Results 4,081-4,100 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (11 Nov 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 422: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will support a matter (details supplied). [39698/08]

Written Answers — Noise Pollution: Noise Pollution (11 Nov 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 503: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will support a matter (details supplied). [39292/08]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (11 Nov 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 529: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will support a matter (details supplied). [39696/08]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (11 Nov 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 573: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the enforcement date of the Nitrates Directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39362/08]

Written Answers — Rural Development Programme: Rural Development Programme (11 Nov 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 574: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding the moneys part funded by the European agricultural fund for rural development earmarked for installation aid and early retirement in the year 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39363/08]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (11 Nov 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 635: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will support a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [39697/08]

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Finian McGrath: I thank Deputy Ó Caoláin for sharing time. I really appreciate it because, as an Independent Deputy, it is difficult at the moment to get speaking time in the Dáil.

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on this new legislation, the Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008. Any legislation or debate on social welfare is important, especially in recessionary times. It is also crucial in terms of how we treat the most vulnerable in our society. That is the key to this debate. I accept that we live in difficult times,...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (12 Nov 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will reverse the decision to abolish the automatic entitlement to the over 70s medical card. [40237/08]

Written Answers — Early Retirement Scheme: Early Retirement Scheme (12 Nov 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 273: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will support the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [40235/08]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (12 Nov 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 274: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will support a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [40236/08]

Brutal Killing in Limerick: Statements. (13 Nov 2008)

Finian McGrath: On a point of order, I propose questions are banked so that every Member will get a chance to contribute.

Brutal Killing in Limerick: Statements. (13 Nov 2008)

Finian McGrath: I wish to express my deepest sympathy with the family of Shane Geoghegan and all his friends. What has happened is a nightmare beyond comprehension. Does the Minister agree that prevention must be the first priority in the fight against organised crime? It is too late when the innocents are slaughtered. I ask the Minister to develop and support projects such as Operation Anvil and target...

Foreign Conflicts. (13 Nov 2008)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak about developing the peace process in Colombia. Ireland has had a long history of political conflict, but in recent years we have been using the experience of our own peace process to assist other countries in resolving serious political problems through dialogue and inclusive negotiations. A number of years ago, I visited Colombia...

Foreign Conflicts. (13 Nov 2008)

Finian McGrath: At the moment, the indigenous people are on the march to the capital, Bogotá. I urge the Minister and the Government to heed and support the Colombian Civic Coalition, Como-Soc, and Grupo Raychez in their efforts to develop a peace process and to push this agenda at European level and at the United Nations.

Written Answers — Medical Malpractice: Medical Malpractice (13 Nov 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will support the case of persons (details supplied). [40467/08]

Written Answers — Garda Investigation: Garda Investigation (13 Nov 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will support a matter (details supplied). [40469/08]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (13 Nov 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the potential implication of the new Directive 2006/21/EC and its implementation for the Tynagh mines site. [40357/08]

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (13 Nov 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will support a matter (details supplied). [40433/08]

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (13 Nov 2008)

Finian McGrath: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will support a matter from a school (details supplied). [40379/08]