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Leaders' Questions. (4 Jul 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Let us do it.

Written Answers — Education Schemes: Education Schemes (4 Jul 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the elements of the McIver Report which will be implemented in the final year of this Government. [25978/06]

Written Answers — Commercial Research: Commercial Research (4 Jul 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 630: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she has carried out or will carry out a full investigation into revelations that a publicly-funded third level institution has been engaging in research in primary schools during school hours on behalf of commercial clients, in some cases without the sanction of parents; her views on such practices in general; if she intends to...

Written Answers — Commercial Research: Commercial Research (4 Jul 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 631: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the guidelines which exist on commercial involvement in schools; if it is planned to review these guidelines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26444/06]

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Jun 2006)

Paul Gogarty: I suppose five minutes should be enough time to speak on this issue given that so many people have spoken about it. I am not qualified to add anything new to this debate because I am new to the Dáil. I am not being facetious when I say that the first time I really became aware of the continuing fallout of the hepatitis C scandal was when I participated in the filming of the television...

Written Answers — European Council Meetings: European Council Meetings (29 Jun 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his attendance at the June 2006 EU Council meeting, in particular on developments with the EU Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25212/06]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (29 Jun 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress which has been made in the decentralisation of his Department's overseas aid division, Irish Aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25211/06]

Written Answers — Drug Treatment Programme: Drug Treatment Programme (29 Jun 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 132: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number and percentage of identified drug addicts living in the Clondalkin, Lucan, Palmerstown, Rathcoole, Newcastle, Saggart and Brittas areas who are actively trying to deal with their addiction but are not on a recognised drug treatment course or on a methadone maintenance programme; and if she will make a statement...

Written Answers — Drug Treatment Programme: Drug Treatment Programme (29 Jun 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 133: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a quota system exists with general practitioners whereby methadone can only be prescribed for a limited number of drug addicts; the length of time this system has been in operation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25459/06]

Written Answers — Drug Treatment Programme: Drug Treatment Programme (29 Jun 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 134: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the problem whereby some drug addicts who are unable to get methadone via their general practitioners and are unable to get onto a drug treatment programme have to get their supplies via the black market; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25460/06]

Written Answers — Illicit Drugs Market: Illicit Drugs Market (29 Jun 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will estimate the value of the black market trade in methadone here. [25461/06]

Institutes of Technology Bill 2006: Report Stage. (29 Jun 2006)

Paul Gogarty: I am especially concerned about this issue, which is why I tabled amendments Nos. 69 and 71. When a chief executive officer is asked to come before the Committee of Public Accounts, given the visible nature of the committee in terms of the media reportage and the public eye, it is important it is seen to be as transparent as possible. The acceptance of amendments Nos. 69 and 71 would allow...

Institutes of Technology Bill 2006: Report Stage. (29 Jun 2006)

Paul Gogarty: I will also happily withdraw my amendment, given that the Minister made a similar commitment on Committee Stage. I had hoped that she would reiterate it in the House, but the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Lenihan, has done so.

Institutes of Technology Bill 2006: Report Stage. (29 Jun 2006)

Paul Gogarty: While I would prefer a shorter timeframe than three months, I acknowledge the effort made by the Minister in this regard.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (29 Jun 2006)

Paul Gogarty: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the need for the Government to commit to providing at least €1 billion in additional targeted funding in education in 2006, which will do much to provide a decent future for young people and their families, will provide new opportunities for those who missed out on education and...

Written Answers — State Bodies: State Bodies (28 Jun 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Finance the number and type of State body positions which will be affected by the increase in chairperson's salaries recently approved by Cabinet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24808/06]

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (28 Jun 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Finance if his officials, together with other Departments, have assessed the implications of the Institute of Public Administration report on the management of State agencies; and if policy changes are envisaged or have been implemented on foot of same. [24809/06]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (28 Jun 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason special education services are being denied to Youthreach; the plans she has to introduce such services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25100/06]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (28 Jun 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 215: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the non-provision of special education services to Youthreach is in breach of Section 7.1 of the Education Act 1998; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25101/06]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (28 Jun 2006)

Paul Gogarty: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason the National Council for Special Education is denying special needs services to Youthreach until the full implementation of the Education for Persons with Special Needs Act 2004. [25102/06]