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Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: When we are dealing with civil law or other justice-related matters, it is important that we get the balance right. Above all, competence, independence, quality and true public service must be important elements running through this legislation. We need a Bill and a vision for this country that is based on honesty and equality. These core principles in any democracy should be built into...

Public Expenditure: Motion (Resumed). (4 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak to this very important motion regarding the waste and overspending of taxpayers' money. I will focus on two major projects on the north side of Dublin. The site of the proposed prison at Thornton Hall cost €30 million for a farm that is worth €15 million. Where is the Tánaiste going in this regard? Where is the bright boy in the class, when he...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (4 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will urgently assist a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 with back up services. [31245/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (4 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 287: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will abolish the means test for carers; and if he will examine other ways to assist carers and their families. [31132/06]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (4 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 311: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she has replied to any of the 200,000 parents who signed letters to her in June 2006 demanding that the Government implement the promise to reduce class size in primary schools contained in the programme for Government; and if not, when she intends to provide these parents with the courtesy of response. [31128/06]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (5 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: I wish to seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss a matter of national importance and concern, namely, the proposed 34% increase in gas prices as world oil prices are falling rapidly; and the need for the energy regulator to review his decision to allow these indefensible increases and to support householders, working people, the elderly and disabled on this...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (5 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Competition how are you.

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (5 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and the reason for the delay. [31376/06]

Crime Prevention: Motion. (10 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: The Independent Deputies deal with real issues every day and we propose sensible solutions to this matter. I commend and pay tribute to the late Ms Donna Cleary, a constituent of mine shot down in a drugs-related incident. I also remember all the victims of crime throughout this State. These are real people, our citizens, and we should stand up and defend their rights. The heroin crisis...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (10 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 209: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to the case of a person (details supplied). [31508/06]

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (10 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 241: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he had access to or has seen copies of the second Moriarty tribunal; and if he will clarify the matter. [31990/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (10 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 has to wait until 2007 for a hospital appointment at Beaumont Hospital; and if assistance will be given to this person. [31580/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (10 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 291: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 is being treated in such a bad manner; and the action she will take regarding the lack of beds at Beaumont Hospital. [31581/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 300: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will provide a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 with long-term residential care and assist their family in this matter. [31634/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 308: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will award the costs of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3 and support this family in this matter. [31696/06]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (10 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 325: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he will assist persons (details supplied) as a matter of priority. [31886/06]

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (10 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 459: To ask the Minister for Transport the action he will take regarding the issue of overcrowding on the DART service and the ventilation systems on the carriages. [31951/06]

Leaders' Questions (11 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: It does not have one.

Leaders' Questions (11 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: The Minister was caught out. Where are his advisers now?

Leaders' Questions (11 Oct 2006)

Finian McGrath: The Minister should ask his expensive advisers.