the chairpersons and co-ordinators of local drugs task forces that at least €8 million is required for the emerging needs fund. This group has on-the-ground...

Finance Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Feb 2006)

Brian O'Shea: The Deputy should not refer to individuals by name.

Finance Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Feb 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Finance Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Feb 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Gabh mo leithscéal leis an Teachta ach tá nóiméad amháin fágtha aige.

Finance Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Feb 2006)

Brian O'Shea: The Deputy to conclude.

Finance Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Feb 2006)

Brian O'Shea: I must interrupt the Minister. It is 7 p.m and the order of the House requires that I put the question. However, if there is general agreement, I will allow the Minister some latitude to conclude. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (8 Feb 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the extent to which the national drugs strategy team is addressing middle class regular use of cocaine; his views on whether there is a growing national problem in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4425/06]

Written Answers — Local Authority Schemes: Local Authority Schemes (8 Feb 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 345: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals to provide a 100% disabled person's grant to people who are on invalidity pension and are house-owners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4517/06]

Written Answers — Local Authority Schemes: Local Authority Schemes (8 Feb 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 346: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals to increase the disabled person's grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4518/06]

Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Will the Minister say when it is intended to enact sections 55 to 62, Part VIII of the Local Government Act 2001? These sections deal with the proposal from a local authority for boundary extension.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (9 Feb 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Finance if the payment of a standing charge for refuse service to a local authority qualifies for tax relief; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4781/06]

Written Answers — All-Irish Schools: All-Irish Schools (9 Feb 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of gaelscoileanna and gaelcoláistí here; and the number of pupils enrolled in each type. [4851/06]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (9 Feb 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of special needs pupils in gaelscoileanna. [4852/06]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (9 Feb 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of pupils availing of learning support teachers in gaelscoileanna. [4853/06]

Written Answers — All-Irish Schools: All-Irish Schools (9 Feb 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of principal, assistant, resource special needs and learning support teachers in gaelscoileanna. [4854/06]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (9 Feb 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of special needs assistants in gaelscoileanna. [4855/06]

Written Answers — Irish Language Exemption: Irish Language Exemption (9 Feb 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the circumstances in which a child attending a primary school who has been diagnosed with ADHD and granted an exemption from the study of Irish in accordance with the terms of circular 12/96 by the school can have that exemption withdrawn by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4856/06]

Written Answers — Irish Language Exemption: Irish Language Exemption (9 Feb 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary school pupils from abroad who had no understanding of English when enrolled who are required to study Irish only in accordance with the terms of circular 12/96; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4857/06]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (9 Feb 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on the situation whereby Irish language learning support teachers are not appointed to gaelscoileanna bearing in mind that it can discourage parents from enrolling or retaining pupils in gaelsccoileanna; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4858/06]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (9 Feb 2006)

Brian O'Shea: Question 217: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals to have a standardised waiver system in regard to refuse charges for all local authorities here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4782/06]