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Special Educational Needs: Motion. (22 Feb 2005)

Tony Gregory: Tugaim lán-tacaíocht don rún seo de chuid Shinn Féin i leith oideachais speisialta. I fully support the motion with particular emphasis on the need for the allocation of resources to meet the special needs and equal rights of all pupils, including the need to reduce the pupil-teacher ratio in primary schools, the need to conclude the review of the proposed quota system for the allocation...

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (16 Feb 2005)

Tony Gregory: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Finance if it is policy that the Office of Public Works should engage in commercial activities with mobile phone companies; if a mobile phone mast has been approved by the Office of Public Works at the water tower in the Botanic Gardens complex; if there are homes within seven metres of the tower and a child care centre within 25 metres; and if this...

Domestic Refuse Charges: Motion (Resumed). (16 Feb 2005)

Tony Gregory: It appears from the Labour Party motion and the amendment thereto from the Green Party that the political parties which facilitated the introduction of the bin tax at local authority level are now having second thoughts and are crying crocodile tears for the disadvantaged and vulnerable in our society, including pensioners, whom this unjust tax is hitting hardest. The position of the...

Domestic Refuse Charges: Motion (Resumed). (16 Feb 2005)

Tony Gregory: Only the three independent councillors, one of them elected as part of the anti-bin tax campaign, stood firm against the tax. In this evening's vote, I will be opposing the Government's amendment. However, I am grateful for the opportunity to place on record my disgust at the hypocrisy of all the political parties, with the sole and honourable exception of the Socialist Party, in respect of...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (15 Feb 2005)

Tony Gregory: Question 259: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason the replacement of the Distillery Road Bridge on the River Tolka in Dublin 3, prioritised by the OPW as an essential anti-flood measure, has still not been implemented; if the OPW will liaise with Dublin City Council to have this serious flood risk dealt with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4572/05]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (15 Feb 2005)

Tony Gregory: Question 260: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason the new sea and canal locks at Spencer Dock, Dublin 1, prioritised as anti-flood measures, have still not been installed; the role the OPW has in this matter; if the OPW is aware that the promised temporary works at this location have had to be abandoned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4573/05]

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (15 Feb 2005)

Tony Gregory: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Finance if the OPW has fully assessed the projected traffic increases on Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7 and the Navan Road, Dublin 7 resulting from its proposed one-way system in the Phoenix Park, particularly in the context of the major new housing and apartment developments in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4574/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (15 Feb 2005)

Tony Gregory: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Finance if the Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW will reply to correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4718/05]

Written Answers — Export Licences: Export Licences (15 Feb 2005)

Tony Gregory: Question 300: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if evidence exists that computer components with defence implications are being purchased in the US by Irish business interests and exported from Ireland to Russia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4571/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (15 Feb 2005)

Tony Gregory: Question 309: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when a decision will be made on the application of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1 for disability allowance. [4575/05]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (15 Feb 2005)

Tony Gregory: Question 368: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if additional funding will be made available for a further phase of the young peoples facilities and services fund; the timescale involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4569/05]

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (15 Feb 2005)

Tony Gregory: Question 419: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there is recent evidence of a serious new and increased influx of heroin into the Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4570/05]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (15 Feb 2005)

Tony Gregory: Question 420: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the policing arrangements that will be put in place in the vicinity of Dalymount Park, Dublin 7 when Shamrock Rovers play their home matches there; if the Garda will have an input as to the timing of these matches to minimise disruption to the local community; if an effective plan will be formulated and adequate additional...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (15 Feb 2005)

Tony Gregory: Question 430: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the details of the recent increases in the number of community gardaí in the north Dublin city Garda districts; and the areas to which these additional gardaí were then deployed. [4720/05]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (15 Feb 2005)

Tony Gregory: Question 516: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the agency which takes enforcement action on section 25 planning decisions and the mechanism for such enforcement procedures. [4568/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (10 Feb 2005)

Tony Gregory: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the arrears of deserted wife's benefit of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3 will be reviewed. [4322/05]

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (10 Feb 2005)

Tony Gregory: Earlier this week, I attended a public meeting in St. Finbar's school in west Cabra in my Dublin Central constituency. The hall was packed to capacity with 300 to 400 local residents concerned about the increasingly serious cocaine problem, an issue that affects working class areas across the city. The national drugs unit had recently seized €1.5 million worth of cocaine in one operation in...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (9 Feb 2005)

Tony Gregory: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Finance , further to Parliamentary Question No. 318 of 19 October 2004, if he will list the items stolen or removed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4136/05]

Hunting Licences. (9 Feb 2005)

Tony Gregory: Question 57: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of the deer hunted by the Ward Union Hunt; if these deer are wild or domesticated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4095/05]

Hunting Licences. (9 Feb 2005)

Tony Gregory: Will the Minister of State answer the question tabled? What is the status of the deer hunted by the Ward Union Hunt? Do the Minister of State, his advisers and officials, believe they are domesticated farmed tame deer, as we all know them to be, or are they wild? As the Minister of State has referred to section 26(1) of the Wildlife Act, does he not agree that the Long Title of and the...