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- National Drugs Strategy: Statements (29 Nov 2007)
Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity of participating in this important debate on the national drugs strategy because this is a major national issue. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Pat Carey, to the debate and wish him well in developing sensible policies to deal with this problem. To illustrate my direct experience of this issue, last week I attended another funeral of a past pupil of mine...
- National Drugs Strategy: Statements (29 Nov 2007)
Finian McGrath: That means Deputy Gregory has ten minutes.
- National Drugs Strategy: Statements (29 Nov 2007)
Finian McGrath: That is fair enough. Drugs are a major problem in the country in 2007 and we must accept that it is no longer an issue confined to particular disadvantaged areas. It is now a cross-society issue. It hits every family in the country â working class families, poor families and middle class families. In recent events we also have seen the massive violence and intimidation that goes with...
- National Drugs Strategy: Statements (29 Nov 2007)
Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.
- National Drugs Strategy: Statements (29 Nov 2007)
Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.
- National Drugs Strategy: Statements (29 Nov 2007)
Finian McGrath: Is the Minister of State satisfied that the â¬7 million rolled out in September is being well spent and is getting down to the young people and communities? There are many excellent educational programmes in primary schools but does the Minister of State accept that we need to update many of them as some are five or six years out of date? Does the Minister of State have a good relationship...
- Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (29 Nov 2007)
Finian McGrath: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will advise and assist on an issue (details supplied). [31705/07]
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (4 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) will be advised and supported. [32112/07]
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Appeals: Defence Forces Appeals (4 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: Question 503: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will assist a person (details supplied). [31963/07]
- Budget Statement 2008 (5 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.
- Budget Statement 2008 (5 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: We will look after the trade union movement.
- Written Answers — National Honours System: National Honours System (5 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: Question 105: To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding the proposed honours system. [32953/07]
- Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (5 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when she will secure funding to continue work (details supplied). [32743/07]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (5 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if assistance will be given to persons (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [32954/07]
- Written Answers — Bus Services: Bus Services (5 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Transport the criteria in place for private coach companies to use the arrivals road at Dublin Airport; and if there is a requirement for these private coaches to be wheelchair accessible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32718/07]
- Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this important debate. One of the aims of the budget is to protect the vulnerable. This is also my political objective. Before discussing the details of the budget, I wish first to welcome the â¬2.5 million allocated in respect of cystic fibrosis services at Beaumont Hospital. I warmly welcome the additional support provided to patients and...
- Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: Since 5 September, 110 staff members have been appointed to frontline services â including care of the elderly and disability services â at Beaumont Hospital. These are the facts and they are provided by the HSE. When protecting the vulnerable, it is very important that we look at the details of the budget. It is important that Deputy Durkan pays attention to the issues in this budget....
- Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: The Deputy should listen. It is an independent hospital.
- Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: This plan will include 170 inpatient beds in a high-tech facility, which will employ 510 peopleââ
- Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: ââand will complement the main hospital with extra support services on site and millions of euro for Beaumont Hospital. That is the reality. It is hoped to begin construction in May 2008 and that it will be open in 2010. This also means that 170 new beds will be freed up in Beaumont Hospital, but more importantly it will mean millions of euro going into the accident and emergency...