Results 2,561-2,580 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (13 Dec 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Finance the situation of a first time co-buyer with two friends who had switched their mortgage to a lower interest rate; and if they will qualify for the increased tax relief in Budget 2007 or it they have missed same. [43007/06]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (13 Dec 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason that people with a mental illness received very little contact or follow-up with counsellors and psychiatrists after receiving treatment in hospital. [43008/06]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (13 Dec 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will deal with the waiting lists for patients with a mental illness; and if she will put in place proper services on the northside of Dublin. [43009/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Dec 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and other supports will be provided for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if she will work with the family on obtaining proper services. [43082/06]

Written Answers — Alcohol Advertising: Alcohol Advertising (13 Dec 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if there are clear guidelines dealing with alcohol advertising in residential areas (details supplied); and her views on this kind of advertising having an influence on children coming up to Christmas 2006. [43083/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Dec 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason there are still elderly patients in hospitals waiting for nursing home places; and if she will act on this matter urgently. [43177/06]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (13 Dec 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the situation regarding attempts to end the waiting lists for people with an intellectual disability where 1,906 require a residential place and 1,877 require a respite service. [43178/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Dec 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will urgently invest in both reform and providing more beds the health system in 2007. [43179/06]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (13 Dec 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will call in the British Ambassador to deal with the collusion issues raised in the Barron Reports. [43013/06]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (13 Dec 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will clarify Ireland's position regarding the US harbouring persons (details supplied). [42997/06]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (13 Dec 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if it is correct that Ireland does not have a position on the 3,478 Cubans killed and 2,099 maimed at the hands of US based terrorists groups following his dismissive answers to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 373 and 374 of 5 December 2006; and if he will clarify Ireland's position on this matter. [42998/06]

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

Finian McGrath: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the report from the sub-committee of the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights that British Forces colluded to plant bombs on the streets of Dublin and Monaghan and in the murder of the Miami Showband members; and the action he will take on this urgent matter. [43182/06]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (14 Dec 2006)

Finian McGrath: I could not follow that. I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss a matter of national importance and concern, namely, the delay in publishing the results of the investigation into the Stardust fire tragedy. I call on the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste to meet the Stardust relatives, to support them in their efforts to deal with this urgent national issue and to...

Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (14 Dec 2006)

Finian McGrath: Frank Aiken.

Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (14 Dec 2006)

Finian McGrath: Revisionists.

Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (14 Dec 2006)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2006. It is important legislation which gives us an opportunity to participate in a debate on the film industry. I feel very strongly that the Irish film industry needs our support and welcome the further investment set out in the Bill. The purpose of the Bill is to amend the Irish Film Board (Amendment) Act 2000 to...

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (14 Dec 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will ensure they receive a public nursing home place. [43503/06]

Health Bill 2006: Second Stage (24 Jan 2007)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Health Bill 2006. This important debate allows us all to make constructive proposals on the running of the health service. Before going into the detail of the legislation, if we wish to sort out the health service once and for all, we must invest. We also need reform and, above all, more beds in hospitals. Anyone who proposes the opposite of such a...

Redundancy Payments. (31 Jan 2007)

Finian McGrath: I blame the Minister of State, Deputy Haughey.

Leaders' Questions (31 Jan 2007)

Finian McGrath: The Taoiseach has been in power for ten years. He should give us a break.