Results 201-220 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (23 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 312: To ask the Minister for Transport if a jet (details supplied) has ever landed at Shannon Airport; if prisoners were ever transported through that airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30003/04]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (23 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: Question 329: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the reason a centre (details supplied) in Dublin 5 did not receive a grant under his Department's programme of grants for locally based community and voluntary organisations; and if the maximum support and assistance will be given to this centre. [29719/04]

Health Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: That is a very nice sentiment. Deputy Cassidy is going soft.

Health Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Nov 2004)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on this new and important legislation. I welcome the debate on the urgent need to reform our health service and I enter the debate with an open mind. I recognise the need for change, reform and investment. If this Bill means reform plus investment, I am interested in being positive and constructive in the interests of patients, staff...

Humanitarian Relief. (26 Jan 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 1268: To ask the Minister for Defence if troops and back-up services will be supplied to the victims of the tsunami crisis under the guidance of the UN. [34583/04]

Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (26 Jan 2005)

Finian McGrath: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil to debate a specific matter of public interest requiring urgent consideration, namely, the major crisis in the accident and emergency departments in our hospitals, where patients are on trolleys, and the urgent need to increase bed capacity in hospitals and invest in primary care.

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (26 Jan 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 144: To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding the Northern talks and further plans for 2005. [34578/04]

Written Answers — Smoking Ban: Smoking Ban (26 Jan 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 150: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the smoking ban in public houses is in breach of Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34114/04]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (26 Jan 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 154: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the way in which the additional finance in budget 2005 will be used to reduce the number of service users — currently 299 — on the priority residential waiting list at a centre (details supplied) in Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34118/04]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (26 Jan 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 253: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if urgent assistance will be given to a group (details supplied) in Dublin 3 in its efforts for funding; and if she will work closely with the Department of Social and Family Affairs on this issue. [1310/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (26 Jan 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 172: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a care plan will be put in place for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9, especially in the area of occupational therapy; if this will be made a priority issue. [34209/04]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (26 Jan 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 182: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the actions taken to resolve the case of a person (details supplied); and if further efforts will be made to end this dispute. [34302/04]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (26 Jan 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 183: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the North Western Health Board refused the offer of a mediator in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if the new Health Service Executive will resolve this dispute definitively. [34328/04]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (26 Jan 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 184: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if assistance will be given to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [34598/04]

Written Answers — Cancer Statistics: Cancer Statistics (26 Jan 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 185: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of deaths each year from lung cancer caused by asbestos; and her plans to deal with this epidemic in 2005. [1001/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (26 Jan 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 186: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 has been waiting for an appointment since September 2004 at the Mater Hospital; and if this person will be given the maximum support and assistance. [1002/05]

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (26 Jan 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 187: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if there is concrete medical evidence that mobile phones can cause cancer and that radiation from these phones is able to damage DNA in human cells. [1003/05]

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (26 Jan 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 188: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if persons who use mobile phones for more than ten years have an increased risk of developing tumours and damage to brain tissue; and if she will clarify this medical evidence from Sweden. [1004/05]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (26 Jan 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 213: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if assistance will be given to a person (details supplied) with nursing home subvention and if the maximum support and advice will be available to the family. [1089/05]

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (26 Jan 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 214: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3, who until recently could obtain insulin and syringes by means of a green book now has to obtain a prescription from the doctor and pharmacy to secure the syringes; and the motive behind giving insulin on the green book but not the instruments with which to administer it....