Results 321-340 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (9 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will bring the plight of the people of Darfur, Sudan to the attention of the UN Security Council without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4313/05]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (9 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 241: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there will be more regular Garda patrols in the Marino area, Dublin 3, to deter the culprits responsible for graffiti and other anti-social behaviour. [4097/05]

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (10 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: I am glad to have the opportunity to discuss this important Bill. As we examine the broader issue of crime and how we deal with it, we need to consider some of society's major problems. Not enough is being done to address broader aspects of the crime problem, such as anti-social behaviour and dysfunctional and violent young people. The Bill is an important part of the debate on crime because...

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (10 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: Honesty and integrity in policing are essential. The Minister should listen to the people more often, rather than basing his policies on hearsay. I want him to be professional and objective when dealing with issues. I feel uncomfortable when a Minister or senior Garda figure says they think they know who perpetrated a crime. I have questions about such statements. I question the integrity and...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (10 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 123: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5 was refused a medical card; and if they will be given the maximum support and advice. [4362/05]

Northern Ireland Issues. (15 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 32: To ask the Taoiseach if the Northern minority will not be excluded in future developments in the peace process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4489/05]

Leaders' Questions. (15 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: The great survivor.

Issue of Writ: Kildare North By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the motion. This is an important by-election and a further development of our democratic process. It also shows the urgent need to change Irish society. It will provide an opportunity to support and highlight the case of independent candidates and their important role. In this by-election an independent councillor,...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (15 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 186: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if immediate support and service will be given to person (details supplied) in Dublin 3; and if she will work with Dublin City Council on this matter. [4526/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (15 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 187: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the amount of public money granted in 2004 to an organisation (details supplied) in Dublin 3; the position regarding its recent problems; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4527/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (15 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 198: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if services will be improved for all patients with cystic fibrosis; and if she will invest €8 million immediately. [4632/05]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (15 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 203: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason respite services are being cut for persons with an intellectual disability on 28 February 2005 at a centre (details supplied); if this situation for the families will be ended and the 84 additional staff required for these services filled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4678/05]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (15 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 501: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will assist a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1. [5054/05]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (15 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: Question 521: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will end the planned changes in the retail planning guidelines to protect local shops and not to follow the example of France in which small local shops and communities have been devastated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4708/05]

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2005: Second Stage. (16 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2005: Second Stage. (16 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: Dr. Walsh also.

Prisoner Complaints Procedures. (16 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: The Minister is identified with it.

Courts Service. (16 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: Incident rates are going down.

Deportation Orders. (16 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: That is a disgrace.

Deportation Orders. (16 Feb 2005)

Finian McGrath: It is a disgrace, rounding up families like that.