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- Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: Section 9 of my agreement contains a measure on social and affordable housing. I welcome the â¬124 million for social housing and the â¬50 million for the affordable housing scheme. Some of these schemes will be rolled out and, as I speak, Deputy Durkan, work has begun in Coolock and Cromcastle.
- Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: It is also refreshing to see the voluntary and community housing groups receiving â¬26 million. I support that as a major step in the right direction. I accept that we have a long way to go in ensuring the maximum protection of the vulnerable, but this budget is a major start and I will do my best to push for developments in the interests of the people of Dublin North Central. It is an...
- Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: I welcome the appointment of Professor Tom Keane, who will get involved in the delivery of these services in the next two years. I urge Deputies to be sensible and to support such progressive developments. I am also delighted that Beaumont Hospital has been selected as one of the centres of excellence as this is a major statement for the north side of Dublin. I take on board some of the...
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (11 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: Question 166: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will assist a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 with their query. [33492/07]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (11 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if persons (details supplied) will be assisted. [33415/07]
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (11 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the proposal to develop a national cancer biobank infrastructure starting off with two hospitals; and if she will work closely with Biobank Ireland Trust on this matter. [33414/07]
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (11 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: Question 314: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will assist a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [34205/07]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (12 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if assistance will be given in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [34466/07]
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (12 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will advise and support a proposal (details supplied). [34493/07]
- Legal Practitioners (Irish Language) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Legal Practitioners (Irish Language) Bill 2007. This is an important Bill as it allows us to discuss the broader issues of our native language, the legal profession, competencies, and the new changing Ireland with its many new languages and cultures. Respect for difference and diversity should be at the core of our discussions, but we also need to...
- Human Rights Issues. (13 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: I welcome the Minister of State's answer to Question No. 7 on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities and I urge that the matter be prioritised. Does the Minister of State share my concern at the lack of an outcry at the Galway abuse report on the sexual abuse of children and adults with intellectual disabilities? These defenceless people were abused for years...
- Human Rights Issues. (13 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: Would the United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities have had an impact on the situation I outlined? Does the Minister of State accept it is a disgrace that some Irish comedians ridicule people with intellectual disabilities in their acts? Is this behaviour in breach of equality legislation? I ask him to prioritise services for people with intellectual disabilities...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will assist persons (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [34807/07]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will support persons (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [34808/07]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will support a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3. [34809/07]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will support a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [34810/07]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will support a group (details supplied) in 2008. [34811/07]
- Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: Deputy Durkan will get the news on Christmas Eve.
- Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: More money for Beaumont Hospital.
- Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2007)
Finian McGrath: Watch this space.