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Written Answers — Third Level Education: Third Level Education (27 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 1227: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason University College Dublin decided to stop running a third level course for students (details supplied). [28253/06]

Written Answers — Child Protection: Child Protection (27 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 1231: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans to deal with children suffering from domestic violence which can lead to poor exam results, low self esteem and future aggression and adjustment problems. [28346/06]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (27 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 1232: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the action she will take regarding the class size issue in national schools here in 2006. [28376/06]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (27 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 1240: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the transportation grants available to gaelscoil families outside the schools catchment area. [28463/06]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (27 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 1244: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if an application was made from a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9 for a centre of excellence which would incorporate the school and a new school building for another school; and the position in relation to this project. [28514/06]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (27 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 1252: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the action she will take regarding the class size issue at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if the school will be assisted on this matter. [28544/06]

Written Answers — Schools Recognition: Schools Recognition (27 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 1253: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11; and if they will be given the maximum support in relation to finances and staffing. [28555/06]

Written Answers — Capital Expenditure: Capital Expenditure (27 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 1326: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if second level schools here will be resourced in the forthcoming estimates to at least the average OECD levels; and if she will support the ASTI on this matter. [29105/06]

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (27 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 1461: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he will take regarding the burning of fossil fuels which could see global temperature increasing by three degrees centigrade and which could create the potential for more flooding, forest fires and droughts; and if he will make this an international issue. [28345/06]

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (27 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 1464: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will investigate the general problem of noise pollution caused by house alarms that are frequently being activated by environment conditions such as wind as opposed to a break-in; if he will regulate this environmental pollution by curtailing alarm types to those with sirens which sound inside the...

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (27 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 1479: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of people on the Dublin City Council area housing waiting list for the northside of Dublin. [28737/06]

National Oil Reserves Agency Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: I wish to share time with Deputy Trevor Sargent. I welcome the opportunity to speak on the National Oil Reserves Agency Bill 2006. It is an important issue and an important debate because we need well thought out legislation in this area. When we address important issues such as oil and gas, particularly our natural resources, we must have a comprehensive debate and listen to all views in...

Leaders' Questions (27 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Northern Ireland Issues. (27 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 9: To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding the Northern talks and his meeting with Prime Minister, Mr. Tony Blair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28159/06]

Northern Ireland Issues. (27 Sep 2006)

Finian McGrath: Does the Taoiseach share my total frustration and annoyance, and that of many people on this island, at the delaying tactics of the DUP, especially in recent days? Yesterday the sub-committee on the Barron report met victims, including Stephen Travers of the Miami showband massacre, the Dundalk families and others who gave evidence and made oral submissions. We heard of their grief and hurt...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (6 Jul 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 59: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she accepts that persons with mental health problems and their families have the right to participate in all of the decision making that affects them on a personal, local, regional and national level. [27280/06]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (6 Jul 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 61: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she accepts that everyone needs the highest attainable standard of mental health including the best possible measures to promote their mental well-being and to prevent mental ill health; and the plans that will be implemented in 2006. [27282/06]

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (6 Jul 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 60: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will support the Tramore Youth and Family Project, Tramore, County Waterford in their efforts to employ another member of staff in order to manage and co-ordinate the services and programmes in their youth cafe. [27281/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 Jul 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 65: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3 was denied a mobility allowance for people with disabilities; and to give them the maximum advice and support. [27288/06]

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (6 Jul 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has satisfied himself that the new mast erected at Coolock Garda station is safe; and if he will support the local residents in their efforts on health and safety issues. [27264/06]