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Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (3 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the way in which Mr. RoryCarroll was rescued in Iraq; and if a ransom was paid for his release. [32112/05]

Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (3 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of children living in poverty; and the measures to tackle same. [32384/05]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (3 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will provide an environmental report on pipeline aviation fuel along Griffith Avenue, Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32345/05]

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (3 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of child and adult sexual abuse cases recorded in 2004 for children and adults with intellectual disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32115/05]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (3 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of community gardaí at Coolock, Clontarf, Raheny and Santry Garda stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32116/05]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (3 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason so few special needs assistants are in second level schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32118/05]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (3 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding improving the class sizes at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32119/05]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (3 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 284: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the maximum support and advice will be given to persons (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [32317/05]

State Examinations. (8 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: On standardised testing, does the Minister agree that there appears to be an obsession with testing rather than genuine assessment in regard to primary school children in particular? Does she agree that if we go down the road of other countries, teachers will spend their school day, which in primary schools is approximately five hours per day, writing up reports, carrying out assessments and...

State Examinations. (8 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: I apologise, a Leas-Cheann Chomhairle.

School Curriculum. (8 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: On the issue of Irish music and dance in primary and secondary schools, there is already a huge resource within some schools which are examples of good practice. Deputy Timmins' question is relevant because there are some schools that may not necessarily have the same examples of good practice in respect of Irish music, dance and all other aspects of the arts. Perhaps the Minister would use...

Written Answers — Commemorative Events: Commemorative Events (8 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 217: To ask the Taoiseach his plans for 1916 commemorations. [32906/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 280: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the free drugs scheme to include crohns disease; and if she will make this a priority issue as it has not been updated since 1970. [32890/05]

Written Answers — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (8 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 279: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32889/05]

Written Answers — National Anthem: National Anthem (8 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 323: To ask the Minister for Finance when the national anthem composed by Peadar Kearney in 1907 will be reclaimed and the correct words (details supplied) will be inserted at all public and State occasions. [32906/05]

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (8 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 539: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to introduce the Judicial and Ethics Bill; and if he will give an update on the situation. [32902/05]

Written Answers — Early Childhood Education: Early Childhood Education (8 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 564: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if early childhood resources and services to children on the northside of Dublin will be targeted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32431/05]

Written Answers — Governance of Universities: Governance of Universities (8 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 590: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a board of governors should have meetings at a third level college without student representations; and if she will clarify this situation regarding the 1997 Education Act. [32534/05]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (8 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 734: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will correct an error in relation to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 581 and 582 of 25 October 2005 regarding the Niemba ambush on 8 November 1960, in which eight members of the patrol were killed and three members survived, and to set the record straight for former Army privates (details supplied). [32533/05]

Leaders' Questions. (9 Nov 2005)

Finian McGrath: They will not send in their accounts.