Results 2,541-2,560 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath

Written Answers — Barron Report: Barron Report (12 Dec 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 177: To ask the Taoiseach his views on the latest Barron Report and the issue of collusion; and if he will work with the British Government on this matter. [42298/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (12 Dec 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will support The Irish Chronic Pain Association with proper funding in 2007; and if they will be given them the maximum support. [42339/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (12 Dec 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 258: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will take action to end noise in an area in Dublin 3; and if she will resolve this serious complaint. [42340/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (12 Dec 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 259: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will invest in new beds in the health service here as a strategy to end the patients on trolleys crisis; and the number of new beds that will come on stream in 2007. [42341/06]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (12 Dec 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 348: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if there are sanctions against travel companies that do not live up to their responsibilities in relation to people with disabilities and holiday packages. [42430/06]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (12 Dec 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 443: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the action she will take against second level schools that discriminate against special needs students and not just to leave it up to parents to fight this injustice in the education system here. [42344/06]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (12 Dec 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 490: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will deliver on her promise to purchase a site and build a school (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make this a priority issue. [42784/06]

Public Transport: Motion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2006)

Finian McGrath: Dream on.

Public Transport: Motion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2006)

Finian McGrath: Dream on. Tell that to the residents in Marino.

Public Transport: Motion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2006)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Public Transport: Motion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2006)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Chair for giving me the opportunity to speak on the motion which I strongly support because it is important and relevant to the crisis in regard to traffic management and the inadequacy of the public transport system. Before I go into detail, I wish to state that it is amazing and a bit rich for Members — they have brass necks — to come into the House and say we must do this...

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (13 Dec 2006)

Finian McGrath: Big spender.

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (13 Dec 2006)

Finian McGrath: It will be deferred.

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (13 Dec 2006)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the debate on the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2006 and related issues. I thank the members of the commission, many of whom have made a valuable contribution, for their work. The commission is a classic example of public service at its best, which is something we appreciate and should support. I share some of Deputy Boyle's concerns, which I will comment...

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (13 Dec 2006)

Finian McGrath: I am not talking about the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission — I am talking about the Departments. The Minister for Transport, for example, has exceeded his budget for certain projects.

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (13 Dec 2006)

Finian McGrath: I am talking about value for money and accountability. I have pointed out that some Departments and Ministers are not accepting their public responsibility. I am not referring to the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission at all. If Deputy McGrath had been listening to me, he would know that I commended the commission and pointed out that issues like respect for democracy are important. We...

Written Answers — Dublin-Monaghan Bombings: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (13 Dec 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 111: To ask the Taoiseach the situation regarding the delays in the McEntee Report. [43014/06]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (13 Dec 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 119: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding Garda patrols and anti-social activity in the vicinity of a club (details supplied) in Dublin 3; and if he will work with the local residents on this matter. [43084/06]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (13 Dec 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 120: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there are systems in place to counter foreign intelligence agencies infiltrating An Garda Síochána; and the number of incidents that have been dealt with over the past twenty years. [43085/06]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (13 Dec 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 126: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the extra policing measures that will be put in place in the surrounding residential areas following the opening up of Croke Park to extra matches in soccer and rugby; and if he will work with Dublin City Council on this matter. [43181/06]