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Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (21 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 531: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if financial assistance will be given to a local drugs group (details supplied) in its efforts to pay for security shutters at its centre; and if the maximum advice and support will be given in accessing funding. [10977/06]

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (21 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 544: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on the concerns of many citizens about nitrates, pollution and its effects on lakes, rivers and land here; and if she will make this a priority issue. [10032/06]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (21 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 596: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the Government will publish the national women's strategy; the position regarding the commitments given under the Beijing platform; and if he will address the issues of violence against women. [10357/06]

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (21 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 604: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the delays in a matter (details supplied) relating to rectification of boundaries will be resolved; and if the maximum support and advice will be given to the person on this matter. [10148/06]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (21 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 609: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason the gardaí did not investigate a case (details supplied) and the reason forensic evidence which showed a forgery was ignored; the further reason a company (details supplied) knowingly used a deed of transfer in the Land Registry office in Dublin to make money and why this case was covered up for years. [10222/06]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (21 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 625: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will investigate allegations regarding an ex-detective Garda (details supplied); their role in the Stardust fire tragedy; and the position regarding the new investigation. [10347/06]

Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour: Anti-Social Behaviour (21 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 626: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a safety and security plan will be put in place at an open space between areas (details supplied); if he will curb the anti-social behaviour at these areas; and if he will give the local residents the maximum support on this matter. [10348/06]

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (21 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 712: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if assistance will be given to a project (details supplied) in Dublin 17 in its efforts to get extra youth workers; and if assistance will be given to integrate them into the local community. [10976/06]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (21 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 725: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the action she will take regarding the high class sizes at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if she will make class size a priority issue in 2006. [10134/06]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (21 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 757: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if transportation issues will be resolved for a person (details supplied); and if she will ensure that all pupils with a disability are treated properly. [10360/06]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (21 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 792: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if urgent assistance will be given to a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5 with more resource hours for special needs education; the disparity in funding between vocational educational committees and voluntary secondary schools; and if the funding in this school will be expanded. [10749/06]

Written Answers — Disadvantaged Status: Disadvantaged Status (21 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 800: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if disadvantaged status will be granted to a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if its learning support teacher will be retained as a matter of priority. [10913/06]

Written Answers — Building Controls: Building Controls (21 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 901: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he accepts the recommendations of the Competition Authority in relation to architects and the need for an independent body to be set up in the Building Control Bill and that same be implemented in the legislation. [10908/06]

Leaders' Questions. (22 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: We are still short.

Leaders' Questions. (22 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: We need 500 new beds.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (23 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss a matter of national importance and concern, namely, the urgent need to assist the families of victims of the Stardust fire tragedy in Artane on St. Valentine's Day 1981, to hold a fresh inquiry into that terrible fire and for all Members of the Dáil and Seanad actively to support the families in their efforts to secure...

Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (23 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak in the debate on this Bill. Regarding amendments Nos. 5, 6 and 13, when we discuss definitions and language, it is important that we use proper and suitable language. We must listen to people directly involved in organisations and groups, particularly parents' groups, with focus on people with disabilities and their families. We must ensure the language used...

Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (23 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: Prevention of crime is an important part of any strategy and I support amendment No. 13.

Care of the Elderly: Statements. (23 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: A one-stop-shop.

Care of the Elderly: Statements. (23 Mar 2006)

Finian McGrath: I welcome this important debate on the elderly. I also welcome any extra spending and funding used to provide services for the elderly. We should acknowledge any step forward. I wish to support the elderly in a practical way and to put forward a few ideas on how to assist them in their communities and ensure they have maximum support. Approximately 440,000 people, 11% of the population are...