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Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (24 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 283: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the reports on pupil-teacher ratio, the task force on physical sciences and the task force on discipline will be implemented. [20032/06]

Drug Abuse: Motion (Resumed). (24 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on this important debate on the drugs crisis, which is damaging the entire country. Before discussing the details of the motion, I express my sympathy to all the victims who have been affected by the rampant drugs epidemic. Each time I attend the funeral of someone who has died as a direct consequence of drugs, I become depressed...

Middle East Peace Process. (24 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs when he will raise the plight of the Palestinian people within the European Union and United Nations; and if he will act as a peace broker in the current difficult climate. [19806/06]

Middle East Peace Process. (24 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Middle East Peace Process. (24 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Following the recent Palestinian elections, which were open and democratic, does the Minister of State agree there appears to be a complete sea-change in the attitude of the European Union? I ask the Minister of State to ensure the EU continues to supply the necessary assistance to meet the basic needs of the Palestinian people. We have recently seen the €121 million in aid. Will the...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (23 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 177: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if assistance will be given to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3 who is on a waiting list; and if she will make this a priority case. [19141/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (23 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 178: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if assistance will be given regarding a project (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if she will work with other Departments in providing funding support for this project. [19142/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (23 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 251: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason the Revenue Commissioners decided to take a different approach when dealing with football clubs (details supplied); and if he will clarify the situation. [19084/06]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (23 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 306: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if Ireland will comply with the Geneva Convention obligations by respecting and ensuring respect for international law and preventing the Israeli military from landing here; and the reason two Israeli Air Force 707 aircraft carrying military personnel were allowed to land at Shannon on 5 May 2006. [19143/06]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (23 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 307: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the oil field in Lanimor belongs to East Timor under international law; and if he will raise this matter with Mr. John Howard, the Australian Prime Minister and Mr Alexander Downer, the Australian Foreign Minster. [19071/06]

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (23 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 308: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the action he will take regarding the suspension of aid to the Palestinian people as they are on the brink of collapse. [19072/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (23 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 331: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if assistance will be given to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 to extend their deadline and not to stop their rent allowance. [19140/06]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (23 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 347: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason there is a major delay from the MIBI regarding a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 and if he will work with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform on this case. [19148/06]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (23 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 348: To ask the Minister for Transport when the legislation will be set up for the Road Safety Authority; the date on which this legislation will be enacted; if all the functions of other State bodies being subsumed will be incorporated into the authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19149/06]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (23 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 397: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on a self-appointed group (details supplied); and if he will outline his relationship and that of the Garda Síochána with this group. [19085/06]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (23 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 400: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will not deport the 33 Afghan men at St. Patrick's Cathedral; and if he will ensure their personal safety. [19105/06]

Decentralisation Programme. (23 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: It is a fiasco.

Decentralisation Programme. (23 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: It is a fiasco.

Decentralisation Programme. (23 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: Are there any jobs for Marino?

Decentralisation Programme. (23 May 2006)

Finian McGrath: What about Marino?