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Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (3 Feb 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 213: To ask the Taoiseach if he raised sectarian attacks and the drugs issue at his recent meeting with the political representatives of the UDA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2770/04]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (3 Feb 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding public servants and the decentralisation plan; if it will ever be compulsory; the future of public servants that cannot move due to personal and family reasons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2768/04]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (3 Feb 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 381: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he will expedite the transfer of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7 from the Mater Hospital to the orthopaedic hospital in Clontarf in order to facilitate their recovery. [2764/04]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (3 Feb 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 405: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the entitlements to a person (details supplied) in County Galway with a major disability; the financial assistance and other support which will be given when this person is 18 years old; and if he will give maximum advice, support and financial assistance to the family. [3045/04]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (10 Feb 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding allegations of severe human rights abuses in North Korea; and if information is available on Camp 22 in that State. [3676/04]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (10 Feb 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has received reports on the reported military incursion into Al Zaytoun, a residential district of Gaza city, killing eight Palestinians and causing extensive damage to civilian property on 28 January 2004; if he has raised the matter with the Israeli authorities or with his colleagues on the General Affairs and External Relations...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (10 Feb 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 277: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the maximum support and assistance will be given to Enable Ireland school, Sandymount, Dublin 4, in granting a special needs assistant to a person (details supplied) and in granting support for more modern IT equipment; and if these will be made priority issues. [3956/04]

Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (10 Feb 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 288: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position regarding the proposed 52 acre infill in Dublin Bay; and the details of other developments in the bay in 2004. [4045/04]

Written Answers — Diabetes Incidence: Diabetes Incidence (10 Feb 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 322: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason 50% of all amputations are related to diabetes; and the action he will take regarding this crisis. [3589/04]

Written Answers — Diabetes Incidence: Diabetes Incidence (10 Feb 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 323: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a diabetic patient has to wait 15 months to be seen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3590/04]

Written Answers — Diabetes Incidence: Diabetes Incidence (10 Feb 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 326: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the maximum support and assistance will be given to the adult diabetic treatment centre at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9; and his plans to reduce the waiting list of 4,000. [3593/04]

Written Answers — Diabetes Incidence: Diabetes Incidence (10 Feb 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 324: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the amount of public money spent on diabetes; and if there will be further spending in 2004. [3591/04]

Written Answers — Diabetes Incidence: Diabetes Incidence (10 Feb 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 325: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if early treatment of diabetes will save public money in the long-term; and if he has strategies to deal with this crisis. [3592/04]

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (10 Feb 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 332: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Carlow will receive respite payments, and their family will receive the maximum clarification, advice and support. [3615/04]

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (10 Feb 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 340: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3 will be given the maximum support and assistance when they are released from the Mater Hospital and to ensure they receive a back-up home service. [3672/04]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (10 Feb 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 474: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the maximum funding will be awarded to the Dublin branch of Down Syndrome Ireland to launch its new service.

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Feb 2004)

Finian McGrath: I can name several in Dublin for the Deputy.

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Feb 2004)

Finian McGrath: I thought Deputy Ring was going to share time with me.

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Feb 2004)

Finian McGrath: The people on the north side are not soft.

Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 Feb 2004)

Finian McGrath: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on this legislation. I wish to put on record my views on motor tax, the role of motors in Irish society, the road safety issue, the Dublin Port tunnel and other important matters relating to motorists and taxation. Over the years motorists have received a bad press and I do not agree with the current, politically correct aim of driving motorists off...